Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club
Scribe Notes
October 26, 2023
The Opening Bell
President Jim Reid opened the meeting at 12:30 p.m. by leading us in the Four-Way Test and the Pledge.
The Rotary Bowl
Ken Heinz kicked off pre-game commentary about the strengths and strategies of the contenders for the 30th annual Rotary Bowl trophy. The game will be held at the Mt. Carmel High School stadium on Friday, October 27. Ken introduced RB High’s coach Eric Weddell and Mt. Carmel’s coach Drew Westling, who in turn presented several of their key players.
Coach Weddle said he and his counterpart don’t coach for the money. They do it to help mold young men into good fathers and good citizens. And it is gratifying for him to be associated with such fine young men. He said his team’s win-loss record for the season thus far is 4 to 5 and they will be fighting to win the 19-pound Rotary Bowl trophy.
Coach Westling said that his team has not beat RB High since 2002 but if they don’t win on Friday night they would go down swinging. He said that after each game he has noticed that people ask Coach Weddle for his autograph but he’s never been asked for one.
Several of the student players noted lessons learned. One player said hard work produced results, though it took time.
Meeting Volunteers
President Jim thanked the following volunteers for the day: Greeter, Susan Lewallen; Inspirational Message, Bob Vaughn; Scribe, Marty Judge; Front Desk, Joel Doss and Johanna Mullin; Guest photographer, Mike Fuqua; and Welcome Song, Joel Doss.
Inspirational Message
Bob Vaughn’s message was taken from the poem, “An Ode to A Volunteer,” that said there is a special place in Heaven set aside for volunteers.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 4 from 8 a.m. to noon is the Westwood clean up orchestrated by Jim Hyldahl. Jim reported that it is on track and that lunch will be served by restaurateur Toni Kraft. He said that honor students from Del Norte High will be helping us. Please sign up if you have not done so.
Saturday, November 4 at 8:30 a.m. is the District Foundation Seminar.
Friday, November 10 at 11a.m. is the Vista Hill & the Mental Health Council Luncheon at Oasis RB, which is sold out.
Thursday, November 16 is at the RB Community Foundation Luncheon from 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -- NO CLUB MEETING that day.
Sunday, November 19 is a performance by the Poway Symphony, with a superb violinist, Eugene Drucker, at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
Tuesday, December 5 is the Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting and reception at Lucia Capital Group on Bernardo Center Drive. Reservations are required for the reception and may be made by calling (800) 644-1150.
Poinsettia Fundraiser
Mike Stelman asked us to support the military by ordering Poinsettias. To order go to the club website.
Camel’s Hair Challenge
John Mullin noted that President Jim briefly donned his camel’s hair jacket, so he contributed his customary $10 to help purchase feed for the camel. President Jim served notice that he and John are planning several camel activities.
Fine Master Redux
We welcomed back Fine Master Athenea Luciano after a long recovery. In honor of her return President Jim issued a one-day Presidential Pardon prohibiting booing of the Fine Master.
Athenea fined herself $50 for missing meetings during her recovery and fined two tables for excluding ladies.
John Mullin fined himself for an article about him in the San Diego Union-Tribune that chronicled his efforts to navigate the world with severe dyslexia. The article was written by Jan Goldsmith for one of his columns for the newspaper.
Happy Bucks
Ken Heinz was happy to report that his wife, Jean, is back home and recovering well.
We were happy to welcome back Jim Sommer, who had been home with Covid, and he was happy to contribute a few bucks to our coffers.
Our Next Meeting
Dr. Jennifer Kitelinger, Music Director of Del Norte High School, will speak about the school’s music program.
The Closing Bell
President Jim struck the concluding bell at 1:30 p.m., reminding us to remain engaged.
