Dec - Ft Myers Knife Club (FMKC)

Deconber 20lD
Meetlngs ere held at PERKINS Restaunnt, l2fl00 S. Clevelrnd Ave- (US{l), 2.5 miles Sonth of
Edlson }tflall or 12 mil€eNorth ofDaniels Pkwy (SRt65). First Tuesdayofevery month, 4:30 to 7:30 PM
FtMyers l{nife CIub - LastMeeti4g Update
The November meeting of the Ft. Myers Knife Club had a attendanceof 26 members and guests.This
month's door prizes were a Schrade Founder's Edition Stockman and a Queen Honey Bone Copperhead.
The winner of the Schrade was Ken Rabedeauand the Queen went to Jim McDonnell. A 50/50 drawing
was held and the winner of $45 was Dixie Smegal. Congratulations to all the winners, you too can be a
winner of our monthly door prizes, 50/50 and/or raffles just simply attend one of ysUI monthly FMKC club
meetings.
This month's attendancemade for a full house in our Perkins room. Members brought a variety of
knives for trade, sell or show & tell. It was a enjoyable evening for all. Also during the meeting we picked
up a new member, Laruy Smith from Ft Myers. Welcome abroad Larry !!! This month also brought back
Terry &Pat Nicholson from Tampa. They displayed many beautiful knives for the members to see andlor
purchase.Thanks again to them for driving from Tampa.
Next meeting Date: December lst - Free Door Prizes Drawing
Bring yourfavorite knivesfor Show & TeIl and shure with the members
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www.FtMyersKnifeClub.mgmikutis.com
(239) 466-8175-V. Pres:Bill Cyphert(239)9364746
Pres:Ken Rabedeau
RussSmegal(239)283-7253- E-Mail: rsmegal@comcast.net
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Mailing Address:FMKC - P.O. Box 706- St JamesCity, Fl33956-0706
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