NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB
" FEBRUARY 14, 2013
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Meeting Speakers
Thursday, February 14th Valentine’s Day Concert
Margaret has arranged a real treat through Chapman University’s Music department...
Valentine's Day Concert Program of Broadway Love Songs, Starring: Anna Schubert, soprano LA Master Chorale who sang for Margaret's Birthday last year..
M e m b e r “ C r a f t Ta l k s ” Last Meeting Notes Pres Bob Called Meeting at 12:30 Invocation: Ron Hodge Pledge: Rocky Flanagan 4-Way Test: Bob Scott Jackson led a special version of “Getting To Know You” Introduction: This week’s visitor was Shannon Burns, Rotary Minute: Pres highlighted importance of the Rotary Club Banner & Banner Exchanges. Announcements: - Rotaractor Richard Ruiz announced that members are very interested in connecting with Rotarian mentors. Rotarians who have volunteered make sure they meet-up with their Rotaractor. -Pat announced next week’s Valentine program will be provided by Chapman University performers. Thank you Margaret for making these arrangements! RSVP to Pat so we know if you are bringing a spouse or partner. RI Conference will be June 23rd – 26th in Lisbon Portugal. District Conference (aka 2013 Club’s Celebration Week-End) May 2-4 at Knott’s Berry Farm - Blanca has agreed to serve as membership chair. Club still seeking Board members for Publicity Chair and Club Service. - Jerry announced Golf Tournament planning committee is meeting at 4:00 this afternoon. Event planned at Oak Creek Golf Course on July 17th. Mark your calendars! Fines This Week: Fine Master Blanca was ill, and no one volunteered a self-imposed fine.
Program: Member Craft Talks are always a Rotary highlight. Rocky Flanagan [Craft Talk Impresario] first introduced Pardaman “Singh” Sawhney. Singh spoke of his journey 50 years ago from India after graduating first in class from Bombay Institute of Technology. He decided to pursue a graduate degree in the US at University of Illinois; he had a scholarship to support living and travel costs. After an adventurous boat trip, the Greyhound bus took him to Urbana-Champaign where he received his Masters in Civil Engineering. His first job was a challenge as employers weren't so open to hiring an engineer wearing a turban. He found a position with A. Epstein & Son. He then moved to Bechtel in San Francisco where he worked from 1966 to 2006. His primary work focus was on the construction of nuclear power plants. “Singh” became a citizen in 1977 and moved to southern California after retirement. Of all the clubs he has visited around the world, NIRC is the best !!! Past President Kerk Lesh then provided a history of NIRC. The club was founded in 1967 by a group of young men who were dedicated to service and good times. The club met at the Airporter Inn and there was always an open bar before and during meetings.
Harrison Zierer, baritone Minako Horimura, accompanist Songs from “My Fair Lady”, “Into the Woods”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “She Loves Me”, “The King and I”, “The Music Man”, “Anything Goes”, and “Guys and Dolls” ---------------Upcoming Speakers/Events------------------
Thursday, February 21st, 12:00pm Irvine Ranch Water District Thursday, February 28th, 12:00pm Prof Vinayak Chaturvedi of UCI will present on Empire's Game: A Brief History of Tennis in India. Thursday, March 7th, 12:00pm Barbara Hogan: Cert. Senior Advisor, Medicare Thursday, March 14th, 12:00pm Sue McKinney -Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
New Lunch price $15
UCI students... $10 UCI Rotaract club members.. $5 [Last Meeting - Continued] Service projects proved
hard to establish, but the club had many great times. Kerk spoke of demotion parties in members’ backyards, and the camaraderie that existed at the time. Kerk was president in 86-87 when women were introduced to the club with some controversy. Earle threatened to quit that year, but stuck it out and we’re glad he did. Having women members changed the types of jokes that were told. He then spoke of the Keith Nelson’s demotion party when a Bill Clinton impersonator was hired to roast Keith, and Scott Jackson’s first meeting when a comedian was hired to lambaste attorneys. Other members then shared stories and memories that they recalled. - Bill Zeller, Reporter ! ! ! ! ! Click for Photo Highlights of Meeting Photos from 3rd Friday Bar Social Jan 18th
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NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB
" FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Spotlight Happy Birthday Feb 11 - Bob Dunham Feb 16 - Pat Brainerd Feb 24 - Casey Crandall
Happy Anniversary
Feb 6 - Darryl Sato & Elsa Chen Feb 14 - Sandra & Joe Moyer Feb 28 - Casey & Jahaira Crandall Wishing Health to Bob Dunham & Lou Van Lochem
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