NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB JANUARY 17, 2013 Rota flyer Last Meeting Highlights Take a moment to see what you missed and view upcoming events.. President Bob Fish opened the meeting in his usual fashion and asked Blanca O’Campo to offer an invocation. After Blanca’s thoughtful invocation, Ed Smith lead the Pledge of Allegiance and turned the microphone over to Keith Nelson for recitation of the Four Way Test. Scott Jackson led a riotous sing-along with Village People’s disco classic “YMCA” which somehow morphed to “RYLA” with Jim Parsons, Jerry Rekers, Uzo Okereke, and Bob Fish providing background alliteration. John Brainerd introduced guests: Dick Holmgren (CPA Newport Balboa Rotary),Richard Ruiz (Rotaract liaison), and Valerie Hall (Edson Ins). Mr. Ruiz provided a summary requesting assistance with UCI Rotaract’s upcoming “Passion Fest” talent contest. Following introduction of guests, President Bob announced the District Conference May 2-4 at Knott’s Berry Farm, RI Convention -Lisbon, Portugal -June 23-26, and club’s board meeting Jan 24 at 10:30 a.m. at UCI. Other announcements included a reminder that Group Study Exchange-Finland has openings. If you know a young professional between 25 -35 free to go overseas in April, contact Guy Harden or check District Governor’s recent email to all members. Also, President Bob would like someone to help re- start our monthly third Friday happy hours. Finally, Pat Brainerd reminded everyone that the Club will have a special Valentine’s Day meeting on Thursday, February 14 and spouses or significant others are welcomed to attend. Next, while Ron Hodge was busy checking stock listings on his cell phone during the meeting, Fine Mistress Blanca O’Campo managed to fine almost everyone in the room in her usual joyous style. First, Pat Kolstad paid $45 for the unknown contents of a small RYLA bag provided by our weekly speaker. Next, Ed Smith donated $118 for his 70th birthday up- coming January 16, and 40th anniversary January 30. Congratulations Ed! How do you keep looking so young? Uzo Okereke got hit for $50 for his successful mediation of a homeowner’s association flooding dispute with a local park. Uzo’s company, DMC Engineering specializes in water issues and drainage matters. Uzo has his 33rd anniversary coming up on Jan 29. Congrats Uzo! Len Fulmer got the surprise touch for “happy bucks” but did not seem too happy about it at first. Jim Parsons is celebrating his wife Alice’s 80th birthday. We all miss you, Alice. John Brainerd was up early ushering RI President Tanaka and RI VP Shubert to ride Rotary’s Rose Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build goodwill and better friendships? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Meeting Speaker Thursday, January 17th GG Thibault: California Bristlecone Pine, the World’s Oldest Tree G.G. Thibault has just published I AM THE WORLD'S OLDEST KNOWN LIVING TREE. His presentation will be about the California Bristle- cone Pine Tree, the oldest tree on earth. Gil is a 25 year member of Laguna Beach Rotary Club and Charter President of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Club. Last Meeting Notes ---------------Upcoming Speakers/Events------------------ Thursday, January 24th, 12:00pm Christine Shrewbridge - Junior Achievement Thursday, January 31st, 12:00pm Jesse Cozean, My Grandfather's War Thursday, February 7th, 12:00pm Jacquelin Thursday, March 14th, 12:00pm Sue McKinney -Traditional Vietnamese Medicine PAGE 1/2 New Lunch price $15 UCI students... $10 UCI Rotaract club members.. $5 [Last Meeting - Continued] Parade float. John’s good work cost him $20. Mian Aquil arrived late at 12:57 p.m. and was fined when he walked in the door somewhat bewildered. It’s always good to see you Mian, no matter when you arrive. After that, Keith Nelson announced his granddaughter Ava’s 4th birthday which cost him $4. Congratulations to Guy & Terry Harden as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to five year old twin boys. Their lives will be better forever because of the Harden’s efforts. His generosity cost Guy $10. Bailey Smith announced that “Miss Charity”, his west highlands terrier, was doing well which cost him $4. After that, Sanjay Delal announced his daughter had received straight A’s on her report and was fined $10. Tim Shields tried to negotiate a free ride for January by offering $25 and announcing he had no birthdays, anniversaries, or other news. Unfortunately, Uzo Okereke remembered that Tim serves as the judges coordinator for the Miss California Pageant, so Tim will not be getting off that easily. The Club recognized past president Jerry Rekers for his consistent support and participation in every event the Club undertakes. What would we do without you, Jerry? After all the fining and humor subsided, Pat Brainerd introduced Jackie Savidan of Edson Commercial Insurance in Mission Viejo as our Speaker. [Continued...] Click for Photo Highlights of Meeting
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NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB "JANUARY 17, 2013
RotaflyerLast Meeting Highlights Take a moment to see what you missed and view upcoming events..
