Meninak of Jacksonville

Activities Scrapbook 2008

Jane Lanier presents 2008 President Harrison Conyers his bell and gavel		Meninak's 90th President is pinned with his uncle George Utsey's 1964 President's pin
Dr. John Lovejoy, Jr. is presented the Gladys Harris Award		Dr. Lovejoy with Dr. Ross Krueger, Jane Lanier, and his wife Harriet
J. F. Bryan announces that Dick Suddath endow a Meninak Leadership Scholarship		Dr. Ross Krueger, Jane Lanier, and Dick Suddath
An anniversary certificate is presented to Mary Bland Love		Hank Haynes presents Jane Lanier with a People Magazine with her on the cover
The headline reads "Meninak #1 - Rotary a distant 2nd"		Jane Lanier and magazine publisher Hank Haynes
Harrison Conyers with his cousin Robert Utsey		Harrison Conyers with his mom Gail, his wife Susan, cousin Robert Utsey and seven day old twins Sadie and Ann
January 14 Cathy Parker of Project Alaska Turf was introduced by John Anderson		Cathi Forment introduced new member Ron Burgess of Duos Technologies, Inc.
Birthday Boy Buzz Tyre was presented flaming cupcakes to make-up for his forgotten birthday over the holidays		Hank Haynes introduced Meninak and author Lyle Key who co-wrote "Birmingham Rails: The Last Golden Era"
Capt. Bill McCamy introduced Commander Jack Capra who shared his experiences in Guantanamo Bay		John Roberts introduced new Member Kyle Fresh of WJW Associates, LTD
Judy Law introduced Dennis Pate, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens		Bunky Johnson introduced new member Richard Hadden of Contented Cow Partners
Judy Law introduced Karen Mathis who shared her 30 years in Jacksonville Journalism		Izzy Spence introduced new member Linda Persandi of SunTrust Bank
Bill Birchfield introduced JAXPORT's Executive Director Rick Ferrin		John Sisk introduced new member Mike Blount of Ernst & Young
Bill McCamy introduced the Commander of Navy Region Southeast RADM Michael Vitale		Dr. John Lovejoy introduced new member Tom Deppe of All Saints Episcopal Church
Dick Pierpont introduced Kurt Peterson of Atlan Hovercraft		Dr. Marcelle Lovett introduced new member Leona Sheddan of the Jacksonville Humane Society
Dick Pierpont introduced the St. Johns Riverkeeper - Neil Armingeon		Bunky Johnson introduced new member Dawn Motes of Marietta Sand Corporation
Judy Law introduced Herb Peyton of Gate Petroleum		Larry Weber introduced new member Karen Brune Mathis of Dreams Come True
Fernando Acosta-Rua of Pet Paradise with his mom, Maria Coasta-Rua		J. F. Bryan introduced new member Davy Parrish of The Bridge of Northeast Florida
Hank Haynes introduces The Players 2008 Chairman - Ron Natherson		Dick Pierpont introduced new member Nick Napoleon of Harden & Associates
2008 Leadership Grant Award Winners Miguel Lugo - Douglas Anderson Michelle Mullaney - Providence William Carraher-Stross - Fletcher Travis Gidado - Bolles Julia McClure - Forrest		Miguel Lugo plans to attend Florida State University
Michelle Mullaney plans to attend Fordham University		William Carraher-Stross plans to attend University of South Florida
Travis Gidado plans to attend Yale University		Julia McClure plans to attend University of Florida
Courtney Patterson - 2002 Recipient just graduated from Florida A&M		President Claudette Williams of Edward Waters College was introduced by Ted Pappas
J. F. Bryan introduced new member David Meyers		Tom Rubel introduced new member Will Wheeler
Judy Law introduced Head Coach Jack Del Rio		Trenton Phillips (John Robert's grandson) with Coach Del Rio and his autographed football
Dr. Jeremy Lazarus of the American Medical Association was introduced by Dr. Ross Krueger		Mike Lawrence introduced Peter Bragan President of the Jacksonville Suns
Michelle Krueger sang the National Anthem (Dr. Krueger's daughter-in-law)		Holley Conyers with Southpaw
President Conyers and Harrison IV anxiously awaiting the first pitch		The first pitch was a big success... it made it across the plate!
