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The "late" Dr. Greg Franklin called the meeting to order and we were led by Joyce Capelle in the pledging our allegiance to the Flag outside. There was no US flag inside the meeting room. ( tsk tsk newest nine!!) With Past President Mike Oates at the keyboard several of the usual songsters including the most addition of a soprano. Bob Savage provided the thought for the day, and we rushed off to luncheon featuring Chef's Surprise con Black beans and chocolate cake. Maestro Oates continued with some high class selection including J.S.Bach's Fugue in D minor. The Honorable Dick Jones let fly a couple of puns and introduced a huge number of visitors and guests. Don Hitseman guest of Don Bankhead. Silvica Rasca guest of Joanne Brannock (and CSUF President's Scholar). Patrick MacDowell guest of Dr. Brannock (and winner of McGarvey Scholarship). Joanne Andrews guest of the very busy Joanne Brannock. Sylvia Choe guest of Chris Meyer. Carl Morrissey guest of Ray Hansen (who gave a long introduction that few people heard). Janny and Bobbie Catlin guests and twin "daughters" of Buck Catlin. Karl Jones guest of Paul Jones ( who is our annual visiting Rotarian from East Moline, Illinois, which happens to be the birthplace of Ron Soderquist) Bill Christensen visiting Rotarian form Orange and "relative" of several of the Fullerton Christensen Rotarians. Announcements (almost a record) We will have a social event at the Balboa Yacht Club on Dec 19 as arranged by Claude and Laurie Jones ( Boat Parade. Etc.) Ray Hansen went for the Hat Trick and had three announcements. A new center is being opened at the Nixon Library- a replica of the White House East Room. St Jude will offer a seminar re taxes, etc on September 14 (9 to noon). St Jude Neighbors Helping Neighbors Dinner is September 16 at the Summit House. Ron Soderquist announced an up coming charity concert offered by the Orange Empire Chorus and featuring other groups as well. Minnard Duncan announced an upcoming event (September 9) where the effects of the Federal "No Child Left Behind" program will be discussed. Lee Brockett brought the club a banner from the only Rotary Club in a Central Asian republic that your editor cannot spell. |
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Recognitions In absentia- Don Mlodzik and Fred Johnson were recognized for previously missed birthdays and in Don's case, his B'day, Carol's B'day and their anniversary. Present for their recognitions were Minnard Duncan ( a new elementary school opened yesterday in Fullerton) as well as Lee Myhre, Tony Amato and Lee Brocket for their birthdays (79,72 and 58 respectively). The Report of The City Manager
Chris said that more than being the Biggest Small town around, Fullerton is the 35th largest city in California and the 172nd largest city in the US. Efficiency and cost savings, e.g. out sourcing have made it possible for Fullerton to reduce its work force, while population increased almost 20% since 1980. the city's 177 million dollar budget is balanced even though the sources of 68% of its revenue have not kept up, e.g. the state continues to "raid" several important tax bases. Chris updated the club on several projects both of the city as well as private and non-profit "partners", e.g. Richman Park, Laguna Lake, Amerige Heights, "SOCO", Amerige Court and the Transportation Center. Issues on Fullerton's horizon include downtown parking, sewer maintenance, expiring union contracts and a still ailing state budget. In closing, Chris gave a plug for Proposition 1A, which will be part of the November ballot. Next week, Rotarian Drew Napolin will talk on the mater of our aging population and planning for our futures and those of others.
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