Presiding (8/2): President Lee Vida

Invocation: Val Frager

“Lord, we thank you for this beautiful day. We thank you for the time and talent of our Rotarian leadership—past and present. We welcome the visit of our District Governor, Bob Watson. Knowing how many of their talents they have given, we pray that all may be inspired by their contributions to continue to make Rotary fellowship a more important part of our lives, and that we support Rotary and its goals. Bless this food and fellowship. Amen.”

The Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Guillou

Song Leader: John Hawkins (at the piano)

Song: “God Bless America”

Visiting Rotarians (8/2):

We welcomed Russ Chapman, Sunrise Rotary, Baton Rouge, LA, University Administration (“We have the most vigorous club in Baton Rouge!”); District 5340 Governor Bob Watson, Coronado, Real Estate, along with Chief of Staff Pam Russell, La Jolla Golden Triangle, Computer Services; Peter Platt, San Diego #33, International Attorney, and Dick Stevens, Encinitas, CA, Mortgage Banking.

Guests of Rotarians (8/2):

Bonnie Adams presented her daughter, Ashley, visiting from New York City.

Vida mins:

“What’s in your Wallet?” Dept: President Lee Vida carries a Rotary International credit card. “For every purchase you make with the card a certain percentage of the charge goes to Rotary. Since September of 2000, $1.9 million has gone to RI with another million going to PolioPlus, and at eight percent it’d be hard to find a better rate.”…Web master John Hawkins says the club has new permanent e-mail addresses for key club activities and leadership. These addresses automatically forward to the real addresses of the people involved (the current people are in parentheses). When the people change, it's easy to redirect the e-mail to new people. This lets the club have permanent e-mail addresses. Suggestions for additional addresses are welcome…Youth Services chair Susan Fox says that her committee is “on fire.”…We thank Scott Jones and sing his praises for allowing our membership the “no charge” opportunity of parking under the Saks Fifth Avenue building on meeting days…Not only is John Davie reputed to be an accomplished trombonist, but speculation leads us to believe that he will soon become an accomplished pianist, um, that’s according to John…You’re a winner! Rotarians are scoring in the La Jolla Concerts By The Sea after-show raffles. Last Sunday saw Ron Spelman winning again (he and John Rodenrys walked off with a helicopter ride last year), and Taylor Miller grabbed a prize two weeks ago…A few weeks ago these pages reported Bob Rubel’s generous $650.10 donation to the Garfield High School STRIVE scholarship program: the total proceeds of his recent art sales at Wesley Palms, his place of residence. Zeke Knight made a copy of the Wesley Palms newsletter available to the Surfbeat for our inspection, and we were delighted to see Bob’s story and picture featured on its front page. What we weren’t aware of is Bob’s total scope of artistic ability—it goes beyond his watercolors. “His tools vary in size and texture—they range from a paint brush and tissue paper to metal coat hangers and a blow torch. His inspiration is partially his love of fishing, but mostly his own imagination. Whether it’s welding together elaborate metal sculptures or painting gentle landscape collages, resident Bob Rubel loves to create. ‘I like to think of myself as different,’ said the retired investment banker, ‘not better or worse than anyone, just different.’ Except for a few special pieces he has kept, Robert sells his paintings and greeting cards.” Thanks, Bob.

“Who Am I? John Montoya, D.D.S.!”

“I was born in Kansas City, Missouri. I stayed there a month until my family moved to Chicago, where I lived until I was eight, then we moved to Texas. My dad was in sales (international sales and marketing of fertilizer) and we moved a bit. We ended up in San Diego where I attended Carlsbad High School. I went to UCSD and then to Creighton, then returned to San Diego and joined a practice in La Jolla. I love my work and do not look forward to retirement. Our office is right next door to the Rock Bottom Café. I have many hobbies. I enjoy sports photography and the theater. If you have any more questions, I’d be delighted to sit with you.”

“Who Am I? Taylor Miller!”

“I don’t believe what I’ve done in the past is that important, but I believe who I am today is the important thing. I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. I grew up with a very strong work ethic. I started in business at age 14 when I became a retail clothing buyer. I found myself going back and forth between New York and Los Angeles at 17, while obtaining my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Utah. I achieved my financial goals at an early age. At 23 I started, owned and operated a title insurance corpor-ation and real estate law office; then vice president of a sportswear manufacturer; worked with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; then back to graduate school for addictions counseling, scoring a 4.0. You don’t make much money in addiction therapy, but it’s very rewarding. I have seven Yorkshire terriers—all two-years old. I surf every day. I’m not afraid to bait a hook. I love the snow in Utah, and love hanging around with positive people.”

The Last Laugh:

These are silly, but guaranteed to make you smile:

1. How do you catch a unique rabbit?

Unique up on it.

2. How do you catch a tame rabbit?

Tame way, unique up on it.

3. How do crazy people go through the forest?

They take the psycho path

4. What Do You call cheese that isn't yours?

Nacho cheese.

5. What do you call Santa's helpers?

Subordinate clauses.

6. What do you call four bullfighters in

quicksand?

Quattro sinko.

7. What lies at the bottom of the ocean and

twitches?

A nervous wreck.

8. What's the difference between roast beef and

pea soup?

Anyone can roast beef.

9. How are a Texas tornado and a Tennessee

divorce the same?

Somebody's gonna lose a trailer