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Bulletin
July 19, 1999

OH PIN EEN SALVO

On this date, July 19, 1999, at precisely 12:30 Patsy Barnes(only a past school administrator could evidence such precision) Prez. Pat (left) cautiously approached the now found bronze and gave it a slightly subdued but nonetheless audible rap thereby bringing order to the order.  What we were later to find, there is a valid explanation for Bob Marigo's achieving a "flatline" state during the program.  More to follow.

Some wily prankster moved the flag to the other side of the podium/stage area.  Many a member commenced the tribute to Ol' Glory while staring at an empty corner, filled only by the presence of Bob Harris's nifty shirt-pant combo.  Anyway, Bob Zeni finally spotted the crafty cloth and led us out the valley of confusion to the Zeni zeta state of enlightenment. Question of the week:  Is the U.S. flag properly placed on the left or to the right of the stage, Arnie Carstonfrom the viewpoint of the attending masses?

Arnie Carston (right) was called upon to give a Rotary moment, which naturally floored him.  Robin Marrs introduced a few visitors, seven in number and most of whom were not from the Order of the Ancients.

NOWNZMINTS-- Hoebunchofum, so listenup!!

#1  Last week we chipped in for donations to the American Cancer Society cuz  it was proper under the circumstances.  It was reported by Bob Harris (below), our man in money, that we raised $780, when in fact, the correct number should have been $912.  Provides a good explanation of Bob's nifty shirt-pant combo.  (Read "Thank You" letter below from Becky Lunders of the American Cancer Society.)Bob Harris

#2  Chuck Stark announced that the first ever in a long time joint social of the Quad Club would be held in late September.  No fundraising, politicking, soliciting, etc.  Of course, the Hendersons will all be there, so stay turned.

#3  As a result of number two above, the club will be dark sometime around then.  More to follow.

#4  Pete Lamonica stood up and asked Louis Capuano to stand up.  Louis auctioned, not raffled off space on the back of the Crab Feed tickets so that members could advertise, something our club traditionally frowns upon unless it generates money. (Kind of like the state and its attitude about gambling, "it's sinful and morally wrong, unless run by the state")  I digress.  So what else is new!  After the dust settled, Cal Fed took the honors by ponying up $550.00.

The Fellas

#5  Minutes of the Board of Directors meetings will periodically show up in the bulletin to hopefully convince all that something meritorious does occur monthly.

#6  Janet Codding, active in Kid's Street Theater, advised that A Cigar-B-Q was going to be held on 8-8-99 at the Rodney Strong Vineyards.  Smokes and booze will be provided at a rate of $65.00 per person to benefit the kids.  It was at this point that Mike Moore, who heretofore had only been seen squirming and engaging in tongue biting, could contain himself no longer.  A pattern of structured raillery followed.  In the case of Janet's announcement, Mike countered, "Let's set an example for the kids by smoking and drinking."  For more, visit www.cigarbq.com.

 #7   Caroline Fox is the new assistant bulletin editor, taking over for David Bjorklund, who is in Katmandu, studying eastern philosophical computer design, manipulation and installation for the "want to do this for a living" set.

#8  Jim Valinoti discussed the web/bulletin/digital pictures and related topics.  More raillery by Mike Moore resulting in an impromptu skit twixt the two, albeit fatuous.

WHIEMEE (aka I never did nothing) DEPARTMENT

Richard Standard got his "has been " badge and Prez. Pat got her I'm the prez badge.  Poor Richard was tapped for $25 as a result of this mandatory transfer.  Neil Silverman was going to be fined last week, but wasn't.  Same thing this week.  The more he stays away, the more things stay the same.  Rich Pratt went to Peru for nearly three weeks.  Saw the mountains, saw the jungle, saw the great people, saw the $25 fine, saw it upped to $40 when he threatened us with a slide show.

PROEGRAHM -- "I Married a Theta and Learned to do the Squawky Chicken," subtitled "Bob Marigo Explained"

Talia Shafir

After an introduction by Marc Matson (further below), Talia Shafir, MA (above), delivered an absolutely delightful address on hypnotherapy, fact and fiction.  We all have been hypnotized at one time or another, in fact many times.  Driving long distances, listening to music, meditating, or in the case of The Other FellasBob Marigo (below), listening to any presentation of more than 42 seconds in duration. It's also akin to the Greek system at many universities.  You have a Beta, who being logical, can never associate with a imaginative Alpha.  Nor can a decision making Beta successfully blend with a Theta who wanders through life in a dream state.  'Course Mr. Marigo is a "__ ", a card carrying member of the little known "Flatliner Delta" fraternity, who easily achieves the Delta state, or deep, somnambulistic sleep state on a moments notice.  For more details, call Mike Moore or review the educational handout provided.  Talia Shafir can be contacted at (707) 829-3757.

Marc Matson

Submitted with no degree of humility by one approaching a theta, Pat Sizemore.

PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS
 
The following are proposed new members:

Name

Classification

Sponsor

Carl Vallejos

Temporary Personnel

Phil Talamantes

Dan Wylie

Stock Broker

Terry Price

Julie Scherer

Banking

Tom Tessier


Questions, concerns or comments should be directed towards Teri Evans or the sponsor of the proposed new member.

 

INTERNAL SERVICE RECOGNITION & REMINDER
This Week Next Week

Greeter:

Robin Marrs

Fred Zmarzly

Ticket Sales:

Rich Pratt

Anne Abrams

Pledge: Bob Zeni Lou Giacometti
Rotary Moment: Arnie Carston Caroline Fox
Bulletin Writer: Pat Sizemore Ron Allen
 

New e-mail address or fax number?  Contact Caroline Fox at crfox@foxasc.com or by phone at (707) 535-0945.


"Thank You!"

-----Original Message-----

From:   Becky Lunders
        [mailto:blunders@cancer.org]
Sent:   Monday, July 19, 1999 12:41 PM
To:     bob@hlenv.com
Subject: Thank You!

Hi, Bob!  This is Becky Lunders, Income Development Manager at the American Cancer Society in Santa Rosa.  I want to personally thank you and the Rotary Club for the generous contribution you made to the American Cancer Society... in memory those who've passed on.

I also want to let you know that we will be lighting a luminary in memory of each of them at our Relay For Life event in October at Cardinal Newman High School.  This is a 24-hour team event where teams of up to 15 people take turns walking around the track for 24 hours.  The focus is on honoring cancer survivors, and remembering those who've passed on.  It's an amazing event!  I wanted to let you know about it... in case your club wanted to put together a team.  I am available to make a presentation at a club meeting-if you'd like to know more about the Relay For Life.  Our website is for the event is:  http://www.relay-for-life.org. Again, thank you for your support.  I can be reached at 545-6720.


President's
Celebration

India  Anyone?
District 5130 is accepting applications for the Group Study Exchange Team to India, Rotary  District 2980. The dates our team would be in India would be January 8 to February 5,  2000. Deadline for team leaders is September 15, and for team members, September 22. This  exchange program is funded by the Rotary Foundation. To obtain an application, or for  further information, please contact GSE District Chairman at: (707) 544-7286, Fax  544-7393, or email parrevents@aol.com

Help Us Help Others

Host families are needed for our inbound Chilean exchange student.  For more information, contact Ken Prouty at 546-9920;  Joe Perez at 544-3810 or 527-1980; or Jim Hinton at 542-5852.

Crab Feed donations, big and small, are needed.  For more information, contact Pete Lamonica at 575-5108 or Arnie Carston at 528-6210.

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