Progressive Auction: Before normal brags began, a progressive auction for slain police officer Luca Benedetti was given to raise much needed funds for his widow and two young children. A total amount of $1,054 was raised with the auctioned hat going to Abel Maldonado as the highest bidder.
BRAGS:
Wendy Foxen: Recently returned from her home town in Atlanta, Georgia where she visited family and friends. She also got to personally wished her Dad a very "Happy 80th Birthday" in South Carolina. $100
Doug Palmer: Bragged on his and Kathy's 49th wedding anniversary. Congratulations you two!! $49
Rich Watson: Recently received a promotion at his radio company that involves a larger geographic area and more stations. He also bragged that Andy Caldwell will be hosting his radio show on KSMA in the very near future. $100
Andy Caldwell: Is very happy that he will be changing stations in the coming months. He is very proud of his show and what it has to offer. $50
Ed Carcarey: was very happy to announce that "Downtown Fridays" is back and better than ever. He also bragged on his son who is attending a prominent water polo college on a full ride scholarship. $50
Kevin Walthers: Traveled to Texas to help his Mother move to Santa Maria and live at Merrill Gardens. $100
Mark Jackson: Bragged on his good friend Arnold Mclain who was a decorated war veteran and prison survivor. At 101 years old, he had definitely been through a wide variety of hardships and persevered through them all. Mark was very proud to have known him. $25
FINES:
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Acting President Jackson asked the following people to stand up and answer Rotary Club trivia, if they could not, then they were brought to their fine limit. Needless to say, everyone is now at their fine limit
As an aside: All answers were "Pat McDermott" (no matter what the subject matter)
Tanya Astrosky, Pat McDermott, Craig Bernard, Frank Culley, Chris Logan, Betty Miller, Kathy Simas, Laurie Tamura and Ryan Swack
50 /50 Winners:
Rich Watson & James Thomas
: Since the Rotary Luau will not be happening again this year, all members will assessed a donation amount that they can either pay in one lump sum or pay in payments as the fiscal year progresses. Please consult with Lee Carroll to confirm the amount that you are signed up for.
