Mystery Editor ~ 6/21/23

Posted by Ed Mystery on Jun 23, 2023
The last meeting of the JACOB’s Administration gaveled in the meeting 12:00 pm when PRESIDENT JACOBS invited the members to partake in the buffet.  The buffet was remarkable with a variety of salads, Mexican food, chicken, and carne asada.  The proverbial icing on the cake was a donut like pastry covered in cream—very well done for the TCC folks.
 
The actual meeting started at 12:15PM following the video of the song Imagine.  PRESIDENT JACOBS welcomed the audience and introduced ALAN SHROPE of Camp Bow Wow notoriety to lead the pledge and song.  ALAN did a doggone good job and wished everyone a happy dog day of summer—with plenty of woof from the audience, ala Diamond Dog reference to Coach Lasso.
 
MITCH PISIK, aka Mr. Motivation gave a wonderful inspiration.  Two things that stuck with this writer were, “who will pick up the phone when you call.”  The second observation was that Rotarians and in particular TUCSON ROTARY is particularly noted for not being like most people—we are empowered to be our best selves.
 
PRESIDENT BRUCE paid homage to long term member, RICHARD ROWLEY who was turning 95—cards were passed for the members to wish RICHARD a happy birthday.
 
Sargent At Arms, KHRIS DODGE, gave a wonderfully warm introduction of guests that was upbeat and fun.  Our club had six guests this week which was again nice to see.
 
GARY HIRSCH was recognized for having a birthday and gave a great story of a Rotarian who dropped everything in a different country to find a Rotarian’s family member.  Happy Birthday GARY!!
 
DOUG LOWELL was recognized for having a birthday.
 
MONTE CLAUSEN also had a birthday—of note, he was the Whitehouse Advance man for Gerald Ford.
 
Sargent At Arms, KHRIS DODGE, administered the raffle with a lovely daily pot of $90.00 and an overall pot in excess of $500.00.  We’re not sure who won the drawing—but the main pot carries into the new year.
 
PRESIDENT BRUCE announced:
  1. Change of Administration 6/24/23 at the Omni.
  2. June 28th—Photo Tour of Linda McCartney
  3. July 12th—Pima Community College Advanced Auto Center Tour
  4. August 9th—PRESIDENT JACOBS hosting a zoom call.
  5. A fall walking tour with Fletcher McCusker has yet to be scheduled.
The speaker’s part of the meeting was devoted to open microphone administered by KHRIS DODGE.
  1. MARGARET HIGGINS led off with, “You are my family.!!”
  2. MITCH PISIK gave some updates on membership initiatives and explained the new March Madness for next year.
  3. DOUG LOWELL told us about his transitioning from being a surgeon to being a primary care doctor.
  4. MICHAEL GUYMAN read a ditty from the artificial intelligence site CHAT GPT on BRUCE JACOBS end of administration that was fun and nonsensical.
  5. KURTIS DAWSON gave a talk of fear knowing that he was going to be President Elect next week.
The meeting was quite lovely with table visitation time.  Without revealing names, a member at our table had a covid survivor who was intubated and put into a coma for 10 weeks and lived.  The story was humbling and riveting all at the same time.
 
PRESIDENT BRUCE signed a book for Make Way For Books, “Wacky Wednesday” to go into the library.
 
KHRIS DODGE introduced DAN KALM as the new Sargent At Arms and encouraged him to give him the final hook wherein he dropped the mic and DAN almost took STU GOLDMAN out.
 
PRESIDENT JACOBS completed the toast at 1:19 and ended his year with class, a smile and best wishes for the birthday members!!  All in all it was a very enjoyable, upbeat and fun meeting with plenty of engagement and social time.
 
 All the best to Miss MARGARET HIGGINS the incoming president and her year of FUN!!
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