Meeting Re-Cap - 2 New Members Inducted & change is inevitable except from a vending machine.
We had a healthy and lively meeting today. Paul Butler again led us in the pledge. In his tuxedo, Paul asked us to take a deep breath and smell the coffee. And that we should appreciate each other and the work we do as Rotarians. Our guests today included Charles Foster’s friend, Dan Reisenberg. Rachel Jonte and Dr. Stephen Wilson were with us as well.
Our meeting started with the induction of our new red badge members, Suzanne Sutton and Bill Sutton. Richard Fogg inducted the Suttons with their club sponsor, Susan Hennenfent, and mentor, Charles Foster, by their side. The Suttons received a rousing standing ovation from the assemblage. We are delighted to have the Suttons as part of our club.
There were happy people today celebrating happy occasions. And sadness for the end of an era.
George Sousa got things rolling with a tribute to wife Lou’s 84 th birthday. George honored Lou with a $50 donation.
Charles Foster was $5 happy for friend Dan Reisneberg attending this morning.
Sandra Wagner ponied up $5 for fulfilling her jury duty obligation. The truth of the matter is, Sandra just went to the jury lounge and did work; went to lunch; returned to the jury lounge and did more work; went home and called in to confirm she was no longer needed as a juror. This was all paid for by us, the tax payers. Many are called, few serve. Thank you Sandra.
Hakan Sakul was $5 happy for his birthday. There is legal debate as to Hakan’s birthday. He was delivered on January 28, but government officials recognize his birthday as February 14. A real sweetie. We will further explore this complicated phenomenon in El Salvador next week. We will beat it out Hakan and report our findings in two weeks.
Speaking of wive’s birthdays, Richard Fogg paid $20 to honor Sharon for her 39 th birthday. Sharon allegedly has been 39 for more years than Richard cares to remember. That’s okay with Richard since he can barely remember to get to our meetings.
And Seymour Myers gave $5 for his daughter’s birthday, which is the same day as Sharon Fogg’s birthday. I am sure it is a coincident that Seymour’s daughter is also 39.
Well, it is my sad duty to report the end of an era. Susan Hennenfent is no longer happy. The string of 15 straight weeks of happiness ended today. We tried to cajole happiness out of Susan for her friends and neighbors, the Suttons, becoming red badge members. But she didn’t take the bait. We thank Susan for all the happiness she brought the club and hope she finds happiness soon.
On the other hand, Kevin Cahill stood up and declared his own unhappiness. Kevin wanted us to know that he would not tie of pass Susan’s record of happiness. Kevin is satisfied with his 14 weeks of happiness with two asterisks for having proxies keep his happiness going. Only Kevin could get up and give a speech about ceding the happiness string to Susan. Accordingly, Kevin was fined $2 for his unhappiness.
Our fine master, Jan Parsons, cited Richard Fogg and Beverly Wolgast $2 for not have worn Rotary pins and being late.
Dr. Stephen Wilson spoke to us about life without disease. Dr. Wilson studies immunology as, perhaps, the frontrunner of solving most diseases that impact our health and lives. His work at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology will lead to better, more manageable lives. He also shared how the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology fits in the biotech field here in San Diego.
So there you have it. This Sunday, February 9, marks the 50 th anniversary of the Beatles coming to the United States. All you need is love.
Remember, change is inevitable except from a vending machine.
Steven Weitzen
Del Mar - Solana Beach Sunrise Rotary