The meeting was called to order by Mike Laster at 10:15 a.m.  The group said the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge together.  Approximately 20 persons were in attendance.

The minutes of July were read and approved; the treasurer's report was read and approved; we have $1,619.60 in the bank.

Joyce Atkins' voter education program flyer was distributed.  Phone Tree volunteers were Margaret, Guylene, and Mary.

Ruby and Aster brought refreshments.

Mike talked about the grand opening of the Bellaire Triangle joint campaign office on Sunday, August 24, 4-6 p.m and that early voting starts October 20th.

It was noted that Chris Bell's position is a special election and you cannot just vote straight ticket to vote for him.

Candidates introduced included Bob Schaffer, Sam Pearson and reps for Chris Bell and Dexter Handy.

Mike announced that 6 people signed up individually for the JRR Dinner; a motion was approved for the club to pick up the balance for a table of ten; winners of tickets were Dee Powers, Gail Carter, and Marty Kerner.  General Wesley Clark will be the speaker and the dinner date has changed to October 4.

The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Haper