FogHorn March 15, 2018  - St. Pat's Celebration at Cameron's Pub

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The FOGHORN 
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
March 15,  2018
 
 St. Pat's Celebration at Cameron's Pub
             
Article by   Joe Brennen 
Photos by  FD Bobko
 
The theme was Ireland and all things Irish such as the menu of Corned Beef and Cabbage. The members were invited to bring their favorite Limericks to share and some were written for the occasion. Kevin wrote one for Liz in Hawaii, Warren read one about a Tiger and another about the Pelican. Joe recited a dozen he'd composed for members and Michael composed one for Joe on the spot. Warren asked for stories about Ireland and Ralph, Charise and Rosie stood and told told delightful and/or typically Irish experiences they had on the Emerald isle. Kevin wrapped it up with us all standing to sing  Danny Boy. It was a delightful experience to have attended but difficult to convey. There was a cheerful and playful atmosphere afoot among those participating in this appreciated tradition of the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay.
                                
                                         
                                                    
Following are the limericks Joe composed as a sample of the day's fare:
 
There was a strapping young lad named O'Brien
He hadn't laid all the girls but he was a tryin'
Then he was smitten, without the web,
And happily wedded his darling Deb
Leaving all the those many unlaid girls a'cryin'!
 
Dave Andrews appeared for the Paddy's Day feast
Washing it down with six beers...at least,
We heard nary a peep
For he'd fallen asleep.
Awakened he said it wasn't the beer but the yeast!
 
Rosi is fresh back from the Galapagos
So she didn't expect to be the victim of a roas'
But she stood with a smile
Like Cleopatra of the Nile
And we all raised our glasses in toas'
 
Charise is all business seven days a week
So when she relaxes don't make her drink weak
From the Chamber she'll retire
Who the hell will they hire
Meanwhile more time in Tahoe she will seek
 
Past Presidents and PETS should fill the need 
To get Paul Wrubel up to presidential speed 
He'll take over in July
and the time it will fly
and in no time he will have done his good deed.
 
At work or in Rotary Liz Schuck is a boss
when she's on a mission she's not one to cross
So one by one
She'll get 'er done
And that is how to accomplish weight loss
 
Mr Ely would much rather be on the golf course 
not jogging, swimming laps or riding a horse
For honing his game
is his life long aim
So he travels with all his clubs of course!
 
EJ is renown for his singing and squeeze box
He looks dashing in lederhosen and long sox
When he works up a sweat
His whistle he must wet
Whatever you serve him has to be on the rocks.
 
Just imagine Dianne and Bo's pillow talk
About space shuttles or perhaps a moon walk
Whatever their topic
from arctic to tropic
Together they are as solid as a rock
 
Warren's rule has been energetic and erect
just as he was as the president elect
he plays it quite straight
and he is never late
We don't fore see him ending in a train wreck
 
A very long time in Rotary is Dave Cresson 
who could give you a HMB history  Lesson
For her loves the lore
and the tales of yore
Ask him a question and you'll get a session
 
Raffa joins us all the way from Spain
Where the rain falls upon the plain
in school he's doing well
they all think he is swell
he is out for sports playing through the pain
 
Louise is here from her native France
She palys tennis and loves dance
Her mom is the greatest
She shares the latest
and her smile leaves us all in a trance!
 
March 15, 2018 Meeting Recap
 
                                   
 
 
Article by  Mitone Griffiths  
Photos by FD Bobko
 
Greeters: Past President Dave Cresson and John Evans
Inspirational Thought: John Evans
Pledge of Allegiance:  PP Dave Cresson
 
         
 
Guests and Visitors
     
  • Kathy Montazon guest and acting Alternate Rotarian for Renee Lewis
  • Kathy Wilson guest of Steve Wilson
  • Hal guest of Rosi Fontana
  • Mai guest of Ginger Minoletti. Mai is Ginger’s future daughter-in-law
  • Sharzad came to say Hello and Thank you for all that you do in the community
 
 
Happy/Not So Happy Newssmileysad
 
  
  •  One of Ralph Ely’s apartments in El Granada caught on fire. He was called to the scene and found that the fire department was there and had contained the fire to only one unit. He immediately called his insurance agent Kevin O’Brien and Dave Andrews for his clean up crew to do their work.
  • Kevin O’Brien had surgery on his face again, and it’s all good.
  • Charise McHugh announced that Half Moon Bay Distillery has got the go-ahead and will be opening soon.
  • Steve Wilson is sad because our exchange student Louise is moving on to her next family this weekend.
  • Rosi Fontana went on a trip to the Galapagos on a Silversea Cruise with Mary Corcoran and Dianne Bobko. Best trip ever!
  • John Evans is still convalescing from last week. This cold has been lingering.
  • Pres Warren announced that although her spirits are low, Dr. Joy is doing ok, health is not back to 100%.
  • Rusty Reilly Pond is recovering at home and waiting for results.          
                     
   
 
Announcements
 
  • Life Skills at the High School @ Pilarcitos mock job interviews went well.
  • Rainy Day Project – keep an eye out for the email as rain is in the forecast.
  • Free Community Breakfast is scheduled for March 28 shifts are 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.
  • Membership – Tim’s application has been circulated and the 7-day comment period has closed. Tim will meet with Paul Wrubel and Linda Crose-Andersen to meet and discuss club expectations. Induction will happen in a couple of weeks.
  • Membership Priority Plus 1 class is scheduled for Saturday April 7 at the SFO Airport Museum.
Exchange Student Update 
Louise went to the crab feed and had fun. She also went to see the movie Black Panther, and she’s not sure she liked it so much. It reminded her of Star Wars; not what she expected; not her thing at all. She’s leaving for Hawaii on Tuesday as she was invited to stay with a friend, and she’ll be joining the rest of the exchange students for their week in Hawaii. She also reminded everyone to come see the HMBHS Musical this weekend. She’s part of the crew, and it’s been a great experience. Swimming is going ok; she’s been timing at the meets rather than participate as a swimmer.
Rafa says that he’s finally been to a tennis match as they’ve been rained out lately. They did win that match. He went to Monterey with an Austrian exchange student to watch a mountain bike race and also saw a cars exhibition. Rain is depressing because there’s no tennis, and he’s left with nothing to do.
        
                                 
                          
Marble Drawing
                     
 
From President Warren
Trivia
Who has the first no-hitter in Giants history? – Juan Marichal
What was special about Matt Cain’s pitching on June 13, 2012? – He pitched a perfect game
 
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REMINDERS
 
Our Monthly Rotary Day at the Community Free Breakfast (held at the Lutheran Church will be Wednesday, MARCH 28.  Please sign up for a shift for future days (last Wednesday of each month.)
Rainy Day Project for the Homeless - Rotary Assignment  Liz Schuck are looking for volunteers to man the rainy day shelter for the homeless at a location next to the Lutheran Church.  The Shelter will be open in the mornings on rainy days so the homeless can dry off, put on dry clothes, etc.  Various charitable organizations on the Coastside will be manning the shelter.
 
OUR SPEAKERS and PROGRAMS for MARCH

3/22    Rotarian Shop Talks: Arancha Casal and Dianne Bobko

3/29    Speaker: TBA

 

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