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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
     
Volume 67, Issue 19 Rota-Scribe: Fred Johnson

Meeting called to order by President Tom Meyer

Pledge of Allegiance led by Ed Little

Invocation by Dan Kiernan- who read a very inspirational quote by Mother Teresa

Singing led by Leroy Fulton

  • God Bless America and Smile We Hear an Echo “Beat Army”?

Quote of the day by Jeff Hutchison

  • Develop an attitude of gratitude

Visiting Guest and Rotarians by: Jay Kremer

  • Terri Grassi’s guest: Dale Kubeska
  • Joe Lins’ guest: son Casey Lins
  • Ray Hanson’s guest: Zout Velasco
  • Jim Williams’ guests: mother-in-law Betty Andrews and wife Sally
  • Dean Stockwell’s guest: wife Jeanie
  • Tom Meyer’s guest: Vimel Soth
  • Guest Rotarian: Brian Fairley from Fullerton South

Announcements: President Tom Meyer

  • We will be dark December 26th
  • Sock Hop is on November 30th at 6:00pm at the Boys & Girls Club
  • Vern Andrews- snowball express needs volunteers
  • Dan Kiernan- La Vie en Rose is January 10th: wine tasting and dinner.  $150 per person and proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club
  • Randy McFarland - announced that Jim Blake, Walt Barnes, Dick Mathewson, and Dottie Lynn are all doing better.  That’s great news.
Notice of Elections - Dec 5, 2007
For President 2009-10: Jeff Hutchison
Directors for 2008-10 (Select 3)
Bob Radde  Theresa Harvey 
Allyn Lean Jo Brannock
Mark Geiss Lonny Blake

Fine Master: Bob Hillhouse

  • Bob has decided to set a Rotary Record for one day fines.  The winner is Mr. Dan Kiernan at $1,200.  Dan is going to have to go back to work.
  • Also Observed were Terri Grassi, Jim Young, Lee Myhre, and Bill McGarvey… right, Dan paid their fines.
  • Tom Meyer’s Silver Anniversary.  Again, Dan paid the fine
  • Dean Stockwell’s Birthday.  Dan paid.
  • Dick Jones’ spouse’s birthday, Norma.  Guess who paid?
  • Going to the gym: Mark Geiss.  Dan Kiernan, Bob Sattler.  Dan, once again.

Raffle: Griff Duncan

  • Once again it was the wrong card, where are all the jokers?

Program: Leroy Fulton

  • What are you thankful for?  He introduced 3 Rotarians to tell us what they are thankful for.  Terri Grassi, J Richey, and Bob Sattler.  All gave an enlightening talk about their personal life experiences that they are thankful for.  A theme that ran through all of their talks was being thankful for their families, God, friends, and nation.

Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

11/28 Double Program:
Interact Reports by Local High School Students and
Explanation of Rotary International Shelter Box Program by Grant Engle
12/5 Elections of 2007-09 Directors & President 2008-09
Craft Talks by Two Members of Newest Nine. These programs are frequently the best programs of the month.