1. Matt Weaver announced the June 27 installation of officers which is to be held at the Arcadia Community Center and catered by the Derby restaurant. The emphasis will be more on socializing than in the past (i.e., fewer announcements). A sign-up sheet for various tables is being passed around. Since our presence is already paid for (via our dues), there is every reason to attend. Any guests that we bring would be an additional $50 per person.
2. President-Elect Dr. Michael Hoey announced that our current President Michael Ojeda’s Demotion would take place on June 19, 2015.
3. President (short-timer) Ojeda Informed us that the Rule of 85, which allows older members to miss some meetings without paying for meals during those absences, is being revised. Henceforth, members will only be allowed to miss the meetings, but not avoid paying for the meals. The club is not accepting any new Rule of 85ers for the time being.
4. Beach Party! Mike Real said to get your beach bodies ready for the event scheduled for July 25, 2015. More info will be forthcoming.
5. Relay for Life: Coming August 25, 2015. We will have a booth, complete with pastrami sandwiches in the infield. We need volunteers to set up at 10:30 AM and help thru 3:00PM. The event will run through the night and into the next day. You can learn more at Joe Rotary on Facebook: link: American Cancer Society, Join Team Rotary.
6. POPS, 2015, Swing, Swing, Swing! Come see and hear the Crosby clan dance and sing at the La Canada Presbyterian Church. Of course there will be a complete cast, but we know who the stars are. more info to follow.
7. Frank Perini, who’s been a mainstay of the club for 56 years, with perfect attendance longer than any one else has been in the club (except for Jack Lamb), introduced his lovely daughter, who has been a part of many of our activities. She is a junior at UC Riverside with a GPA of 4.0!!!!
8. Daniel Yohannes received his Paul Harris Fellow from Gill Stromsoe for his continued financial contribution to Rotary. As Gil pointed out, Daniel has made significant contributions of his time as well.
9. Matt Weaver recognized all of the past presidents of the Greatest Rotary Club in the World, many of whom were in attendance. Jack Lamb (1971-1972) and John Fee (1984-1985) were the most senior past presidents. And of course two Past District Governors were present: John Fee and Ernie Jensen.