Dave Perkins who earlier was recognized for doing a “two-fer” is recognized again for imitating a UPS courier by traveling to 5 European countries, and 9 cities in 2 weeks! Dave brought back some…I will have to say… very cool coffee cups for the Prez from Austria, and a very special, leather bound notebook. The Prez’s first entry into the notebook was to add up Dave’s fine of $20 per week of his absence. Well, I will have to say Dave fared a lot better than that other guy who traveled to the same area in what we all recall was aptly named “The French Connection”.
Past President Mike O’Doherty produced an equally unique coffee cup from England that his friend Felix asked him to deliver to our President! Felix’ father is a Rotarian and he appreciates the tradition of souvenirs…even though Felix visited our club just once. What a guy!
The classy and friendly Past President Kay Pitts rocked the place with a special Ammonite stone necklace from Phoenix for Pres. Cheryl that I think has special medicinal healing qualities. Kay needed some of that medicine as she was stung for a whopping $20.
Big Nick Simmons was caught on the spot by the Prez, as he was asked to respond to just a few basic personal questions about his favorites and not so favorites. Nick fumbled through a few questions, but in the end came out okay. We did learn Nick is a dog person who is becoming increasing more accepting of country music. He drove a 1993 Ford “Exploder” as his first vehicle and he conveniently cannot remember an embarrassing moment from high school. Yeah, right! Baby boy Luke now weighs 18 pounds at 4 months and Past President Craig Holland is his sponsor.
Speaking of Craig, as of the time of this writing, he has had his surgery and all reports post-op are good at this time. We pray for a speedy recovery and more heckling from our dear Craig upon his return.
Our sensei, Dale Bender announced his clearance from a bout with cancer and received a clean medical report. He is really happy about that--to the tune of $50. Praise!
Also please keep former Rotarians Ryan and his mother Liz Rozell in your thoughts, as Liz’s husband, Paul, recently passed away. If you have their number I urge you to give them a call. I am confident that they would love to hear from us.
There’s something that I like about Stephanie Baker. Is it because her kids went to BHS and she is a BIG time Driller fan? Well, yes, but that’ not the only reason. She is my new buddy ‘cause she won the opportunity drawing. Hey Stephanie, let’s go to lunch…how does pastrami sound?
Until next week, go out and Rotorize someone.
By: Frank Wooldridge