SDRotary - Getting Involved

January 21, 2004

This week’s Bulletin was written by Warren Potts

this week’s meeting

This week’s gathering of fellow Rotarians was attended by the usual suspects, but noticeably less than the usual. Despite the attendance, and on the heels of the prior night’s State of the Union address, the group fired up a sense of nationalism with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner, led by James Francis Mulvaney. Larry Nuffer led the meeting a fine invocation. Visiting Rotary Club members; Jere With and Bella Heule.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø President Frank De Francesco denied he was going the arraignment today against popular thought..

Ø Alan Knobloch will be leaving us for a position in Phoenix. We wish him well in this new endeavor.

Ø Rosalie Kramm stated the Valentine’s Day luncheon service to seniors at the Senior Center is nearing. Please bring appropriate “Candies” next week or a financial donation to assist in supporting the effort. If you are interested and haven’t signed up to participate, call her at 619-239-0080.

Ø Tim “Mookey” Montague stood and stated, weekly Greeter’s are needed. Please sign up, especially those Red Badgers, as they are a required duty.

Ø With a grant awarded by Rotary International, Christopher Blin is off for northeast Nigeria, Africa. He will assist in the delivery of computers and supplies to the peoples of the country.

Ø Rotary Board Committee signup sheets are either in your hands or should be. Please see or submit them to Ron Erbetta.

Ø Bring in your used Rotarian Magazines so the new members can use them and grow with the veterans.

Ø The Rotary website modifications are developing and imminent. Please submit your ideas to Jay Sener, Frank De Francesco, or Mike Sisson, if you have constructive ideas to facilitate a more remote and effective automation of site management.

STATE OF THE MEMBERSHIP

Mike Sisson described the present scenario of the membership, with complete demographic breakdowns and the number of presently enrolled members. These numbers are possibly of confidential nature, therefore we will not make them available, unless a high market price seduces the club.

L-R: Pres. Frank, Mike Sisson, Mitra Mujica and Susan Bleicher

MEMBER MOVES

Mary Dawe earned herself the illusive Blue Badge. She was supported and sponsored by Pat Cowett.

Mitra A. Mujica was inducted this day. Following an inspiring introduction and speech, we are proud to have her as a fellow Rotarian. Mitra was sponsored by Susan Bleicher.

Fines

Bill Poirier could not find anyone to charge this week, although, the winner this week of the of the ticketed extravaganza is, Rosalie Kramm. An exciting special certificate at Gordon Biersch and an unlimited viewing(for 24 hours) of her favorite movie, supplied by Hollywood Video.

B’s & B’s:

Ø Tom Sayer proved that on occasion you can beat City Hall with his public opposition to the City Manager’s proposed fire code ordinance.

Ø Gary Green relished the success of his significant other in the real estate world.

Ø Larry Nuffer indicated that he has gained a new client and can now claim that he has the inside track of rigging/installing the voting machines. (Remember the hanging chad)

Ø A very special Happy Birthday to Joe Ciokon. His gift this year is a complimentary Medicare Card.

Ø Bradford Perry can now be accused of causing downtown traffic delay’s with a project construction development award.

Ø LeeAnne Owens is back in the saddle again. She has raised 500K for the Junior Success League.

proposed new member

The following individual has been proposed as a new member of our Club and 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:

Ø Proposed Member: Rachel E. Williams
Firm: Mack Barclay
Proposed Classification: Economic Consultant
Proposer: Heather Xitco

Speaker Jay Sherwood Montgomery

THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER

San Diego’s Lyric Opera’s, Jay Sherwood Montgomery, A.K.A. Jack, led us in a with several uplifting lyrics from the Viagra product advertisements. Soon to traverse the subject to Children in Art. He spoke of young talent experiencing the arts live, rather than electronically and its affect on the young and old. He spoke of comparisons between Minor league baseball and the big leagues. We all need the support of our minors.

Jack also went on to tell us about the planned 800 seat facility in North Park that will undergo extensive rehabilitation. The facility is on 29th & University and will have a 40o space car park across the street.

Opening mid 2005, the North Park Theatre will host live musical theatre, offer office space to other nonprofit organizations, and provide a sanctuary for school programs while at her new footprint in San Diego.

The final message from our fine speaker and his present associate, Kartsin Jimery, was “Keep the song singing in San Diego.”

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