Lee Ormsbee

Here 'tis.  

Usually I’m a pretty cheerful person so on the off -chance that I might think “What’s the worst thing that could happen to me?”  I’d have a hard time coming up with an answer.  This month, though…no problem.  I missed the auction. I was sick at home fighting off pneumonia (I won) and just couldn’t make it.  I did have a surrogate bidding for me, however, so it wasn’t a total loss.  To all those generous members who contributed to the auction I offer my apology that I couldn’t bid on every item.   Wait until next year.

 

What a pleasure it was to meet our new members at the luncheon on February 24.  As usual, thanks to Jack Driscoll and his helpers.   This was after the terrific pre-service performance by the Flom Family Trio, with drummer Jack Jacinto.  Has anyone else noticed how the audience for these sessions is increasing each month?

 

Speaking of music, I am thinking of forming a “311 Club.”  After all, a president should have some prerogatives.  “311” is the number of my favorite hymn, the first line of which is, “May I have this dance with you?”  I’m not selfish.  I know others like it….  Just doesn’t seem to me we sing it often enough.  I know there are certain people in this church who think I’d like to sing it every week.  He may be right but I promise to restrain my urges and ask for maybe four times a year????  Is that too much????  (I’m open to once a month but I’ll restrain myself.)  I’ll keep you all posted on my progress. 

 

I’m also modest enough to realize you don’t open this newsletter and immediately go to the “President’s Column.” So you’ve probably already read about the Town Meeting which is scheduled for April 13, immediately after the service at 11:30.  I hope you’ll all make an effort to be there.  Your Board really wants all members of our congregation to become familiar with plans for the building expansion.  The architect will be there and it will be a great opportunity to get your questions answered and, in addition, to increase your awareness of what’s happening.   A letter from the above-mentioned president will be going out to all members almost immediately after this column is finished.

 

It is finished.

                                                                     

                                                                              

Lee

lormsbee@juno.com