Gentlemen,

We were all saddened to hear of the passing of long time member Walt Strader. He was very active and an IGL leader. Please
his family in your thoughts and prayers.

We had a very successful Membership Appreciation Day at the Novel Taproom in Newton on July 8th. Jeff Allen's staff took
good care of us. The pizza, salad and a drink or two catching up with good friends really hit the spot.

Sheriff Don Brown was our speaker at today's monthly meeting. He shared his view on the impact of our changing
demographics as it relates to his department.  Make a note that RiverKeepers will be on tap to speak at next month's meeting.

Pig Pickin is set for Sept 16 so mark your calendars now. As most of you know, Mike McKinley has had to bow out for medical
reasons, but the show must go on! We will do our best to meet his high standards!  We'll let you know as soon as plans are
firmed up.

Best time.
James Smith