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August 21, 2003
COMING EVENTS
August 28 - Carl Wong - "State of Education in Sonoma County"
September 4 - Don Sebastiani "Corporation Shenanigans in the Wine Industry"
September 11 - Jerry Schoenstein - Director of SRJC Intensive Police Academy
September 18 - Lynda Mackey - How Environmental Regulation impairs property ownership
ONITA “3-Putt” PELLEGRINI opened (sans microphone) the special Monday evening meeting at the conclusion of our Club’s Annual Golf Tournament by welcoming one and all (golfers, hackers and dinner guests alike), and again reminding us that she’s the President. TED “Tiger” ADKINS then led us in song (God Bless America), followed by an invocation from Father Gary “Prayer” Lombardi. Next, the Prez introduced our special guest, Ms. Stella Marass, A Rotary World Peace Scholar.
Golf Committee Chairman, LEE “1-Putt” BEAN, then congratulated all who participated, and thanked all the volunteers who made the Tournament so much fun: BANO “Fore” CUMMINGS, LARRY “Re-Tee” JONAS, JOHN “Slice” RAMATICI, PAUL “Run It Up” RAMATICI, BUTCH “Sandy” SPOLINI and DICK “Worm Burner” WEBER for a great prime rib meal (with all the trimmings); the Prez and TAWNY “Never up, Never in” TESCONI for the putting contest, JERRY “Beer Hole” GILLESPIEE and RICK “In the Drink” VEN BEBBER for the beer and beverage cart; and JOHN “Keep it in Play” DADO and JOHN “Shark Shootout” SCHRARER for registration (with a special honorable mention to little Natalie Ramatici as potato server!) . A warm round of applause erupted from the “gallery” for all our volunteers’ hard work!
Lee then proceeded to announce all the contest winners, each of whom received $50.00 for their efforts:
Then, after the customary mental drum roll, and some astute calculations by our official scorer (Jim Maestretti) Lee finally revealed the Tournament winners:
And the 2003 Tournament Championship team (with a 58) was…
Cheers, jeers and catcalls to all!!!
A special Perseverance Award (for highest score) was “won” by the team of RALPH “Bump It” BETTINELLI, HEIDI “Kick It In” KIBBE, GINA PITTLER and JOHN SCHRARER (good for 4 bottles of wine).
Lee then concluded the meeting by thanking the PGCC staff, Lace House Linen, and Braren Ranch Winery for all their efforts and support.
Tournament musings: Just wondering how NANCY “Zen of Golf” KOENITZER ended up with BARNEY FAUSS’ wallet? Did KAREN “Slow Play” VAN BEBBER’S team finish before dark? Wasn’t the nattily attired (color coordinated knickers, sports cap, etc.) NORM “19th Hole” SANTOS the best-dressed golfer you’ve ever seen? Speaking of which, will somebody please buy WALLY BRAGDON a new Rotary shirt (maybe something from the 90’s)? Say, where was the Reverend DAN “Links Golf” LIBARLE? Oh, well, see you next time!
For dozens of photos from the Golf Tournament click here.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Mike Baddeley.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Lucie Sweda
Microphone: Clark Rosen
Visitors: Lou Steinberg
Editor: Ralph Sartori
August 14, 2003
COMING EVENTS
August 18 - Rotary Golf Tournament
August 21 - Club dark
August 28 - Carl Wong - "State of Education in Sonoma County"
September 4 - Don Sebastiani "Corporation Shenanigans in the Wine Industry"
September 11 - Jerry Schoenstein - Director of SRJC Intensive Police Academy
September 18 - Lynda Mackey - How Environmental Regulation impairs property ownership
On a delightful Thursday in beautiful Petaluma as we feasted upon a glorious meal provided by GENE GIORGETTI and staff, PRESIDENT ONITA called the meeting to order. HERB BUNDESEN led us in singing "America the Beautiful."
LARRY GOTFREDSON delivered the thought for the day and asked us to join him in prayer remembering all of those affected by the conflict in the Middle East. LARRY JONAS introduced our visiting Rotarians, Lee Fishman from the Sunrise Club, and Libby Fitzgerald, President of the Valley Club. We had one guest introduced.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Libby announced the Valley Club's Rowtary Day on the River September 6 in Guerneville, There will be a BBQ, auction and lots of fun in the sun. All interested, please contact Libby or someone from the Valley Club.
LEROY BEAN reminded everyone of the Golf Tournament on Monday, August 19. There are still spaces left. Non-golfers can lunch for $8.00. Remember, we are dark next Thursday for this event.
MIKE MADICK invited all new members who haven't done so to attend the upcoming Fireside Chat, on August 27, at PRESIDENT ONITA's house. Dinner begins at 6pm.
LARRY JONAS announced that the three clubs from Petaluma will be sending a 40-foot container filled with much needed items to Guatemala. Items needed are computers in good condition, sewing machines, hand power tools, any type of sports equipment in good condition, shoes (new or good condition) and school supplies including pens, pencils, paper, rulers, notebooks and back packs,
Hence the fining began....
