ISSUE NO. 26 March 12, 2004 OUR 82nd YEAR
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IT WAS A HEADY DAY
The Rotary Club of Santa Monica held last Friday’s meeting with the musical styling of KAREN JACKSON and CAROL BAKER, or something like that!
That head table was peopled with some pretty amazing individuals, from JOHN McINTYRE on one end doing guestarians to the district governor JOHN COLVILLE praying for us, with YWCA Woman of the Year KRIS ANDRESEN and Dr. PIEDAD ROBERTSON doing the introduction for one time Governor Hopeful and current Secretary of Education RICHARD RIORDAN it’s a good thing the PresiDEEnt was in charge.
The Secretary gave a brief overview of the state of the State on Education and literacy, then worked his magic fielding questions from the floor. It was good to see such a full turnout of our rotary numbers and their guests.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASSAGES
As many of you already know, the first lady of Rotary Esther Johnson passed away this week.
The funeral will be Tuesday, March 30th, 2004 at 11:00am.
First United Methodist Church
1008 11th St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Parking is in the structure across the street. Reception with light lunch will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Santa Monica Foundation or First United Methodist Church.
LITERACY PROGRAM
Big THANK YOUs are going out from KRIS ANDRESEN to everyone for attending our great Richard Riordan Program!
And our Literacy Committee, that is SUSAN ANNETT, SUSAN DAWSON, JOHN DEASY, SHIRLEY DOWNLING, TOM LARMORE, JOHN McINTYRE, ED MOOSBRUGGER, LIONEL RUHMAN AND TIM SHANNON
And many thanks for all the fabulous book donations ! ?
And .... thanks to our Rotary Readers for this week ! ?
And a special thank you to our Dr. Piedad Robertson !
We appreciate you being there !
Kris
A DAY AT THE RACES
No, it’s not another Marx Brothers remake!
On Thursday, APRIL 15 (Isn’t that Tax day? And don’t we lose enough money that day anyways? Oh well.) at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, a big blue bus is leaving from Par Farris’ Methodist Garage and taking a group of Rotarians to SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK Where a behind the scenes paddock tour will enthrall Rotarians and their spouses (Don’t those spouses hear enough of our manure, do we really need to show them more?!) I’m lead to believe that there will be a table for us at the Frontrunner Restaurant all afternoon, and that there will be remedial class for how to give all your money to the track owners (otherwise known as betting!) Cost is $75 make your reservations with June Doy or Bill Hunt. Made is Paid people, you make a reservation, you’re paying!
THAT OTHER INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR!
On April 18TH, we’ll be getting together at TOM LOO’S Malibu Manse to experience the cultural cuisine of our members heritage. Plus you get to partake of the Silent Auction which is being headed up by that Dynamic Diamond Dealer, Oded Wolf so you know that he knows the quality goods to collect for an auction. Please contact June Doy for Reservations. Guests are $25.00. We are dark on the 16th so this counts as our meeting.
WARNING!!! THE COFFERS ARE LOW AND A NEW GAME FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IS COMING!!!
The PresiDEEnt is starting a new game this coming month, fines will be based on your knowledge of the contents of the APRIL issue of the ROTARIAN. You better read the whole thing cover to cover or your might be paying up big time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 2, 2004 Public Service Recognition Awards Day - Our speaker is Lorraine Jossel
April 09, 2004 DARK Good Friday Holiday
April 16, 2004 DARK OPEN/Club Event on 04-18-04
April 23, 2004 Administrative Assistant’s Day will be Friday. In order to make it a very special day for our guests, we
are looking for items for the “Goodie Bag” and special items to raffle. Lunches, dinners, events are
great for raffles. Please email Karen Baker or tell June if you are able to donate any items.
DAVID’S DOODLINGS
In honor of Esther Johnson, a lady whom I never knew, I’d like to say Thank You,
for opening up the ranks and widening our view. You will not be soon forgotten.