Deacon Jay Milam.is obviously miscast as a cleric for our Police Department.  He would be better situated as Grif Duncan’s new pianist for Fullerton Civic Light Opera!  Great job Deacon Jay.  President Pat asked us to congratulate the matchless Concert Committee, including Jim Williams, Rick Price, Tom Meyer, Joyce Capelle, Grif Duncan, Jeff Hutchison, Fred Johnson, Dan Ouweleen, Vimal Seth, Theresa Harvey, Zoot Velasco, Kim Nguyen, Winston Creel, Deborah Sanchez and Blake Smith.  They were presented with the coveted Fullerton Police patch suitable for leaving prominently on your dash board and a Fullerton Police coffee mug for the same because of their wonderful work bringing us such great food and entertainment!  Winston Creel (who was not fined for whining) received special recognition and was removed from the room by North Orange County’s Swat Team.  (The coffee stain rumor has continued to proliferate.) 

Roger McGonegal, District Governor presented our own Bob Hathaway with an award for being the man behind our Ambassador’s Program.  Bob received the Rotary Foundation’s District Service Award.  Thank you Bob for all your hard work.

Leading us in the pledge was John Phelps and Mark McGee lead us in a prayer, thanking God for Rotary and Friends!  Leroy Fulton was part of a prayer group for Obama’s 1st 100 Days in Office and ended his commitment by having us all join in with God Bless America, and then, of course led us all in…Smile. 

Visitors:

Bill Hite was on hand to introduce us to Gizi Clemmer from Fullerton Sunrise.  Travis Norton and Lane Calvert were also with us from Boy Scouts of America.  Welcome all!

Announcements:

• 5/9/09-YMCA Official Monopoly Tournament at First United Methodist Church.  $30.00 is all it takes to compete for the awards and check in is at 8:30.  Call Diane Masseth-Jones at (714) 871-4488 for more information.
• 5/16/09-Western Hoedown sponsored by Fullerton Sunrise and North Orange County Family YMCA.  Tickets are $40 for food, entertainment, auctions and it is being held at the YMCA.  Call 714-803-0527 for more information.
• 5/17/09-Boys & Girls Club with La Vie en Rose will have their 18^th Annual Brunch.  Opportunity tickets for a $5,000 travel voucher are available from Dan Kiernan, Jim Williams, Fred Johnson and many more of our members for only $50 each.  According to Past President Joyce-this is the deal of the Century.  She herself is buying 25 of them!  (Should you not win, the ticket stubs are good for one of La Vie en Rose’ splendid desserts compliments of Louis Laulhere!)
• 5/21/09-Sunnyhills High School Top 100 Banquet at the Ebell Club of Fullerton
• 5/27/09-Fullerton High School Top 100 Banquet at the Ebell Club as well.  Call Leslie McCarthy if you wish to volunteer or have any question at (714) 984-5497.
• 5/30/09-District 5320 will have the Family Day at the Outdoor Education Center next to Irvine Regional Park.  Program is from 11:00 to 3:30 and will include a BBQ, Tours of the Ranch Camp, Mining Camp and Astronomy Camp.  Bring the kids for $l0.00 each and adults are $25.00 for the whole day including archery, obstacle course, nature walks and even a zip line.  Phone (714) 546-4990, ext 181 for additional information.
• Mark your calendar for Demotion Night as announced by Tom Meyer.  This Roto-scribe missed the date in June, but I am sure Chief Pat has it marked on his calendar.

Phelps & Kiernan just returned from Australia

Finemaster:

Jimmy Williams announced our own Jackie Gleason wanna be, Scott Dowds.  Scott made his acting debut today as Sheriff Bertram T. Justice and promptly cited all members who had stock ownership in the company that manufactured the Pontiac Trans Am.  As no one would confess to their woes, no fines were collected for this infraction.  However, he went on to fine the heck out of Chief Pat.  Rotarians were asked to answer questions pertaining to Chief Pat’s life.  For each correct answer, the members were violation free.  For each incorrect answer, Chief Pat was fined a buck.  We found out some wonderful background information on Chief Pat, including the facts that he was raised by Freedom Fighters in the Shenandoah Valley, currently owns a boat by the name of “Stakeout”, was a bag boy for the Mob in his first job and then served time doing community service for the Coast Guard.  And, his most famous quote…”It’s not my job!”  Jim Blake, Joe Lins and Bill Goetsch were guilty of being great St. Jude benefactors, Bob Sattler was named Top Salesman with his firm in Orange County, Chet Schultz’ wife is celebrating their anniversary, Nate Kvetney, John Phelps and J. Richey all are celebrating a shared birthday.  Thank you all for your erroneous answers.  Chief Pat, thank you for the mini-fundraiser!

Raffle:

No money was won by Larry Bennet as he and Kathy Allred could not identify the band that performed the song, “Elvira” (for those curious it was the Oakridge Boys). 

Program:

We had a small history lesson with the involvement of Rotary in the Scouting Program dating back over 100 years.  Now, there is an opportunity to help support a novel new park and outdoor education center founded in>Irvine. This is a $33 million endeavor to build a wonderful center to be used by Orange County schools, youth groups and organizations and of course, the Scouts.  If you are interested in donating, arrange a tour with Skip Seagraves at (714) 546-4990, ext. 142.  He would be happy to show you around and discuss opportunities for your participation.  The facility includes 3 Themed Camps as referenced in announcements, 2 Pools, a Nature Center, a Training Center, Hiking Paths, and BB Gun and Archery Ranges.  Check it out on the 30^th of May!

Wrap-Up:

Our Newest Rotarian - Anthony Guinn

Everyone please welcome our newest member Anthony Guinn.  President, Chief Pat presented him with his certificate of membership, pin and most importantly the ABC’s of Rotary.  Welcome Anthony!  Mitch Hovey was provided with the coveted Police patch and coffee mug for the wonderful presentation he gave our club!  And in closing, Chief Pat quoted our own Buck Catlin, “If they have you by the short hairs, find out what they want and give it to them.”  See you all next week!