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Wednesday, April 17, 2002
Written and reported by
Minard Duncan
Minard Duncan
Wednesday, April 17, 2002 |
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| Volume 61, Issue 39 |
Written and reported by
Minard Duncan |
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Bill Peloquin opened the meeting by introducing Tony Amato who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike Oates accompanied the Singing Wheels (leader Griff Duncan and songsters LeRoy Fulton, Bob Savage and Jim Young) for the song Take Me Out to the Ball Game... Don Ludwig took over the piano playing from there and accompanied us on Smile and then entertained us with several musical selections while we prepared for lunch. The Thought for the Day was given by Ray Ashcroft who told us about the many musical contributions created by Irving Berlin that enhanced the lives of Americans through thoughts about history, holdidays, feelings and hopes. He concluded by masterly singing a beautiful rendition of God Bless America.. (He's really good!)
Paul Dudley invited Rotarians to introduce their guests: Drew Napolin (Winston Creel), Evie Halopoff and Laura Neff (David Schoen), Tom Popplewell (Dick Rocke), Dick Boyle (Don Mlodzik), Jim McKamy (Wally Bartelt). Visiting Rotarians were George Lowe (Fullerton South), Tom Ortiz (Yorba Linda Sunrise), and Frank Stroobant (Big Bear).
Rotarian of the Week:
Mike Oates was recognized by President Peloquin for his significant work for Rotary.
*Bill Peloquin announced that Les Christensen had open heart surgery. Les, we wish you a speedy recovery!
*John Phelps> father passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Phelpss family.
*Jim Thompson reminded us about the Top 100 Banquet for SHHS at the Ebell Club on April 18.
*Mike Oates encouraged us to attend the District Assembly from 8 a.m. -12 noon on May 11. It is a great place to learn to understand the workings of Rotary.
*Wally Bartelt recommended we attend the District Conference on May 17 and 18. The 17th is Hospitality Night. Wally says this is a very fun night. Our club is hosting the noon lunch on the 18th.
*Bill Peloquin and Minard Duncan talked up the Fullerton CROPWALK/Hunger Walk on Sunday, April 28. This benefits the Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service program as well as attempting to relieve hunger throughout the world.
*Evie Halopoff, Eastside Christian Church, sang and danced her way through an energetic and entertaining performance highlighting their efforts to raise $24,000 benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Twelve staff members will participate in a 26.2 mile marathon on June 2, 2002 in San Diego.
*George Lowe promoted the Fullerton South Rotaryys Wine and Tasting Party at the Fullerton Arboretum on Friday, April 19. The proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton.
*Terri Grassi reminded us of the bus trip to Getty Museum on May 4.
*Vern Andrews told us about the YMCA Kids to Campp Golf Tournament on May 16 at the Black Gold Golf Club.
*Lee Myhre reported the Orange County Choral Conductors Concert will be held April 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Anaheim.
Bill Hite was close but not close enough in answering How Many Times Has Troy High School Won the Science Olympiad? Correct answer is 8 times.
Ray Hansen introduced Dr. Stuart Shanfield, Orthopedic Surgeon, who told us about advances in hip and knee replacement. He suggested that other options available should be considered before surgery, using joint replacement as the last resort. There is a 98% success rate and it does relieve pain. After surgery, most people can do pretty much what they want to do within reason.
President Peloquin closed the meeting with the following truism: The best way to forget your own problems is to help someone else solve theirs.