While there wasn’t time for Jim Rider and the REC’n crew to do any damage – President Eric presented a number of members with a Service Above Self (pictured above) pin in appreciation for things they’d done throughout the year.  This group was also recognized at the 5300 District Conference. Jim Rider; Interact/Club Service Aaron [...]

The meeting’s recognitions were essentially one big fish story … Mahlon Chinn was recognized for $35 for his fishing trip to June Lake, where he caught his limit (or two or four or five), although only the limit made it home to his freezer.  His theory is that if you throw them back, you get [...]

The Rec’n Crew started of recognitions with Rich Hutton’s introduction of new member, “Ralph,” aka Bob Novell.  It seems Bob mistakenly put on Ralph Orr’s name badge and earned himself a fine of $15.50. Mike Real was initially recognized for his eldest son’s engagement to be married in June 2014.  This recognition was lost in [...]

Jim Rider was off filing corporate tax returns and asked TG Metzger to fill in. Jim may need to rethink his choice  for a  substitute, more on that in a bit. TG did a great job, very quick on figuring the total fines, efficient and funny all at the same time. Mike Ojeda was first [...]

In his announcement encouraging club Rotarians to bring in new members, Aaron Rose provided the irresistible basis for his fine.  Referring to the hot dogs and beans that will be served to the “losers” – the “winners” will be served steak – Aaron said he wants new members so there will be less beans served [...]

Jim Ryder of the wrecking crew recognized Sylvia Romos for her dogged determination in finishing a 9 mile walk for charity in high heels! The fine master used complex Ryder-mathematics and fined Ms. Romos $47.50. Tim Vickery and Aaron Rose were hit with fines of $20 each for claiming that they have also walked 9 [...]

After 5,600 miles and a 28 hour flight, Mimi Hennessy came home from her recent trip to India with two new suitcases, purchased there to hold all her new treasures and souvenirs.  Those new suitcases cost her $200 at the airport and a $45 recognition from the Rotary club. Bruce McCallum’s wife of 48 years, [...]

Jim Ryder of the wrecking crew recognized Mary Salcedo for helping out at a luncheon for three-hundred people. Jim’s sister also helped out at this event. No good deed goes unpunished. Mary was fined $25. Gil Stromsoe was also hit with a $25 fine for having served as treasurer for 15 years (on and off) [...]

Rec’n Crew chief Jim Rider started off the recognition session with one of his “important sayings.” The Five Symptoms of Laziness: 1. After the groaning eased, he continued with a photograph of Jim Helms napping during last week’s Rotary meeting.  In recognition of Jim Helms’ “72” years of service, Jim was fined $15. Pat Barnes [...]

Mike Real was deputy Rec’n Crew for the day, with the first fines going to the Class of 1962 at La Salle High School.  Keith Brown was recognized for $50 for attending the 50 year class reunion for this outstanding class.  His classmate, Frank Griffith, didn’t show for the reunion, but was fined $25 anyway. [...]

Jim Ryder of the wrecking crew asked Matt Weaver to stand up and explain some interesting photos taken of him at a brewery. Fine master Ryder was not impressed with Matt’s answers of something about the picture being taken as he was playing with his grandson. As a result, he was fined $62.50. The fine [...]

Aaron Rose filled in as deputy Rec’n Crew, starting things off with the “first picture of water on Mars” … you had to be there, but it was a groaner.  Aaron was fined $50 by acclamation of the club members. Frank Hall has his own website where he publishes photos and travelogues of his trips [...]