The idea of the "Unofficial Fun" section is to show Rotarians getting together at gatherings which are not necessarily sponsored by the Rotary Club of Santa Monica. So, provide your pictures and submit your commentary. The descriptions can be offbeat and colorful.
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On September 28, 2002, Anne and "Bon Vivant" Karim Jaude hosted a newer members' party. He knew that Hal Quigley had commented that it was hard to meet the new members when performing his Presidential duties. Pictured are Kris Andresen and Joey & Joey Perlmutter. |
| Donna & Gerry Smallwood and Ayesha & Bashir Kadri partook in a Lebanese dinner, which was the precursor to the official dinner at Byblos several weeks later. |
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Posing are the Kadri's, our Host Karim Jaude and Kai-Li Quigley. All had fun with wine, drink and song. |
| BEFORE THE WINE: On September 14, 2002, a "Vertical Wine Tasting" was the excuse for the get together. Smiling are "Has Been" VP George Collins with Pat, Jean & Andre Rothe (speaker at our club on 8/4/01), Gale & President-Elect John Bovard Miron of the Wilshire Club and "Former First Lady" Kai-Li Quigley. |
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AFTER THE WINE (I might add--too much wine--look at all those glasses): The Host & Past President Hal Quigley was quoted as saying: "We should overthrow President Bill Crookston and merge the Wilshire and Santa Monica clubs. |