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| Volume 64, Issue 39 | Rota-Scribe: Jim Williams | |||||||||||
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Leading the way … from pledge to piano, Don Ludwig ceremoniously started us off along the path to another great day of adventure and fun in Rotary. Howard Wood, Ray Ashcroft, Leroy Fulton, District Governor Bill Peloquin, and Randy McFarland, all led us in a salute to America and reminded us to don our smiles for fun and fellowship. Thought For the Day … J. Ritchey noted that a “great ecumenical gathering recently took place as many of the world’s political and religious leaders flocked to Pope John Paul II’s funeral mass. The ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of those in attendance, represented by some of the world’s most powerful leaders, served as an accolade to this remarkable man and world leader of whose served with such great distinction, and whose very greatness was marked by “making no distinction between men”. ANNOUNCEMENTS … Sunny Hills High School Top 150 Banquet is scheduled for May 12 Fullerton High School Top 150 Banquet is scheduled for May 26 A recent Wall Street Editorial “nominated” Rotary’s Polio Plus Project for a Nobel Prize.
Kathy Gach reminded us of the FUHS Star 2005 Celebration of the Arts on April 30. Jim Young (AKA Paul Harris) returning from another standing ovation performance of his alter ego, presented a $500 honorarium received from Cambridge,New Jersey Rotary.
Ray Ashcroft posted a outstanding Public Relations Collage from our recently sponsored Rotary High School Track Meet. Rotary District Business Rotarian of the Year Award Luncheon April 21, 2005.
FINES …
Dick Daybell (proving once again that if you mispronounce all the names – no one will be any wiser as to the fact there are ones you can't really get right) recognized as follows: Joe Lins claimed he was pushed by Doc “Cee” to the front of the food line, where he fell into a faster and more hungry Randy McFarland.
Chet Schultz, Bob Clark Sr., Rick Crane, Bill Hite and Lee Myhre were celebrating with their wives and families this week. But Bill Schenck takes top honors this week for doing it in style by celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary, and spouses birthday, with a trip to New Orleans. Bill Hite introduced our guests whose names I will not slaughter here, since I am missing the infamous attendance slips which were necessarily surrendered to President Savage, who required them to handle the accounting for Club Treasurer Frank Kawase. Frank could not make it today as he was busy helping out those last minute tax filers. If you want to know, just give Bob a call at (714) 738-6723.
George Giokaris was savagely gunned downed, when in our weekly game of chance he could not remember who shot J.R. Ewing. CRAFT TALKS ... As evidenced again by two fascinating craft talks today, this is the one club program you never want to miss. With this in mind, for those of you who missed the meeting and two outstanding talks - read on if you like. Maryalyce Jeremiah, whose mother’s advice overtly influenced her common refusal to talk about herself, was left little choice today if she wanted to lose that ribbon. So, while she wondered if the audience sitting there, was already beginning to “ visualize her with duct tape across her mouth”; and, believing that this was a chance to “set aside a special time to humiliate” herself, she set about anyway to entertain us, albeit apologetically, with her life story. Her conservative Baptist background forbid her as a youth to dance or even see her first movie (Sound of Music) until age 20. However, she didn’t seem to miss that life much, as her dream was to someday become the Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. While she was destined to be involved in sports, her ambitious and competitive nature was not so well received by her brother, who after witnessing an unfortunate display of her most unacceptable sportsmanship, removed her football helmet forever, donating it instead to the Toledo, Ohio Hall of Shame, where it still resides. Family and nepotism played a role in her early education and career. Her father, who was College President of Cedarville University, where she played on the basketball team and sang in the choir (admittedly a little off-key), tried to keep his “independent” minded girl in line. But Maryalyce decided by attending the University of Dayton (Catholic school), and then Central State University (where she got her B.S)., and finally Ohio State, where she got her P.H.D., (good doctor!), she would be out from under her father’s critical eye. Instead, eventually their professional paths would cross again, at the point where she took on responsibilities at the University where he was presiding. |
I confess this Rotagram guest editor may have gotten some of the details of her life story a little mixed up. But until her tenure as Coach of the CSUF Women’s Basketball Team, for the last 20 years, Maryalyce has been a difficult target to hit. She has always been on the move UP! - and elsewhere, like the time she rode her Honda 350cc motorcycle, (sans fairing), 6,000 miles around the entire
Her record at
The outside temperature had dropped to 67 degrees below zero. As she pulled her coat more tightly around her, and strode towards the waiting bus, she observed the bus driver removing the industrial strength electrical cord which was connected to the motor heater to keep it from freezing. As he attempted to remove the frozen cord, it snapped in half! And, likewise, Maryalyce, then and there, resolved to break her ties with the frozen Big Ten, and move to sunny southern
After initially pursuing an education and career in law here, with her goal being to serve as an NCAA Litigation Officer, with power to right some of the wrongs in college sports, she suddenly found herself being pursued by the
While wining is still always a “thrill”, she has observed that people interested only in a winning season seem to value a coach and team only as much as their “most recent win”. She also noted that budget and talent always make a coach look good. Instead, she now appears to believe that with maturity, hopefully comes greater wisdom. These days, she especially relishes her opportunity to be a mentor to young women more than anything else. She values her faith first, and then, her family and friends . She also believes in keeping balance in her life; sharing with us that, “training and running in the New York Marathon was one of the most ‘phenomenal experiences’ of my life. Her closing remarks may reflect her philosophy best: A winner is not afraid to leave the road when he does not believe in it’s direction. Whereas, a loser will follow the middle of the road, no matter where it takes him! Joe Lins claims to have been born to in
six children and a “father, with no sense of rhythm”. He attended Catholic schools there through high school, where he recalls washing the nuns cars as a kid. This was probably where Joe first began to learn about the rewards of Service Above Self. He attended first
In 1980 Joe finally saw the light and chose to come to
It took several years before Joe could muster the courage, and then likewise convince his Suzy to go out with him on a date. His sales skills were acknowledged however, when he realized that while he had never even thought that he could date such a beautiful woman, much less talk her into marrying him! Joe continues to wise up as well. Last year, on their 18th anniversary, he asked for a one year extension of the “contract”, to which Suzie reportedly agreed. This year however, he plans to ask for five! They have three kids. Stephanie is a successful senior at
Joe says that he enjoys time with his family more than anything else. He likes to go on water ski trips with his kids, the cousins and friends. Amongst their favorite destinations for vacation is the
Joe remembers wanting to be involved in real estate at the early age of just 7 years old. While working at Ewalt, he was recruited by John Shipley (now his partner) who at the time was working for Coldwell Banker. John left about six months later to open his own office C21Discovery. Ten years later, John called Joe and asked if he would be his partner in the old Tom Key building, and in Joe’s own words, “the rest is history” In 2002, C21 Discovery was named the Chamber of Commerce “Large Business of the Year”, and in 2003, Joe received their Man of the Year Award. But admittedly, one of his greatest moments of recognition came today, when President Bob Savage tore his Newest Nine Ribbon off! Welcome to Rotary Joe. |