Rotary Club of Eureka, California

12/13/2010
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Eureka

Lunch: Ham, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Apple Pie

Light rain in Eureka, plastic Christmas tree at the Wharfinger, topped with a starfish.

President Carlton Nielsen called the meeting to order. Kurt Barthel led the pledge and Tom McMurray led prayer.

Visiting Rotarians were conspicuously absent.

Guests included Mike Newman, Tess Schallert, and Sile Bauriedel.

Student Guests were Carly and Gino from the Eureka High Drama Club. They need a new theatre.

Birthdays cost Fred Griffith $10, for not taking a seat of honor at the head table, which is now on the East side of the room.

Anniversaries:  John Bradley has been married 44 years. That’s worth $100. Wayne Wilson has been married 56 years. That’s worth $100. In 20 years, I still won’t be 56!

Dale Warmuth shared a photograph of “The Druids,” from 1926 in front of the Eureka Inn. He also wins my informal award for best shoes. They were psychedelic skate shoes. Sweet.

There is a 1923 Committee meeting at the Sea Grill this Thursday.

Past President Pat Folkins announced that we will serve over 2000 children with Toys for Tots this year.

Mayor Virgina Bass is now Supervisor Bass. That’s worth a badge upgrade.

Matt Messner, pastor of Four Square Church, Marathoner, and new Red Badger was welcomed to the club.

Mayor Frank Jaeger was also presented his Red Badge.

Past President Dennis Hunter gave a brief summation on the history of Rotary, reminding all of us that “Belonging Never Felt Better©.”

Today's Presidential Hat: Some sort of Hemp Flower.

In a long-running theme, Ken Stoddard was fined for his ridiculously talented grandchild, this time his grandson.

Dan Heinen is tan from a 10-day trip to Mexico where he scuba dived with sharks. Fined.

Greg Bowen’s wife is due with their second child, a daughter, in March. Fined.

Past President Burt Campton has an enclosed parking lot at his shop, and locked a car in overnight for having the audacity to park there. The jury is still out on whether this will build good will and better friendships, but it’s worth a fine nonetheless.

--Gambling Interlude—

In a blatantly rigged game, a few of the performers from today’s program won the raffle.

PROGRAM

Without introduction or further ado, we were delighted to hear the Christmas carols in find style by Eureka High School choir, ‘Limited Edition.’

FUN FACT: All the boys in ‘Limited Edition’ wear clip-on ties.

The singing concluded, a large assortment of men in non-clip-on ties stood up to leave, and the meeting ended 4 minutes early.

Respectfully Submitted,

John Harper