Ken Chan was Deputy Finemaster for the day and he introduced the club to a new game called “Simon Says Rotary.”  Frank Griffith, representing Arcadia Rotary Foundation, was called upon to propose fine amounts that would be payable to our foundation.  Erich Rail, as Club Treasurer, was responsible for fines payable to the club and Frank Perini was asked to take photos of the various fine payers as they played the game.

First, Simon Says, all Past Presidents stand.  Those in attendance were:  Gil Stromsoe, Jim Rider, Brad Miller, Eric Barter, Mike Hoey, Ray Bushnell, Jack Lamb, Imy Dulake, and Bob Novell.  All those wearing a Rotary pin or shirt with Rotary emblem were excused and allowed to escape a fine.  The four remaining – Brad, Eric, Imy, and Bob – faced Frank and Erich to receive their fines.  Frank started with $75, but using Rider Math, that was increased to $100 to Arcadia Rotary Foundation.  Judge Bruce Marrs approved the assessment.  Next Erich proposed an additional $5 payable to Arcadia Rotary, again with Judge Marrs’ approval.

Next, Simon Says, all other Rotarians stand.  Again, those with Rotary pins or shirts were excused, leaving a group of about 30 still available to be fined.  Those standing were fined $50 each by Frank for our foundation and $10 by Erich for our club.  Unfortunately, Judge Marrs had to recuse himself from approving the fines since he was one of the group being fined.

New member Swati Puri reminded us that her company sells Rotary pins and offered an Arcadia Special – Buy One, Get One Free.  She agreed to a deal of $10 plus two pins.  Deputy Finemaster Ken will be on the lookout for all Arcadia Rotarians to be properly outfitted at future meetings.