Jan 31 2017-Rotary Forum
PROGRAM: January 31, 2017: Marcia Alter-“How to Laugh”
Pres. Greg Baker opened the meeting at 12:35 PM, with his usual this day in history: the 13th amendment to the U. S. Constitution to abolish slavery was ratified on January 31, 1865; Patty Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley on February 4, 1974; rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959 on. Anya Stanley had Steve Curry, Jim Lewis and Cliff Nagler come forward as sponsors of SLO Womenade, Boy Scouts of America and Big Brother/Big Sister to hand out checks to Sandy Richardson/Marce Lindvall, President and founder; Carlos Cortez, Executive Director; and Anna Boyd- Bucy, Executive Director, respectively as part of our Community Giving program.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Greg announced that there will be a short board meeting right after this meeting. Jeff King reported that 2 PERLS sessions will be held in Santa Ynez; one session is entitled “Facilitation” and the other “Leading Without Authority” on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Next week, Jeff will be attending PETS (president elect training seminar). Erik Mund reported that only a few tee sponsors have sent in their $100 and it won’t be long before the annual golf tournament is upon us.
FINES:
Fine master Mark Olson fined Frank Montesinos $50 for his 74th birthday. In the trivial quiz the following were fined $20: Owen Schwaezeree, Cliff Nagler, Mike Frederick, Bonnie Mogan, Andy Park and Karen Zappia.
PROGRAM: Marcia Alter-“How to Laugh”
Jim Lewis introduced Marcia. But before Marcia began her program, a best joke contest was held between 3 participants to give their best jokes: Ashlea Boyer, Owen Schwaezeree, and Steve Curry. Steve one the prize with a joke about the three stranded men on an island and one of them found a magic lantern. After rubbing the lantern, a genie popped out and said each has one wish. The first one wished he were off the island and poof he was off the island. The second one had the same wish and poof he was off the island. The third one wished his friends were back and poof they were. Marcia then proceeded to give her life story that she was a melancholy and reached the lowest point of her life about 10 years ago. She sold her house, got a new job, bought a new house and went to a class on laughter. After that, she became a certified laughter wellness coach and has been holding classes on laughter ever since. She then has run through the paces of simulated laughter. She explained that even if you think something is funny just the mechanics of force laughter will provide benefits to your well-being.
KAREN ZAPPIA:
“Laughter is a tranquilizer without side effects so take it regularly.
PROGRAM: January 31, 2017: Marcia Alter-“How to Laugh”
Pres. Greg Baker opened the meeting at 12:35 PM, with his usual this day in history: the 13th amendment to the U. S. Constitution to abolish slavery was ratified on January 31, 1865; Patty Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley on February 4, 1974; rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959 on. Anya Stanley had Steve Curry, Jim Lewis and Cliff Nagler come forward as sponsors of SLO Womenade, Boy Scouts of America and Big Brother/Big Sister to hand out checks to Sandy Richardson/Marce Lindvall, President and founder; Carlos Cortez, Executive Director; and Anna Boyd- Bucy, Executive Director, respectively as part of our Community Giving program.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Greg announced that there will be a short board meeting right after this meeting. Jeff King reported that 2 PERLS sessions will be held in Santa Ynez; one session is entitled “Facilitation” and the other “Leading Without Authority” on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Next week, Jeff will be attending PETS (president elect training seminar). Erik Mund reported that only a few tee sponsors have sent in their $100 and it won’t be long before the annual golf tournament is upon us.
FINES:
Fine master Mark Olson fined Frank Montesinos $50 for his 74th birthday. In the trivial quiz the following were fined $20: Owen Schwaezeree, Cliff Nagler, Mike Frederick, Bonnie Mogan, Andy Park and Karen Zappia.
PROGRAM: Marcia Alter-“How to Laugh”
Jim Lewis introduced Marcia. But before Marcia began her program, a best joke contest was held between 3 participants to give their best jokes: Ashlea Boyer, Owen Schwaezeree, and Steve Curry. Steve one the prize with a joke about the three stranded men on an island and one of them found a magic lantern. After rubbing the lantern, a genie popped out and said each has one wish. The first one wished he were off the island and poof he was off the island. The second one had the same wish and poof he was off the island. The third one wished his friends were back and poof they were. Marcia then proceeded to give her life story that she was a melancholy and reached the lowest point of her life about 10 years ago. She sold her house, got a new job, bought a new house and went to a class on laughter. After that, she became a certified laughter wellness coach and has been holding classes on laughter ever since. She then has run through the paces of simulated laughter. She explained that even if you think something is funny just the mechanics of force laughter will provide benefits to your well-being.
KAREN ZAPPIA:
“Laughter is a tranquilizer without side effects so take it regularly.