The Splinter - Archive  May 26, 2009

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 CLUB 470 * DISTRICT 5160  *  ORGANIZED APRIL 29, 1926                   MEETING DATE:  Please highlight this/type in date

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Today's Meeting 

President Chuck Maltese called the meeting to order at 12:17 and asked Kris Kristensen to lead the club in the Pledge.  Bob Tamblyn followed with Rotary Grace. 

Visiting Rotarians 

Mary Ann Trongo introduced Matt Walker from the Davis Sunrise Club.

Guests of Rotarians

Dona Mast introduced Allison Perkes, Advertising and Online Director for the Daily Democrat.

Announcements

President Chuck announced that Taylor Crawford from WHS and Julia Frankenbach from PHS were awarded our annual scholarships.  Chuck thanked Don Smith for all his efforts in picking the two deserving students.  Dona Mast has ducks for sale.  Proceeds will benefit Woodland Healthcare’s new Cancer Nurse Navigator Program.  Gary Bunch said that the Epicurean Espirit, benefitting Meals on Wheels, was well attended last week at the Yolo Fliers Club.  Randy Blake is selling tickets for an Opera House fundraiser that is being held on June 20^th.

Birthdays

    Roger Kohlmeier returned to admit that he had a birthday but did not provide any details.

Anniversaries 

None. 

Recognition

Roger Dorris started off recognition with Thankful Time.  Bob Griffith was thankful that he attended the program at the Woodland Cemetery held on Memorial Day and was even happier that he wasn’t one of the inhabitants.  Bob also announced that on June 2, 3 & 4 old bombers (B-24, 17 & 25’s and P-51’s) will be at the Yolo County Airport.  Wim van Muyden was proud of his grandson who just got done competing at the national debate tournament.  Karl Diekman was happy that he got to play at Del Paso Country Club with Craig Miyamoto and even happier that Craig has not mentioned anything about his score.  Dave Molinaro paid for his birthday on May 16^th and was happy that his youngest child just received a driver’s license.  DIII announced that his youngest son has graduated from law school.  Jenna Green was happy that she was done camping and even happier that she won’t be doing any more camping for a very long time.  Duane Ewing paid $5 for his badge but wondered why he couldn’t get the discounted rate of $1.  Trivia Time – Kevin Haarberg, Bob Nakken, Kris Kristensen, Mahlon Whittle, Christian Sherrill and Clancy Duppong all paid for random basketball questions.  Scott Johnston paid $5 for playing golf with someone that knew Roger knew but he had trouble remembering a majority of the information to pass along.  Chuck Maltese picked on Dona Mast for photo shopping the picture that was made an example of in the local newspaper of what not to do with pictures provided to the Daily Democrat.

Rags to Riches

 Mary Ann Trongo was the big winner today.

Today’s Program

Rigo Torres quickly introduced his friend Hubert Bryant, former Service Manager of Elm Ford, and now full time collector of antique toys.  Hubert brought about 10 different antique toys that he displayed.  Hubert gave a brief history of each of the toys and talked about how many of the toy makers couldn’t succeed financially and many went out of business in the 30’s & 40’s.  Many of the toys made Hubert displayed could not be produced today due to the lead based paint and sharp edges.  Hubert also believes that today’s children ignore the old toys because they lack computers and high tech gadgets.  Hubert has about 500 toys stored in his special garages at home.  Hubert brought one car that would sell today for about $3,000.  Most of the large vendors, museums, and conventions are held on the east coast.  There are many magazines and newsletters devoted to antique toy collections.

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