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| Volume 65, Issue 14 | Rota-Scribe: Bill Schenk | |||||||||||
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Jim McKamy led the pledged today followed by Howard Wood and the Woodsman (Leroy Fulton, The Rev. Leroy Fulton gave the invocation. Randy McFarland handled introductions that included Amahas Zahara (a Fullerton Filmmaker) and local businessman Ken Benjamin. Distinguished Rotarians were District Gov. Announcements: Coach Jeremiah announced a Free Fall Basketball Clinic for little girls between the ages of 3-8 years, which is sponsored by the Cal State Fullerton Women’s Basketball program. Tom Meyer has applications for the Fullerton Rotary Concert Awards. Terri Grassi recently attended a wine tasting event at Fullerton South and met a young Marine who is a member of the Platoon that received the long underwear that our club helped to sponsor. Terri reported that the Marine could not express the depth of his platoon’s appreciation. The Joke-a-thon continued this week with Recognitions: Capt. Dick first fined Ken Kaisch and Prez Joyce for continuing an argument over public education. (they were awarded Boating Safety coloring books because afterall, he’s a captain!) Dave Bates was fined for attending more meetings in neighboring clubs than he has in his own club. Harry Brown was recognized for his son Sam’s efforts in Hurricane Relief in the South. Randy McFarland was fined $13 for no reason at all. Chris Fraschetti was recognized for her 8th anniversary Bill and Robyn Mathy celebrate their 31st anniversary today. Jo Brannock celebrates a birthday this week as does Cathy Gach’s husband Don.
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Allan Bridgford introduced guest speaker Jim Vanderburg with as lengthy an introduction as the program itself. It was amazing to all attending to hear the history of Jim’s work in Rotary, especially by a friend and fellow Rotarian of over 50 years. Allan and Jim both graduated from Fullerton High School in 1953 and soon joined the Rotary in 1962. Jim was Brea Rotary President in 67-68. He joined the Fullerton Rotary Club in 1969. He was elected District Governor in 78-79. In 1980-81 Jim was Manager for Program Activities for Rotary International and he also served a term as Director of Rotary International. When Jim finally took the microphone (after a standing ovation from and inspired room full of Rotarians), he told a story that inspires him. Jim introduced us to Thuy Doe, a former Boat person that he and Willa had assisted 30 years ago, when she and her young family came to California after the fall of Viet Nam. Jim told of Thuy’s challenges and obstacles that she overcame to raise her family and make a living in a new land. Thuy’s son has just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and was congratulated personally by President George W. Bush. Her Daughter Tiffany is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Thuy and her daughter (who was in uniform) were there to honor Jim Vanderburg. As Jim says, Rotary has given him a lifetime opportunity to perform this years Rotary International Motto, “Service above self”. THIS WAS A TRULY INSPIRING PROGRAM!
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