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FUND RAISING EVENTS
Auction
1988
Improv Comedy Club Auction 2003
Over the years, our major fund raisers have included both a live and silent
auction. In the 1988 photo shown above, it was an auction held at the
Reale Estate Board building in Laguna Hills. The photos in 2003 show our
auction combined with Improv Comedy Nite.
Other Fundraising events include fines , drawings, white elephant auction at
our meetings. Members also individuallly contribute through
a pledge on a monthly basis. Donations are voluntary.
Garage Sale
Each year we hold a garage sale at a Rotarian's home. The first Garage
Sale was held at Past president
Jack and Johann Keegan. Later garage sales have been hosted by Bill and
Carol Kersten (shown below are scenes from
Kersten's garage. members donate goods as well as other sources.
Year 2002
Year 1994 Sweater Drive
Collection for the poor in Orange County
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Each member
is expected to sell at least two
books and as in the past we anticipate
many members to sell many
more books. We make $7.00 on
each book sold.
The Entertainment Book is a great investment. The savings not only pay
for the book but continue
FINES AND PLEDGE
DONATIONS
Each year we ask our members to pledge (members set their own $amounts) to
our various programs
including the R.I. Foundation. The donated amounts are billed monthly.
Memorial Fund
Lawrence G "Doc" WigginsPHF
had the nickname "Doc" since
college days (Washington State University)
Lived and breathed Rotary with 40 years of service: Rotary Club of Altadena
1951-1985 Our club 1985-1991
Born 6/8/1899 Died Dec 1991 at age 92. U.S.Army 1918
Vocation: Office Equipment and Stationary Salesman.
He was one of the first residence of Freedom Village.
He bequeathed to the Rotary Club of Mission Viejo over $10,000 upon his
passing. The club decided to create the Doc Wiggins Memorial Fund with this
money and let it grow and use the interest to fund scholarships.
A special Board made up of the past five Presidents was created to manage
the fund. The Club's regular Board of Directors has no authority over the
fund. The goal is to reach $100,000 and then use the interest to fund
scholarships.
Fred BuckhalterPHF
had
the nickname "The
Hammer" in Rotary because of his great determination in seeing that things
got done!
Born 9/16/17 and Died 5/8/2001He was born in Ann Arbor Michigan.
Survived by his wife, Jean, and sons Fred Jr. and Richard, sister Ruth and
brothers
George and David. During WWII he served under Gen. Patton’s 3rd Army seeing
action in
France and Germany. Fred loved his country and served on the Veteran’s War
Memorial
Active in church and civic affairs. President of the Mission Viejo Rotary
Club 1992-93 and
organized the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Fred loved Rotary and served
in some
capacity each year including Treasurer, Fund Raiser, Finemaster, Sgt-At-Arms
and Assistant
District Governor 1993-94.Fred was an outstanding, self-sacrificing member
of our club since 1986. Fred’s passing is a
loss for every member.
THE
CLUB DIRECTORY
The directory is printed solely for the
use of Rotarians. Its use as a commercial
mailing list and its distribution to Non-Rotarians is prohibited.
The projected was prompted by 1989-90 President, Jimmie Ball.
It was created in 1989 by Rotarian George L Cooper and photographer at
the time was Rotarian Rev Phil Peace. Later PPBill Kersten became the
photographer .
Added to the Directory is Club Guide which was created by Rotarian John
Monninger
Initially we sent the directory to a
printer for publishing and then around 1996, PPGeorge Cooper printed at his
office.
It is 51/2 x 8 1/2 in a three ring
binder with photos of each member.
The Directory is also available on our
internet web site but can only be accessed with a User Name and a Password.
Dated 12/3/03
CLUB WEB SITE
www.missionviejorotary.org
It was at a December meeting in 1995
when our program featured a speaker with the topic: "Surfing the Net". At
that time hardly anyone was familiar with the internet nor Email. Our
Immediate Past President at the time was George Cooper (Classification: Adhesive
Distributor) and he immediately felt this would be a great new media for
promoting his adhesive business. So he taught himself the basics on creating
and publishing websites and created several websites for his business.
Several months later, George approached the RotaryDistrict (5320) District
Governor Mike Abdalla and a decision was made to create a web site for the
district www.rotary5320.org
In December of 1996, George approached
the Board of Directors of Mission Viejo Rotary and our club site was born
with George Cooper as Webmaster and George has continued to serve in
that position. Dated Dec 03, 2003
ROTARY GOODS
BANK
The Year
was 2001 when Past President Dr Richard Frieder established our Rotary
Goods Bank
which resulted in quantities of all kinds of goods being picked up
from Donors and delivered to
numerous recipients such as Adopt-A-Social Worker, Orphanage in Mexico and
other social agencies. This excellent Club Service Program involves almost
all members of our club in one way or another. For example, day old bread
and other bakery goods are picked up at stores and delivered to local
food banks and churches etc by our members.
Both PP Bob McQueen , PPBill Kersten and Rotarian Steve Mugg handled much of
the heavier stuff (furniture for example) with their trucks.
