MEETING OF JULY 31, 2003 DISTRICT GOVERNOR DON ALLEN COMES TO TOWN
Rotator Writer: Mary Prochnow
DUDE ANGIUS led the Pledge and JOHN SYLVESTER attempted to coax the sun with a rousing rendition of “You are my sunshine”.
LEM SUMMEY had the thought for the day. He declared difficulty in finding a politically correct thought for the day. He landed on the thought of “Motherhood and apple pie” but questioned the pie, what with the national obesity crisis. He then spoke most kindly of the role of mothers. ( This writer must extend personal thanks for LEM’S extremely kind words about the relationship which I share with Baidra …THANKS, LEM!)
PRESIDENT-ELECT CINDY LUEDTKE introduced visiting Rotarians and guests coming from as far away as Hawaii and Texas this day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A “turn off your cell phone” reminder was given.
ELLEN FLANAGAN directed our attention to the colorful “Events Flier” at our places with thanks to SHELLY POTVIN and JOANNE BYRNE for planning, and thanks to JOANNE BYRNE for the eye-catching graphics. If you missed the meeting be sure to seek out a copy for your calendar.
IRENE PRESTON announced the sign-up for ROTACARE dinner pick-ups. Each Rotarian is asked to do this at least once this year.
PRESIDENT AL gave the year’s first Club “SERVICE ABOVE SELF” award to the very deserving LEE LYNCH. PRESIDENT AL mentioned that in addition to all that LEE does locally, her hard work at the RAP booth at the international convention impressed upon him the extensive nature of her “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”. Congratulations, LEE.
JOHN McALISTER announced the MOUNTAIN VIEW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT to be held at Shoreline on September 5th. Talk to JOHN.
The most generous BRUCE CANN was awarded a diamond pin and engraved crystal dove as recognition for his having reached the auspicious level of $10,000 in giving to the ROTARY FOUNDATION. The presentation was made by DISTRICT GOVERNOR DON ALLEN.
New Red Badger MIKE HARRIGAN gave his “five minute” talk and, as he hoped,
he delivered an entertaining summary of his life to date. He described it as four lives, which began in Burbank where Mike was born in 1946. His family spent some time in Denver before returning to Burbank. Once a newspaper delivery boy, Mike delivered papers to BOB HOPE. He graduated from CAL POLY in Aeronautical Engineering and later took a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has a son, Joseph and a daughter, Allison. He has twin granddaughters. After several tech adventures he now has a Digital Imaging business on Main Street with his wife Margo. He can fix anything! Welcome to MIKE.
JOHN SINES, himself, served as the days FINEMASTER. HARRIET HEEBINK paid for her generosity to the Tongan family which had cared for husband DAVE, with a fine. ALAN LAMBERT was fined for being French. MEL KAHN was also clipped. SAM PESNER proudly volunteered in honor of his EAGLE SCOUT son. There was a somewhat confusing nonfine of a visiting pool party- giving dog owner.
THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
The traditional gift to the Governor, resplendent in its Rotary colored paper, was
presented by President Al. DG DON first joined Rotary with our Club in 1971. DON has belonged to Los Altos, San Jose, San Francisco and now Cupertino Rotary Clubs. He has been President of the Chamber of Commerce in Los Altos, San Jose and Cupertino. He and his wife Sally have a blended family of six children. In his position as district Governor he will visit 59 Rotary clubs. Just as his year began, Don experienced a bout with colon cancer. He is, gratefully, well now but considers himself a “Poster boy” for colo-rectal testing….
DON expressed the joy that he feels over the fact that he gets to throw out the first pitch at “Rotary Day at the A”s on August 16th.” Half of the ticket price goes to Camp RYLA, funding $31,000 out of the $60,000 RYLA budget. DON invited his 12 year old twin granddaughters to attend the game as they are great fans. Granddaughter Melanie’s response was “POP, you’re a god.” (Almost makes visiting 59 clubs worth it right there!).
DISTRICT GOVERNOR DON recommended that we each take advantage of all of the benefits of Rotary. He included the local Club, the District and RI and suggested that each Rotarian make it a goal to attend at least one International Convention.( go to Osaka with Cindy, for instance). DON’S enthusiasm for Rotary spilled over as he talked about the goals of Rotary after polio. Rotary has decided to dedicate itself to the attainment of Peace in the World. This is done knowing that Peace is not possible until all people are nourished, educated and healthy. Each must have pure water and the abuse of women can no longer be tolerated. As DON stated, this will likely not be achieved in our lifetime but will never be done without a start. IMAGINE!
Programs and Events
August
August 7: Design Response
August 14: Audrey Rust- Peninsula Open Space Preserve
August 16: Rotary Day at the A's - 1:05 p.m., A's and Toronto, $12 per ticket
August 21: To be announced
August 22: Fellowship Night
August 28: Martha Kanter, Chancellor of Foothill-DeAnza DistrictSeptember
Sept. 4: To be announced
Sept. 11: Cindy Wilber, Stanford University- Proyecto Itzaes
Sept. 19: Fellowship Night
Sept. 27: Wine Tasting Tour at Byington WineryOctober
Oct. 24: Fellowship Night
NovemberNov. 21: Fellowship Night
DecemberDec. 17: Holiday Party, Jesuit Retreat House
JanuaryJan. 16: Fellowship Night
Jan. 31: Progressive DinnerFebruary
Feb. 20: Fellowship Night
Feb. 27: Cioppino Feed, Garden House
March
March 26: Fellowship Night
April
April 7: Celebrate Spring at Chef Chu's
May
May 7: Golf Tournament
May 21: Fellowship NightJune
June 25: Kickout Dinner
OTHER ROTARY CLUB MEETING PLACES
On-line Meeting: www.rotaryeclubone.org
MONDAY
Palo Alto: Rickey's Hyatt House, 12:15 p.m.
TUESDAY
Los Altos Sunset: The Echo Restaurant, Los Altos, 7:15 p.m.
Sunnyvale: Ramada Inn, 12:15 p.m.
Mountain View: Adobe House, Moffett & Central, Mountain View, 12:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Menlo Park: Menlo Park Recreation Center, Menlo Park, noon.
Woodside/Portola: Woodside Village Church, Woodside, 7:30 a.m.
Sunnyvale Sunrise: Wild Woodys Grill, Sunken Gardens Golf Course, 7 a.m.
Cupertino: Quinlan Community Center, 12:15 p.m.
East Palo Alto Bayshore: Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula, 2031 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, 12:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
Palo Alto University: Sheraton, El Camino, Palo Alto, 7:30 a.m.
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