As Rotarians and guests gathered, we were provided with wonderful musical accompaniment by our own Theresa Harvey on bassoon and Dr Sophie Lee from Arborland Montessori on flute.

Dr Sophie Lee & Theresa Harvey

As the adults self-served at the buffet, our youngest guests were served at their table.

Promptly at 12:30PM, President J called the meeting to order. Esteemed Mayor Pro Tem Don Bankhead provided our invocation, the Prayer of St. Francis. In keeping with the spirit of the season, it is printed here in its entirety:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,

Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Our guests of honor were introduced by their Rotarian hosts (forgive me if I missed anyone or misspelled the names of your guests!!):
Mike Oates introduced MeeMaw (aka Elizabeth Oates) , sons Mike Jr. and John, along with grandsons Jameson (PHF), Riley, and Jackson;
Carl Camp introduced Mimi (aka Judy Camp), daughter Anna, daughter Beth and husband James with grandchildren Matthew, Zachary, Eliana (and the newest addition still in utero);
Jay Kremer introduced wife Gloria, granddaughters Emma and Sarah, and son Mark;
Dick Daybell introduced wife, Lois;
Don Ludwig introduced wife JoAnn;
Mark McGee introduced wife Cathy and daughters Megan and Caitlin;
Bill Mathy introduced wife Robyn and son Brian;
J introduced wife Rosemarie, their niece Darlene and her children, Andrew and Grace;
Nissa Foster introduced husband Joe and their children Kesi, Elijah, Isaiah, and Nalah;
John Phelps introduced wife Kerry;
Bob Hathaway introduced wife Kaaren and daughter Mary;
Bill Hite introduced wife Vickie;
Charlie Bandar introduced his guest Brian;
Chris Terry introduced husband Vern;
Kim Barlow introduced daughter Lauralee; Terri Prado introduced her son Collin;
Dan Ouweleen introduced his son Tim;
Bob Muschek introduced wife Doris;
Blake Smith introduced wife Irene;
Bob Jahncke introduced wife Beth;
Jim Young introduced his wife Dottie (declaring this to be their 67^th wedding anniversary);
Claude Jones introduced wife Laurie;
Dick Mathewson introduced grandson Austin;
Leslie McCarthy introduced IT Manager Mike Snyder;
Frank Kawase introduced wife Joan and grandchildren Jacob, Ella and Julie;
Debbie Napolin introduced son Jimmy, his wife Laurie and granddaughter Charlie:
Bob Radde introduced wife Gloria.

Kim Barlow led us in a Christmas favorite: Deck the Halls, followed by Smile.

J then introduced guest performers (17 in all), from the Momentum Dance Troupe. They will be performing Saturday at Disney’s California Adventure and Sunday at the Muckenthaler. Momentum Dance and Performing Arts Center, based in Yorba Linda, is “…dedicated to providing high quality instruction in dance and theatre arts to students of all ages in a positive and creative space”.

	We all enjoyed the Dancers

Recognition Master Leslie McCarthy, along with her assistant Santa Claus, recognized Jim Young, Dan Kiernan, and President J. Each had the opportunity of sitting on Santa’s lap for the occasion. Santa (aka Bob Clark) then fulfilled his role, assisted by “elf” Zoot Velasco, and distributed gifts to our young guests.

"Have you been a good boy!"

Jim Young recited a Christmas poem, especially prepared for the occasion.

President J closed by thanking all who contributed to the success of our family holiday party and by wishing all a happy holiday.

	Good Job, J!!!!