BARNEY FAUSS, who barely squeezed into the 59 and over category at the Golf Club was awarded the "Super Senior Club Champion" for which he received a $40.00 prize, Being the good super senior sport that BARNEY is, a $50,00 fine was squeezed from him. LEROY BEAN, was additionally fined $10.00 for teaching BARNEY "everything he doesn't know about golf.” TOM BAKER, who just returned from a fishing trip in Lake Almanor, was fined $26.00 ($2.00 for each of the fish he caught).
WALLY BRAGDON was called upon to discuss his newest acquisition, a racing yacht, and was fined $25.00.
Past President ED FULLERTON was asked about the very special trip he recently took to Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his son and grandson. Although the fuel for the trip cost $1,100, the fine cost him $50.00 as the time with his son and grandson were priceless.
It was this time during the meeting that PRESIDENT ONITA reminded club members of her latest program called "Rat on a Friend". Apparently, if members are aware of something about another member, we are to urged to contact PRESIDENT ONITA immediately so she can surprise the friend of the rat at the meeting with a fine. This editor asked what the "rat" received in compensation and was told "the immense love and appreciation of PRESIDENT ONITA." Okay, so the only rule is to rat out a friend. Just remember, if you win the rat race, you're still a rat!
Speaking of rats, someone ratted out our beloved GENE BENEDETTI who was fined $10.00 for a prestigious award which was awarded to Clover.
It was time for the raffle and the ticket was drawn. To everyone's surprise the winner was NOT STEVE OLMSTED, but our newest member, STEVE RUSTAD. (Do you think we should all change our names to Steve?)
JOHN SCHARER introduced our guest speaker, Sharon Hughes, who hosts a radio talk show called "Changing World Views." Sharon's show can be heard locally on Thursday's at 6:30pm and Saturday's at 7:00am on KDIA AM 1640. The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1:30pm. Don't forget we are dark next Thursday, August 21, 2003
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Connie Heizer.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Dark
Microphone: Dark
Visitors: Dark
Editor: Mike Baddeley
August 7, 2003
COMING EVENTS
August 10 - Pinot for Polio - Luther Burbank Center - 2-6 p.m.
August 14 - Sharon Hughes - “Changing Worldviews”
August 14 - Business After Hours - 5:30-7:30pm, Herzog Hall
August 18 - Rotary Golf Tournament
August 21 - Club dark
Meeting called at 12:30pm by President ONITA PELLEGRINI.
Song Leader: ED FULLERTON
Thought for the Day: LARRY JONAS
Visiting Rotarians introduced by ERIK GUNHEIM. We had two visiting Rotarians: Nissa from the Sebastopol Club and Phil from the Petaluma Valley Club.
Rotarians with guests included GENE BENEDETTI - Sharon Hughes and her husband, HARVEY FREETLY introduced his wife Marlene and BARNEY FAUSS introduced Captain Keith from the Salvation Army and Steve Rustad (for the last time).
There was no Sunshine report. ED FULLERTON and LOU STEINBERG had as their student guest Christina Moore, a recent graduate of Casa Grande High School.
A new member was inducted by JOHN DADO and sponsor BARNEY FAUSS. STEVE RUSTAD was a former member of the Santa Rosa Downtown Club.
Announcements:
LEROY BEAN reminded everyone of the Golf Tournament on Monday, August 18th. Check in time 11:30am with the shotgun start at 12:30pm. No host cocktails at 6:00pm and Dinner at 7pm
LORETTA CATAROZOLI reminded everyone of Sunday’s Pinot for Polio.
TAWNY TESCONI announced the Rotary Business after hours on the 14th at the fairgrounds.
ED FULLERTON, LOU STEINBERG, GRETA VIGUIE and DOUG GARRISON presented the club scholarship of $500 to Christina Moore.
Recognition:
JOHN DADO was the BIG WINNER at the races with four of his friends. They won the pick six at Del Mar and won $1,500,000 between them. That nets to $200,000 after taxes, not a bad day at the races. SECRETARY STEVE would have been a part of the group, but had other plans that day, now that’s a bad day at the races. John shared $100 with the club and another $100 to the foundation.
RICK and KAREN VAN BEBBER vacationed in Disneyland; that cost RICK $50. When they returned they became the proud Grandparents of a 7.7lb, 18-inch baby girl. That was worth $100 to KAREN.
JIM MICKELSON paid $20 for attending a celebration where his 103 year old grandfather was presented his 75 year pin from the Masons, his father was also awarded his 50 year pin at the same time.
MIKE CARUANA visited Michigan for a family reunion and then went on to Washington, Iowa for his wife’s family reunion. It tuned out to be a “dry party” so MIKE kicked in a $100 for beer. It only cost him $50 for his club contribution.
LINDA ZACHARIN bought a house and had a “big deal” close. She contributed $50 to the club and $100 towards her Paul Harris.
DOUG GARRISON won the raffle and a nice bottle of wine.
JOHN SCHARER introduced the guest speaker, new city manager Michael Bierman. Michael comes to us from Cincinnati, Ohio where he was the assistant city manager by way of Fresno and Columbia, S.C. He spoke on Redevelopment, Tourism and Retail growth. He then had the opportunity to answer lots of questions.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Lou Steinberg.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Al Kaplan
Microphone: Greta Viguie
Visitors: Larry Jonas
Editor: Connie Heizer