March 21, 2001

 

This week's Bulletin was written by Steve Waterman.

 

THIS WEEK'S MEETING

Lou Scanlon lead  the pledge of allegiance.   Jim Dunn did the invocation without notes.  A belated rendition of “Irish Eyes" was led by our club’s most infamous member of Irish descent.  Gary Green pronounced the guests and visiting Rotarians.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Jennifer Cusick of the International Services committee shared that the club will sponsor two children through the Today’s Child program and that 10 individual members were sponsoring children on their own.   Pat Moore will lead the last Tijuana homebuilding on April 28.  The club will also be sponsoring an Ambassadorial Scholar from France, who will be graduate student at UCSD.  A committee of 3 persons is needed to help her get acquainted with the U.S.

Ø      Nancy Vaughan reminded us that next Wednesday’s meeting will be the semifinals of the 4-way speech contest and to be sure to arrive early to allow full time for the speakers. 

Ø      John Bruhn reminded us that Vocational Services is Wednesday, April 11.  Click Here For Details.

Ø      We saw a promotional video for the District Conference in Balboa Park the week of May 2 (Club is dark).  The conference will feature excellent speakers and opportunities for socializing including a Friday night bash at the zoo. 

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH – MAUREEN EBERLE

The Rotarian of the month for November is Maureen Eberle, who among many other good works, bicycled 111 miles for a leukemia benefit last November.

SERGEANT AT ARMS

Sergeant Pauline fined Alan Talbott for his law firm’s merger and Lou Scanlon for his promotion to Assistant Chief of Police.  Birthdays recognized were Jane Barry, Gary Green, Lynn Hamilton, Gordon Bishop, Ron Erbetta and young Jennifer Cusick.  Dave Ferguson and his wife celebrate their 16th anniversary.  Dave turned around and bragged about Joe Ciokon who will be recognized by the Chamber of Commerce for his advocacy for veterans.  Margaret Oppliger fined herself for having a great weekend in Palm Springs watching Andre Agassi beat Pete Sampras. 

THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER

Colette introduced our Speaker, Etta McQueary, a health and nutrition educator.  Etta has received many awards for her career as a health educator with the County of San Diego.  She has a master’s degree in public health and social work.  Etta shared the moving story of her physical, mental and spiritual journey back to health after a crushing head-on motorcycle accident in January 1999.  She had multiple serious injuries and found herself in a wheelchair unable to

do simple tasks after a life full of physical activity.  She viewed this crisis as a new beginning to her life.  Just as and even more important than the hard work of physical rehabilitation, has been her positive focus on laughter, love, and simplicity and beauty of living in the present.  She asked, if a crisis happened to you today, would you be prepared to handle it?  Etta emphasizes the importance of striving for optimum physical and mental health.  Her rules for health are:

Ø      Heart connection - follow your passion.

Ø      Energy foods - unprocessed and natural.

Ø      Action attitude - combine positive attitude with action

Ø      Love - prioritize the love of family and friend in life.

Ø      Time is now

Ø      Happiness state - live every day to the fullest.  

Etta offers classes in fitness including “fit and fabulous at fifty.”  She will measure her students’ body fat to muscle ratio.  She is available as a motivational speaker to companies and groups.  Her website address is www.ettamcq.com and her e-mail address is etta@ettamcq.com.

Prospective New Members

The following individuals have been proposed as new members.  They will be inducted under the classification listed below unless written objection is received by our Club Secretary within ten days of the date of this Bulletin:

Shawn Moore (Dentistry – Sales)

Carolyn Konow Smith (Marketing – Communications)

Lesley Knapp (Law – Environmental)

Linda Fox (Law – Bankruptcy)

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