CHARIOTS OF ROTARY
Our
Chariots of Rotary are on the move collecting, sorting, repairing,
assembling and delivering donated items to and from our Storage facility to
those in need as part of our Rotary Goods Bank Program.
Chariots and Rotary Goods Bank Director- Dr. Richard Frieder
Go to
May 1, 2002 Bulletin for more information
including participants. Dated Dec 03, 2003
FELLOWSHIP
District Conference
At the District Conference we meet new Rotary friends and greet old ones as
we learn about Rotary Programs
and activities from local and RI Speakers. Featured are Club Hospitality
Suites, Club Awards , District Youth Vocal and Speech Winners, The
Governor's Ball and Transition. It is held every year in May or June.
Shown is a group photo of our members in attendance at the
2002 conference.
R.I. Conference
is held once a
year in a location (city/country) designated by R.I. Thousands of Rotarians
from all over the world are in attendance
with Plenary sessions, Parade of Flags and the Friendship House being the
main attractions. Our club usually sends our Incoming President to this
world event.
 Rotary
International Convention
Brisbane Australia June 1-4 2003
This year our now President Ross Boling along with his
family attended the convention. Also in attendance was
Pushpa and Nanik Chandwani.
Ross reported that now President Jonathan Majiyagbe
emphasized the new Family Program (see his message to the
left) and increase social activities within our club as he noted
that newer members are younger than most of us and so it is
very important that we invite their families to join us in Rotary
fun! President Jonathan also announced the new theme for
our Rotary Year 2003-04:
Pushpa reported that she discussed the
Fireside Meetings
FIRESIDE MEETING AND
MEMBERSHIP AFFAIR CELEBRATED 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CLUB
Jack
Wallace, Chairman of our Membership Development Committee started
our Rotary wheel in motion for a very
special meeting in which the Membership Committee held a
Mission Viejo Rotary Membership Fair on Saturday September 18, 1999
at 6PM ….This meeting also servd as our club's 25th Anniversary
celebration. It was
held at Past President Rich Frieder and Susan Frieders new home in Coto
de Caza. The purpose of the Fair is to acquaint prospective member
guests with Rotary and especially Mission Viejo Rotary. We would like to
show our guests how we encourage the ideal of service in our business,
professional and community life.
It also showed our guests how we reach out to the International Community
for better understanding, goodwill and peace
through our world-wide fellowship of business and professional
people-all united in the ideal of service.
We presented a brief history of Rotary. We talked about the Four
Way test..The Four Avenues of Service...Our meeting
programs...our publication...the Rotary Foundation...our great Polio
Plus success story...our
involvement in community affairs...our fellowship...and what is expected
of each member in order to fulfill our motto
"Service Above Self" .
The photos shown were taken in at Dr Richard and Susan Frieders home
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Demotion Parties
Reminder click
on images for large view
At the end of each Rotary year (July 1st-June 30th) we "roast" our outgoing
President.
Here is a "Roast" reflecting the fun in the fellowship!
BUCK BLASTED! PAST LIFE REVEALED!!
This is the "Roast" of President Don Wile (1999-2000)
Don “Buck” Wile
bids a fond farewell to his presidency
as he handed out special recognition
plaques to his team
Bucks "Team" came up with some great posters!
" My Goodness, Don!!" ,our First Lady Pam exclaimed with wonder in her
eyes!
Pick Me! and "Rise and Shine" was Don's battle cry and we did!
SCHOOL DAYS, SCHOOL DAYS,
And here is another "Roast". The scene is in a school classroom.
Shown is President and former Principle Bob McQueen being roasted by
Dr Jerry Gross (Superintendent of Schools)
The year was 2003. The question still exists..not how did Bob get in the
school desk but how did he get out of this very tight spot??
But he did so that he could present special awards to
members serving his year round semester like the award
shown below
for our Rotary Goods Bank Director,Dr Richard Frieder shown with
his school mate (Susan).
Christmas Party
THE MISSION VIEJO ROTARY CLUB
ROTARY FAMILY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Year 2003
Sunday December 21, 2003, a
record turn out of 55 Rotarians and family members enjoyed a great party at
the Mission Viejo Country Club. Gifts were won by all and contests were
plentiful including the Tie Contest for men which had three categories:
1. Most Wimsical
2. Most Business Like
3. No tie
And not to be forgotten, the ladies contest judged the Most Glitter in
Attire!
Good music was also supplied for dancing and listening pleasure.
A special thanks to PPVictoria Avery, Virginia and PP Ed Heeren and to all
the gift givers!
Glitter Queen,Rotarian (Honorary)
Honest Judge!
Carol Kersten
and Tie Winner PP Ed Heere
1988 and 2002
at Mission Viejo Country Club
1994 at
Victoria Avery's home
Board
Meetings....Our Directors meeting
monthly
This scene is from September 2000. The report below is an example of our
Board making decisions for our club
 
Board Meeting September 20, 2000 YMCA 7am
Foundations—J. Wallace for V. Avery-The Foundation Dinner will be held on
November 4, 2000 at the San Juan Mission. Raffle tickets will be sold for
$10
each or a book of 12 for $100. Money collected for the raffle will be
applied to the respective club members’ individual Paul Harris Foundation
account. Board decided to delay the decision on matching funds until later
in the Rotary year. The Foundation money collected in our club thus far this
year is $600.
