President Terri Grassi called the meeting to order with a majestic ringing of the Rotary Bell. President Terri called on Les Christensen to lead us in the pledge to our great country.

Song master Howard Wood led us in a song that Bobby Darin had a great hit with “you must have been a beautiful baby”. Once again, “Smile” redeemed The Group.

A note, we had a pinch hitting piano player sir Michael Oates.

The invocation was eloquently delivered by Ken Kaisch. Statement “Feel the Love”.

Welcome to guests

Rick Crane introduced our guests and visiting Rotarians:

Paul Dudley guest was: Mayor Leland Wilson

President Terri Grassi guests: Scott Smith, Seven Gables Real Estate

Leslie MCCarthy guest was: Jesus Leon

Wolf Knabe guest was his wife Heather

Beka Havard guest was John Miller & Gloria McClain

Quote of the day Dr. Jim Young AKA Paul Harris “The Dessert is Great”.

Announcements

Terri Grassi announced, Get Well to Allyn Lean and Dick Glaus.

Also, Don’t Forget next week IS BOW TIE Day!

Minard Duncan-running for re-election to School District Michael Oates Campaign Chair.

Walt Barnes Holiday Hop scheduled for December 7^th at The Boys & Girls Club. Need members for the committee, next meeting Wednesday October 4^th at 11:00 a.m. here at Hope International University.

Theresa Harvey announced Chamber Golf Tournament o Friday October 13^th at Coyote Hills Golf course. Also, chamber mixer October 11^th at the Boys & Girls Club from 5-7:30 p.m. Please bring a gift for a deserving child.

Mayor Leland Wilson announced Mayor Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, October 11^th @ 7:30 a.m. at the Wyndham Hotel.

Recognitions -Finemaster Dick Daybell:

Randy McFarland for Communication (really for NOT telling any jokes).

Chief McKinley and Lee Brockett for Prestigious Scouting Awards

Warren Wimer ”Teddy Bear Fine” For Crossing State Lines.

Spouses Birthdays: Kevin - Leslie McCarthy husband

Anniversaries: Walt & Adrianne Barnes.

Induction of New Member:

Rebecca Havard – Boy Scouts of America- Sponsor Lee Brockett. President Terri asked Past President Joyce Capelle to discuss being a new member of Rotary is “We Lift each others Spirits”. Rebecca was welcomed to the Rotary Club of Fullerton.

Raffle

Won by Dr. John Davis

Program

Craft Talks-we were very fortunate to have two very interesting craft talks. Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe. began his talk by introducing his wife Heather. Chief Knabe was born in Germany and came to America at the age of 5 yrs old. He spent 3 yrs. in foster homes. At the age of 14, he tried to join the Marine Corp; they told him come back when he was 17. Joined LA P.D. Reserve, and has 22 yrs. with LA Fire Dept. He has been with Fullerton as a Fire Chief for over 1 year. Chief Knabe has 5 children that he is very proud of. He loves working in Fullerton, and we love having him as our fire chief and as a fellow Rotarian.

Pastor Greg Hickman comes to us from Eugene Oregon; he began by introducing his wife Roxanne. He has been a Rotarian for 16yrs. for which he has also been a past president. Greg told us what the characteristics of a perfect pastor would be. He has 2 children, and enjoys helping others, which he does 60 hours a week. He asked us to think about becoming a pastor for a moment and read 101 ways to encourage people. Needless to say, this was a very inspirational exercise. Fullerton is very fortunate to have Pastor Greg Hickman as part of our community.