So what?  I Started the Meeting Late...

Yes it's true the meeting didn't start until almost 12:20,m but at least the PP showed up in time to say, "...and liberty and justice for all."  Nothing gets a good meeting going like a little comedy relief.  

 

 

At the door today was PE Brett Schreiner greeting folks and it fell to Brud Dufficy to lead the Pledge (a task at which Brud excels, by the way...) and then when the Prez tried throwing his PP under yon bus to lead the song, the big guy deftly sidestepped the obvious trap and nominated his friend Gary Spainhower to carry the water.  Nicely done, Gary, I owe ya...

 

Folks had gravitated toward the trough and found to their delight that it was a marvelous beef stew served up by Dave Maestas.

 

 

 Excellente, as we are wont to say in our native espanol.  During the intros we were delighted to meet Shaunte Bhatti, an associate of our own Club Secretary, Tracy McLinn.

 

 

 Unfortunately for Shaunte, she ended up sitting with the Prez and the Prez Elect.  Hopefully she'll be able to overlook this travesty if she contemplates joining us again.  There were the usual announcements, which were capped by the PP announcing the Demotion event for the 27th of June, but he was immediately put in his place by the Prez saying that it would actually be held on the 24th.   Just when you thought you were in charge of something... The casual reader should probably check this space periodically to see how the tussle ends up.

 

 

Next up was the traditional weekly screwing of a Rotarian not named Ray Wyatt and this time it was Charter Member Merlin Mauk whose dreams for the future were dashed when he managed to pull the only remaining white ball from the can, forfeiting his $214 payday.  Tough luck, Merlin, my friend.

 

Next on the agenda, as usual, was the Sarge and guess who it was this week...  You got it, Sergeant Ross Johnson got up and nailed just about everyone in the room, including the City Hall projectionist...  

 

 

Paul Schubert and Brett Schreiner paid for their birthdays and then Paul Schubert and Sean paid for this being Rotary's Water & Sanitation month.  Shortly after that, Paul left the meeting... hmmm...  Ross remarked on the intense sorrow he felt upon the departure of his grandson and he kicked in a buttload of money.  Ray paid for being glad Merlin was the week's 'screwee' in the drawing, since it is really Ray's to give away if he so feels.  Steve Forseth got the knock for wearing what can only be described as Technicolor socks. (is 'Garish' capitalized?)  Mel threw in for some transgression and the PP noted that the Chicago Bears have not lost a game yet this year.  Neil kicked in for granddaughter Amber playing ball in Turlock.  (Turlock.... really?)

 

With that, the fining was complete and President Sean did his usual fine job of giving a brief introduction of our guest speaker, Gina Stassi-Vanacore, Director of Communications for Healthcare Navigator.  

 

 

Gina proceeded to enlighten us on her organization's  mission.  Their focus is on providing patient support in the area of insurance usage and doctor referrals.  Their success has resulted in a reduction of over 50% in Emergency Room visits by patients who have tended to go there for more than just emergency treatment.  Very well done.  At the conclusion of her remarks as she was bolting for the door, President Sean tackled her in time to ask her to sign the traditional speaker's book and pretty much wrapped up the weekly festivities.  Low turnout, but good meeting.   Keep reading...

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We are publishing two prospective members this week for induction into our fine Club:

 

     1. Sharon Ewing, retired UCD administrator, has been proposed by PDG Clarence Parkins

 

     2. Shaunte Bhatti, from Golden Pond, has been proposed by Tracy McLinn

 

If any member has an objection to either of these two prospective members joining the Rancho Cordova Rotary, you have until March 17 to register your objection with the Club Secretary.

 

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