March 3, 2004

This week’s Bulletin was written by Mitra Mujica

 

this week’s meeting

Frank De Francesco started the meeting with his Good Morning greeting. Rob Barry conducted The Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by the singing of  “Anchors Away” (lead by Jimmy Mulvaney and Linda Jalving).  Michael Sisson presented a motivating invocation. 

Several guests were introduced including:  Bella Huele and Jim Hughes (visiting from Club 33) and Dave Stapleton (a prospective new member).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø       Frank De Francesco announced that the monthly Board Meeting will take place at his office (3655 Nobel Drive Suite #470) on March 8, 2004

Ø      Frank De Francesco reminded members that the District’s San Diego Gulls game will occur on April 3rd

Ø      Lynn LaBreche-Hamilton announced the1st Annual Bowling event to be held March 5th at 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd at 7pm. The cost will be $15/person. Family members are welcome.  RSVP to Lynn at llbhamilton@hotmail.com

Ø      Ron Erbetta (2004-2005 President of the Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club) introduced the 2004-2005 Board of Directors and Committee Chairs and made the following announcements:

Ø      Carol Jensen was elected as President Elect for 2005-2006.

Ø      The Secretary position was divided up into Recording Secretary (Christine Thompson) and Secretary of Club Services (Linda Jalving). The position split was performed in order to prioritize data projects while continuing to maintain operational recordkeeping.

Ø      The Website Committee was introduced.  The Committee members are Jay Sener, Tim Montague, Don Lang, and Margaret Oppliger.

Ø      The theme announced for year 2004-2005 Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club is Celebrate Rotary 100 years.

Ø      Below lists the individuals who have been elected and the role they will perform during 2004-2005:

Ø      Board of Directors:

             Ron Erbetta-President

             Carol Jensen-President Elect

             Christine Thompson-Recording Secretary

             Linda Jalving-Club Services Secretary

             Don Lang-Treasurer

             Mike Gilligan-Sgt. at Arms

             Frank De Francesco-Foundation Chair and Immediate Past President

             Steve Waterman-International Services

             Michael Clarkson-Club Services

             Pete McGuire-Club Services

             Ken Juen-Club Services

             Duane Horning-Community Services

             Margaret Oppliger-Vocational Services

Ø      Committee Chairs

             Nancy Vaughan-Program Committee

             Susan Bleicher-Program Committee

             Jay Sener-Membership Services Co-Chair

             Michael Sisson-Membership Services Co-Chair

             Tom Sayer-Bulletin Editor/Website

             Martin Blair-Rotaract Chair

             Joe Ciokon-Military Liaison

             Jay Sener-Website Committee

             Tim Montague-Website Committee

             Don Lang-Website Committee

             Margaret Oppliger-Website Committee

             Tim Montague-Fundraising Co-Chair

             Warren Potts-Fundraising Co-Chair

             Tony Eppert-Golf Tournament Chair

             Carol Jensen-Golf Tournament Chair

             Lynn Hamilton-Golf Tournament Chair

             Larry Nuffer-Youth Services Co-Chair

             Bill Poirier-Youth Services Co-Chair

             Maureen Eberle-RYLE

             Carol Jensen-Student of the Month

             Larry Nuffer-Public Relations Chair

             Lynn Hamilton-Social Functions Co-Chair

             Susan Millard-Davis-Social Functions Co-Chair

Congratulations to All!

Braggs and Bitches

Ø      Alan Talbott was elected partnership in Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Ø      Nancy Vaughan asked members to watch Fox at 2:00pm on Saturday March 6th and see Frank working with the Humanitarian Society Charity

Ø      Susan Bleicher celebrated five successful years of her business, and thanks her husband for the emotional and financial support.

New Membership

Gary Radel was inducted today.  His is a retired engineer.  In 2002, he became an independent business owner at Prime America, a financial services subsidiary of Citigroup.  He has a history of volunteerism, including:  working with abused and homeless youth, and providing meals for HIV sufferers.  We are proud to have him as a member.

 

Lou Scanlon, New Member Gary Radel, Speaker R.Adm. McLaughlin and Jim Mulvaney

 

THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER

Susan Bleicher introduced Retired Rear Admiral Mac McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer of The Midway Museum, which will be the world’s largest navel museum.  Admiral McLaughlin graduated from the U.S Navel Academy in 1972, and obtained his Master’s Degree in Public Relations from Troy State University.  His achievements in the Navy have been highly recognized. He received the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service, Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals.

As a COO of Midway his ultimate goal is to create a historical world-class Navel Museum.  Additionally, his goal is to create a focus at the museum for education in math and sciences.  He proposes to achieve this goal through the use of interactive applications (visual and physical effects).  The museum ultimately could link with high tech high schools and help underprivileged students.

Retired Rear Admiral Mac McLaughlin announced donations and acquisitions including:  the real estate site for the museum, corporate sponsorship, as well as the governmental support from the County of San Diego.  He stressed that Volunteers will be relied upon to support the building and operation of the Navel Museum. 

A current fundraising goal is to fund modernizing the ship with telephone and computer hookups. If any member would be like to contribute please go to the website of www.midway.org.

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