IT HAPPENED THIS WEEK - December 1, 2010

By Janet Chabola

Once again the fight for the Los Angeles city championship was looming on the horizon as the Rotary Club of Culver City and the Culver City Exchange Club sat down for lunch on December 1.

There were no bowl games at stake this year, but Pride was expected to rule the day.

After the usual warm up by the bench – Joe Davidson started with a prayer, Janet Chabola, sporting her Notre Dame Irish t-shirt (USC lost to the Irish this year, by the way) led us in the Pledge, followed by Chris King. Cy Pierce introduced no visiting Rotarians and the welcome song was led by someone else!

The members of the Exchange Club and Rotary Club each introduced themselves. It was nice to see some new faces! And great to see some recognizable "old" ones. Mike Snell is working on a new look with a beard. Looks good, so far, Mike. Just wait until it begins itching!!

Several members of the UCLA and USC cheer teams came and showed us their dance moves. They were beautiful and talented. They guys were especially attentive during this portion of the activities.

It was all down hill from there, until Chuck White and Mike Hull took the podium and explained the heart and soul that went into every college game, and every big college rivalry. The young men (and women) competing at the collegiate level not only work hard to be successful on the field, but also off of the field. Their pride and desire for success motivates them for every event.

As always, a lot of fun was had by all, and the time flew by. President Linda gaveled us'ns out of the building on time!

See ya'll next week, Rotarians and friends.