Newsletter - Archive  Dec 5, 2009

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Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter

Happy Holidays!!

This weeks meeting began with an invocation by Mark Schmidt and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Diane Rothi.  Teri Brooks led us in a in a lively version of Jingle Bells.

Guests:

Bob Kreisberg introduced Liz Martinez from the Orange YMCA.  Liz presented the group with an opportunity to support the Y by buying tickets to win a 2 week cruise to Hawaii.  Only 600 tickets will be sold at $50 each; so far only 250 tickets have been sold.  Help the Y and take a chance on a 2 week Hawaiian Cruise.

                                                                                          Announcements:

Jill Kuli reminded the group that the Villa Park Santa will be making his rounds on Saturday and that the Women's League is hosting the Holiday Home Tour on December 11th.  Four homes will be featured in full Christmas and Hanukkah regalia plus tasty holiday treats at each home.  The tour will start at VP City Hall where participants will receive a wristband and board a bus to take them to the homes.  Start time is  6:30 PM and tickets cost $30 each.

Linda Bartrom very proudly announced the Interact schedule of events for December.

Dec. 3rd- Discovery Science Center- the Science of Gingerbread

Dec 4th- return to Discovery Science Center   "     "         "

Dec. 5th- Tree Party at Rotary Nursery

          2nd event-  4-6 PM Soldier Shopping Spree

Dec. 11th-  Christmas Cards and Assembly at Kirkwood and for the USO

Deac 12th- Sears Shopping Spree + payless shoes for needy families.

Dec 17th-  5-7PM - Kirkwood

                   3-6 PM- Gift wrapping

Dec  19 and 21st- Toys for Tots.

Thank you Interact  for spending so much time helping others in need.

Ken Meyer- sadly announced that this is his last day before heading off to be a full time husband in Texas.

He wanted to thank Steve Stern who spent the last several months teaching him about the Pawn(not Porn)

Shop Business.

Millie Alexander reminded us the club's Holiday Party will be on Wednesday January 13th at PJ's Abbey.

Dinner choice includes steak or salmon- a sign-up sheet was passed around.  Contact Millie for more information and to give her your dinner choices. 

Greg Millsreminded us once again to forward him the names and addresses of your Oktoberfest guests.

Birthdays and Anniversaries:

Steve  & Nanci Kawa celebrated their 38th Anniversary- and his grand daughter turned 2.

John Broussard celebrated his 67th  birthday by going to the UCLA- USC game.

Barbara Swartz celebrated a birthday and Thanksgiving  in New York  with Sylvan, and her son's families.

Christie Sense celebrated her birthday with dinner at the Lazy Dog Cafe and a movie.  She went to see New Moon and Eric went to see Blind Side.

Happy Bucks:

Marsha Leegs was happy to be back in Villa Park and is remodeling her home in Nevada.  Club members have an open invitation to visit as long as Marsha is there.

Steve Kawa was proud to announce the Ladies Soccer Team at Santiago Canyon College is the #1 rated team for small schools in the US. They play for the National Championship on Sunday.

Bill Baker- gave a Happy Buck for Kirk Parker

He was also happy to announce that oldest daughter Merril is pregant and younger daughter Blair is engaged.

Bob & Fran Kriesberg delivered Teddy Bears to the Ronald McDonald Houseand spent $200 on gifts and toys for the siblings of the hospitalized children.  Thanks for your generosity.

Nagi Ibrahim announced that his daughter was married on November 21st; it was a small intimate affair with 400 guests.  He was also happy USC beat UCLA.

Steven Pollack and his family spent Thanksgiving in Dallas, Texas with his brother. He had a very relaxing time.

Pete Moriarty- was happy the Saints are 11-0- he has memories of many past disappointing seasons.

Who Dat, Drew Dat for all you New Orleans Saints fans.

Brad Reeseand his family entertained Marines on Thanksgiving.  102 US Marines spent the holiday with Villa Park Families.  Brad says everyone had a wonderful day and the troops recieved Casio Watches and a bag filled with DVDs.  See Photos in the Photo Album section of the website.

Milt Stamos enjoyed the opportunity to brag about his grandson Alex who plays football at Mission Viejo High  and made 1st Team All League.  He predicted a win over Servite in the big game Friday night, it was close, but Servite won 19 to 18 and will go on to the championship round.  Mission Viejo had a great season and finished 12 and 1 for the year.

Jim & Lorraine Glenn got to spend 1 week in a 4 bedroom suite in Mazatlan, Mexico.  He has connections and will work on getting this as a prize for upcoming fundraisers.

Ed Howard was very proud of his daughter who got 4 As and 2 Bs on a recent report card.  Ed, being very modest, suggested she should seek out her real father.

Liz Martinez was happy to be visiting our club and was happy that all the employees at the Y were able to keep their jobs.

Eddie Nash- was happy for the support the club has given his foundation and Camp to Belong.  He was the keynote speaker last night at an event put on by the Orange County Foster and Adoptive Parents.  Over 200 families were present.

Drawing- $117 in the pot - Ken Meyer got a 5.  Best of Luck to Ken as he makes his move to Texas.

Speaker: Jeannie Hankins

Jeannie spoke to us about her recent trip to Russia.  She spent 15 cruising the rivers between St. Petersburg and Moscow.  The boat had 200 passengers and 100 Russian Crew members.  Jeannie was able to visit many of the typical tourist attractions, but also got to visit native Russians in their homes.  She was very impressed with the Hermitage and the state-of- the- art Subway System in Moscow.  She learned that Russia is still trying to evolve following the fall of Communism and is struggling to create a middle class. Jeannie brought lots of great brochures and photos as a memento of her trip.

Dates to remember:

December 13th Villa Park Boat Parade

December 24th- Ronald McDonald House Dinner- Stern, Applebaum, Pollack.

January 13th - Holiday Dinner - Wednesday 6-9 PM PJ's Abbey.