Mayor John Delaney "The Jacksonville Journey"		Phil Ghiotto introduced Maurice Rudolph Vice President of the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps
Don Whalen introduced new member Pauline Novack		Robert Rhodes and Ron Barton of the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission ere introduced by Ted Pappas
Bill Birchfield introduced new member Howard Walton		Jan Korb introduced new member John Faiella
Kent Lindsey introduced Dr. Michael Waters, Director of the Shands Acute Stroke Program		Dick and Barbara Suddath celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with children Babs, Julia and Steve and Father Tom Deppe
Kent Lindsey introduced Todd Roobin of the Film and Television Office		Bill Birchfield introduced our own Judge Fred Tygart who spoke about the new Duval County Courthouse
Official photograph of the 75th Meinak Marathon Ocean Swim 47 Lifeguards Swam 3.5 miles 40 Meninak Volunteers
President Harrison Conyers was presented a crystal plaque commemorating the 75th Swim
L-R Cody Brechler (3rd Place) Joey Civello (1st Place 1:16:27) Cleve Cooney (2nd Place) President Conyers		Brave Meninak Runners! Steve Shewbrooks, Casey Carter, Bob Buehn, Karen and Bill Cousins, Jim Love, John Faiella, Harrison Conyers, John Anderson, Dawn Smith. Henry Newcomer already starting walking the 3.5 miles.
Tireless masters of the grill Hank Haynes and Bill Bowers		All five little Conyers arrived in style
Judly Law introduced Delores Weaver		Bill Cousins introduced new Member David Wimberly who was proposed by Saul Siemaska


Activities Scrapbook 2007
2006 President Ross Krueger is presented his gift for a year of "Participation"		President Krueger thanks Secretary Conyers and congratulates him on 100% attendance
J. F. Bryan is presented a bottle of "Bored-O" wine		40 year Anniversary Certificates were presented to Stoonie Powell, Fred Jackson and John Rogers
Harrison Conyers presented a 50 year Anniversary Certificate to his uncle George Utsey who was joined by his sons Robert and Chris		Brewster Durkee became a new member of the Credo Club for donating over $10,000 to the Scholarship Fund
Dick Suddath became a new member of the President's Club for donating over $20,000 to the Scholarship Fund. Mr. Suddath was joined by his wife Barbara and daughter Julia		Mr. Suddath is joined by Stoonie Powell who served as his Secretary in 1974
Many thanks to Sam Fricano for another year filled with beautiful music		Hank Haynes presents TIME Magazines featuring Dr. Krueger, Harrison and President George Bush on the cover
Dr. Krueger gives incoming President Lanier her own joke book for Foundation Executives - it was blank!		Jane Richeson Lanier is installed as the 89th Meninak President
General Counsel Rick Mullaney was the first speaker of the year		Bill McCamy introduced new member Capt. Bob Buehn
"Meninak on a High Note" Cathi Forment was accompanied by her son Jonathan and Mike Green of the Bank of North Florida		Henry Newcomer introduced Dr. Michael Murray of Mayo Clinic who spoke about his medical mission to Iraq
"Meninak on a High Note" Bill Cousins		Bill Cousins introduced Capt. Trip Bellard and Leah Lett of "Troop Talk"
Phil May introduced new member Charles Trinder		"Meninak on a High Note" Dr. Jarik Conrad
John Larsen - Chorus Director of First Coast Hight School		First Coast Hight School Chorus presents a concert of American Music
"Meninak on a Hight Note" Kris Robinson and his wife Sabrina		Gil Wright introduced Jerry Cameron of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition)
Phil May introduced new member Major Forrest McIntyre of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center		Past President John Roberts presented Bill Birchfield with the 2006 Gladys Harris Award
"Meninak on a High Note" John Edwards		John Bryan got every member out of his seat with his Improv! Corporate Workshop presentation
J. F. Bryan introduced new member Joni Foster of Local Initiatives Support Corporation		"Meninak on a High Note" Eric Goldman
Capt. Bill McCamy introduced Capt. Rocky Bono of Naval Hospital Jacksonville		A thank you note from the Founder and President of Mercy Ships was read
