January 17, 2001
This week's Bulletin was written by Hugh Largey.
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
President Colette Murray opened the meeting with Peter McGuire leading the pledge to the flag. Pat Moore delivered a brief profound invocation about how dreamers of the day may act on their dreams to make them possible. Linda Jalving ably led the group to an early morning version of "Downtown".
Gary Green introduced various visiting Rotarians from as far away as Milwaukee, Modesto, Point Loma, and Club 33. Gary then introduced 6 not-yet-Rotarian guests of members.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jennifer Cusick announced gratefully that a large number have already volunteered to participate in the club's February 3rd Tijuana Homebuilding Project.
Alan Talbot reminded all of the club's upcoming (fun-filled) Annual Fund Raiser taking place March 3rd with a Mardi Gras theme to be held downtown at the Horton Grand Hotel. Alan thanked Dennis Dater and Allegra Printing for providing impressive invitations to this event. Invitations and opportunity drawing tickets were distributed to those present. Others will be mailed. Trips to New Orleans and Tortola are just 2 of the many great prizes/auction items that will be featured. Mike Jones announced there are a just few major sponsorship opportunities left for generous would-be individual or corporate sponsors. It's recommended members make their reservations early as this sellout event is limited to the 1st 200 to reserve. And, each member is automatically billed $130 for 2 admissions on their club dues statement regardless of whether they attend or not! Please contact Carol Jensen for extra invitations and opportunity drawing tickets. Carol's phone is 619-569-7900, Fax 569-0621, e-mail jensen@francisparker.org Monies, invitations, etc. can be exchanged at our Wednesday Club Meetings.
John Turpit read a touching letter from a student volunteer at Francis Parker School thankful for the opportunity to serve with him in the Kids at Heart weekly after school tutoring program. John urged more members to join him in this effort.
President Colette proudly awarded Dan Cleaves this year's 1st earned Blue Badge during her term.
Next, 4 distinguished new members were introduced by their sponsors and inducted into the club. Dave Archambault introduced Barry...(?) owner of Breakaway Travel Theatre Tours to New York, etc.; Dan Cleaves introduced his wife Tana Cleaves, B of A executive and previous President-elect of the Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary; Pete Tereschuck introduced Sandra Showalter, executive with San Diego Transit and expert "cattle prodder," Colette Murray introduced Christine Thompson, native Britisher and Director of San Diego's Home of Guiding Hands. Welcome to all!
SGT-AT-ARMS
Sergeant At Arms Pauline Getz got a laugh referring to her clergyman's comment that the Episcopal Church outreach is sort of like "Rotary with Vestments"! Alan Talbot bragged his law firm through merging is now one of the largest. Gary Sirota bragged about his son turning 1 year. Gary Green bragged about going next week on an African Safari.
SPEAKER
Jim Mulvaney introduced his friend and Guest Speaker Alice Bourke Hayes, Ph.D., President of the University of San Diego. Dr. Hayes began her lively talk boasting USD has the only Spanish Renaissance parking garage in the U.S.! She then explained her next major project will be the construction of the $46 million USD Center for Science and Technology building which she is raising funds for. Dr. Hayes defined USD as primarily a teaching institution producing the future leaders and jobholders who will make the future breakthroughs in various fields. She retained our interest in the balance of her talk with a fable about "what makes frogs jump", citing the various scientific and even ethical considerations involved (in the view of educators, artists, and scientists) in this, when analyzed, "complex" activity.
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