Ken Chan made his way up to the podium with his black book of death and announced that two members at issue were AWOL. These AWOL members included a certain bail bondsman whose company was on the front page of the Los Angeles Times. His name rhymes with Eric Barter. This should cost him at least $100. Next member at issue is a certain rather tall gentleman who works at a credit union and apparently was seen recently about town in a new Corvette. Clearly, a $100 fine and if it’s not red then I would say $125 is in order.

Bob Harbicht, always an easy target for a fine was recently in a “car accident” and acquired another car. He claims it’s on a temporary basis while his car is getting some work done at Jeff Johnson’s auto body shop. Jeff was not available to either confirm or deny. His fine is in limbo.

Ernie Jensen, who painfully has to split his time between California and Hawaii, expressed gratitude for his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren joining him on his island get-away for Christmas. This was at least a $25 hit.

John Wilson was eager to step up to the free throw line in light of the upcoming basketball game of UCLA vs. the “other” team, whatever their name is, like it matters. He ambitiously divided Rotarians, placing himself, Bob Hoffman, Dave Freeman, Brent Foresee and Mike Real on the side of the only team that matters, UCLA. Clearly, upstanding men with great judgment. Then there were a few others rooting for the other team. The losers pay $10 a pop and Ken is keeping track in his black book of death.

No other fines. All is well.