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Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Written and reported by
Minard Duncan
Minard Duncan
Wednesday, June 19, 2002 |
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| Volume 61, Issue 48 |
Written and reported by
Minard Duncan |
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After the Newest Nine welcomed the members and guests as they came in, President Bill Peloquin opened the meeting and called on Don Mlodzik to lead us in the Flag Salute. Griff Duncan, along with Bill Peloquin, Bob Savage and Jim Young, led us a cappella in singing My Country Tis Of Thee and Smile. As Frank Kawase presented the Thought for the Day, he told us about how brevity is appreciated in the Japanese household and sent us off to eat by praying in Japanese and English, Thank you for the food. Let's enjoy it. Let's eat..
Greg Franklin introduced visiting Rotarians Dick Boyle from Fullerton South, and Wayne Patterson and Jennifer Phillips from Fullerton Sunrise. Then Greg asked fellow Rotarions to introduce their guests: Damon Dragos (Chris Velardi), Ray Hansen (Carey Tamura), John Kunau (Bob Edwards, his father-in-law from Florida who is celebrating his 89th birthday!)
Claude Jones was recognized as Rotarian of the Week for his good work.
Ken Kaisch had the winning ticket in the Question of the Week. He was unable to answer that 1910 was the first year of Fatherrs Day. It became regularly observed in 1972.
Terri Grassi reminded us of the Music Under the Stars at the Old Mission in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, July 20.
Jim Young talked about the dedication of the Rotary Room at CSUF on Wednesday, July 3.
Wally Bartelt encouraged us to attend Bill Peolquin's Demotion Night at the Crown Plaza in Garden Grove on Wednesday, July 10.
Awards in the form of photos were given to Wally Bartelt, Dick Mathewson and Chris Meyer for braving the depths of the Sunny Hills High School pool as they competed in the student's Engineering and Ship Design Project. It appears that they all went down with their ships as they tried to cross the treacherous waters.
Bill Peloquin took over the Finemaster duties and recognized his own birthday. (I think he whispered the date of birth but he at least fined himself.) The anniversaries were impressive: Greg Dyment (14), Frank Kawase (40), Buck Catlin (55), and Dale Schumacher (would you believe 59!)
Program
Chris Meyer presented the program for Don Bankhead and talked about how the local economy continues to grow. Prices of homes have increased 18.3% this year. City building permit evaluations were the highest ever in March. April brought the most individual building permits ever. Major revenues are from sales tax, property tax and motor vehicle tax. 30% of the general fund comes from sales tax. Fullerton values safety and rightly spends a lot of money on it - Police and Fire Department. Per capita sales tax for Fullerton is about $107 as compared to Brea's which is over $300. The difference is that Brea's population is smaller but it has more tax resources from sales. Several construction, reconstruction and expansion projects were discussed. Emerging issues are 1. State budget shortfall. 2. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (urban run-off) places new permit requirements on the city which may increase costs. 3. California Regional Water Control Board - new sewer maintenance regulations. The presentation was hailed as one of the best and most comprehensive of the city's reports to Rotary.
President Bill closed the meeting with his usual words of wisdom.
Tom Popplewell, Executive Director of Advancement, Cal State Fullerton, Sponsor: Dick Rocke
We Get Letters
At this year's Loma Vista Memorial Day services over 1000 in the audience, most seniors, were afforded relief from the sun by the canopies made available by the Community Investment Award from the Rotary Club of Fullerton. Much of the growing success of this Fullerton 64-year tradition is due to these canopies. Very much appreciated. Especially, many thanks from veterans and their families. - A.B. "Buck" Catlin, Executive Coordinator, American Veterans Memorial Association "
Don't forget: July 3rd @ CSUF Rotary Room Dedication (RSVP with Jim Young)
July 10th @ Crown Plaza Hotel - Demotion Night (Elks Lodge dark at noon)