The first up on the Recognition/Fines Batting Field was John Wilson. George found a recent article titled “Racing to Raise Funds for Boys and Girls Club” with an awesome picture of John and his wife. John informed all of us that 240 people attended the Day at the Races, raising $100,000. After a great big round of applause John was asked how much he played at the charity event. Dishearten to he did not play anything, George asked how much would you bet? John said “$20.” With some calculation George fined John $40.

Next up to bat was President Elect Mike Hoey. Started off by asking if he was nervous about his new position or excited. After a little more leg pulling about the instillation dinner George moved on to the main issue of the recognition/fine. After confirming that Mike does like to strike gold, George asked Mike “How his trip to Ireland was.” Mike denied ever visiting Ireland. On the screen appeared a picture with Mike Hoey’s name on the top of the list at the “Pick Dubai Duty Free Irish Open” and for this he was fined $25.

And the final recognition of the meeting began with a story. On May 8, 2015 a celebration for Veterans Day was in full bloom on the battleship USS Iowa. This celebration was in honor of the 70th anniversary of Veterns Day. Veterans from all around Southern California gathers and 20 serviceman were honored and awarded the French Legion Honor Medal. The award created by Napoleon in 1802 is the highest honor in France. Rotarian Ken Mallory was bestowed this honor. Serving in the US Army from March 1943 to October 1945, he was active in eliminating the German Army in France. With a standing ovation and round of applause we all saluted Ken for his service. However, George reminded us that Glory comes with a price. George began calculating. Ken serviced in the army for 32 months times $3 is $96 nope that too much…how about $.50 times 32…yes $16!