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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
     
Volume 70, Issue 32 Rota-Scribe: Fred Johnson


Meeting called to order by “Fearless LeaderPresident “J” at 12:30. J wished everyone a wonderful Valentines Day. Today’s program “Special Valentines Day”

Invocation:  Led by Mark McGee  was very inspirational.

Flag salute was led by Pat Hartnett to the greatest country in the world.

Terri Grassi  welcomed guests and visiting Rotarians. A special welcome to all spouses and significant others.

Leroy Fulton guest  Matt Apodaca

Terri Prado  guest  Lori Cook

Diane Masseth-Jones  guest Paulette Marshal

Announcments:  Rotary Pat Hartnett jog – a – thon great response by sponsors, we need more runners.

Minard Duncan  announced that Rotary member Mitch Hovey father passed away. Our deepest sympathies go out to Mitch and his family.

Dick Daybell wanted to thank Bill and Robyn Mathy for hosting a great Super Bowl party.

Jim Williams  announced that on Friday Kevin & Leslie McCarthy will be honored at Man & Woman of the Year at YWCA “Chocolate Fantasy”.

Fine Master – Warren Wimer

Warren  started by fining those that had anniversaries:

Louis & Barbara Kuntz
Dan & Ann Kiernan
John & Jane Perry
Christine & Terry Vennon

Then Warren went after birthdays:

Joe Arnold
Lee Brockett
Bill Goetsch
Debra Napolin
Terri Prado

Warren then thanked Bill & Robin Mathy  for hosting the Super Bowl party.

Warren asked Don Bankhead to stand & was fined for making side bets on Green Bay. Also, if the name Mathy was mentioned another dollar each time.

Warren wasn’t done. He gave our finds to winner of the Super Bowl pool.

1st -  Bill Kincaid
2ndLouis Kuntz
3rdRobin Mathy, but Mr. Bankhead paid.
4th  - A fix.  President “J”  won “J” donated all $40.00 to the club, thanks  “J”.

Warren  you did a great job!

Raffle- Don Lander  was the winner. Category Quotes Famous Comedians. Don chose Jim Williams  to assist which comedian made this quote, “I never forget a face, but in you case I’ll be glad to make an exception”? Don & Jim chose Bob Hope. Sorry, it was Groucho Marks in Duck Soup.

Our Celebrity Panel
Upcoming programs
2/16 High School Speech Contest/Masseth-Jones
2/23 High School Vocal Contest
2/26 End Polio Now - Jog-A-Thon @ Fullerton HighTrack - 9am-3pm
3/2 UNSUNG HEROS--JO BRANNOCK

Speical Valentines Day Program. Drew & Debra Napolin  were host & hostess.

A Rotary tradition the Barbershop Quartet performed, Zippity Do Da, Everywhere  You Go & Heart of my Heart. As usual they were great!

Then Drew & Debra  asked 2 questions who was married the most times & which couple was married the longest. The most times 3 I believe was Don Bankhead & the longest Jim & Dottie Young 67 years of marriage. A special song tribute to Jim & Dottie Young  by Rotarian Nissa Foster. Great job  Nissa!

Then a special treat a spoof on the 60’s game show the “Newlywed Game” except ths time called “Not so Newlywed Game” Really? Contestants

Host our own Drew "Eubanks."

Contestants

1.     Jim & Sally Williams
2.     Dick & Lois Daybell
3.     Dick & Norma Jones
4.     Ray & Mary Ruth Ashcroft

The men were asked to leave the room and their wives asked were asked four questions.

Question #1

Ladies, what movie star would your husband say he is most like and why?

Gary Cooper
Cary Grant
Kirk Douglas

The Marx Brothers

Question #2

When was the last time you were up past midnight together outside the house (excluding trips to the ER and pharmacy)?

Question #3

Which excuse does your spouse use the most frequently:

I forgot
You forgot
I forgot that you didn’t remember

Repeated utterances of : No hablo ingles, senora

Question #4

If your spouse was lost while driving in a foreign city, would he most likely

Pretend not to be lost
Stop and ask directions
Stop and buy a map

Find a way to blame you

Bonus Question (Tie-Breaker)

What will your husband say is the last food you and he shared in bed?

It was a tough battle but Ray & Mary Ruth got all 4 right. Yes, a perfect score. As grand prize winners they win a “Shake weight exerciser”

Jim Young  read from  Elizabeth Barrett Browning  “How Do I Love Thee”?

Great program Drew &Debra.

Have a great Valentines Day!