RECOGNITION AND AWARDS JUNE 25 & July 16

GUESTS:   On June 25th, New Miramonte Principal Julie Parks, joined us as did Camp Royal students Sandra Abruzzo and Andrew Bower. Weylin Eng brought friend Ken Jew for another visit – keep coming, Ken!  At our meeting on July 16, we welcomed attorney Don O'Dell, a friend and guest of Jerry Seibert, Ted Pratt, architect and friend of President David, and speaker for the day, Dr. Joe Ovick, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools.

BIRTHDAYS:   Frank Darling's birthday was on June 24 and he was the first victim of President David's resurrection of the Trivia Quiz. The question: What do you call two  physicians ?  A paradox.  Larry Olson celebrated his birthday on June 26 with a family BBQ and provided Rotary with $50 for the privilege! Charles Mounzer's birthday occurred on June 27th and he celebrated with a dinner among friends, Jose and Marcela Avelar.  Bob Peeke turned 85 on July 3 -- Congratulations, Bob and thanks for the $30!  

ANNIVERSARIES:  Fred and Bobbie Nielsen's sixth anniversary was on June 21 - the longest day of the year!  Hope it was a good one, Fred! Gerry Dzendzel and wife Jennifer celebrated their 5th year anniversary (the wood anniversary !!??!!) on June 27th and in honor of the occasion, Gerry gave $150 in her name to the Paul Harris Society.  Thanks so much!  Marshall Johnson and wife, Susan, have been married 18 years as of July 6, but Tony and Margret Sloane (married on July 9) beat that by a mile with 54 years of wedded bliss!  Gary and Annie Wong celebrate 37 years on July 17, but Joe and Lucinda Jaconette edge them out with 40 years together on July 20.  Congrats to all!

YEARS OF SERVICE: George Block has been a Rotarian for 28 years! Thank you, George for your commitment to Rotary!  Cyndi Girgis, Frank Darling and Dan Lawrence have served 11, 12 and 15 years, respectively.  We appreciate your involvement!  Larry Olson came on board with the club 3 years ago -- so glad you did, Larry!