Meeting Notes and Club News Wednesday, February 6, 2002
Volume 61, Issue 29	(Click for CSUF Rotary Room Dedication Pictorial Report)	Written and reported by Bill Schenk

Fullerton Planning Commission Chairman, Rick Crane led the Pledge of Allegiance this bright and sunny afternoon, followed by a nearly solo performance of the singing big wheel Griff Duncan (Prez Bill and his guest Howard Wood hastily filled out the harmony for the Wheels).

Nate Kvetny sang the thought for the day.  His lovely rendition of the old standard "These are a few of my favorite things" with contemporary lyrics charmed the audience. (Kudo's to Griff, for those who actually witnessed the performance).

John Phelps introduced the lone visiting Rotarian from on high, Bob McNutt (Former good-guy member and current Big Bear resident and Member).  Also visiting today were Al "T" Teteault (Jana Bogart), Bobbi Robinson (Sandy Fryling), Fantastic Singer Howard Ward (Doc Peloquin), Dick Glaus (Ray Hanson), Jim McKamy (Wally Bartelt), and Paul Thompson (Father in Law David Schoen).

Prez Bill bestowed belated Rotarian of the Week honors on Ray Hansen for his fine salesmanship efforts for the Davis Gaines Concert. Prez Bill will bestow belated honors on Bob Clark Jr. next week, as Bob Jr. was this week's Rotarian of the Week.

Prez Bill also awarded Chris Fraschetti and Amy Kluth with Regal Eagles for bringing in new members recently.

Lucky ticket holder Dennis Ullrich set a speed record for correctly answering Prez Bill's question this week.  He correctly answered that today was the fiftieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's ascension to the thrown on England.

Announcements

* Jim Thompson announced that March 30 is the date of the annual track meet and will need volunteers. The Top 100 dinners are scheduled a little earlier this year.. Fullerton High School will be March 14, and Sunny Hills High School will be March 28.
* Minard Duncan announced that a recent Rotary sponsored Dental Clinic at Richmond Elementary School provided free dental work for 93 local children who did not have any other dental coverage.
* Mike Oates announced that Ads are being solicited for the upcoming District Directory. $50 for a business card ad, $75 for a 2/3 page, and $100 for a full page.  Call Mike to place the ad (and hurry!).
* Buck Catlin announced that Community Investment Award Nominations are due Feb 23^rd.
* The monthly Fullerton Rotary Board Meeting will be held this Tuesday at the conference room at Hope International University.

Program

Fullerton High School Principal Greg Franklin introduced Performing Arts teacher Scott Hedgecock to host the annual singing contest by Fullerton High School students. Kenny Stavert and Bethany Reed sang classical selections, and Tommy Hacke and Mary Mackie sang selections from musical theater.  All students were winners in their divisions and were awarded a cash scholarship award from the Fullerton Rotary.

Jim Blackburn recognized Harry Brown, Jr. on the occasion of his 86th birthday on February 7. Jim Lapak was recognized for his 56^th birthday.  Lee Brockett and Carl Camp paid reminder fees for Marion and Judy's upcoming birthdays. Finemaster Jim and Prez Bill had their own comedy contest with the time remaining for today’s meeting. The club decided to table the voting for the winner until a later date.

CSUF Room Dedication and International President Visit (reported by Buck Catlin)

(Click for Pictorial Report)

On Friday February 1, 2002, members of the Rotary Club of Fullerton assembled at the CSUF Library to dedicate a room in its name. President Bill Peloquin presided. This had its genesis in the foresight of Dr. Jim Young, Professor Emeritus of CSUF and founder of the University's Drama Department. Jim, AKA "Paul Harris" with the able financial fund raising effort of Warren Wimer, raised the $25,000 necessary for the CSUF Foundation Board to adopt the project. Well over that amount was subscribed .

At the ceremonies, Rotary International President Rick King officially dedicated the Room. In attendance were dignitaries Rod Ide, District 5320 Governor, Dan Mooers, and Floyd Olson, Rotary International Board Members. Accepting the Rotary dedication for the University was Head Librarian Richard Pollard. Fullerton Rotarian Jack Hayes displayed his design creation of a special Rotary Display Case which will be mounted at the entrance of the room.

As a special action, President Bill Peloquin announced that the Rotary Club of Fullerton Board had resolved that the room will be titled, "The Dr. James D. Young Rotary Room".