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Back to Home PageWednesday,  March 26, 2003    
Volume 62, Issue 34

Written and reported by: Buck Catlin

FULLERTON UNION HIGH SCHOOL
 Proudly Presents Its
 SWEEPSTAKE MUSIC WINNERS AT THE
ROTARY DISTRICT 5320 2003 SINGING COMPETITION

Winning Gold and Two Silver medals in the Singing Competition, our Club basks in Reflected Pride for sponsoring these fine young artists and their Director Scott Hedgecock.
Winner Kristen Rude, the District Gold Medal winner, received a standing ovation from our members for her "Concert of Appreciation" at the meeting. Little doubt why she was the Competition's Choice.
FULLERTON POLICE CHIEF AND ROTARIAN Pat McKinley relates his experiences and the lessons learned from a career in Law Enforcement. He discusses the problems of Police Corruption that sometimes tarnishes the men and women police officers of large organizations and how this can be dealt with. More under PROGRAM.

Following the pledge by John Kunau, "The Ides of March Trio", Jim B,, Howard W, and welcome newcomer Janie Noppe, resplendent in her BSA uniform and good voice issued forth with the classic Club music openings. (Accompanist Don Ludwig doesn't even need sheet music for these. He knocks them out by ear!)

Jo Brannock gave a unique "Thought for the Day" in hailing the privileges we have in living in Fullerton, "The Education Community". It was originally dubbed so because it has FIVE universities and colleges within a one mile radius, all in one ZIP Zone, 55,000 post secondary students in daily attendance and one can go from day care center all the way to doctorate on foot. Now there are SIX with the addition of a USC satellite campus at FUHS. (Didn't know that, did you!)

Tony Lagomarsino presided over the guests and visitors introductions.

Visitors:
Lane Calvert -- Asst. Governor District 5320 Larry Manchur -- roofer, from Orange Rotary
Guests:
Michael Conroy, Jerry Skaff -- Mike Escalante, host
James Freibert, Dave Rudder -- Rick Crane ,host
Georgia Marsh -- Nate Kvetny, host
Gene Roberts --Bill Kincaid, host
Jim Young introduced seven student members of CSUF (Yeah!) ROTORACT Club.
Induction Of New Rotarians

Fred Johnson, Exec.Dir of Fullerton Boys & Girls Club

Tony Montenegro, VP, Union Bank of California

Rotary Announcements;

  • FELLOWSHIP DINNERS--Larry Larson has sent survey letter to all member soliciting response. Call, FAX, E-mail or mail your response to him.
  • ROTARY H.S. TRACK MEET 0800 Sat March 29th at Sherbeck Field , Fullerton College. All hands assist.
  • SUNNY HILLS TOP 100 Banquet March 26th;
  • FULLERTON UNION HIGH TOP 100 Banquet April 2
  • DISTRICT 5320 District Conference April 12 Chapman College
  • FULLERTON SOUTH Sponsored Sigma Phi Easter Egg Hunt

Recognition: Birthdays & Anniversaries

Ed Little, Bill Mathy, Chris Lowe, Jeff Hutchinson, Howard Wood (80),and John Christensen.

MARITAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: "What is the secret of a successful marriage?

"A Tolerant wife." (John Christensen on a solo vacation in Costa Rica should know!)

Chet Schultz picked the gold ball and won. Luck of the Germans!

The Program

Chief McKinley drew on his extensive experience in the LAPD to tell of some of the incredible stories of police officers gone wrong. It generally starts with small crimes -- skimming of confiscated goods following a arrest. There is a team that is proactive to spot potential problems, Such as an inconsistent life style such as behavior following a divorce. Lessons learned: close supervision by administration at all levels, and careful screening of applicants. A close knit physical plant such as the new police building underway in Fullerton should be a big help for us. We are blessed and fortunate to have a leader like CHIEF PAT.