October 5, 2005

This Week’s Bulletin Was Written By Ken Juen

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

Ron Erbetta, past President, filled in for Maureen Eberle, current President, who is traveling somewhere.  A video of the District Gala was shown.  After the invocation and pledge, given and lead by two of our more popular members, the club inducted 2 new members.

Elena Bazhenova, who was proposed by Sandra Schrift. Elena is an immigration attorney. Elena will be a hard working addition to the club and is very happy to be here. Photos were taken and as usual only the top of Ron’s head appeared in them.

Chris Carstens, proposed by Joe Marshall.  Chris is a child psychologist and should have a large following in the club. He pleased one and all with the shortest acceptance speech ever. I guess he is good at judging attention spans.

Welcome to both of these new members, now go forth and join a committee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Reminder by Leah (no excuses) Swearingen to be ready for the pop quiz “10 things every Rotarian should know”. If you do not have the answers, which are on the website, she will berate you mercilessly.

Ø      Monthly District Council meeting will be held on 10/12. Please sign up and go, it’s fun and informative. Please remember that the club will pay for the first 10 attendees, if you reserve and don’t go you will be billed.

Ø      Cheryl Wilson and Everado Eguilar spoke about the “Don’t wait Vaccinate program” and a $500 donation has been given.

Ø      Coming up:  THE PAUL HARRIS GALA at the Aerospace museum. Black Tie optional  November 11. Cocktails 6 -  7pm Dinner 7- 9pm and here is the best part SPEECHES – NONE!  See the District website for more info.  Special bonus – if we stand in the parking lot facing south, we’ll probably be able to catch some of the Rolling Stones concert at Petco Park.

Ø      Rotary Club of Camp Pendleton Charter night is Friday evening, October 21 at the Camp NCO club. Please see the district website for complete info and don’t miss the opportunity to do some drinking with Marine Sergeants.

THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER

Our speaker was Dr. Iris Engstrand, Professor of History and the University of San Diego. She spoke of the history of America’s finest city and it’s Spanish heritage. 

She traced the journey of Cabrillo, spoke of the indigenous Indians, who still own more land in San Diego County than any other California county. We also learned who Horton Plaza is named after and many other little known facts.

For a more complete history , her book, “San Diego, California’s Cornerstone” is available.

Ron Reached up and rang the bell promptly at 0832.

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