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Our President Dan Ouweleen welcomed us to THE Rotary Club of Fullerton and performed the “Ringing of the Rotary Bell” Ceremony to open today’s meeting and asked Kathy Schneider to lead us in the Pledge to the Flag of these here United States of America. Bob Muschek offered a thoughtful Invocation and Bill Schenk welcomed Yorba Linda visitor Herb Trumpoldt and had members introduce their guests: Frank McCarthy, guest of Jay Kremer, Jim Erickson, guest of Rick Crane, Travis MacShane, guest of Carl Camp, Robert Lyons, guest of Bill Goetsch and our club’s Rypen members Michael Williams, Stephanie Goedl and Glynnes Priett, today’s speaker.
Kim Barlow led us in song acapella. In order to save time and space, I will not mention the names of the two songs here… I will just say that what is sung at Rotary stays at Rotary…making yet another reason to make every effort to attend meetings! ANNOUNCEMENTS Glynnes Pruett, the energetic president of our Club’s RYPEN members gave us a heads up save the date of Friday, August 19 ~6PM for a movie and BBQ at Marty Burbank’s place. Bill Schenk was decked out in Angels Baseball regalia to announce the Night to Beat Polio Angels game on September 10 including the Chili Cook-off Contest. Bill then auctioned off a pristine program for a Jefferson Airplane concert he almost remembers attending from the later part of the 1900s. The winner was Bill Goetsch who’s $100 winning bid went to the Rotary Foundation. Minard Duncan is looking for a Rotarian who is willing to be a guest judge to help evaluate applications from college seniors applying for a scholarship to be awarded for exemplifying a good citizen. This is a great opportunity to promote recognizing the type of person that our society needs, an effort sponsored by the Fullerton Mojave Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Please contact Minard soon! President Dan invited us to review the District website regarding a membership seminar including discussion about the “Attendance Excused” policy as our club reviews our policy on the topic. Diane Masseth-Jones announced a part time opportunity with the YWCA to work 20 hours per week Monday through Thursday. OPPORTUNITY DRAWING Glynnes called off the number held by Blake Smith, who wisely chose the only little owl statue with “winner” on the bottom, winning the $73. Prize! RECOGNITIONSJoe Lins took turns harassing or fining members like Bill Schenk, Kim Barlow, President Dan, Carl Camp, Claude Jones, Duane Greenleaf. Anniversaries recognized by present members included Blake Smith and Irene, 68 years, Bob Jahncke and Beth - 55 years. Contrats! Birthday recognitions included Dan Ouweleen’s (taco party), Leslie McCarthy, Claude Jones spouse Laurie, Bill Hite for spouse Vicki, Jay Kremer spouse, Gloria and Joe recognized his daughter Stephanie Goedl for her anniversary with Century 21 Discovery. SPECIAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY
President Dan announced that his choice of Rotarian of the month is (always hard working and frequently behind the scenes) are Jim Williams and his wife Sally. A well-deserved Congrats and THANK YOU, Jim and Sally! PROGRAM Glynnes Pruett presented her craft talk, giving us an opportunity to learn more about the “blue hair” Rypen president and her 20 year history with the specialized hobby turned profession of comic book collecting. Born in Macon, Georgia, Glynnes grew up in Orange County and is the oldest of 6 siblings born girl boy girl boy spaced 2 years apart. She has enjoyed a variety of experiences like working as a DJ and director of Cal State Fullerton’s radio station, working with wild animals at a preserve, involvement with comedy for 7 years. When a friend suggested that she focus on a path for her life in addition to “tom boy” and” free spirit”, Glynnes realized her passions are doing good, helping and encouraging others, making others happy, she saw the possibilities that her enjoyment of comic book collecting could become a business, she opened “Comic Book Hideout” at age 25, the most challenging thing she has done. Her website is: www.comicbookhideout.com For the past 2 1/2 years she has offered classes which help kids learn to make their own comic books and create their own stories. Glynnes pointed out that all of the good stories in books, films plays have a solid theme where the protagonist is faced with choices that can have profound impact on his/her future. The significance of making wise decisions and being accountable for them is an underlying aspect that good stories address. Glynnes told of some great opportunities to purchase comic books that allowed her to quickly expand from 1000 sq ft to 3000 sq ft. in less than a year. It was great to hear some of your many stories, Glynnes! CLOSING President Dan thanked our 8 guests for joining our meeting and closed the meeting with the ceremonial ringing of the Rotary Bell.
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