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Back to the Los Robles...Oh Goody!

President Mike began yet another meeting, and after missing a week of fabulous Los Robles food, we have returned. Let the merriment begin.

For those of you who attended the Veteran's Program last week, what about trying to get Sam's for Play Café to provide boxed lunches for our weekly meeting? But I digress...must be the rotten lemons in the bowl beside that container of iced tea.

Pledge:

Terry Galazzo where are you??? Oh! Banks are closed today…. Good thing banker John Meislahn was there in his casual best to fill in, ably assisted by his son Max, who will be turning four in two weeks! (Nice Dad - nothing like a nice father/son day attending a Rotary meeting.

Rotary Moment:

Judith Light read a quotation from Winston Churchill (boy, did Mr. Dansie perk up at that!) some very profound words with great relevancy to the world today.

Bulletin: Me...

Introduction of Visiting Rotarians:

Scott Bartley, no, wait...Mike Moore, no wait...it's Bill Dodson.

Announcements:

Harry Rubins could hardly control his excitement - Mr. President, Mr. President! He wanted to assure the club that he deposited all the ticket stubs from the Foundation Raffle in the barrel on Saturday night. Unfortunately, nobody in the club won anything...damn. I would have re-donated the famous Mary Farha painting, if I had known that no one in our club would get stuck with it. Oh, someone did win something: $1000and guess who? President Mike, of course!

There was some discussion about whether it was dedicated to a Paul Harris Fellowship or just cash. No problem. Either way, President Mike is donating the $1000 back to Harry to give to the Foundation. Good going, Mr. President. To quote Mr. Marigo: "That's a stupid thing to do!"

Bill Dodson reminded us that he is always looking for good members to help him with some of the tasks during the meeting, like introducing visitors, acting as cashier, pledge etc.. Let Bill know that you appreciate the hard work he is putting into this job, by giving him a hand.

Ginny Pitts wanted to thank the Club for their participation in the Veteran's Program last Thursday. It was a great success and plans are already underway for next year. Ginny urged all members to find a Veteran to bring to the lunch next year. And job well done, Ginny, as our representative on the organizational committee. And serving as official greeter. BTW, Mr. Dansie is hurt that he seems to have been the only man to come to the event that didn't get a hug and a kiss.

Jim Benoit now has Crab Feed Raffle tickets available. The tickets are $10 each or $80 for 10. All members are assigned 10 tickets to either buy themselves or sell. Jim will have your tickets at the next 4 meetings, if you don't pick them up by then, expect a phone call from him. The grand prize will be a diamond tennis bracelet (a rather sexist prize, I might add, but that's ok, I'll sell it on eBay when I win).

Not that this matters, if you don't know Rich Pratt is hosting a fireside social at his office at 90 S. E Street this Thursday. If you weren't there, you lost out.

The monthly Association of Sonoma County Rotary clubs meeting is November 21st. if you are interested in going let Mike or Fred know.

President Mike is looking for someone to help organize the Salvation Bell Ringing for the club this year. Chuck Baker will assist, but does not want to be in charge again this year. Some discussion ensued and in the end, David McDonald stepped up to the plate to take over. He has one half dozen volunteers already, but wants more help! Come on guys (and gals) get out there and share the holiday spirit. It only takes an hour to do and you get a chance to spend some quality time with a fellow Rotarian. Also all you red badgers, you are EXPECTED to sign up!

Gail Johnson introduced Jaffa, our exchange student from Brasilia, Brazil. She told the club about her life in Brazil, and passed out some photographs showing life there. She is thrilled to be visiting  this country and for those of you that care, she loves the food...Monday lunches excepted. (Just imagine coming to this country for the first time and being exposed to Los Robles food! Scary J -Ed)

President Mike thanked Gail for hosting the new member social last Thursday night at her house. Even though it was a stormy night, the turnout was good, with both old and new members sharing fellowship.

Recognition:

OK, where do I begin with this one? Or how do I begin with this one? Or why do I begin with this one? For a moment I thought I had been transported to the Breakfast Club.

First fine of the day: would Louie Capuano please stand up! So, Louie, I understand you were treated to a night at the theater in San Francisco. I understand the play was themed around the male genitalia. Um well, you certainly got Bob Marigo's attention with that one. Especially when Louie said he was "roped" into going to it. Gosh, Louie, I didn't know you were into that kind of stuff!

Needless to say, Louie does not recommend the play, but he was more than willing to pick up his winnings from the raffle two weeks ago when he won big. Big, another unfortunate choice of words, but as they say, "It's not the size of the wand that counts". For those of you that want more information about Louie's theater going experience, click here.

Paula Wrenn, stood up proud to be recognized after the preceding for a new article in Sonoma Business on Women and their Wealth.

Bill Fisher was recognized for having lived almost as long as Don Ling. Yeah, but Don has more hair.

Speaking of Mr. Ling, he was recognized for his trip down the Columbia River and also for his birthday in two weeks. He offered to pay his fine now as he will be lying on the beach in Hawaii then. A very generous $100.

Gail Johnson...again?? Gail was fined for not being able to attend the Foundation Dinner on Saturday night. Seems she was all worn out from attending the Rolling Stones concert at PacBell Park on Friday. She said it was a great concert, even with her seats three rows from the top of the stadium - $20 fine. Personally, I think that would be a good spot. From that distance you probably can't see the stuff stuck in the creases in Keith Richards' face.

And for you trivia buffs, Ken Dansie attended the same school as Mick. Let's see, that would be the East North Humpington Academy for Chartered Accountants in Training. (That was good, Scott! J -Ed)

Raffle:

Tom Laengle tried his best to win what is left of the now decimated pot. Unfortunately, there are too many marbles in there now. Oh well, better luck next time.

Richard Standard won the bottle of wine. I'm sure he will put it to good use!

Program:

Today's program was Ernesto Olivares, an officer with the Santa Rosa Police Department and a member of the Commission on Human Rights for Sonoma County. He represents the 3rd supervisorial district on the Commission.  Mr. Olivares gave us a presentation of their efforts to make Santa Rosa a "Hate Free Community." The program is an ambitious one, with the single goal of stopping all hate crimes in the city, and therein disrupting of the "Pyramid of Hate."

He showed the club a short video describing the problems and the program in more detail, and then asked that all members of the club join in the pledge to work to make it come true. He also asked that the Club as an organization become a life member of the program.

Bulletin Reporter: Scott Bartley

Your Editor: Jim Valinoti

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