da Toloosa Lip 2011-2012 Issue Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa “Because Inquiring Rotarians Need to Know” PRESIDENT ALI COMPLETES ROTARY “12 STEP-DOWN” PROGRAM It was a proud day for Rotary de Tolosa when President Ali Semon received her certificate of completion from District Governor Wade Nomura. She graduated from what is widely considered Rotary’s version of Narcissist’s Anonymous. It’s a 12 step program designed to help egocentric outgoing presidents suffering from an acute form of megalomania, prepare for their demotion and a return to ordinary “fork and knifedom.” The Supreme Being disorder typically manifests itself with excessive self-centeredness and self-importance. The individual is described as an attention-seeking, “admiration hog” demonstrating an overzealous sense of condescend-itis, severe fine-aphobia and auto-phelia. They tend to be self-absorbed, swell-headed and frequently suffering from delusions of “grand-doer.” The position becomes such a powerful aphrodisiac, that the “coming down” period can last as long as a year or until incoming President Carl sticks his foot in his mouth, whichever comes first. Some of the common withdrawal symptoms include bloating, bitchiness, irritability and…(oops! I’m not going there.) Life coach, Charlie Sheen has been retained by the board to help President Ali with career guidance. Among the stipulations, she will be required to abstain from drugs, alcohol and arousal inducing entertainment for at least 24 hours. At a time when she needs us the most, it’s comforting to know that the entire Rotary family will be there for support and to help buoy her up. Photo provided by Studio Lombido IN MEMORIAM ROB BRYN BORN 1950 ROTARY 2005 DIED 2012 “... n ow about this perfect attendance at Rotary...”
Welcome message from author
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
da Toloosa Lip 2011-2012 IssueRotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
“Because Inquiring Rotarians Need to Know”
PRESIDENT ALI COMPLETES ROTARY “12 STEP-DOwN” PROGRAMIt was a proud day for Rotary de Tolosa when President Ali Semon received her certificate of completion from District Governor Wade Nomura. She graduated from what is widely considered Rotary’s version of Narcissist’s Anonymous. It’s a 12 step program designed to help egocentric outgoing presidents suffering from an acute form of megalomania, prepare for their demotion and a return to ordinary “fork and knifedom.”
The Supreme Being disorder typically manifests itself with excessive self-centeredness and self-importance. The individual is described as an attention-seeking, “admiration hog” demonstrating an overzealous sense of condescend-itis, severe fine-aphobia and auto-phelia. They tend to be self-absorbed, swell-headed and frequently suffering from delusions of “grand-doer.”
The position becomes such a powerful aphrodisiac, that the “coming down” period can last as long as a year or until incoming President Carl sticks his foot in his mouth, whichever comes first. Some of the common withdrawal symptoms include bloating, bitchiness, irritability and…(oops! I’m not going there.)
Life coach, Charlie Sheen has been retained by the board to help President Ali with career guidance. Among the stipulations, she will be required to abstain from drugs,
alcohol and arousal inducing entertainment for at least 24 hours. At a time when she needs us the most, it’s comforting to know that the entire Rotary family will be there for support and to help buoy her up.
Photo provided by Studio Lombido
IN MEMORIAM
Rob bRynBoRN 1950RoTARy 2005DIeD 2012
“...now about this perfect attendance
at Rotary...”
“It’s good to be Queen.”
President Ali pictured here waiting for the next bus to take her on a new adventure. She has made our club better during her tenure by welcoming 10 new members, making the Arts obispo’s Arts in education Program a little healthier and representing Rotary de Tolosa above reproach, in every way. And bear in mind, this is a member that once believed the 4-Way Test didn’t apply after sundown.
Unfortunately, soothing the club’s emotions due to the sudden loss of a member has sadly become routine of late. once again, we have lost a cherished member. In her remembrance of Rob Bryn, President Ali shared the importance of compassion, healing and closing Rotary ranks. Passing members always leave a void for the members that remain behind, and if the point of comparison is “comic relief”, Rob’s void is rather substantial.
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
This year’s Rotarian of the year is Karen Libby. Karen painstakingly produced timely bulletins and expanded the weekly menu to include Santa Maria Style BBQ. She was Club Service Chair, helped with the holiday party and organized 4H judging. She was President Ali’s “right-hand person”, embodying “Service Above Self”, while responding to the needs of the club with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. (Thank goodness some clairvoyant member had the foresight to bring her into our club.)
“You love me. You really love me.”
GOOD BYE AND MANY THANKS
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (or the Queen Speaketh)What a year! I always knew we had a great club but felt that even more during my year as President. We are a club of committed and caring members that put the motto ‘Service Above Self’ into practice as we serve our community and world. Thank you for working hard and playing hard! When Donna Lewis asked me if I would serve as President three plus years ago, I had no idea what I was signing up for, let alone what my life would look like! I am grateful that she asked me as it has been an honor to lead as President and I am thankful for the opportunity. I really do love our club! Don’t worry about any Rotary burn out on my end...I am even more committed to the success of our club and look forward to many more years in Rotary service with all of you.
President Ali,
DEPARTMENT OF ADULATION
wHAT A DRAG, PRESIDENT ALI STEPS DOwN
A special thanks to Dave Juhnke, Lyle Meek, Pierre Rademaker hosting Firesides, Maggie Shephard Fall Family BBQ, Kevin Main Fall Billboard Fundraiser, Natalie Tartaglia Child Spree, Kris Kington-Barker Holiday Party at the Country Club, Karen Libby 4H Judging, Adam Quaglino 4H BBQ, Brian Metcalf Lake Lopez Work Day, Paige Chamberlain Charitable Giving and printing the Newsletter, Rick Owens Spring Fundraiser Steve Lerian, Ron Regier and all committee members, Jason Edwards and John Semon Pre Party at the PAC, Sandra Lee, Carl Dudley, Alan Lethers and Amy Kardel hosting Business Socials, Chris Gardner weekly meeting recaps, Laura Krueger keeping us close to budget, Karyn Carnes bookkeeper extraordinaire, Gay Spencer and Kris Kington-Barker RyLA, Mary Verdin PR, Carl Dudley attending district events and prepping for his year, Jeff Buckingham Past President wisdom and leading May’s board meeting, Donna Lewis and Paul Ready acting as Presidents while I lay on a beach, Doug Dalton keeping us running smoothly, John Semon raising money for the club through fining me left and right, Susan Dressler Community Service, Tim Williams Seeds of Change and encouraging members to go to Thailand, Melinda Thomas Who Is This Member? and 4-Way essay Contest , Amy Kardel youth supporter New Generations, Jim Eaton Rotaract liaison, Adam Quaglino Programs, Bernadette Bernardi Club Awards, Mark Furia Assistant District Governor, Barry Karleskint self proclaimed club nag and Mr. Lombo for the fabulous da Toloosa Lip.
The theme for this year’s outgoing board party was, “you’ve come a long way baby, celebrating 25 years of empowering women in Rotary.” Just for comic effect, President Ali made all the guys dress in drag, including her father John Semon, who seemed quite comfortable in fuchsia spandex.
Before 1987, women were compelled to cross-dress as men in order to avoid detection into what was generally considered a man cave. Paul Harris would roll over in his grave if he knew our club has been shamed into using pink napkins during weekly luncheon meetings. According to President Ali, “There are few classifications in Rotary that require either estrogen or testosterone, and all others should be open to everyone.”
As the board chanted, “Ali, Ali, Ali”, we were all reminded of the “Thilla in Manila.” The out-going President was applauded for her dedication and overseeing this year’s community service project, the gender-neutral Rotary toilets at the new Diamond Adult World Conference Center.
(left-right) Jenifer Rhynes, Vice President; Laura Krueger, Treasurer; Ali Semon, President; John Semon, Sergeant at Arms; Doug Dalton, Secretary; Melinda Thomas, Vocational Service; Carl Dudley, President elect; Tim Williams, International Service; Susan Dressler, Community Service; Jeff Buckingham, Past President; Karen Libby, Club Service; Amy Kardel, New Generations.
2012-2013 Directors
Carl Dudley, President Jenifer Rhynes, President elect Dave Juhnke, Vice President & Sergeant at ArmsAli Semon, Past PresidentDoug Dalton, Secretary
2012-2013 officers
Karen Libby, Club ServiceKris Kington-Barker, Community ServiceTim Williams, International ServiceMelinda Thomas, Vocational ServiceAmy Kardel, New GenerationsChris Gardner, Membership Chair
This year’s Team Tolosa, affectionately known as “The Dudley Do-Littles” will feature the play of “Double Dribble” Dalton, a name given to him by Dr James Naismith back when he played for the See Canyon Peach Baskets, “Ali-oop” Semon, “Stat Keepin” Krueger, “Run & Gun” Rhynes and “Dunkin” Dave Juhnke.
Coach Carl has been spotted on the court with a little extra spring in his step, guaranteeing a win over rivals, the “Monday Club Centenarians” and the “Tuesday Morning Porn Flakes.” Back in Coach Dudley’s day, he was known as a “air ballin’, brick-foistin’, stutter-steppin’, forced shootin’, ball hoggin’, hoopster.” At home, his wife Robin just refers to him as the “buzzer beater.”
COACH CARL ANNOUNCES STARTING LINE-UP
“You love me. You really love me.”
Related Documents
