Rotagram - Meeting Notes and Club News
Volume 62, Issue 5	Wednesday, August 14, 2002	Written and reported by Buck Catlin

Candidate for Fullerton School Board MINARD DUNCAN got into practice by leading us in the PLEDGE like he was already elected. He was backed by the Rotary Club Foursome plus One (Leroy, Bob, Bill, Jim and Don) in showing the visiting dignitaries the Club's choral talents.

It being the election season, KATHY ALLRED-BLAKE set forth some thoughts for the potential seeker of political office, viz.,

"Rule for All Politicians: When in doubt --MUMBLE When in trouble -- DELEGATE: "The short memories of the American voters are what keep incumbent politicians in office".

Another election candidate, wanna-be Fullerton Councilman CHUCK MUNSON announced the visitors and guests enjoining the brethren and sistern to follow former Prez RALPH PEASE' model in showing greater enthusiasm in recognizing them. Lots of Rotary dignitaries:

ALLAN STARK, District 5320 Governor Elect.
LANE CALVERT, Assistant District Governor
LOUIS KOFF, Fullerton Sunrise
Guests: Student Cassandra Kleve, guest of JO BRANNOCK
Attorney TonY Lagomarsion, guest of BILL MATHY
Principal Pat Backus, guest of CAMERON MCCUNE

KEY ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

No meeting next Wednesday AUG 21. All hands invited to the TRI-CLUB Picnic Friday Aug 23 at Clark Park, West Fullerton off Rosecrans starting at 2:00PM Softball and food at 4-6PM. Beer, wine, hot dogs, entertainment, clowns ("--other than Rotarians" as some one in the audience commented!)

"Fullerton ROTARIAN SOFTBALL players needed. No prior experience necessary. On-the-field training provided." Rick Price. (714) 871-4514

RAFFLE: Winner Vern Andrews (#372) drew a blank when asked what U.S. Presidents were emblazoned at Mount Rushmore. He only knew of Washington, Roosevelt and Lincoln. When told who it was he claimed foul protesting that Jefferson only appeared on the $2 dollar bill which isn't issued anymore. Instead of the $10 consolation prize, Prez OATES levied a $10 dollar fine.

RECOGNITION: Jim Williams took over with pictures on the table of various "Rotary Members Wanted"

Anniversary --DON LUDWIG. Fined $25.00 For not being clear on what was sung at his wedding. (Some Rotarian suggested " Strangers in the Night". )
Birthday--LEE MHYRE (77)
CHUCK MUNSON -- Candidate for Fullerton City Council
BOB JAHNCKE -- for improper use of Lyle Lovett's pix
CAMERON MCCUNE-- for changing the colors of various Fullerton School buildings without concurrence of City Planning Commission (bad form!)
BILL MATHY -- for enduring anxious moments while son Jeff was scaling multiple high mountain peaks in far off lands.

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP AWARDS: DON BANKHEAD, ED LITTLE, CARL CAMP came to the podium to receive their Paul Harris Certificates and medals.

MINARD DUNCAN was defrocked as a member of the Newest-Nine.

PROGRAM:

5320 District Governor Jim Parsons of Newport-Irvine briefed the activities and goals of regional, national and international Rotary. Much to be proud of in the growth and financial stabilty and growth of Rotary. Since 1985 when women were included, there are now 17,000 women in 2000 of the 30,000 World wide Rotary Clubs of a total membership of 1.23 million. MENTORING is the secret of recruiting and retaining membership. Jim has incorporated a staff element in this District's organization in this respect. The Rotary Club of Fullerton with its broad organization of involvment of its memberhsip sets a fine example. Jim went down the Four Way test as a model of how a club can be evaluated. This test could also be a guide in ETHICS for some of our national business leaders . It was clear to all our listening members that Jim has the right vision and goals as out District leader. He closed with a plea for all to support and apply for a California Rotary LICENSE PLATE. Excellent presentation.