The Scoop - June 6, 2016
Posted by Michael Frueh
on Jun 16, 2016
Samantha Gossard gave us a fascinating look at the life of an opera singer.
David Frost provided fellowship, which was a series of "happy dollars" from club members. Lots of graduations, anniversaries, baby announcements, and proud grandpas. David Frost vowed to donate $3 to MESA for every dollar raised, so there were more happy dollars than usual...
Marcie Boone was our member Spotlight - she;s from Texas, and currently is site director for INEOS. She started out as a teacher, but ended up in mechanical engineering. She worked for Union Carbide for 20 years, and currently serves on the local Chamber board.
Paul Swartz received a special plaque for his work on the Polio Plus campaign - great job Paul.
Monday 6/27 - special Changing of the Guard meeting - 11:30 - please attend and welcome David Frost as our new president, while saying thanks to David Runk.
Our speaker today was Samantha Gossard - originally from Lima and now an accomplished opera singer. Although she did not sing (to much disappointment) she gave us a very interesting view into the life of an opera performer. From audition to rehearsal to performance - months and months of work go into just a few performance dates. She also worked with local students - providing a workshop on how to prepare for a life in the arts...