 Wednesday, May 15, 2002 |
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| Volume 61, Issue 43 |
Written and reported by
Jim Blackburn
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President Bill began pretty much on time, and Chuck Munson led us in "continuing Allegiance to our Flag." A cappella singing was led in harmony and on pitch by Griff Duncan, PDG Jim Young, Ray Ashcroft, Leroy Fulton. Damon Dragos provided a Readers' Digest version of a commencement oration about bits of wisdom that are readily available in the Albertson's in Fresno . Terri Grassi introduced a host of visiting Rotarians and guests including: Susan Smith from La Habra and Jack Ritchie form Vernon . Among our guests were: Bobbi Robinson and Darlene Barkau from Gordon Lane , Margaret Byrom and Letha Ritchie (guests of Dick Hopping), Paul Thompson (David Schoen), David Welch and Mike Walhstrom (Frank Kawase).
Announcements
Dr. Peloquin "pushed" the District Conference as assisted by Wally Bartelt. Terri Grassi provided info re. an upcoming social event, Music under the Stars in San Juan Capistrano. July 20 has been selected , and there seemed to be substantial interest in the event. With help from Ray Hansen, President Bill announced that George Klimpel and Jack Hayes were patients at St. Jude Hospital. Scott Dowds joined Prez Bill to recognize Mike Oates as Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. At least six former FCOC men/women of the year were present, and they were recognized as well. (Bill McGarvey holds the historical record for having been the FCOC Man of the Year in 1976)
Vocational Awards
Dr. Dick Hopping with grace and good timing presided over the awarding of outstanding vocational student awards to George Castenada from FUHS, Ken Ritchie from SHHS, Brain Quigley from Troy HS and David Curley from Fullerton College.
Recognition
The following Rotarians were recognized and provided with opportunities for philanthropy. Birthdays- Wally Bartlelt (57) and Bill Schenk in absentia. Anniversaries Ronnie Hewett (6? he had to ask John Phelps to make sure?), Derek Niblo in absentia. Spousal B'days Bob Clark Jr, Mark Geiss, John Kunau. Chief McKinley in honor of Fullerton's rating by Ladies Home Journal for having an extremely low crime rate.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
Three years ago, Rick Tran was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from RID 4320. A UCI alumnus, Rick studied comparative literature at the Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso in Chile. Mr. Tran will soon begin his studies in the JD/PhD program at UC Berkeley. After being bilingually introduced by Frank Kawase, Rick showed us photographs, which testified to the variety and beauty of the Chilean landscape and the health of Rotary in that part of the world. The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship program is a strong and very generous program of RI, which provides full support for foreign study for one or more years. Please see Frank for more information.
WE GET LETTERS...
Let me express appreciation for the $500 Community Investment Award to Fullerton Friends of Music and the support Rotary Club of Fullerton has given us in recent years. Our April 28th concert honored Beulah Strickler for her 44 years and Founder and Artistic Director. This program enables students and lovers of classical music to hear it performed by recognized masters of classical instruments." Claude Coppel, Fullerton Friends of Music.
"Thank you for hosting the Top 100 Awards dinner for Sunny Hills High School on April .18, 2002. The student and parents appreciate the work the Rotary Club of Fullerton did: You make us feel honored, and we enjoyed the meal. " . . . Noelle Patno, SHHS Student.
"We want to send you our personal letter of acknowledgment and thanks for keeping the spirit of the Games alive through your continued support of $1000. The scope and popularity of this event has grown tremendously. This last year there were over 5,000 participants. Thousands of smiles generated were priceless. Our Board, Cal State University Fullerton and I sincerely appreciate your $1000 donation." . . . Jack Faley, Director, CSUF Special Games, Kathleen E. Faley Memorial
"Once again I thank the Rotary Club of Fullerton for its continued support over the years. Many individuals in the Rotary Club have unselfishly given their time to make a difference in addition to financial support. We have expanded the Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton to four facilities in the City.
Over 2500 kids, ages 6-18 are involved in activities from character and leadership development to recreation, education and career exploration. Thank you for helping us to be "The Positive Place for Kids"! . . . Ronnie Hewitt, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton