Over the usual Rotary lunch last Friday, the Rotarians feasted their senses and mind on the unusually spectacular performance of scenes from the Wizard of Oz by the players of the Shakespeare League of Pasadena. Ten charming and vivacious players—eight female and two male—vivified the entire ballroom. Dressed in lovely costumes, they sang “Ding Dong [...]

The R.I. Board met 3-7 November and made a number of decisions which will be found in the official minutes of the meeting when they are published in the near future. In the meantime, here are a few decisions that might be of immediate interest. The R.I. Board: Granted an exception to Rotary Code of [...]

She commented that the recent progress made possible by Rotary’s assistance “was like a dream come true.” Ms. Kapea also noted that for several years the marae has been diligently pursuing development opportunities in Cultural tourism, with the proposed Carving School becoming a focal point. Kerikeri Rotary President Lian Brott said that the Motuti Marae [...]

Dong Chang underestimated his years in Rotary by a year (he guessed 21 years) and ended up paying a buck for every year he’s ACTUALLY been in Rotary -$22. Tom Crosby was fined $15 for kissing a scarecrow. It turns out the scarecrow was actually his wife Virginia in costume for her performance in The [...]

In many Rotary clubs, particularly in Judeo-Christian nations, it is customary to open weekly meetings with an appropriate invocation or blessing.  Usually such invocations are offered without reference to specific religious denominations or faiths. Rotary policy recognizes that throughout the world Rotarians represent many religious beliefs, ideas and creeds.  The religious beliefs of each member [...]

Folks, next Friday evening our club will have a very important meeting.  The purpose it to prepare a five-year plan for our club. Obviously we need input from all members, those who have been in the club for a long time and those who just joined so PLEASE make every effort to attend. The evening [...]

Let’s Get Together and Celebrate Good Friends and a Happy Holiday Season! Sunday, December 7, 2008 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At the Home of Dennis and Carolyn Lee 510 South Madre Pasadena Our Annual Fund Raiser Raffle and Silent Auction and Theme Baskets Good food and Beverages Lot’s of Fun! $25.00 Per Person [...]

As one old-timer said to me after the meeting last Friday, “The meeting was so great I could feel the energy in the room.”  Isn’t that wonderful?  Tom Crosby filling in for Bob Young, started it by leading us in singing happy birthday to a special guest – his mom.  The new method of making [...]