Ray Hanson led the pledge of allegiance and Pastor Greg Hickman gave the invocation citing “Tax Day”  (which got Bob Radde and Keith Mills thinking).

Leroy Fulton led the club in songs, which included “Take me out to the ball game” and Smile, accompanied by Don Ludwig on piano.

Bob Hillhouse introduced visitors and guest that included visiting Rotarians Kathy McKnight from Renton, Washington, and Rich Glaus from Santa Barbara.

Announcements:  Warren Wimer once again reminded the club of his Yachting Fellowship event on Sunday April, 26 from 3 to 6 PM at the Lido Island Clubhouse.  Boat tours and a Duffy electric boat bay cruise is available.  Free Barbecue.  Lots of fun.  Come and enjoy the weather and the company.  RSVP to Warren or Nancy at 949/673-4086 or e-mail at Lidolex@yahoo.com

Rick Crane announced Rotary night at Titan Baseball on Tuesday April 21 at 5:45 PM Contact Rick at 714/525-0363 or 715/271-8677.

Bill Schenk wants you all to know,

 “If you ever wanted to perform a service to this club that requires no experience.”

“If you crave a deep and meaningful relationship with Bob Jahncke”

“If your have a desire to set club policy without having any authority at all”

Then you need to volunteer to be a ROTASCRIBE today!

Sign-ups are not necessary... Just make eye contact with Bill Schenk and you’ll be on the roster.  The new Rotascribe schedule will be out soon.  Check your e-mail for your assignment.

And finally... If you enjoyed the April fools addition of the Rotagram (available on the Fullerton Rotary Web-page Rotagram Archives).  The U. N. Owen writer credited with its gag stories was Keith Mills with special graphics from Bob Jahncke)

Recognition

Zoot Velasco performed as Finemaster today and Recognized Keith Mills and Bob Radde for not filing their taxes as of noon on April 15^th.

Marty Burbank was recognized for his service to the country as a Navy Seal (his table ponied up for his fine).

Mayor Don Bankhead was fined for presenting Bill McGarvey Jr. with a certificate of Appreciation from the city of Fullerton that actually read “Bill McGarvey “SR”.

Fred Johnson avoided a $5 fine for his lightning fast answer to Zoot’s musical question. “Who sang the original version of You ain’t nothing but a hound dog.......  (Big Momma Thornton).

Jay Kremer was recognized for his birthday

Rick Crane was recognize for his wife Jeanne’s birthday

Lee Myhre was recognized for his wife Jackie’s birthday

And Bill Hite was recognized for his and Vickie’s 28^th anniversary.

Rick Crane introduced the track Coaches from Sunny Hills, Troy, and Fullerton High Schools.  The Coaches then introduced the track meet winners from their respective teams and thanked the club for its continued support of the city track meet.

Randy McFarland and Bill Mathy Emceed the annual Joke day festivities that include Sound Effects, participation prizes (good humor bars), and might have included fancy table decorations by Sandy Hayes (had she been asked)

Bill set the bar with a “Preparation H” joke and the competitors rose to the challenge.

Bob Hillhouse, Andy Anderson, and Keith Mills acted as the Judges and Kimberly Nguyen was the scorekeeper.

Bob Radde, Jay Kremer, Ken Kaisch, Ray Hanson, Wally Swatkowski, Minard Duncan, Diane Masseth Jones, Zoot Velasco, Drew Napolin, Richard Jones, Debra Koff, Jim Williams, Mike Oates, and Shecky Kvetney participated with the alleged jokes.

The third place Mike Oates award went to Dianne Masseth Jones

The second place Nate Kvetney award went to Jim Williams

The first place Jack Hayes award went to Zoot Velasco.

Everybody had a great time listening and telling jokes. 

Chief Pat closed the meeting with this thought: “Success is simply a matter of luck..... just ask any failure”.