September 18, 2002
This week's Bulletin was written by Lee Anne Owens.
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
President Gary Green called the meeting to order, and welcomed our guest speaker Marilyn Joe Shepard, a survivor of the 9/11 tragedy. President Gary also announced that four new San Diego Breakfast Rotarians were going to be inducted. Following the welcome, Linda Jalving and Jim Mulvaney led our fellow Rotarians and guests in a rendition of "God Bless America." Michael Clarkson then gave a moving invocation. Visiting Rotarians and guests were recognized and welcomed.
Announcements
Ø President Gary Green reminded everyone that our club will host the District Council Meeting on October 8th from 5:30 until 8:00 at the La Jolla Marriott
Ø Two visitors from the Rotaract Club joined us to announce their fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes on October 24th at 6:30.
Ø Four tickets to the Padres game were donated to the club, and Dave Ferguson won the bid with a $35 donation.
NEW MEMBERS
Mike Jones stepped up to induct four new Rotarians to the San Diego Breakfast Rotary Club. Mike thanked President Gary Green for his focus on membership, and acknowledged that today was a historic event for the San Diego Breakfast Rotary with the induction of four new members simultaneously. Each new Rotarian was inducted, and asked to give a brief description of themselves and their motivation to join Rotary. The members inducted were as follows:
Ø Jill Houska- Sponsored by Alan Talbot- Classification: Philanthropy
Ø Sharon Cox- Sponsored by Melissa Blackburn- Classification: Commercial Photography
Ø T.J. (Teresa June) Barnes- Sponsored by Melissa Blackburn- Classification: Public Speaking
Ø Duane Horning- Sponsored by Jim Mulvaney- Classification Law Real Estate Litigation
This Weeks Fines
Due to our long program, there were no fines given. Frank De Francesco did have a selection of fruits and vegetables for purchase after the meeting.
This Week's Speaker
Today's speaker was Joy Shepard, a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Her bravery and courage were to be commended. She is indeed a stellar humane being, and her story was incredible. Joy's rendition of her experience in the World Trade Center attacks helped to shed some light on the incredible impact the events of 9/11 have had on all parts of this country and the world.
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