DEcember 15, 2004

This week’s Bulletin was written by Steve Espino

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

President Ron began our meeting with an enthusiastic declaration that this will be his 23rd meeting as Prez and we only have 27 more centennial moments to enjoy.   As his invocation, Peter McGuire shared thoughts about the word “impossible” attributed to Mohammad Ali. Larry Nuffer led us in the pledge.  Jim Mulvaney and Linda Jalving led us in song, Jingle Bells – Ho, Ho, Ho !!!

Announcements

Ø       Guests were introduced by Pete, including former exchange student Vanessa and guests of Jonathan Stone, Jim Mulvaney and Carol Jensen.

Ø      Mel Gallegos presented Paul Harris Fellowships recognitions to Jay Sener, Scott Carr and Mary Dawe.

Ø      President Ron announced the recent tragic death of former charter member Wayne Buss.  Mr. Buss, a San Diego native, died Dec. 2 in a two-vehicle accident north of Auckland.  He was 47.  Mr. Buss was a successful architect best known for the renovation of the Carnation Dairy Factory.  He is attributed with coining the term East Village as a founding member of the Centre City East Association.

Ø      A small token of appreciation was presented to Jose and his diligent University Club crew. Thank you Jose.

Ø      Mac McLaughlin, CEO of the Midway accepted $5,000 from our club to support scholarships for the new Midway Magic educational program to start in Jan. ’05.   Aboard Midway, students will see how classroom concepts are applied to real-world situations in a complex environment. 

Ø      Thank you to all 30 members that attended the recent District Meeting.

Ø      A plea was made to remember our wounded troops needed gift items. The number ONE request at Walter Reed hospital is phone cards. Items can be sent to:
 Medical Family Assistance Center
 Walter Reed Medical Center
 6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
 Washington, DC 20307-5001
Donations can also be made online at www.semperfifund.org.

Ø      Thank you to Dan Fissori for coordinating the toy drive for Tijuana children.  86 kids are happier this season due to our generosity and his efforts.

Ø      Pat Cowett will host a jewelry party on December 21st from 5-8 pm.  Mike Gilligan to bartend. Get your honey a beautiful gift made by one of our talented members.

Ø      Career Day scheduled for 1/29/05 at the St. Vincent De Paul Center.

Ø      Lynn Hamilton announced our Holiday Party to be held  at Pat Cowett’s house on Dec. 16th 5:30 – 7:30.

Ø      Carol Jensen presented an award to Monarch School student Tony Friend. While suffering through homelessness, Tony has been an inspiration to other youth through his attitude and drive to succeed.  He plans to attend Horizon School  and Point Loma Nazarene.

SGT-AT-Arms

Ø      Don Lang won last week’s football pool.  It’s only appropriate that the Treasurer ends up with the cash.  This week, Jim, Steve (that’s me) and Don pulled the winning tickets. 

Ø      Bill Poirier took a hit after it was pointed out that he has been pronouncing his name wrong all these years.  We also discovered that his last name means Pear tree in French.

Ø      Peter Tereschuck will be a grandparent in June of 05. Congratulations Grandpa.

Ø      Rick Logan is sporting some stitches thanks to high swells and a fluke surf accident.

Ø      Gary Green suggested we have our next meeting on the flight deck of the Midway.

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:

Ø      Proposed Member: Jack Gilbert
Classification: Management Consultant
New Page Consulting
Proposer: Mike Sisson

Ø      Proposed Member:  Jenny Goodman
Classification: Legal – Litigation
Sullivan, Wertz, McDade, and Wallace

this week’s speaker

Sarita Fuentes, Principal and CEO of the Monarch School addressed the group after receiving a check from our Rotary.   Founded in 1988 and now located at 808 W. Cedar Street, the Monarch School provides an accredited Kindergarten through 12th grade education for some 120 homeless and at-risk children. The school is operated year-round under the auspices of the San Diego County Office of Education's Juvenile Court and Community Schools Division. Monarch School is now engaged in a capital campaign for over $5 million to expand to a second school and serve a total enrollment of 350 students.

"Our mission at Monarch School is to provide a safe and caring environment where homeless and at-risk youth can improve their lives through education," said Sarita Fuentas. "Through the generosity of donors such as The Downtown Breakfast Rotary, we're hoping to serve an ever increasing number of San Diego's estimated 2,200 homeless children and adolescents."

Meeting ended with a centennial moment from Ron.  “What do Public Restrooms and City Hall have in common?” Sounds like 1906 Rotary humor.

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