After-Action Report – September 20, 2025
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
OUR LAST OUTDOOR MEETING THIS YEAR
September’s BNO was held at Rick Mann’s house. We had a great little group, and we ended up meeting in the newly redecorated Mann Cave instead of outside. We enjoyed homemade pizza and pizza dessert. We had 7 men show up tonight: Rick Mann, Charlie Clark, Don Klein, Chad Williams, Tony Knouf, Aaron Lieber (new attendee), Nate Volleath.
This was my last meeting as the “leader” of BNO. It has been an honor to serve the men of our circle. Charlie Clark will now take the reins of BNO for the foreseeable future. I will continue to work in the background with Charlie to send out notices and keep up the website. I look forward to many more years of sharing life with you, men.
Given the choice between a woman and a cigar, I will always choose the cigar. — Groucho Marx
A Very Special Thanks to:
- Everyone who brought a dish or drink to share.
- Charlie Clark, who continues, year after year, to provide top-quality cigars, and now, for taking the leadership role.
- Each man, and his willingness to trust The Circle, share from the heart, and provide support to those in need.
Two are better than one… If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!… Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
It’s Time To Wear The Pants
Note to newbies and first-time attendees: No two BNOs are alike. Each meeting takes on its own persona, direction, agenda, etc. We’d love to see you again! If you couldn’t make it this month, join us another time. You’re always welcome!
You should hurry up and acquire the cigar habit. It’s one of the major happinesses. And so much more lasting than love, so much less costly in emotional wear and tear. – Aldous Huxley
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Cor 16:13-14
Rick
