The meeting started off by a prayer from Pastor Hickman, pledge by
Claude Jones, and songs were led by
Griff Duncan.
President Bill proceeded to give the Rotarian of the Month to Tony Fabelo, a well-deserved honor. The President also enlightened us on some new geography when he mentioned Fullerton, Missouri. If anyone in the club is from there, please let us know.
Dan Ouweleen and Meg Crider acknowledged all those that sponsored the Jog-A-Thon. Thanks to all the sponsors and everyone that helps with this important endeavor.
Announcements included; the Boys and Girls Club will be having their Annual Auction Dinner Dance on Sunday August 24th 4:30 pm at the “Muck”. Also, volunteers are needed to read for Raymond School kids for the “Reading by Nine” Program. It only requires one hour per week (Tuesdays), from October to April. You will be given groups of 3-5 kids to mentor in reading.
Rotary hats are for sale for $10, don’t get left behind and be out of style! Also, look for Santa Anita racetrack signups coming up for an October 25th outing. In October there will be an “Innovations Show” at Troy High School. It will be for businesses and service providers that are doing innovative things in our community.
An induction ceremony for 15 new RYPEN (Rotary Youth Professional Executive Network) members will take place on September 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Comic Book Hideout. All Fullerton Rotarians are invited.
For the first time in a long time our raffle produced a “winner”. Ken Kaisch won $301! Someone said it was because he was from Fullerton, Missouri but we are looking into it. Right afterwards the Fullerton Rotary Sign broke. Draw your own conclusions.
Our fine master was Warren Wilmer. Warren fined birthday boys; Lee Brockett, Howard Minkley, Bob Sattler, and Minard Duncan. Warren also fined Randy McFarland because it was his wife’s birthday. Some say Randy should have been fined more because how lucky he is! Ron Stock was fined for an anniversary, Ken Kaisch was also fined for winning $301, and lastly, Bob Radde was fined for having such a talented granddaughter that got a college scholarship.
Guests and visiting Rotarians included; Josh Rameriz, guest of Marty Burbank, Gloria Radde and Allison Radde, family and guests of a proud Bob Radde, and our course our guest speaker, Laura Lynn Eschner.
Our program “Arts Education Programs” was presented by Laura Lynn Eschner. These programs both encourage kids and develop creativity. There are many programs including:
These programs allow kids to express themselves through art in such areas as computers, filmmaking, costume design, mural painting, family nights, and kid’s gallery. Art touches every aspect of society and helps children be responsible adults.