"Meninak on a High Note" Tri Vu		Jarik Conrad introduced Wally Lee and Jerry Mallot of the Chamber pictured with "Meninak of the Week" David Sillick
New Member Lee Summerlin was introduced by Lock Ireland		Jimmy Kelly of daniel and a resident present Dr. Ross Krueger with a plaque at the dedication of the Mills House removations for the 2006 Charity Project
Hank Haynes introduced our own K. C. McCarthy, Executive Director of the USO		"Meninak on a High Note" Izzy Spence
Dr. John Lovejoy introduced Bill Warner of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance		Meninak on a High Note David Valentine
Dr. Ross Krueger and John Thompson cut the ribbon to dedicate the North Florida School Meninak Store		John Thompson talks with Executive Director Dave Ward and a student
Students who helped make the Meninak Plaque		Capt. Jim Drager of Carnival Cruise Lines was introduced by Capt. Bill McCamy
Jim Rinaman introduced his son Jim Rinaman III as a new member		Third generation member Larry Cobb was the "Meninak of the Week" pictured with his dad Jim Cobb
Harrison Conyers introduced Gail Keith, Executive Director of Character Counts		11th Annual Meninak Scholarship Awards Luncheon
President Jane Lanier with Suzanne Sprinkles, Lindsey Hidenrite, Thomas Elledge, Morgan McCoy and Kaitlin Seaman		Thomas Elledge wtih his parents Thomas and Greta
Lindsey Hidenrite with her grandparents Roy and Sue Boling, principal Debra Lynch		Morgan McCoy with her mother Tracy
Kaitlin Seaman with her parents Lloyd and Cindy		Suzanne Sprinkles with her mother Rosann, Dawn Powers and Peggy Kaplan
Olympic Gold Medalist Nancy Hogshead-Makar was introduced by Mike Lawrence		Meninak on a High Note Jim Love
A very happy Bill Birchfield with his new Meninak hat that compliments his madris sports coat		The benefits of being President!
Past TPC Chair Hank Haynes introduced David Lamm		New Member Pete Tuggle was proposed by Phil May and introduced by Larry Cobb
Meninak on a High Note Bruce Page		Mike Lawrence introduced Meteorologist George Winterling - celebrating 44 years at Channel 4
Meninak on a High Note Jeff Hoffman		Group Photo with the Commanding Officer of NAS Jax - Capt. Chip Dobson l-r: Hickory Fant, Introducer Bill McCamy, Bunky Johnson, Capt. Dobson, Hank Haynes, President Lanier and Jim Love
Meninak on a High Note Bunky Johnson		Dr. Carols Vargas of the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute was introduced by Dr. John Lovejoy
Meninak on a High Note Bill Ferry		FBI Agent Chris Bonner shared his experiences in Iraq
Peter Bragan of the Jacksonville Suns entertained us with "Casey at the Bat" poem		Jane Lanier's grandson William threw out the first pitch
and got a big hug from his grandmother!		Jane and William in the stands
Col. Joe Love was introduced by Bill Cousins		Meninak on a High Note Henry Newcomer
Sheriff John Rutherford was instroduced by Tom Calhoun		Coach Bob Wenzel, CBS Sports Analyst, was introduced by Hickory Fant
Dick Suddath Meninak on a High Note with wife Barbara and son Steve		New Member Steve Shewbrooks was introduced by George Good
Don Ingram stole his college friend, Lee Turner, from Rotary to play for us!		JCCI Executive Director Skip Cramer was introduced by Jim Rinaman
Pete Hallock Meninak on a High Note		Admiral James Stavridis, Commander of SoutCom, was introduced by Capt. Bob Buehn
L-R: RAdm. James Stevenson, Capt. Wayne Young, Capt. Bob Buehn, Adm. John Gavan, Jane Lanier, Adm. Stavridis, his mother Shirley Stavridis and his sister Ann Shuler		Fred and Carla Jackson with the Admiral and his mom Shirley
74th Meninak Ocean Marathon Swim		Lifeguards and Meninaks
Hank Haynes starts the event with a prayer		President Jane gets a lesson in using the starter gun from Capt. John Meserve
and they're off for the 3.5 mile swim		John Godfrey and President Jane cross the finish line from walking the 3.5 miles
Cleve Cooney finished first in 1:24 for his record breaking 9th win!		Master Chef Bill Bowers
Tri and Lori Vu with Dick Suddath President Jane and Hank Haynes with Dick Suddath
