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PROGRAM: David Masci welcomed everyone to the 67th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Holiday Show. He introduced the Cal State Channel Islands Contemporary Ensemble who sang several holiday songs (Photos above).
After their songs, Santa (Pat Mc Coy) came in ringing his bell and shouting "Merry Christmas" "Happy Hannukah", "Merry Quanza" to everyone. He said he is not a "mall Santa", he is the real thing!. He was there, with the help of his Top Elf-(Laura Conway), to recognize T.O. Rotarian for their contributions to Rotary this year. His Top Elf explained that it was her duty to cut costs this year and stay on budget.
He first called 'Little Johnny Bradley" who has recently taken over the financial duties of the club from Chris Steele. For that Santa was giving him a Bitcoin worth $87,000. But the Top Elf stopped him and reminded Santa they had to cut costs this year, so she gave Johnny a penny instead.
Next was little Keith Wintermute. Because Keith and Jody opened their home this year for the delegation from the Tijuana Club, Santa gifted him a case of cabernet wine worth $7,000. The Top Elf, stopped him again and in the interest of staying on budget she gave him an open can of Trully wine cooler instead.
Next was little Monica Murrietta. For her hardwork planning events for the Family of Rotary, Santa gave her a stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. No, No, No said the Top Elf, and she gave Monica a $5 off coupon at the 99 Cent store when you spend $200 or more.
Next was little Sevak K. who took over the Economic Forecast, from a very capable past chair. For Sevak's great work, Santa gave him a new Health and Wellness massage table! But of course, the Top Elf, poo-pooed that and gave him an open bottle of Adam and Eve Massage Oil instead.
Little Maria Prescott was gifted a Blue Topaz Ring from Santa, but the Top Elf said "not so fast, Santa", we need to stay in budget, so she gave Maria a lollypop ring instead.
Little Jessica Sassalos was recognized for coming from a long line of distinguished Rotarians, so Santa gave her a diamond necklace and a Rotary Blue Car. "You're Killing Me, Santa" exclaimed the Top Elf and gave Jessica a used 2000-2001 Rotary Pin instead.
Little Darin Arrasmith was gifted a gold Rolex by Santa for his great work as President of T.O. Rotary this year. But the Top Elf said NO, and gave him a gold chocolate coin instead.
Little Michael Ladd is the Peace chair this year for the club, so Santa was going to give him the Nobel Prize for Peace. The Top Elf stopped that and gave him toilet paper for his good bathroom habits.
Little Jason Corey, for his excellent work as Treasurer of the TO Rotary Foundation was given a solid silver Razor. But the Top Elf, said NO and gave him a pair of safety scissors instead.
Little P.E. Michelle Nash for her hard work making sandwiches for Harbor House this year, was gifted a dinner at the famed French Laundry in Napa. But in her continuing efforts to maintain the budget, the Top Elf gave her a leftover PBJ from the elf party.
For the Degenerates (David Masci, Vicki Arndt, Keith Parks, Ean Kleiger) who have put on the Christmas program for many years, the Top Elf awarded them a special gift- a realistic piece of fake poop.
After Santa and the Top Elf left, the CSCI Ensemble led the club in a few Christmas songs Jingle Bells, Santa is Coming to Town.
Then in Thousand Oaks Rotary tradition, President Darin called the Los Robles staff out and presented them with 'envelopes' from the club in appreciation for taking care of us every week.
President Darin ended the meeting wishing everyone a Happy Holiday season and prosperous New Year.
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