Our August 9, 2009 meeting was held in Lockport, NY at the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise dock. After enjoying our pre-ordered picnic lunch in the picnic pavilion, the meeting was called to order by First Vice-President Marty Hornung. Due to health reasons, our President Donna Freeland was unable to attend.
There were 29 members and guests present. As Marty called the meeting to order the skies opened and the rains descended! Because of the heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; we kept moving further back into the shelter for protection. Marty did her best to be heard over the noise of the rain on the metal roof and tried to continue the meeting, but because no one could hear her the meeting was adjourned.
It was necessary to wait for the storm to abate before they would allow us to board the boat for our cruise. The remainder of the day was damp but everyone enjoyed the cruise and we want to thank Marty for all the arrangements to make the cruise possible.