Capt. Bowers gets a little help from his friends Phil Ghiotto , Jane and Bunky Johnson		Three Amigos.......Rookie Bob Buehn, K. C. McCarthy and John Smith
Past President Hank Haynes presided with Mike Lawrence introducing former NFL Oakland Raider's Fullback Pete Banaszak		John Godfrey introduced the St. Vincent Hospital program with Jane Lanier and Dr. Jon Schneider
Hickory Fant introduced new member Casey Carter		John Smith introduced Melanie Patz of United Way Community Impact
John Thompson Meninak on a High Note		Mayor Peyton presented the city's proposed budget
Dr. John Lovejoy Meninak on a High Note		Meninak Celebrates 88 Years of "Lending Help Where None is Available"
Jarik Conrad represented Blueprint for Prosperity and Hank Haynes gave the history of Meninak		Med Folds of Youth Leadership Jax and 2002 Scholarship recipient - Oana Kelsay returned to celebrate 11 years of Meninak Leadership Scholarships
2005 Charity Project Recipient Ju'Coby Pittman of the Clara White Mission presented President Lanier a unique plaque commemorating the Great Expectations project		Terry Lane of Metro Kids Konnection was presented the 2007 Charity Project Award of $30,000 for a new playground
Jane Lanier and son-in-law Brett Catto listen to the entertaining David Lamm at the joint Meeting with Rotary. Golf Tournament was cancelled due to the weather.		Leona Sheddan - Executive Director of the Humane Society with the star of the show - Milo
John Godfrey introduced new member Michael Holmes of St. Luke's Hospital		Mike Lawrence introduced State Attorney Harry Shorstein
L-R: James Jenkins of Body and Soul, President Lanier; Violinist Philip Pan, Violaist Merryn Corsat, and Symphony Executive Director Alan Hopper		A dream come true for Meninak song leader John Roberts on stage in Jacoby Symphony Hall
Michael Holmes of St. Luke's Hospital was introduced by Dr. John Lovejoy		Bill Bishop III Meninak on a High Note
Bunky Johnson introduced new member Jan Korb of Broadbased Communications		Dr. Pat Ellis presented a program on "Children of the Dump" and the Safe Passage Program in Guatemala
Harrison Conyers Meninak on a High Note		Dick Suddath with President Jane
RADM Jonathan Howe spoke on "The Challenging Road Ahead" regarding Homeland Security		Capt. Bob Buehn Meninak on a High Note
Bill Cousins introduced World War II Veteran Capt. John Stone		John Roberts Meninak on a High Note
Keith Fairchild introduced Lad Daniels of First Coast Manufacturing Association		Meninak on a High Note John Godfrey
Ace Martin conducted the Douglas Anderson Jazz Band played at the Holiday Lunchdon		Lisa Kelly directed the Douglas Anderson Chorus
Jane Lanier with her St. Vincent's staff members Debra Hodgins and Michelle Branly		President's Reception in honor of Jane Richeson Lanier
Bret and Susie Catto		Barham and Mary Cook
Randy and Jane Lanier		Barbara and Dick Suddath dancing the night away
Steve and Barbara Stevenson		Dr. Richard and Ann Skinner
Fred and Carla Jackson		John and Patty Donahoo
J. F. and Peggy Bryan		Hank Bonar and Casey Carter
Don and Dona Whalen		Downing and Gay Nightingale
Teena Strickland and Kerry Roche		Jarik and Adrienne Conrad
Hickory Fant and Mandy Hill		Buzz and Mary Margaret Tyre
Mike and Jonnie Lawrence		Dr. Faris and Cory Monsour
David and Karen Thompson		Brewster Durkee and Ann Lord
Jim and Ginny Cobb		Lewis and Barbara Lewis
Jeff and Lauren Hoffman		Bob and Debi Buehn
Sam and Marge Fricano		Gil and Nancy Wright and guest
Jim and Pamela Towart		Steve and Joan Shewbrooks
Pete and Beth Hallock		Bill and Karen Cousins
Taylor and Patricia Sams		Larry and Sharon Cobb
Charles and Brenda Trinder with guest Marty Heffron		Bunky and Lillian Johnson
Bob and Jill Pearce		Cathi Forment and guest
Kirk and Lora Lewis		Hank and Billie Haynes
Roy and Delorise Thomas		John and Cathy Roberts
Phil and Beth Ghiotto		Dave and Diane Tuttle
Dan and Suzy Wolff		John and Flavel Godfrey
Bill and Carol McCamy		Jim and Robin Love
Harrison and Susan Conyers		Jane Lanier, Bill Bowers and Cathy Hill
Sidewalk 65 provided the music		John Godfrey - Jim Love - John Roberts - Jane Lanier......Guess who was naughty and who was nice?