Meeting Notes and Club News Wednesday, June 5, 2002
Volume 61, Issue 46		Written and reported by Chris Hunt

President Elect-Elect Bill Mathy ran the meeting for the still absent Prez Peloquin. Dick Rocke led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Griff Duncan and the Fullerton Singing Wheels regaled us with America and Smile. (Don Ludwig on piano).

Marking the Queen’s 50th Jubilee, Julianne Haynes charmed with some great Winnie Churchill quotes.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests were ably introduced by Ronnie Hewett including: Tom Ortiz from Yorba Linda Sunrise; Tom Popperwell, guest of Dick Rocke; Cory DeVille, guest of Amy Kluth; and Cary Tomura, guest of Ray Hansen.

Rotarian of The Week: Ed Mytkowicz for his weekly photography. Mike “Point-N-Click” Oates rightly took a pic of Ed receiving his award.

Raffle: Dennis Ullrich took home the prize for knowing what Zsa Zsa Gabor and Woody Allen have in common. They both have quotes on the last page of the Rotarian magazine.

July 3rd – Dedication of the CSUF Rotary room – You need to RSVP for lunch. Sign up at our next meeting or call Jim Young.

Any willing boat riders for the Sunny Hills science project??? See Bob Clark Jr.

Congrats to Bill Schenk’s wife who completed her 26.2-mile marathon to raise money for leukemia. She finished in record time (under 6 hours) and without injury.

FYI – The annual Tri-Club picnic will be held on a Friday in August at Clark Park. Exact date TBA.

Kudos to Terri Grassi for all the great club events this year. Don’t miss the next one in Capistrano. Sign ups start next week.

June 13th – See District Governor Rod Eide get demoted.

Welcome to Paul Thompson, the world’s newest Rotarian.

Recognition: Birthdays: Damon Dragos (36) and Chris Fraschetti’s husband Bob. Chung Lee got her annual anniversary reminder (33 years) and congrats to Lee and Jackie Myhre on 51 years!

Program - Craft Talks

With costumes and props, Larry Larson shared many stories of growing up on a farm in West Central Minnesota. He still owns the farm today which includes a log cabin built in 1890. He attended Concordia College and played football there (including winning the Camellia Bowl). Larry spent 30 years in the Air Force and lived in over 15 different locations including Belgium. A devoted family man, he is married to wife Joanne, has twin children - a son who is an Air Force Academy grad and a daughter. Larry is also a devoted grandpa to his granddaughter. In his work as a financial planner, Larry is able to recall his humble upbringings and takes special care with each client.

Also, raised on a farm, was Amy Kluth but in a small town on the coast of Oregon. Amy's father was a chief on the local Indian council. Amy was an overachiever early on and received her AA degree along with her high school diploma. She passed the Civil Service exam with near perfect scores and took a job in Washington, D. C. with a U.S. District Attorney. In Washington, she met her husband, a Marine and had two children, Stacy (a music teacher in San Diego) and Raymond (a fitness trainer in OC). Amy was very involved on the military bases they were stationed at and pioneered several programs. She was named Military Wife of the Year and had her award presented by Art Linkletter at the White House. After 10 years of severe domestic abuse, Amy fought back (literally) and left her husband, taking the kids to California. For 25 years, she has made a career in non-profit organizations such as the YMCA and the American Cancer Society. Currently, she is Director of Alumni Services and the Foundation at Western State (and Board President of the YWCA!).

Coming Soon:

6/12 Chinese vs. Western Tradition		7/3 CSUF Rotary Room Dedication AT CSUF
6/19 State of the City - Chris Meyer		7/10 Demotion Night
6/26 Civil War