Meeting Notes and Club News Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Volume 61, Issue 28		Written and reported by Bill Schenk

he indoor temperature hit 48 and the clock struck 12:10 and Prez Bill convened the meeting on this brilliantly sunny and clear afternoon. Mike Oates fingers were adequately warmed and he accompanied the Singing Wheels (Griff Duncan, Jim Young, Bob Savage, and Ray Ashcroft) to the tune of "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" and "Smile." Greg Dyment led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Lee Brockett gave the thought for the day.  Lee reminded us to not only count our blessings in this world, but to also consider how much Rotary is involved in making the world a better place to live.

Bill Schenk introduced visiting Rotarians and guests, which included a delegation from Yuma, Arizona; Past 5500 District Governor Dave Hossler and Don Cutlip; and John Capps from Morehead City, North Carolina.  Visiting from a shorter distance was Juergen Milczewsky, from Brea Rotary.  Guests included Dick Claus (Hansen), Drew Napolin (Creel), Jim McKamy (Bartelt), George Giokeris and Greg Bice (Franklin), and Professor Maurice Splichal, from our sister city in Japan (Oates).

Rotarian of the Week honors were bestowed on Ray Hansen for selling approximately 100 tickets to the recent Davis Gaines Concert. Ray was unable to attend the concert himself, having recently been involved in an automobile accident in which he suffered from injuries that will keep him home bound for a few more days.

Prez Bill thanked all that attended and helped out to make the concert a huge success that netted $25,000 that was divided into five Fullerton Charities.

Prez Bill pulled rank on Finemaster Blackburn by recognizing president-elect Mike Oates for his 60^th Birthday.  The club congratulated Mike with a heartfelt rendition of "Happy Birthday."

Rick Crane inducted the world's two newest Rotarians this afternoon.  Amy Kluth sponsored and introduced Jim Hogg (past President of his former Rotary Club in Edina, Minnesota).  Jim is the new Dean of the Western State University School of Law.  Chris Fraschetti sponsored and introduced JoAnn Brannock, a clinical psychologist.

The Opportunity drawing was won and lost by Claude Jones who did not know any of jockey's Eddie Arcaro several nicknames.

Announcements:

Bob Jahncke announced that he is looking for a few homes to house a few Welsh members of this year's Group Study Exchange on the nights of May 30 and 31^st.

Bill Mathy's son Jeff was recently interviewed on CNN after summitting one of the tallest mountain peaks in the world.  This was his fifth out of the seven tallest mountains on earth.  At 19, Jeff may be the youngest person ever to summit the seven tallest mountains.

Past District Governor Owen Dean announced that February 9^th at 6:00 is the District 5320 Foundation Fundraiser Dinner at the Sycamore Center in Lakewood.  Tickets are $50 and raffle tickets are $10 or a book of 12 for $100.  Tickets and raffle tickets may be purchased from Fullerton Rotary directors.

Chris Lowe introduced Fullerton Business Council Chairman Jim Alexander to speak for our program this afternoon.  Jim defined the purpose and objectives of the FBC and told of some of the fruitful returns to the community of Fullerton that the Council has been involved in.  The Council meets each Wednesday at 8:00 AM at the School of Optometry and all interested are encouraged to attend.

Always quick on his feet, Finemaster Jim Blackburn adapted a 'back home' story to a 'Cajon' story to the amazement of all assembled.  He then launched into his weekly recognitions:

Rick Crane was recently appointed head of the planning commission for the City of Placentia ($25). Wally Swatkowski, Bill Kincaid, Mark Geiss, Dick Rocke, Mike Oates were each recognized for their birthdays, but none paid a higher recognition that Ed Mytkowicz did on the occasion of his 81^st birthday. Mike Oates was recognized yet again, this time for the occasion of his and Elizabeth's 35^th anniversary.  Don Mlodzik was also recognized for he and wife Carol's upcoming 47^th wedding Anniversary.

On Friday February 1^st, the Fullerton Rotary room is to be dedicated in the library at Cal State Fullerton.  In attendance will be Rotary International President, Rick King.  More on these proceedings will be included in next week's addition of the Rotagram.

Program:

Jim Alexander, Chair of the Fullerton Business Council, presented the Business Council and what they are doing to enhance the Fullerton Community by helping to encourage the upgrading of blighted developments, and to encourage outside business to re-locate here. One of their biggest successes to date is to twist Dennis Ullrich's arm to move his company, Hydroflow to Fullerton. Thank you Dennis.

Next week . . . Singing Contest

Plan on bringing your spouse or partner on Wednesday, February 13th for the Valentine's Day program!!