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Aaron Day

From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to Sergeant Presley

November 9, 2026

Before Elvis Presley became a permanent fixture of American popular culture, he made a remarkable transition: from sold-out stages and screaming fans to an Army uniform, military discipline, and the responsibilities of a soldier. As Veterans Day approaches, the story of Sergeant Presley reminds us that public fame and public service are very different kinds

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Paul Flying South

March 18, 2021

Greetings, Before getting to this weeks agenda, a bit of news for those who have not attended the past few meetings. I just want to let everyone know the Economic Summit, which I started over eight years ago, is coming to a close. Next week will be the last meeting that I host. After much consideration,

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Economic Summit at Steamworks

March 18, 2021

Welcome to Vancouver Economic Summit (appys and beer) held every second Tuesday at Steamworks Restaurant in Vancouver. The agenda below is from March 16th and the next meetup is on March 30th at 5:30 PM at Steamworks on Water Street in Vancouver. Good For A Laugh Funniest Joke I Ever Heard 1984 William Shatner Book