May 29, 2002

This Week’s Bulletin Was Written By Linda Jalving.

 

THIS WEEK’s MEETING

Melissa  opened our meeting at 7:40 am asking Joe C. to lead us in the pledge. Pete T. shared words that reminded us to bring Rotarian principles into our everyday lives.  Jim M. and Linda J. led the group in the one and only Star Spangled Banner, and president Melissa exclaimed that it was the best she has ever heard our group sound!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Melissa welcomed visiting Rotarians and guests, which included Lauren (Kirk H’s corporate coach), Rick (Mike L’s father in law), Rosalie (Melissa’s associate), Venessa and Cinderella Du Bois, and Loma (Leann is puppy sitting this “puppy in training”.

Ø      Joe C., our club and district military liaison spoke about the poignant homecoming for the USS Stennis.

Ø      Our District Governor, Bill Sturgeon introduced his guest, and told us about a new club on Shelter Island. He also asked for witness protection when he mentioned that we chartered the complete Paradise Valley Lion’s Club into Rotary! 

Ø      Reminder…June’s District Council Meeting will be on June 12th at 6:00 pm.

Ø      Jennifer gave kudos to Pat Moore for organizing our recent Mexican Home Building projects, and said to expect more building trips in the fall.

Ø      Shawn M. received a $2,500.00 check for the 1,000 Smiles Organization. The new clinic will be inaugurated in the 1st week of August - we’re invited to attend.

Ø      Mike W. announced that  we will be awarding $750.00 each as scholarships for 4 San Diego High School Students that we have honored this year. The presentation will be June 13th - call Mike if you’d like to attend

ProPOSED New MemberS

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

Ø      Name: Jennifer L. Kammerer
Employer:  Law Office of Jennifer L. Kammerer 
Classification:  Law, Guardianships
Proposer: Mike Sisson, Mike Jones

Ø      Name: Tim Montague
Employer:  Mooki Design
Classification:  Graphic Design
Proposer:  Bill Poirier, Mike Jones

In addition, the following individual is seeking to transfer to our Club:

Ø      Ken Tablang
Prudential California Realty
516 Fifth Avenue
San Deigo, CA 92101
Classification:  Real Estate, Urban

THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER

Dave Donnelly gave a unique introduction to our speaker, fire fighter Joe Taramina, by reading excerpts from David Halberstam’s book “Firehouse”. Joe  is a 20 year fire department  veteran, and  2 weeks into his new position as a public speaker/educator.  He commented that this was his first  time inside symphony towers, but  that he had rappelled  on the building!  Joe mentioned several times that the San Diego and New York fire fighters have a special bond. Over 100 San Diego fire fighters paid their own way to New York to show their support at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Fire fighters are trained to respond to catastrophic events, and Joe feels that the San Diego department is ready should a terrorist attack occur in San Diego. Their main mission in such events is to save lives as safely as possible. It seems fire fighters are quite modest, being heard saying “I’m just doing my job” time and time again. Joe asked for questions, and many topics were addressed - here’s some miscellaneous “tidbits”:

Ø      San Diego canyons can be fire risks, so be sure to keep your canyon yards free of brush and debris

Ø      The firehouse “hermetically sealed” environment a social as well as work oriented, and many lifelong friendships are formed within it’s walls.

Ø      Ladders only extend to appx. 10 floors and are not meant as a rescue device, but as a “hose extension”

Ø      In case of a terrorist attack on San Diego, be sure you have access to a battery operated (car) radio at all  times, have a “cash stash”, and meet with your neighbors to have a “plan” in your own neighborhood.

Ø      Newer high rise buildings are much less at risk for fire than many of the “older” buildings around town.

Dave presented Joe with the book “Firehouse” as a thank you for speaking at our club this morning.

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