Meeting Notes and Club News Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Volume 62, Issue 2		Written and reported by Minard Duncan

President Mike Oates opened his second meeting of his tenure by calling on Jo Brannock to lead the Flag Salute. Jim Blackburn directed us as we sang America the Beautiful and Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Jim was backed up by Bill Peloquin and Jim Young and accompanied by Don Ludwig.

Chris Fraschetti gave the Thought for the Day by presenting two insightful quotes. 1. "We can't always control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to it." by Robert Urich. 2. "There is not greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life." by Sister Mary Rose McGeady.

Guests were introduced by Dick Mathewson: Claude Jones (Sally Gamez), Howard Wood (Doris Wood), Mike Oates (Grace Zerger). Grace is president of the Fullerton Ebell Club and thanked Rotary for supplying her group with 10 new tables and 40 new chairs. Visiting Rotarians were Burnie Dunlap (Brea) and Dick Boyle (Fullerton South).

President Mike sadly announced that fellow Rotarian Ken Christianson passed away. Details were not available except that the funeral will not be local.

Announcements:

Bill Hite ceremoniously announced, complete with music by Don Ludwig, that Jo Brannock fulfilled her Newest Nine duties and is now a full active member of Rotary.

President Mike told us to save Friday, August 23 for the Annual Family Picnic. It will be at Ralph Clark Regional Park. There will be no meeting on Wednesday, August 21.

 The Question of the Day was a three parter: 1. What was the name of the famous boat that had an accident recently? 2. Who owns it? 3. For what is it famous? Bob Clark, Jr. had the winning ticket but could not answer 1. Stars and Stripes 2. Dennis Conners 3. Won America’s Cup Race in 1988. Jack Hayes was levied a fine for giving fraudulent raffle advise to Bob.

 Jim Blackburn recognized the following July birthdays: Don Ludwig (69 on the19th), Buck Catlin (84 on the 23rd). Spouses' birthdays: Wally Bartelt's wife Linda, Nate Kvetny's wife Aurelia, Bill Peloquin's wife Wilma. Anniversary: Ed Little married to wife Marilyn for 50 years! Nice going! All were assessed appropriate fines.

Terry Kitchel from CSUF introduced CSUF's Athletic Director, Bryan Quinn, as our speaker. Bryan has been in education for 34 years. He is recognized as a master fund raiser as well as a very successful athlete, coach, and athletic director. Bryan said CSUF was in good shape when he arrived. He is very impressed with the staff  and school. The gym has been redone with a new floor and new seating. Most of the sports programs are very successful except for the basketball program. Two of his goals for the basketball program are to graduate a high percent of the student players and get better players who possess integrity. Quinn has zero tolerance when it comes to cheating. He wants  his players to be good students, ethical, and winners. He says that CSUF will win and win in the right way. Character counts! Coaches must buy into ethics. He recounted how the baseball players work with special needs children in such a remarkable way.

President Mike closed the meeting with these words of wisdom: Never miss a chance to shut up. There are two theories on arguing with women - neither one works!