Prez Terri is using a custom-made drumstick as a gavel these days and she used it to open the meeting immediately after lunch, but just before desert.

Greg Hickman led the club in the pledge of allegiance, before Howard Wood led the singing.  Songs included “Your a Grand Old Flag” in honor of POW/MIA day, “Happy Birthday to You” in honor of Prez Terri’s birthday, and of course “Smile”.

Maryalyce Jeremiah gave an earnest pre-game invocation dressed in her school colors.

A fully clothed Paul Dudley conducted introductions:  Commander Chuck Street was a guest of Scott Dowds; Michael Mulryan was a guest of Leroy Fulton;  Nina Visconti was a guest of Diane Jones;  and Doris Wood was guest of husband Howard.  Soon to be inducted new Rotarian Bekah Havard was enjoying her last free lunch from her host and sponsor Lee Brockett.

Theresa Harvey has completed her newest nine requirements and was relieved of her new member ribbon.

Announcements:

October 4^th is Bowtie day at Fullerton Rotary.  All  members must wear Bowties or they will be “rented” one before admittance.  Rental Bowties will be provided by Fullerton Civic Light Opera - with the rental fee to sponsor our club's RI project of assisting with emergency care boxes from Rotary

October 11 is the Fullerton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Wyndham Hotel.

October 13 is the annual Celebrate Hope Gala featuring Michael Regan  (see Leroy Fulton for more info).

October 14 is a Fullerton Rotary Fellowship event.  Jim McKamy announced a bus trip to the Ronald Regan Library.  Trip includes a private tour and lunch. Cost is approximately $70 each.

Walt Barnes is looking for Raffle donations for the District Rotary Foundation dinner.  Last year Fullerton Rotary won all the prizes so Walt is looking to remind the district how generous Fullerton Rotarians are.  Contact Walt if you can donate a prize.

Saturday September 30 is the Rotary South's Charity Wine and Food Tasting event benefiting the Fullerton Arboretum and the Boys and Girls Club.

And finally.... A Holiday Hop has been announced for December 7^th.  More details, as they become available.

Nate Kvetny gave his New Years wishes to the Club on the eve of the Jewish New Year (5767).

Recognition Master George Giokaris recognized Prez Terri on her birthday; Daniel Kang on his wife Jun-Hi Kim’s birthday, and Bill Klinghoffer on he and Jean’s anniversary.

George leaned on his education background to fine several club members for their lifelong dedication to Fullerton Schools.  Don Bankhead for his day as “Principal for a Day” in 1992 !!  School Board Members Bob Hathaway and Minard Duncan for the meteoric rise in test scores in their respective school districts.  Howard Wood and Lee Myhre who were founders of the Adopt a School program. Tom Meyer and Mike Oates for their contributions to Troy High School, and Pat McKinley for keeping all Fullerton Schools safe.  Jim Williams was also recognized for his suspicious inclusion in the Fullerton High School Wall of Fame.

Raffle:

J Ritchey won the raffle but failed to draw the Joker from Prez Terri’s deck of cards. The $10 consolation prize was donated by Peter Agarwal.

Program:

Griff Duncan began his presentation with song and dance accompanied by Mike Oates at the piano and sang “Lullaby of Broadway” from 42^nd Street, which is the next production of Fullerton Civic Light Opera. 

Griff gave insight to the origins of the original 1933 movie, which eventually became a play, but of more interest, Griff took the opportunity to brag on FCLO 35 years of success and what it takes to be and stay successful.

Thanks for a great Program Griff!