CALL TO ORDER:   President Patrick (old grumpy retired chief of police) McKinley at precisely 12:30.01pm

First order of business was the sucking up to Dr. Les (yes I still have the tickets) Christensen by our President Pat (I love going to USC games with Les) McKinley who presented the MOST COVETED Fullerton Police Shoulder Patch and coffee mug.  I for one hope it helps Pat achieve his goal!

FLAG SALUTE:         Bob Hathaway led our pledge to the greatest flag in the world

INVOCATION:          Retired Hall of Fame Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah prayed over us for more thankfulness and gratefulness.  As the microphone was causing some interference she also asked for less irritability and also recognized our club and Rotary as a whole for all the good that goes on as a result of “Service above Self”.

SING A SONG:          Leroy Fulton convinced us to sing I’ve been workin in the kitchen to the famous tune of I’ve been workin on the railroad in honor of all the great work Leslie Mc Carthy did at the Top 100 banquets.  We then wrapped it up with SMILE…

INDUCTION:            President Pat called Jim (I am Paul Harris) Young to the podium along with Ray Hansen and Dr. Dick Jones to introduce our newest member of THE Rotary Club of Fullerton, Louis Kuntz.  Louis is a 40 year resident very familiar with “Service Above Self”. I am sure all of us can’t wait for his craft talk to hear more about his play with Vern Andrews on the ball field.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:     John (who we haven’t seen and could be a guest too) West was in charge of our introductions.  Dick Jones introduced Derrick Johnson who the good doctor has known since pre birth!  Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah introduced her best and long time friend and I think her first basketball coach Dr. June Kearney.  Jim Young introduced his guest Ron Kirk out from West Virginia.  Shine Kim introduced Robert Chun an associate at Grace Ministries.  Walt Barnes was accompanied by the lovely Adrienne Barnes in a beautiful spring outfit who thanked us for our contribution to the Fullerton Arboretum.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:          Mr. Randy (I carry a fishing net) Mc Farland carried on as the Town Crier.  He was a Crier without a list so the crowd began to gather on his right thereby causing him to pass on the microphone.  Mike Oates thanked our club for their support of our Sister city tour in Korea and Japan.  He also wanted to thank Wolf Knabe, John Phelps, Don Bankhead, Lleslie Mc Carthy, Bill Mc Garvey and of course the whole club.  Allyn Lian let us know that our Rotary dollars are at work with a $15,000 grant as an international partner supporting the deaf project.  Jim Williams reminded all of our infamous demotion night on Wednesday June 24, Bye Bye Patrick!  Last but not least Griff Duncan thanked our club for supporting and sending two deserving kids to New York for National Competition.

RECOGNITION MASTER: THE Fred Johnson recognizing that President Pat had little time left asked and received $10, $5 over the limit.  Randy McFarland was recognized for holding the net this past year, that cost him $5.  Jeff (soon to be President) Hutchison $5, just get used to it.  Buck Caplin of all people was fined $3 for organizing the Memorial Day event at Loma Vista for the past 35 years.  Mayor Don Bankhead was assessed $2 for recognizing Buck at the event and getting Press in addition.  Bob Jahncke was recognized as the brains and creativity behind our web site, as a result was fined $2.  Jim Williams and his travel partner, Dan Kiernan were fined as their picture was in the paper, $5.  Les Christensen was caught sending a birthday card to an 88 year old friend and gladly paid the $2 fine.  Mike Oates was fined $2 for being club President in 2003.  Andy Anderson celebrated his anniversary with Mary Jane at St. Jude, no excuses $3.  Ned Doffoney celebrated his first anniversary and I think Fred forgot the fine…  

Announcements (continued)

Jeff Hutchison confessed his pending birthday, his wife’s birthday, his anniversary and pending daughter’s graduation, only $5???  Patrick (oh my gosh I’m glad you reminded me) Mc Kinley has an anniversary, $3.  Dean Heiser is scheduled for a birthday this week, not as old as Jim Blake but older than Dr. Jones, $2.  Frank Kawase has a spousal birthday that will cost a minimum of $2.  Bill Klinghoffer will be 75 and got nabbed for $3.  No other confessions being heard or seen, move on with the program.

TICKET NUMBER:  974632…….And the winner is Bill Hite who chose Warren Wimer as his partner.  The SPORTS question was; Who holds the NBA record for most points scored in the playoffs……………….the right answer is Kareem Abdul Jabar!!!  $10 to Bill from Ted Kim.

PROGRAM:  The Perceived Future of Healthcare…

SPEAKER:     Michael Tye is a native Southern Californian who had a short 3 year career as a SCUBA instructor and store manager.  He entered the insurance business in 1970 and became an independent broker in 1979.  Michael is a member of National, State and Local Association of Health Underwriters.  He is also past President of Children’s Museum in La Habra and past President of La Habra Rotary.  His passions remain prison ministry and blue water hunting.  Michael is a 33 year veteran of marriage with 4 girls and 2 grandchildren. 

Michael Tye’s presentation spent a lot of time comparing the Canadian Health System to that of the Great United States of America.  He was able to provide a thought provoking dialog and offered a few action items such as;

The Consumer;

• Inquire about cost and efficacy with Doctors
• Commit to just one lifestyle change to eliminate health issues
• Have that end of life discussion with family members
• Or, take no action and keep doing what you are doing

The Employer;

• Investigate consumer directed health plans
• Offer incentives or disincentives for healthier lifestyle choices
• Or, take no action and keep doing what you are doing

Our Legislative Constituents;

• Engage in dialog with family, colleagues about free market or nationalized systems
• Determine your legislators’ position
• Communicate your opinions to your legislators http://capwiz.com/calchamber/directory/statedir.tt?tate=CA&lvl=state
• Or take no action and keep doing what you are doing

Michael closed with a few questions and offered to stay for further discussion. You may reach Michael at 800.40.GROUP

ADJOURNMENT:    Chief President Pat presented the coveted Fullerton Police Shoulder Patch and Coffee Mug to Michael in appreciation for his presentation and closed with this final thought he attributed to Randy Mc Farland: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about dancing in the rain.”

01:28.03 The Bell Rung…………………………………………