August 31, 2005

This Week’s Bulletin Was Written By Tom Sayer

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

In honor of Rotary’s 100th year, Sandra Schrift’s invocation took us step by step through 100 years of life.  George Thomas led the pledge and Linda Jalving conducted us through, In The Good Ol’ Summertime.  Pete McGuire introduced a bevy of guests and VR’s.  We were graced with the volunteers from the Tomorrow Project selling soups, aprons and a variety of other goodies to raise money for homeless women.

SERGEANT AT ARMS

Ø      Larry started us off by auctioning some pearl earrings donated by Linda Jalving.  Sig Weitzman was the successful bidder.

Ø      Alex Kwoka was recognized for being part of the new “show,” Carmel Valley Law. 

Ø      We welcomed the newest arrival to the Grebing household – details to follow…

Ø      George Thomas has been his father’s guest at Rotary many times over, but today he got to be the host as he introduced his dad as a Visiting Rotarian.

Ø      Frank De Francesco announced Jim Rome’s show will now be carried by the Mighty 1090 from 9am-noon, M-F.

Ø      Ron Erbetta was grateful just for having woken up this morning!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Join us on Thursday, September 29th for Dinner and the Theater – Dinner at Café Pacifica and Too Old For The Chorus But Not Too Old To Be a Star at the Old Town Theater.  Cost is $28 for dinner and $28 for the play and you can attend either or both.  Only 30 spots available, so sign up quick.

Ø      Our annual Holiday Party will be at Susan Davis’ house on December 9th.

Ø      The Rotaracters finally beat us in something!  The Blair Jug was relinquished after the rubber game in a 3-game volleyball tournament went to the young whips after they wore us down to injury and fatigue.  There will be a next time!!

Ø      Don’t forget the Foundation Seminar on September 10th – breakfast at 7 am, program at 7:30 am – Salk Institute on Torrey Pines.

Ø      Contributions for Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort will be collected by Maureen and sent to Rotary District 6200.  Check should be made out to: ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 6200 FOUNDATION, INC.  District 6200 has established a 501 (c)(3) foundation, so all donations will be tax deductible.

Ø      Last chance to get aboard the September 15th dinner cruise sponsored by the Tijuana AguaCaliente Rotary Club.  5 pm reception at the terrace of the San Diego Harbor Excursion and 6:30 pm boarding for a 3-hour dinner and concert cruise.  Ron Erbetta has the tickets -- $110/each.

Ø      Our club’s 4th annual golf tournament is October 14th. Please see Melissa Blackburn with you donations, foursomes and sponsorships.

Ø      Gary Green and Sig Weitzman both encouraged Rotarians to participate in the upcoming blood drive, immediately following the meeting on September 14th across the street from the University Club.

Ø      Senior Community Centers’ 5th annual golf tournament, Swinging for Seniors, is Monday, September 26 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Please come out and golf and help seniors in San Diego who are living in poverty and struggling to survive. Call, e-mail or see Jim Mulvaney or Carol Jensen. (By the way, Carol is feeling better and hopes to see everyone one Wednesday morning in the very near future!)

Ø      The next Tijuana Homebuilding Event is October 1.

Ø      Thanks to Jack Gilbert and Sandra Schrift for delivering clothing for the Dress For Success event.

PROGRAM

Joe Bauer was born in a small farmhouse in Tupelo, Mississippi, way before rock 'n roll came on the scene... and yet, rhythm was in his soul... WAIT... WAIT..., that's not Joe Bauer, that's Elvis. Joe never even had sideburns.  Actually, Joe Bauer came out of St. Paul, Minnesota. He spent five years studying to be a Catholic priest and a few more long years at St. Thomas University. After college, Joe ran a small bar on the honor system, drove trucks, counseled delinquent boys, worked for Sweeney Detective Bureau, and was the best night janitor Mr. Donut ever had. Radio was the next logical choice!  He arrived in San Diego in 1975 to team up with Mac Hudson. Together, the team of Hudson & Bauer became San Diego's longest running and most successful morning radio team. Hudson & Bauer tickled the airwaves on 760 KFMB and became synonymous with San Diego.  Besides offering a lot of fun in a world that too often shows us only its somber side, Joe makes dozens of charity appearances each year, calls his mom regularly, and goes to church.  Over the years, Joe has helped raise millions of dollars for local charities, and knows everyone in town. May 9th, 2002, was declared "Joe Bauer Day in San Diego" by Mayor Dick Murphy. He resides in La Jolla with his wife Maryann and occasionally a few of their seven children.

Joe thoroughly entertained us with his bits from Dewey Compost, Mother L. Butterbreast, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Steve Garvey, and many more.  For more information on how to get in touch with Joe, visit his website at http://www.joebauer.com.

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