President Matt Ross rang the bell and welcomed everyone to
the best damn Rotary club in all the world.
Pledge: Bill Hambrick
The President asked Bill Hambrick to lead the pledge to our flag, and so he did.
He then asked Debbie Hudson for the thought of the day and she delivered.
Invocation: Debbie Hudson
President Ross lead the recitation of the Four-Way test.
... and Guests!
Al Cady - Provider of Free Wine
Al preempted the introduction of guests with an announcement that he is the provider of the wine being served in honor of the fact that his son recently notified him that he is soon to have an additional epithet to add to Sergeant at Arms... his new title will be one he is going to treasure above all others, Grandpa. The secret word is Grandpa.
Guest - Creig Warner
Al went on to introduce Creig Warner as a guest. Creig's picture is not included as the photographer was away on assignment.
Guest - Linda Vogel
Roy Vogel was once again pleased to introduce his lovely wife Linda, a frequent visitor to the club.
Show Me the Money!
NOTICE: Not all AI programs are the same...
This meeting was subject to the Zoom AI program. While it did catch many of the important moments of the meeting, it was not a big fan of Bell Ringing or Being Happy. It also like to summarize discussions with broad strokes. Because of this, reasons for ringing the bell, sharing happiness and long discussions (such as interviews) are not included and will only be found in the memories of those that attended the meeting.
Debbie Hudson - Bell Ringer
Debbie rang the bell twice for two very good reasons. The club was very happy that she was present to ring the bell, not once, but twice, for the reasons that she shared and Zoom chose to ignore.
Roy Vogel - Bell Ringer
Roy was very pleased to share his reason for ringing the bell, especially since his wife was there to watch him do it. Watching Roy's dexterity with the gavel, and how adeptly he struck the bell, confirmed the fact that he had done it many times in the past.
PDG Steve Turner - Happy Bucks
Steve was happy, but not happy enough to ring the bell. So, he happily shared that he was happy for a reason or reasons that validated the fact that he was parting with dollars to show just how happy he was.
Matt Ross - Happy Bucks
Matt too was very happy. The club members present noted that he appeared happy, and can attest to the fact that he did donate Happy Bucks as proof of his happiness.
Bill Hambrick - Happy Bucks
Bill seemed happy but the full extent of his happiness was not immediately evident. However, as he explained the reason he was parting with his hard-earned money, it became clear that he truly was a Happy Buck donor and that he was not just trying to get his picture in the newsletter.
Next week's meeting will be held at Laurel Ruff Transition School (5325 Garfield Avenue) instead of Piatti's
Volunteers for the BBQ need to arrive at 8:30 AM at the basketball courts.
Servers and Santa's helpers should be there by 10:30 AM.
Buses will arrive around 10:45 AM, with Santa arriving around 11:15 AM
The event will end by noon
The annual holiday party is upcoming; members need to sign up with Linda and pay Christine
Jessica Alonso from the Child Cancer Alliance will be the speaker at our December 9th meeting
The Children's Receiving Home will be at the December 16th meeting, which will be the last meeting of the calendar year. It gets dark early in late December.
The following is a recap from the Zoom AI program with some help from the editor:
Coats for Kids
They are planning to distribute 100 coats purchased with the $1,000 grant from Macy's. Additional contributions of about $1,5000 will be needed for the remainder of the coats needed this year. The hat was passed and $370 were collected towards the purchase of more coats. Plans to deliver coats next week and fit children the following week before Christmas break.
Dictionaries for Third Grade Students
The dictionaries have been ordered and will be delivered to Al's house, with a sticker party planned for January. Yes Al, there will be Alcohol.
Member Minute
Chris Lewis shared his personal story about transitioning from working at pet stores to becoming an aquarium hobbyist and website developer.
Shared his hobby of breeding aquarium fish
Created a website for fish enthusiasts to trade, sell, and discuss fish
Mentioned having approximately 6 fish tanks at home with around 30 fish
Website gets between 5,000-10,000 views per month
The winner's name was not listed in the transcript. Only the members present know who the lucky person was.
"Guilty "
The Secret Word was Guilty, as Chris Lewis felt guilty for missing the meeting and leaving the Prez High and Dry for his
Member Minute,
which Chris made up for today.
As seen through of the eye of the Editor Zoom AI
Member Interviews with Al Frumkin
Debbie Hudson, Emmett Swarat, and Joelle Fondale, graciously agreed to be subjected to the third-degree interrogations by Al (make-em-squirm) Frumkin. They were asked a series of questions that started off by asking them about their first loves and went on to discuss personal backgrounds, childhood lessons, life lessons from parents, career aspirations, favorite pets names, mother's maiden name, the schools they used to attend, favorite songs and movies, world peace and their journey to becoming Rotarians.
What Zoom AI remembered the most about the interrogation:
Emmett: Joined 5 months ago, impressed by the club's selflessness and generosity
Joelle: Joined 4 months ago, impressed by the people, generosity, and energy of the group
Debbie: Will be part of the club leadership as President-elect
The Prez thanked Al for conducting the interrogation
and Emmett, Joelle and Debbie for enduring it.
President Matt thanked everyone for coming and adjourned the meeting by ringing the bell and closing the meeting at 1:01 P.M.
Respectfully (more or less) submitted by,
Mike Grace
Reporter, Photographer and Editor
Hellen Weight
Ombudsman and Content Supervisor
DISCLAIMER - Some of the information provided in some of the articles and possibly included in some of the "quotes" from club members, may have been a fabrication of a demented mind. It is up to you to determine fact from fiction. Individuals objecting to all or any parts herein, are encouraged to go to Hellen Weight to lodge a formal complaint.
Club Information
Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Piatti
571 Pavilions Lane
Arden-Arcade, CA 95825 United States of America
