"King" (Prexy) Khong started the meeting with a clang of the bell within seconds of 12:30. He must be trying to break with the tradition of "late". It's a good thing since even with starting late, he ran into the speaker's time (but more later).
Awaiting us on our tables was the "annual" club survey. King asked us to fill them out while we ate lunch. I have trouble double tasking myself, but to take notes, eat lunch, and fill out a form is way beyond capacity. Got it done, though. Some had to stay after "class" to get it done!
Phuoc admitted that he hadn't appointed a Secret Greeter and thus couldn't sell insurance or collect fines. VC volunteered that she would serve as the SG and asked that everyone be fined. That wasn't done, and I didn't note that Fine Box Carrier "Fruit" Bob collected from her. Just another missed opportunity.
The working crew, besides Bob, included George on the ticket desk (note the neat pile of money, Duane); Bob Rice on GBA (with one note accompaniment by Frank) and invocation by our Spiritual Engineer, Roberta.
Time to mention that the Blisses arrived back from Korea tomorrow and thus were not too current on sleep, but vowed to get back on "normal" schedule by tomorrow.
They had a great two weeks, including celebration of grandson's 1st BD. (But I didn't note any H$ for that occasion!). We will get the full report at a later meeting when they get their pix and sleep straightened out.
Ed L. introduced his new "girl Friday" (Boy, what a job she has), Jessica. Please do not confuse her with Jenny – she's his "girl" every day. Ed was also effusive with his pride in the pictures of Gualala that Elizabeth had taken and Jessica was able to retrieve from the innards of the computer.
Another guest (stranger) walked in with Ed and Jessica – the one and only Zalman. He was not recorded as a guest, but seems to be in good health. He did mention that he and Carina are no longer a couple, but did not give any details, and of course no one asked.
Al Coe was called upon to report his trip to Little Farm with daughter and grand daughter, and his pride at seeing the sign board that gave credit to this Club and the Berkeley High shop class for developing the start of the Little Farm 50 years ago. Al suggests that if you haven't been up recently you ought to make a visit – particularly on a weekend when there are lots of kids.
Duane reported very briefly, but very positively on the Oktoberfest and VC noted that we should net "north of" $2000 when
the expenses are paid. The date of 20 Sep has been chosen for next year (The UCB Bears have a "Bye") and the "band" (Edelweis) scheduled – they had a good time, too - so mark it on your calendar and DON'T allow anything to keep you away.
Alex subbed for Joe and filled us in on Circle K activities. It is impossible to keep notes on his rapid fire speech but I have notes that say UCB had a first place team in the N. CA. "Competition"; they enjoyed helping at the Oktoberfest (their assistance was priceless); and they are working on a "Renovating Oakland" project. Perhaps Tammy should get them to renovate her kitchen!??
King finally recognized our "sitting" LtGuv and IP LtGuv and then another past LtGuv, but not the 4th VIP. Believe it or not, that was VC and there wasn't a peep (then) from her, either!
Secy Jack noted that "Dues are Due" and circulated a Roster that he's about to give to the "composing agent". If you weren't there and have any changes you better phone them to him tomorrow!
RIF will be on Oct. 24 & 25, but VC left the sign-up sheets somewhere, so call her if you want the details and to sign up. She will hopefully have the sheets with her next week, but that is just the day before.
The quiet half of the Carps reported on 2 interclubs this past week and is looking for help to make a visit to Richmond tomorrow, but this will probably get to you too late to help. Come to lunch and you will be informed a bit more timely.
King noted that there are 3 anniversarys this month, Steve and Doris Chun, Bob and Lois Brown, and Bob and Joyce Skrak. Bob S was the only celebrant present, so we should all call Steve and Bob B.
Lots of H/S $. Fay H to see Zalman and going to see UCLA vs UCB but S re. Oregon. Jeff S that Bill H did not dress Linda as well today as he did Saturday (you had to be at both to be in on this). VC, Linda, Phuoc H for Oktoberfest. Borden H that JP sang as loud as he did. Linda H to attend a Quilt Festival and buy a long arm quilter. (I didn't think she had such short arms!)
And, Sandy had a H that she is participating in Hopewalk to support children suffering (mentally or physically) from AIDS She hopes to raise contributions thru
www.firstgiving.org/sandyhearn. You can read the details at www.globalstrategies.org
Bill H introduced longtime friend and partner, Phil Hudner, who came over to talk to us about the Donner Party. He is a direct descendent of a survivor. Phil noted that most folks know of the Donner Party from the reports of cannibalism. It's a long story, but the first problem was that the party did not travel "lite", but had way overloaded wagons (no room for anyone to ride), were always late (and getting later), and were given some terrible advice – take the short way over Donner Pass rather than the long way (but not so high!) to Oregon and then South. Phil took a bus trip (not overloaded) that followed the Donner route and found lots of corroboration of information passed down thru his family. Take what you read with a grain of salt seems to be his evalua-tion of most of the literature on the subject.
Next week, Tracy Hanna of the YMCA will talk about the YMCA Teen Program. The following week we will hear about the Oxord Project which is slowly growing to new heights.
Gail led the Pledge and King Khong rang the gong so we could all go out into the rain.
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