RB Rotary January 9, 2020 Meeting Minutes & Images by James Kaspar

Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club

January 9, 2020

The meeting was called to order by President David King, who led us in the Four Way Test. Bob Vaughn led the Pledge of Allegiance. Toby Westbrook gave the inspirational message, mentioning the benefits of population diversity. The many guests and music scholarship contestants from Del Norte High and Rancho Bernardo High schools, in addition to their parents and accompanists, were welcomed.

This evenings meeting was primarily about the Rotary Music Scholarship Contest. Jim Reid, program coordinator, introduced John LoPiccolo, Conductor of the Poway Symphony Orchestra, who, with Jim, would judge the contest.  He also thanked Dr. Jennifer Kitelinger, Music Director at Del Norte High School and Mr. Duane Otani, Music Director at Rancho Bernardo High School, for coordinating the program with students at their schools. 

While waiting for the contest to begin, Happy Bucks were offered.

Jim Reid introduced the Contestants participating: (in order of appearance)

Daniel Oviedo, viola (Del Norte)                                                                                                 

Viola Sonata, First Movement, by Rebecca Clarke Accompanist: Weiyi Xu

Chloe Lee, Flute (Del Norte)                                                                                                           

Flute Concerto in D major, op.283, First Movement, by Carl Reinecke Accompanist: Yuju Jung

Austin Root, trombone (Rancho Bernardo)                                                                         

Concertino First and Second Movements, by Ferdinand David

Michael Megally, violin (Del Norte)                                                                                                 

Violin Concerto No.3 in G major, First movement, by W. A. Mozart Accompanist: Joanne Stohs

Maile Pacumio, piano, (Del Norte)                                                                                                                  

1. “Storm”, 2. “Cloudy Skies”, 3. “Dancer of the Rain”, Original composition

Laurie Chang, flute, (Del Norte)                                                                                                     

Flute Concerto No.1 in G major, First Movement, by W. A. Mozart Accompanist: Yuju Lee

While the judges conferred in the green room, John O’Neil and President David King presented a “Joe Max Moment”, telling jokes to entertain the group.

Awards  were presented by Jim Reid:

Laurie Chang received 1st place honors and check.  

Austin Root received 2nd place honors and check.   

Daniel Oviedo received 3rd place honors and check.

Chloe Lee, Michael Megally and Maile Pacumio received “Thank You” checks.

All were greeted with rousing applause!

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.