In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, recognitions were kicked off with a fine of $10 to Pat Barnes for his festive sweater.  Jack Lamb was recognized for his grandson graduating from the Fire Academy of Verdugo Hills, which earned him a fine of $50.

Photographs of paintings by Mike Hoey’s father and son, which are displayed in Mike’s office, were shared with the club.  According to Mike, his father’s painting has been for sale for eleven years with no takers.  Mike was recognized for $50.

Aaron Rose and Mike Ojeda were absent from the photograph of the RYLA group, in spite of their hard work on RYLA this year.  Their excuses of “child care responsibilities” and “taking care of his father”, respectively, did not waive their recognitions of $25 each.

Jane Lin was recognized for an exorbitant $1,500 when she shared her son’s accomplishments of earning $15,000 leading a youth group to Washington DC and qualifying for a $22,000 scholarship.  Her son, who was in attendance at the club meeting, was heartily congratulated.

Rob Post was welcomed back to Rotary meetings with a fine of $100, while Mike Real was fined $50 for a reason that my notes don’t reveal.

Finemaster Brian Cogbill asked a number of Rotarians what “a good day is …”  Their responses were:

Helen Edmeier – when your funeral plot is vacant.

Jim Helms – when he can get up in the morning.

Bob Novell – breakfast with an old dear friend in Pasadena.

Pat Dolphin – spent with friends like Rotary.

An election report was given by Mimi Hennessy, who supported the successful passage of Measure A recently.  Sho Tay, candidate for Arcadia City Council, was asked what the Arcadia city motto was.  With some help from other club members, the consensus was that the motto is “Community of Homes.”