Opening :Terri Grassi

Pledge - Bob Radde

Song Leader: Howard Wood Songs were “There Is No Place Like Home for the Holidays” and “Smile.”
Thought for the Day: Leroy Fulton on giving thanks.

Introductions:

Warren Wimer
Visitor - Paul Jones from East Moline, Illinois
Guests - Gary Goodson with Warren Wimer
Solon Shaw with Joe Lins
Paul Simons - Jim Blake
Carl Jones - Paul Jones

Recognition:

* Prez Terri recognized Ray Hansen for all the exceptional work he has done in Rotary and in the community.
* Terri read an email from Kirsten and Inge, Danish friends of Les and Nancy Christiansen, stating that the Christiansens are their best American friends and meeting them was the best Rotary experience they have ever had. They were guests of Les and Nancy in 1997 as incoming DG’s and they have been in touch every fortnight since their meeting. Kirsten knew Les was going to speak at our Rotary meeting on 11-22-06 and even though they are good friends he wanted to be sure that Les would be fined for his speech. The Danish friends also said “hello” to Jim and Dottie Young. Kirstren gave a talk at our club in 2001.

Announcments:
* Prez Terri encouraged members to volunteer as Greeters for the Snowball Express on Friday, 12/15 and Monday, 12/18 at the airports of Orange County, Ontario and Los Angeles. 574 children will be accomodated. Contact Ray Sanford, Rotary Liaison, at rsanford@rsandford.com and 714-838-2750 or Terri Grassi
* Kathy Gach told us about a fundraising calendar that Fullerton High School is selling to raise money for the restoration of vintage art pieces. More info. coming later. Website is www.fullertonarts.com.
* Randy McFarland reminded members about the CSUF vs. UCLA Womens’ Baskeball game on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Titan Gymnasium.
* Walt Barnes encouraged members to sign up for the Holiday Sock Hop on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton, 348 W. Commonwealth. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children. It promises it to be a great time. More info. at 871-1391.

Raffle:
Don Bankhead had the winning number but drew the 9 of spades instead of the joker. He didn’t go home empty handed though as he won the consolation prize provided by Wally Bartlelt.

Program: Leroy Fulton, Les Christiansen, Bernie Dunlap, Nate Kvetny and Maryalyce Jeremiah gave the most impressive, touching presentations I have ever heard at Thanksgiving time. Their responses to “What I Am Thankful For” were truly from the heart. Blessings to be thankful for ranged from living in the U.S., the land of opportunity; having good friends; receiving unconditional love; to the joy of being a dad, You had to be there to receive the full impact and appreciation of these exceptional presentations. They were GREAT!

President Terri closed our meeting with a clever saying that I missed. Sorry, Terri!