Notes from the meeting today, with a nod to Bernie. One of these days, when writer block strikes, I will re-cap the effect Bernie had on our club in a short duration, which was awesome. However, with Kelso Sturgeon as speaker, that moment is postponed.
First a recap of today's announcements. Francie reports that our relationship with Agassi Prep has never been better. They need and appreciate us. We've supported them since Pres. Baker's term, which was some eight years ago. Note: Ted Baker, who I barely knew then, asked me to be Treasurer that year. I was perfectly content to be a knife and fork Rotarian, and that started my involvement with our noble organization. He must have been desperate, but it changed Rotary for me.
Also: District Assembly is April 16 (see Jan Carlton); Rotarian work day is April 30 (Ken Cox); May 14 is Corazon Super-Build (Tom Lott); RYLA needs more female facilitators (Lynn Purdue). Pres. Bill just got back from Presidents Advance, which is not an "advance" at all but in the middle of the President's year, coming in January each year. Bill was unimpressed with the food in La Jolla. This from a guy that probably ate C rations for days on end at times. A short mention on Pres. Bill's doo today. Yes, it was windy, but that lid at the podium was pretty bad. I'm prepping for a fine next week.
Now to Kelso. Despite his predictions of the Vikings winning the super bowl this year and Virginia Tech winning the BCS, all of which he freely admitted, he pointed out he picked the Saints when nobody gave them a chance. Long time ago it seems.
Kelso is one of our most entertaining speakers each year, and a supporter of our mission for kids, many time placing a bet and committing the rewards to our charity account. If only he'd win one of those... but today he opened with a $ 10 Happy Fine to honor his autistic grandson. Having never been around an autistic child, like many of us, he told some stories of what a great kid he is. The child predicted the death of a parakeet who seemed healthy and happy, and a flat tire shortly before its demise. Put him in for football predictions, coach! Very nice start to a football talk:
It's a bet and sweat Super Bowl he said as both teams are good and can win. Most million dollar bets so far are going for the Packers. He thinks the skill positions will win it. Rodgers is playing better than Ben now, they are even in the RB position. Pitt has the best defense, and plays field position ball. Pack will pass, Pitt will run (which should keep the score down, he feels).
Kelso picks the PACKERS laying 2 1/2 points and likes the UNDER at 44 points. Some of the proposition bets he favors include:
1. More than two players other than a QB will pass the ball
2. Keith Miller will score a TD
3. James Starks will score a TD
4. YES there will be an overtime
5. The shortest FG will be under 25 1/2 yards.
Steve Halvorsen is doing the Super Bowl board. Squares are only $ 25, owing to the recession, and we have about 30 left. Call Steve or Brett if you want in.
Tom Lott
First a recap of today's announcements. Francie reports that our relationship with Agassi Prep has never been better. They need and appreciate us. We've supported them since Pres. Baker's term, which was some eight years ago. Note: Ted Baker, who I barely knew then, asked me to be Treasurer that year. I was perfectly content to be a knife and fork Rotarian, and that started my involvement with our noble organization. He must have been desperate, but it changed Rotary for me.
Also: District Assembly is April 16 (see Jan Carlton); Rotarian work day is April 30 (Ken Cox); May 14 is Corazon Super-Build (Tom Lott); RYLA needs more female facilitators (Lynn Purdue). Pres. Bill just got back from Presidents Advance, which is not an "advance" at all but in the middle of the President's year, coming in January each year. Bill was unimpressed with the food in La Jolla. This from a guy that probably ate C rations for days on end at times. A short mention on Pres. Bill's doo today. Yes, it was windy, but that lid at the podium was pretty bad. I'm prepping for a fine next week.
Now to Kelso. Despite his predictions of the Vikings winning the super bowl this year and Virginia Tech winning the BCS, all of which he freely admitted, he pointed out he picked the Saints when nobody gave them a chance. Long time ago it seems.
Kelso is one of our most entertaining speakers each year, and a supporter of our mission for kids, many time placing a bet and committing the rewards to our charity account. If only he'd win one of those... but today he opened with a $ 10 Happy Fine to honor his autistic grandson. Having never been around an autistic child, like many of us, he told some stories of what a great kid he is. The child predicted the death of a parakeet who seemed healthy and happy, and a flat tire shortly before its demise. Put him in for football predictions, coach! Very nice start to a football talk:
It's a bet and sweat Super Bowl he said as both teams are good and can win. Most million dollar bets so far are going for the Packers. He thinks the skill positions will win it. Rodgers is playing better than Ben now, they are even in the RB position. Pitt has the best defense, and plays field position ball. Pack will pass, Pitt will run (which should keep the score down, he feels).
Kelso picks the PACKERS laying 2 1/2 points and likes the UNDER at 44 points. Some of the proposition bets he favors include:
1. More than two players other than a QB will pass the ball
2. Keith Miller will score a TD
3. James Starks will score a TD
4. YES there will be an overtime
5. The shortest FG will be under 25 1/2 yards.
Steve Halvorsen is doing the Super Bowl board. Squares are only $ 25, owing to the recession, and we have about 30 left. Call Steve or Brett if you want in.
Tom Lott
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