President Bob Fish opened the meeting in his usual fashion and asked Blanca O’Campo to offer an invocation. After Blanca’s thoughtful invocation, Ed Smith lead the Pledge of Allegiance and turned the microphone over to Keith Nelson for recitation of the Four Way Test.Scott Jackson led a riotous sing-along with Village People’s disco classic “YMCA” which somehow morphed to “RYLA” with Jim Parsons, Jerry Rekers, Uzo Okereke, and Bob Fish providing background alliteration.John Brainerd introduced guests: Dick Holmgren (CPA Newport Balboa Rotary),Richard Ruiz (Rotaract liaison), and Valerie Hall (Edson Ins). Mr. Ruiz provided a summary requesting assistance with UCI Rotaract’s upcoming “Passion Fest” talent contest.Following introduction of guests, President Bob announced the District Conference May 2-4 at Knott’s Berry Farm, RI Convention -Lisbon, Portugal -June 23-26, and club’s board meeting Jan 24 at 10:30 a.m. at UCI.Other announcements included a reminder that Group Study Exchange-Finland has openings. If you know a young professional between 25 -35 free to go overseas in April, contact Guy Harden or check District Governor’s recent email to all members. Also, President Bob would like someone to help re-start our monthly third Friday
happy hours. Finally, Pat Brainerd reminded everyone that the Club will have a special Valentine’s Day meeting on Thursday, February 14 and spouses or significant others are welcomed to attend. Next, while Ron Hodge was busy checking stock listings on his cell phone during the meeting, Fine Mistress Blanca O’Campo managed to fine almost everyone in the room in her usual joyous style. First, Pat Kolstad paid $45 for the unknown contents of a small RYLA bag provided by our weekly speaker. Next, Ed Smith donated $118 for his 70th birthday up-coming January 16, and 40th anniversary January 30. Congratulations Ed! How do you keep looking so young? Uzo Okereke got hit for $50 for his successful mediation of a homeowner’s association flooding dispute with a local park. Uzo’s company, DMC Engineering specializes in water issues and drainage matters. Uzo has his 33rd anniversary coming up on Jan 29. Congrats Uzo! Len Fulmer got the surprise touch for “happy bucks” but did not seem too happy about it at first. Jim Parsons is celebrating his wife Alice’s 80th birthday. We all miss you, Alice. John Brainerd was up early ushering RI President Tanaka and RI VP Shubert to ride Rotary’s Rose
Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build goodwill and better friendships? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Meeting SpeakerThursday, January 17thGG Thibault: California Bristlecone Pine, the World’s Oldest TreeG.G. Thibault has just published I AM THE WORLD'S OLDEST KNOWN LIVING TREE. His presentation will be about the California Bristle-cone Pine Tree, the oldest tree on earth. Gil is a 25 year member of Laguna Beach Rotary Club and Charter President of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Club.
Last Meeting Notes
---------------Upcoming Speakers/Events------------------Thursday, January 24th, 12:00pm
Christine Shrewbridge - Junior AchievementThursday, January 31st, 12:00pm
Jesse Cozean, My Grandfather's WarThursday, February 7th, 12:00pm
JacquelinThursday, March 14th, 12:00pm
Sue McKinney -Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
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New Lunch price $15UCI students... $10
UCI Rotaract club members.. $5
[Last Meeting - Continued] Parade float. John’s good work cost him $20. Mian Aquil arrived late at 12:57 p.m. and was fined when he walked in the door somewhat bewildered. It’s always good to see you Mian, no matter when you arrive. After that, Keith Nelson announced his granddaughter Ava’s 4th birthday which cost him $4.Congratulations to Guy & Terry Harden as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to five year old twin boys. Their lives will be better forever because of the Harden’s efforts. His generosity cost Guy $10. Bailey Smith announced that “Miss Charity”, his west highlands terrier, was doing well which cost him $4. After that, Sanjay Delal announced his daughter had received straight A’s on her report and was fined $10. Tim Shields tried to negotiate a free ride for January by offering $25 and announcing he had no birthdays, anniversaries, or other news. Unfortunately, Uzo Okereke remembered that Tim serves as the judges coordinator for the Miss California Pageant, so Tim will not be getting off that easily.The Club recognized past president Jerry Rekers for his consistent support and participation in every event the Club undertakes. What would we do without you, Jerry?After all the fining and humor subsided, Pat Brainerd introduced Jackie Savidan of Edson Commercial Insurance in Mission Viejo as our Speaker. [Continued...]
Click for Photo Highlights of Meeting
NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB "JANUARY 17, 2013
RotaflyerEditor: Guy Harden
Reporter: Bill Zeller; Photos: Guy, Cecil Hess, Uzo, Bob, Darryl
Published by Newport-Irvine Rotary Club
Bob Fish, PresidentArt Kleinpell, President-Elect
Patricia Brainerd: Pres.-NomineeSanjay Dalal, New Generations/Rotaract
Cecil Hess, Community ServiceRuss Johnson, Membership
Guy Harden, International ServiceSingh Sawhney, Vocational Service
Happy Birthday Jan 16 - Ed Smith Jan 19 - Dave Halm & Jerry Rekers Jan 20 - W. Bailey Smith Jan 23 - Ken Paddock
Happy Anniversary Jan 19 - Bob & Carolyn Fish Jan 27 - Dave & Barbara Halm Jan 29 - Uzo & Gloria Okereke Jan 30 - Ed & Carol Smith
Wishing Health to Bob Dunham & Lou Van Lochem
Join us for Lunch Thursdays at 12:00 Noon
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[Con%nued] Jackie has served as a RYLA team assistant for 8 years; she provided a moving description of RYLA’s activities promoting youth leadership in District 5320. Her assistant at Edson Insurance, Valarie Hall, provided her personal testimony as a former RYLA camper shortly after she graduated from a rehab program during high school. RYLA literally helped Valerie turn her life around. She has been back as an alumni supervisor for RYLA every year since then.Between the boojum and “high ropes” courses, RYLA builds great leaders of the next genera%on. We need more Rotarians to volunteer as team assistants for RYLA Apr 26-‐28, 2013 in Illywild Pines. If you would like to volunteer, pick up forms online at hZp://RYLA5320.org/rotarian-‐forms. You can also volunteer by contac%ng Jackie Savidan at 949-‐468-‐9394 or email at [email protected].
Tim Shields -‐Reporter, with help from Amanda Campbell
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