March 17, 2004
This week’s Bulletin was written by Alexandra
Kwoka
this week’s meeting
Our “Top of the Morning” meeting on St. Patrick’s Day started with President Frank’s customary Gooood Morrrrning!! call to order at 7:30 a.m., and our Pledge of Allegiance. Rose Dawson provided our benediction, with Irish poetry. Led by Jimmy Mulvaney, sporting a green bow tie, and his chorus, we sang Irish Eyes, and Danny Boy; Jim sang an Irish ballad.
Our Toastmaster, Charles, introduced our guests, including
Shelia Patel, Dr. Carol Banker, Michael Polind,
Brenda Nozan, and Cynthia Saner. Evan Papel, as
Rotaract President, introduced two other Rotaract members: Jeff Millier and Scott.
Visiting Rotarians, Bob Dieff (LaJolla) Peter McWhite (
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ø Frank provided upcoming Rotary dates: 4/22 - 25: District Council Meeting 4/3: San Diego Gulls Hockey Game
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Evan, as President of Rotaract advised that the
Rotaract event scheduled for 5/6 was for the benefit of the San Diego
Fireman’s Relief Fund. Jeff
Miller, International Chair, spoke concerning international efforts and relationship
building, and drew membership attention to the display and artifacts presented
by the African Sister-Rotaract group.
Ø Maureen Eberle reported on our Silent Auction items being contributed, including an autographed football.
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Tim Montague described the preparation ongoing
for the May 1 fundraiser. “Gold
Sponsors” who are willing to contribute $1,000 are being solicited. To date, Alan Talbot’s firm, Procopio
Cory and Susan Davies offices have signed up.
Ø Ron Erbetta, as our President Elect, reported on items on District Council’s agenda and of import: He requested that photographs be submitted for the District web-site, which is operational: Rotary5340.org . March 27th will be a District Assembly.
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Lou Scanlon, Speaker BITCHES & BRAGS
Ø Rick Logan celebrated his 27th wedding anniversary.
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Mel Gallegos celebrated his 35th
wedding anniversary, in
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Carol Jensen told us of her vacation in
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Ron Erbetta, on his recent visit to
Ø Barry Tobias reported that his recent medical exam gave him a clean bill of health.
Ø Sig commented on his recent procedure as well.
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER
BARRY TOBIAS, a member of our Rotary Club, and traveler extraordinaire, owner of Breakaway Tours, which organizes tours for the theatre community, offered a fabulous written summary of Websites, and tips for travelers. Click Here To Download. Summarizing the highlights:
Deals: Travel “deals” are found best on
the Web. His favorite, and the
“Barry Tobias Pick For the Best Starting Place
on the Web”: Forbes Magazine: http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/section.jhtml?id=3.
How to search for deals: Search on the Web first for
airfares - airlines will often match the fare quote. Don’t search just
for
The best travel newspaper: LA Times.
Starting the trip: If going to or through LA, rent a car one-way.
Barry included and
concluded with a few glimpses of his personal travel, including to
proposed new memberS
The following individuals have been proposed as new members of our Club 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:
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Proposed Member: John Adams
Proposed Classification: Attorney-Insurance
Proposer:
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Proposed Member: Dan Fissori
Proposed Classification: Real Estate Planning/Development
Proposer: Sisson (Transfer from La Quinta)
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Proposed Member: Eileen Henesey
Proposed Classification: Interior Design
Proposer:
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