President Elect Jim Spain welcomed everyone to the friendly El Cerrito Rotary Club, the flag was saluted and Nancy offered the thought for the day from Yogi Berra.
Secretary John – Introduction of Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
John introduced: Banu Dadlani, Berkeley Rotary Club; Walt Prowell, Monterey Rotary Club; Kurry Foley, Cote and Company (Charlie Weaver’s office) and Dave Rockhold, guest of Frank Sirafi.
Announcements:
- Jack Freethy announced the funeral of Mark Collins (SAT 7/20) and “plugged” the El Cerrito Florists for their “contribution”.
- President Elect Jim Spain noted that the evening meeting scheduled for Thursday August 25th will not be a night-time mixer; will advise on a near- future date.
Happy Dollars:
– President Jim Spain ($1) happy Allen Cain sent him a customer in El Cerrito.
– Frank Lee ($5) is happy his daughter in New Jersey is doing well; introduced grandson to skee-ball; happy with Karen’s website updates and that Pate Thompson (Berkeley Rotary Club) continues to be a consistent guest.
– Nancy McCarthy ($1) happy that Michael Chang led [them] to a successful insurance claim.
– Banu Dadlani, Berkeley Rotary Club ($1) happy to be at the Mira Vista with the ECRC.
– Mark Scott ($3) happy the wedding for daughter nine days away; reception at Fratalanza Club (Emeryville) where both cooks are currently Ill – Mark remains hopeful.
– Allen Cain ($1) happy that the 2013 Solano Avenue Stroll is on-track / on-time.
– Jack Freethy ($10) happy about t-ball and grandchildren
– Kanti Patel ($1) happy that India has a winning cricket team
Sgt at Arms Steve: Nancy McCarthy and Joe Conwill recognized as they did not sign Terry’s Kotsatos Rotary roster as part of his initiation. Tables were quizzed regarding the El Cerrito Rotary Club’s structure; Mike Gonzalez recognized. Karen Neirlich recognized for doing such a great job on the ECR website.
Today’s Program: President Elect Jim introduced our guest speaker Dr. Pate Thompson, Berkeley Rotary Club – founder of the Richmond Rotarcare Clinic.
Today’s Lottery Winners: Don Farquharson won the wine; Mark Scott went for the marble and pulled a “cat’s eye”.