IT HAPPENED THIS WEEK
April 7, 2010
By Linda Black
The pious Joe Davidson led our not so pious gathering in the vocation. The message was a spiritually uplifting as we all thanked the powers that be that our president's year was almost over. The
pledge was led by Dannie Cavanaugh. Janet Chabola Von Trapp with 4 of her grandchildren sang "Take me out to the Ball Game" and then "God Bless America". What a concert!
Janet Chabola introduced her 4 grandchildren. Bill Cavaness introduced his lovely wife, Buffy Cavaness as our special guest. Our forgetful prez led us in our traditional welcome song even though he forgot to welcome Buffy.
Linda Black announced the District Assembly on May 22, the District conference on May 13th and Dodger Game day on April 17th. Also, the Paul Harris Foundation Diner will be at the House of Blues in November.
Ann Murakami announced that she will be running in the Relay for Life in May. Let's all support Ann in her efforts.
A special birthday announcement was made for Red Betts. Have a great day Red!!
Because of the 4 Chabola Von Trapp guests, Janet was fined $25.00 per child. If she just keeps having grandchildren, we could balance our budget for next year!!
In the never ending quest for the illusive gavel, Ron Foster, super sleuth, determined to find the sticky fingered Rotarian, brought with him a tracking devise. As he roamed about the room, many Rotarians looked very guilt. Then suddenly, the detector started to buzzzz and bleep as he approached one very suspicious character. He stood there by her and pointed the gadget towards her purse. It went crazy!!! He looked down and in the purse of Carmella Raack was the Captain's gavel. Who would have thought that Boom Boom would be the culprit? Shame on you Boom Boom, Sticky Finger, Raack. That will be $40.00, thank you!
Tim Messmer gave us a report on the very successful Culver City Rotary Invitational Track Meet. We served 400 breakfasts, had 800
participating athletes from 22 schools. Kudos to all of you who worked so hard at this event. Well done Tim!
Paul Knoll presented a very old newspaper from a city I cannot spell to the Wende Museum. Robert Sherer and his staff shared with us the history of the Wende Museum and its mission to collect relics from Cold War-era Eastern Europe, including an original section of the Berlin Wall painted by artist Thierry Noir. This Museum is a treasure in Culver City and we all should make the effort to visit this amazing collection.