Bulletins - 2010 - 03/03/2010
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Mary Dawe
President Karen Green opened the meeting promptly at 7:30 a.m. A lively, full house of members and guests were in attendance. Bobbi Spinner-Flack led the pledge of allegiance. Chris Carstens provided an inspiration with audience participation that illustrated the power of joining together for a common purpose. Today's song was presented by Dillon Mulvaney. Dillon entertained the crowd with a beautiful rendition of One from Chorus Line by Marvin Hamlisch. Those enjoying his performance included many proud members of Dillon's family.
Sergeant at Arms Scott Carr conducted the raffle for a pot of more than $500. Unfortunately, all of those with winning tickets drew clear marbles so no one won the pot today. Next week the pot will be even richer.
Frank De Francesco introduced many guests of members and many Rotarians visiting from as nearby as San Diego to as far away as Seattle, Washington.
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Committee Reports: The reports of committee chairs illustrated, as they do each week, the active participation and enthusiasm of our club members.
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Membership Committee:
Sandee Rugg introduced her good friend, new member Steve Laub. Steve works in the land use industry and is an avid outdoor enthusiast. He looks forward to active involvement in the club. Thanks to Sandee's and Karen's leadership, eleven new members have been inducted into the club this year.
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International Committee:
Mike Whitehurst spoke about some of the good works the club has been supporting his year. Mel Gallegos awarded Paul Harris fellowships and multiple Paul Harris fellowships to Jai Varadaraj, Chris Carstens, Lynn Hamilton, Rosalie Kramm and Karen Green.
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Community Services Committee:
Claire Remillard told of the committee's focus areas this year: hunger, the homeless and seniors. She reminded members that the next two opportunities for hands-on work are The Women's Resource Fair on March 6 and serving lunch at the Senior Center on April 3.
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Social Committee:
Robyn Bottomley reminded club members of three upcoming social events:
Saturday, March 13 - Club member Gary McElroy will first take us to view the baby panda and then on a guided tour of Elephant Odyssey. Meet at the flamingo display at 9:10 a.m. Gary has discount coupons for those who are not members of the Zoological Society. March 21 - Members are invited to attend the opening performance of The Blue Tarp School. Following the performance there will be a reception honoring David Lynch, the founder30 years ago of the original blue tarp school in Tijuana, Mexico. Coming in May - Robyn has planned a outing to attend a gospel brunch at the House of Blues.
Communications Committee:
Amanda Huynh told of the club's website's involvement in social networking.
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Fundraising Committee:
Karen reminded club members of the upcoming fundraiser gala: "Friday Night Fever," on May 7.
New member Allison Hooper introduced composer, conductor and pianist Marvin Hamlisch.
As a composer, Mr. Hamlisch has won virtually every major musical award in the United States: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards. His ground breaking show, A Chorus Line, received the Pulitzer Prize.
He is the composer of many motion picture songs and scores and musical adaptions, including for The Way We Were, Sophie's Choice, Ordinary People, The Swimmer, Three Men and a Baby, Ice Castles, Take the Money and Run, Bananas, Save the Tiger, and The Informant!. In addition, he holds the position of principal pops conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony and San Diego Symphony.
Mr. Hamlisch entertained a most appreciative audience by playing on the University Club piano excerpts from his own music and that of others. He also delighted the crowd with his witty commentary and numerous humorous antidotes.
A quote from Mr. Hamlisch that is very appropriate to the mission of Rotary:
"Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly an international language and I hope to contribute by widening communication as much as I can."
Thank you Mr. Hamlisch!
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