 Wednesday, December 19, 2001 |
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| Volume 61, Issue 23 |
Written and reported by
Jim Blackburn |
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Wednesday, December 19, 2001 |
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| Volume 61, Issue 23 |
Written and reported by
Jim Blackburn |
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Prez/Doc Bill called a brightly clad and festive group to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bob Clark Jr. even thought the flag was in a new place.
Jim , Jim and Bill accompanied by Mike Oates led those present in My Country T'is of Thee as well as Smile.
The charming Chris Hunt joined by her son Cameron (age 3) provided the Thought for the Day.
President Bill beat the drum for our sponsorship of a Tee at the upcoming Police Association Golf Tournament at Coyote Hills
President Elect/elect Bill Mathy introduced visiting Rotarians including
Lewis Argano of the State of Washington. Lewis is a very senior active, who comes to visit us every year. He has a Rotary Perfect Attendance record that has lasted 58 years. At the relatively young age of 97, Lewis will likely exceed 60 years of perfect attendance, thereby "beating out " Dave Bates.
Char Dufresne-Dyess, chair of this year's event, introduced the Vocal Ensemble from Fullerton Union HS, who beautifully began the program. These 20+ students provided accompanied as well as a cappella music from several centuries and included texts in English, Latin , Hebrew and Spanish. They did not shy from challenging material and provided a warm and impressive program. Their principal, Dr. Greg Franklin was justly proud of these songters.
Char and her assistants had provided special center pieces (later donated to the youngest person at each table), candy canes galore and other good stuff. Bob Jahncke brought and set up his electric train and made digital photos as well.
In honor of the giving that typifies Christmas and Hanukkah- several members donated generously in honor of important days in their lives.
Vern Andrews 72nd B'day
Jim Young 58 wonderful years of being wedded to Dottie
Phil Silverman 59th B'day on Xmas day
Jim Blackburn Martha's B'day on 12/25 ( she is not 59!)
David Schoen 36th anniversary and Linda's B'day 12/31 (last minute tax deduction!!!)
Dan Kiernan Ann's birthday on the 27th
Dick Mathewson 69th B'day on 12/27
Santa arrived after a tough trip thru Riverside and several boys and girls related to the Sattler, Anderson, Mlodzik and Hunt clans were afforded gifts and a chance to sit on Santa's lap.
Next week:
Same place same time but fellowship and story telling will be the program along with the Annual Irish Coffee. The latter can be equally well enjoyed by persons of most faiths and nationalities, i.e. one does not have to Irish. Substitute beverages will be available for those whose religion, physician or spouse prohibit even medicinal portions of alcohol.
May the God of your understanding bless you in this holiday season.!!!!
Jim Blackburn