Rotagram for Wednesday, july 7, 2021

Leslie Mc Carthy opened meeting as Zoot had disappeared because of stage freight! She called on Rick Crane to volunteer to be president, Rick declined by stating “no way I’m going up there” he demanded a recall! She then asked Joe Lins to step in and practice he also declined stating “he was not qualified”. Leslie had no other option but to lead the meeting!

Invocation was provided by Joe Lins.

Patriotic Moment was led by Thad Sanford

Peace Ambassador Ken Kaisch with quote from Mark Twain.

National Anthem sang by Monette Velasco, requested by Zoot

Bob Muschek reintroduced song SMILE

Guests included Zoot’s wife Monette and colleague Keisha, Christian colleague Lisset, Bill Peloquin’s wife Wilma, Joe Lins -Ann (NOCC), Ken Kaisch – Fullerton Mayor Bruce Whitaker, Frank Kawase’s wife Joan, Jim Williams’s wife Sally, and Ernie Delfin brought 9 guests (a full table).

Recognition Master (previously Fine Master) Joyce Capelle stepped in last minute. $2 - Dan Kiernan, Jeff Hutchison, Warren Wimer, and Howard Minkley for wearing shorts. $2 – Dan Kiernan, Warren Wimer, Frank Kawase, Bill Peloquin, and Howard Minkley for wearing Hawaiian shirt, $2 - Joe Lins & Rick Crane for not supporting Leslie, $20 - Joyce self-fine recognizing demotion night participants, Bailey self-fine for wearing yoga pants and tennis shoes, $2 – Monica Fernandez for wearing open toe shoes, Leslie self-fine for wearing Wicked Witch of the West shoes, and Ernie special recognition with round of applause for filling a table.

Zoot, after much anticipation was carried on stage in robotic state by Dan, Jordan, Farrell & Brett. He was “plugged in” as first Artificial Intelligence Humanoid President need for the 21st Century. In human like mode Zoot, quoted past presidents Tom Meyer, Joe Arnold, Pat McKinley, Dan Ouweleen, Ken Kaisch, Mike Cochran, Jay Richie, Allyn Lean, Scott Dowds, Lee Brocket, Jeff Hutchison and Marty Burbank. The club raised their glasses and drank every time Zoot said “Past President”. In honor of Rotary past and past 99 presidents, Zoot in his presidency submits to the following: 1. Great programs. 2. Best Fine Master. 3. Rotarian presenters that inspire the club through song, prayers, and stories. 4. Bring back fellowship by meeting on the 4th week of the month off-site for fun, service, and fellowship. 5. New fundraiser -Fullerton Faux Festival. 6. Love Fullerton. 7. Top 100. 8. CIA Awards. 9. Track Meet. 10. Reading by 9. 11. Host 100th Birthday Party with Anaheim Club at Anaheim Packing House. 12. Increase membership, if every active member sponsor one new member, the club will grow by 50% “Each One Bring One”. 13. Build Endowment. He thanked the Board that has helped plan for the year: Leslie, Howard, Jim, Bailey, and Daniel. Zoot also vowed to bring back traditions from the past 100 years, the reason he fell in love with Fullerton Rotary Club! 1. President’s first meeting Grand entrance. 2. Fullerton Clap. and 3. Singing.

Zoot inducted the first new member of the year, Ernie Delfin. Ernie and Zoot met in 2013, he founded an Eclub working between OC and the Philippines, he is a past president, Fellow in Gianneschi Fellow program with Christian Esteban, man with great vision, far reaching networks, and overflowing passion for service.

In closing , Zoot asked the members, what are you doing to leave a legacy of Rotary for our club after us? Rotary motto is SERVICE ABOVE SELF. “It is not service, as long as nothing changes. It’s not service when it suits me. It’s not Service with a three-course lunch. We have a mission to make Fullerton amazing for all that live here! We have a mission to leave this club and this town better than we found it!” He asked the club to help him! “Can you invite friends to some meetings? As past President Tom Meyer used to say, “You can always find a way to say ‘YES’!” Ask yourself what Rotary has done for you. Then see if you can dig a little deeper, give a little more, and make us part of your legacy!”