Club Service—Bill Kersten-Electronic Scrip (e.scrip) information will be
distributed to those interested at the next club meeting. This program
provides an
automatic return of a minimum of 2% from each Vons Club Card or Credit Card
registered. A list of participating stores is available in the packet of
information. This 2%+ return will be credited to our Rotary operating
account.
Rotary International Convention is June 24-27. Registration for those
planning on attending is $350 per couple. Hotel reservations are handled
through Rotary on a first come, first served basis with hotel choices listed
on the form. Travel arrangements are not included. Bill will hand out forms
at the next meeting.
Holiday Party—Confirmed for December 17, 2000 at the Mission Viejo Country
Club. R. Frieder has confirmed the date and arrangements with the band
contracted for the party.
FundRaisers Entertainment Books—Sales going well. 80 books sold thus far.
Needs more promotion at the club meeting.
Night at the Improv—Set for March 11, 2001, with a 2 ticket minimum member
assessment. Plans are to have a joint fundraiser with Lake Forest Rotary.
Contract is for minimum of 250 ticket sold.
Our cost is $20 including choice of entree, dessert, tax, and gratuity. 10%
deposit due to hold reservation. Board moved to sign the contract and secure
the date with the $500 deposit. R. Frieder reports that he has a noted eye
surgeon that will donate his service for laser eye surgery for a fundraiser.
LaPaz Optometry will
donate cost of the follow-up examinations. A decision will be made later on
how to make the most out of this prize, i.e. live auction at the Improv,
separate raffle, etc.
Pancake Breakfast—October 15, 2000. Each Member will be assessed 10 tickets
@$3.00 each. Tickets will be available at the next regular meeting. All
ticket sale
money is to be returned to J. Wallace. Cox Communication will again under
write the expense of food and supplies. Marriott Food group will donate
milk, orange
juice, and coffee creamer. Need to remind the club that we do not assess
dues like other clubs, so we rely on these fundraisers and require a
minimum sale for some of these fundraisers in lieu of any monthly dues.
Community Service—Kathy haze Adopt-A-Neighbor continues to need the snacks,
diapers, clothes, etc. This program is going smoothly. B. McQueen is leading
this effort and receiving great club support.
Walk against Drugs—Saturday October 21, 2000. Kathy will set plans for the
event with Dick Paradzick.
Women Helping Women is need of women’s work clothing for there program.
Vocational Service— Interact club held its first meeting with 25 students
attending. The next meeting is on October 3 at 12:30pm, at the Mission
Viejo High School. That will be the annual pizza party that we hold each
year for the kick-off of the Interact Club. A suggestion was made to have
Bill Craycraft attend the meeting, as the club was formed during his
presidency.
Rotary InteractSymposium will be in November. Tim is arranging for the
President and one other officer to attend. Saddleback Teacher Appreciation
Banquet
will be held on May 4, 2001, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point. We
are collecting the donations for the Saddleback Valley School District for
this first time event.
Four Way Test bookmarks will be ordered for the distribution at the Mission
Viejo Library.
International Service—Rich Frieder Literacy Program in the District led by
John Boyd is looking for club participation in the “Yes I can!” program for
Mexico. Literacy packets for teaching mothers to read, write, and some math
are offered for $250 per 100 packets. R. Frieder proposed the purchase of
100 packets for $250, J. Wallace second, unanimous Board approval. The
packets will be distributed through a Rotary Club in Mexico.
The above Rotary club in central Mexico is very interested in developing a
relationship with a club in the United States. G. Cooper motioned to begin
this process, D. Wile second, unanimous Board approval. Rich will
investigate further into this to see about additional mutual projects with
this club.
Door of Faith—Christmas party set for December 9, 2000. Rich will start
sign-ups for the trip. Better attendance is the goal. These children need
more than just
gifts, they need hugs as well. A planned overnight stay at Las Rocas is
being planned as well for those that do not want to return on Saturday
evening.
World’s Kids Voyage—Foundation Board meeting is next week. There is a need
for donations to support the school in Nicaragua. Teacher salary is $500. G.
Cooper motion to provide $500 for support of the school, D. Wile second,
unanimous Board approval.
New Business ¨ Club Storage Unit—Clean-up, larger storage, optional
locations, etc, project is to be led by F. Buckhalter. ¨ Suggestion of
Rotary shirts
and caps—F. Buckhalter ask why we didn’t wear these. Answer by most Board
members is that we did not have them. He suggested that we order some and
have for new members. D.Wile stated that these should be available for sale
and not purchased for our members at no charge. B. Kersten and G. Cooper
will check on
availability and cost. Resolution held in committee until next month.
Recorded by Don
Wile for Acting Secretarty George Cooper |
Rotary Club of Mission Viejo
