Our President Terri opened our meeting this week by asking Kathy Allred to lead us in the Flag Salute.  She was followed by Howard Wood who lead the Fullerton Rotary in a wonderful, festive rendition of "Deck The Halls” and "Smile."  Howard Wood did an outstanding job-as always! He exemplifies the Rotary Goodwill - Spirit. Mark McGee then did an excellent job leading us in our invocation.

Guests:

Guests were announced by Classy Past-President Joyce Capelle, who is always a delight to listen to! Guests included: Janet Bogart (returning), Howard Wood’s lovely wife, Doris Wood. Shine Kim’s guest was Ted, who works at the church with him. Also visiting: Mike (from Santa Ana, as well as Past President of the Yorba Linda Club, Debra. We welcomed them all!

Announcements:

· President Terri announced a real  need for assistance for “Snowball Express.”

A Funeral was announced (please see Terri for detail.

·Mark McGee announced: in 2 weeks: December 13: Christmas Party for the shut-in seniors at the Ebel Club. Need help starting at 11:30am

Mike Oats made an announcement, but, for the life of me, I can’t remember his topic!!!....but he did it good!

The Sock Hop was announced (Thursday at 6-with benefits going to buy toys for the needy).

 Theresa Harvey announced that her $100.00 donation (which has grown immensely) would be spent to “get out of jail” at WinterFest.

Fine Master and Fines:

Rick Price was the FINE Fine master of the day. Among the fines: Nate Kvetny for his anniversary ($25.00 for his anniversary. All felt it should be more!). Bob Savage was fined $25.00 for his wife’s birthday. Howard Wood was honored and fined $25.00 for a grand 62 year-anniversary. Howard was also recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” in a local group! Absent for their “fining pleasure”: Dave Bates and Jim McKamy. Lee Christiansen was forgiven his fine for his 88^th birthday (he got a right answer which is always a good deal!). Cameron was also fined for his 61^st birthday. Buck Catlin stood and honored all Armed Forces-in regard to football. Rick Price asked Winston Creel for predictions on the Game, as well as Fred Johnson-who stated “I just want 30 points!”

Raffle: Winning ticket was #6001 and Bill Hite pulled a 5 of clubs…39 cards left-the Joker’s gotta be there someday!)

 The consolation prize was from Dave Bates, who was-as stated earlier-absent from our illustrious, star-studded gathering of celebrities…

Program:2 Parts

1)    2 INTERACT GROUPS Both reported and gave updates. They are from (in order of appearance): Fullerton High School and Sunnyside High School. Sunnyside gave a Media Report, highlighting a Paint Ball outing, work with an elementary School & an International Assembly.

President Terri pledged our assistance with their Clubs.

2)    A Great Craft talk by Dr.Pat Frank! [The following written with sincere apologies if there are errors in the story… there were no errors in this fine craft talk!] Pat was born in 1947 (“for this group, I’m YOUNG!”). Her Dad had dreams of her being a movie star, her Mom just wanted her to be smart! She was born in Florida. Dad & Mom divorced when she was 7. Her mom remarried when Pat was 9; she lived in Chicago most of her life. She moved to Long Beach, California at 12 and graduated High School in 1965-with a 1964 Mustang!!! Can you imagine that!!?!  Her parents went to Palm Springs… Pat went to school…for 3 weeks and quit. It just wasn’t for her at the time. She went back to school at the tender age of 28. At the age of 23 she married-started teaching Office Machines. Age 27, her first child came along, at 28, she was divorced. She went back to school and received her degrees: Bachelors, Masters and her Doctorate!! Very impressive, eh? She stated, “I’ve been in school all my life!”

Her hobbies: walking, dancing and collects Retro-Jewelry, painting porcelain, shopping and is a former member of the Industry Hills Rotary Club. Pat finished her talk with the great, glad, glorious announcement: “This is my last chore of the newest 9!”

President Terri thanked all the visitors and guests for joining us and gave a Closing Thought by Tom Stoppard: “Every exit is an entry into somewhere else.”

Meeting Adjourned! See you next week!!!!