Jul 08, 2014 - Rotary Forum
Posted by Dick Dannells
on Jul 08, 2014
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Michael began at 12:40 PM by referring to the screen, which showed a bio of a Rotarian, who happened to be John Murphy. John then came forward to fill in more details of his life from his birth in Chicago, Illinois, his graduation from Elmhurst College with a degree in chemistry, and his teaching career in Milwaukee Wisconsin where he had his own TV chemistry show. He stated that after the Russian Sputnik launch into orbit on October 4, 1957, he was in the forefront of those teaching math and science, which courses were greatly emphasized after this launch. He came out to the Lucia Mar school district in 1981 and continued his education at Cal Poly where he received a Master Degree in Political Science in 1981. He was one of the charter members of this club, which was formed in March 1984. In 1989 he moved to the high desert to become Superintendent of Schools for San Bernardino County. He moved back to the Central Coast in 1980 after the retired and resumed membership in this club. One of the highlights of his life is his July 1990 marriage to Martha in the Rose Victorian Inn.
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Michael began at 12:40 PM by referring to the screen, which showed a bio of a Rotarian, who happened to be John Murphy. John then came forward to fill in more details of his life from his birth in Chicago, Illinois, his graduation from Elmhurst College with a degree in chemistry, and his teaching career in Milwaukee Wisconsin where he had his own TV chemistry show. He stated that after the Russian Sputnik launch into orbit on October 4, 1957, he was in the forefront of those teaching math and science, which courses were greatly emphasized after this launch. He came out to the Lucia Mar school district in 1981 and continued his education at Cal Poly where he received a Master Degree in Political Science in 1981. He was one of the charter members of this club, which was formed in March 1984. In 1989 he moved to the high desert to become Superintendent of Schools for San Bernardino County. He moved back to the Central Coast in 1980 after the retired and resumed membership in this club. One of the highlights of his life is his July 1990 marriage to Martha in the Rose Victorian Inn.
FINES:
Pres. Michael called upon and fined the following Rotarians $25 each because they have not as yet responded to all three of his requests to provide their bios: Chuck Anders, Mike Kee, Brandon Reitsma, Sean Schuur, Tommy Thompson and Mark Olson. John Traversaro turned in his temporary red badge for a blue badge for a fee of $40 after he spun the wheel. Paul Holden, John Murphy and Mike Kee were respectively fined $40, $48 and $20 for July wedding anniversaries. Martha Murphy was fined $48, but because she had the fine free-badge, her fine will be paid by Pres. Michael.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Joel Conn reminded everybody to sell their August 16 Summer Sizzle tickets. Cliff Nagler asked that we staple each of the checks to the stubs when you turn them in. A board meeting will be held at the Arroyo Grande Hospital boardroom this Thursday, July 10. Linda reminded everyone that next Saturday, July 16 at 11:30 AM the Arnie Dowdy bench in Grover Beach Park will be dedicated. Terry Fibich called for Highway 101 cleanup volunteers this Saturday with breakfast starting at 7:30 AM at Coco's.
Program: Jim Sanderson and Gary Davis-"Operation COY (Coaching Our Youth)"
Ashlea Boyer introduced our speakers in place of Kathy Glenn, who had to take care of some personal issues. Former Mustangs football head coach Jim Sanderson began by providing detail on Gary Davis with which he has had a mentor relationship since Gary's sophomore year at Cal Poly. Now he's in his mid-70s and Gary's is in the 60s and they still have a close friendship. Gary was one of the greatest running backs ever to play for the Cal Poly Mustangs. Gary went on to play seven years for the Miami Dolphins. The two are now actively engaged in Operation COY. Jim referred to their webpage at "www. OperationCOY.org" for information on this organization. The following is a quote from this webpage:
"Operation COY *(Coaching Our Youth) is a residential camp that uses sports as a platform to equip at-risk adolescent males with the tools to lead productive lives. Our staff serves as Coaches to teach young men how to navigate life experiences specific to their environments. We inspire them to set goals and reach milestones in their lives. The pillars of our program are Life Skills, Education and Physical Fitness.”
They expect to be up and running first semester classes in June, 2015 at the campus of Grizzly Academy. A large number of their students will be wards of the juvenile court under Section 602 of the California code.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Tough seas make a good sailor.”