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THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA THE ROTATOR DECEMBER 28, 2010 Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

1 THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA THE ROTATOR DECEMBER 28, 2010 Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter s nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer. With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name! "Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack. His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly! He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose! He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" Bob Frias President None Craft Talk Last Meeting s Notes Visiting Rotarians Guests Special Guests Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus + many many others made for a great Christmas party for the kids. (young & older) Meeting Stats Active Members in Club = 53 Club Members Present = Attendance Percentage = Editor: Frank Culley fculley.rotary@gmail.com 1

2 Hans and Princess "Are you sure that guy with the camera is okay?" The British Embassy arrives 2

3 THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA THE ROTATOR DECEMBER 28, 2010 TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (LEGAL VERSION) Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter the House) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse. A variety of foot apparel, e.g. stocking, socks, etc., had been affixed by and around the chimney in said House in the hope and/or belief that St. Nick a/k/a St. Nicholas a/k/a Santa Claus (hereinafter Claus) would arrive at sometime thereafter. The minor residents, i.e. the children, of the aforementioned House, were located in their individual beds and were engaged in nocturnal hallucinations, i.e. dreams, wherein visions of confectionery treats, including but not limited to candies, nuts and/or sugar plums, did dance, cavort and otherwise appear in said dreams. Whereupon the party of the first part (sometimes hereinafter referred to as I), being the joint-owner in fee simple of the House with the parts of the second part (hereinafter Mamma), and said Mamma had retired for a sustained period of sleep. (At such time, the parties were clad in various forms of headgear, e.g. kerchief and cap.) Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, there did occur upon the unimproved real property adjacent and appurtenant to said House, i.e. the lawn, a certain disruption of unknown nature, cause and/or circumstance. The party of the first part did immediately rush to a window in the House to investigate the cause of such disturbance. At that time, the party of the first part did observe, with some degree of wonder and/or disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter the Vehicle) being pulled and/or drawn very rapidly through the air by approximately eight (8) reindeer. The driver of the Vehicle appeared to be and in fact was, the previously referenced Claus. Said Claus was providing specific direction, instruction and guidance to the approximately eight (8) reindeer and specifically identified the animal co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner & Blitzen (hereinafter the Deer). (Upon information and belief, it is further asserted that an additional co-conspirator named Rudolph may have been involved.) The party of the first part witnessed Claus, the Vehicle and the Deer intentionally and willfully trespass upon the roofs of several residences located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the House, and noted that the Vehicle was heavily laden with packages, toys and other items of the unknown origin or nature. Suddenly, without prior invitation or permission, either express or implied, the Vehicle arrived at the House, and Claus entered said House via the chimney. Said Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was partially covered with residue from the chimney, and he carried a large sack containing a portion of the aforementioned packages, toys, and other unknown items. He was smoking what appeared to be tobacco in a small pipe in blatant violation of local ordinances and health regulations. Claus did not speak, but immediately began to fill the stocking of the minor children, which hung adjacent to the chimney, with toys and other small gifts. (Said items did not, however, constitute gifts to said minor pursuant to the applicable provision of the U.S. Tax Code.) Upon completion of such task, Claus touched the side of his nose and flew, rose and/or ascended up the chimney of the House to the roof where the Vehicle and Deer waited and/or served as lookouts. Claus immediately departed for an unknown destination. However, prior to the departure of the Vehicle, Deer and Claus from said House, the party of the first part did hear Claus state and/or exclaim: Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night, or words to that effect. Thanks to Elizabeth Culley, Esq 3

MARTINEZ JANUARY GILLIAN COLE - ANDREWS FEBRUARY DOUG KIMBERLY FEBRUARY RICHARD SHERMAN MARCH VICTOR TOGNAZZINI MARCH CARL ENGEL APRIL RICK HAYDON APRIL SCOTT

4 "Fiiiiive Gooolden Rings!" (Three out of) "Four Calling Birds!" The Rotary Club of Santa Maria 2010 MEETING GREETER RAFFLE TICKET SELLER NAME MONTH NAME MONTH BILL LIBBON DECEMBER CARL ENGEL DECEMBER 2011 JANUARY TOM MARTINEZ JANUARY GILLIAN COLE - ANDREWS FEBRUARY DOUG KIMBERLY FEBRUARY RICHARD SHERMAN MARCH VICTOR TOGNAZZINI MARCH CARL ENGEL APRIL RICK HAYDON APRIL SCOTT DUNN MAY ALICE PATINO MAY RON NANNING JUNE CAMILLE EDIE JUNE THANK YOU FOR HELPING YOUR ROTARY CLUB ALL GREETERS & TICKET SELLERS, PLEASE PLAN ON BEING AT THE MEETING BY 11:50 Contact Bill Libbon for any questions on meeting greeters & ticket sellers at blibbon@bgcsmv.org 4

5 I'm pleased to present our Board of Directors. After the vote at our Tuesday lunch meeting on December 14, 2010, Doug and Cindy have accepted the position of Co-Treasurers, completing the Board. Many thanks to all who have volunteered to serve in this capacity. President - Laura Mohajer Past President - Bob Frias President Elect - Frank Culley Secretary - Ruth Moran Treasurer - Doug Kimberly and Cindy McKellar, co-treasurers Club Administration - Joe Goldberg and Roy Dugger, co-chairs Community Service - Heather Weare International Service - Virginia Souza Foundation - Susan Rees and Tom Martinez (PHF recognitions) Publicity - Leah West Membership - Scott Dunn Respectfully submitted, Susan Susan Rees, Nominating Committee Chair 5

6 The Rotary Club of santa maria Presents: Party Tuesday, December 28 th Santa maria inn Tap room 12 noon until Fun, food, and you got it, tom & jerry drinks (carlie Engels own recipe!!!) 6 PLEASE CAMILLE EDIE AT cedie@yourcbsm.com WITH YOUR R.S.V.P.! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

7 7 The Rotary Club of Santa Maria

8 THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA Rotary Calendar December Programs by Yvonne Biely The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Board of Directors President: Bob Frias President Elect: Laura Mohajer Past President: Susan Rees Club Administration: Roy Dugger Membership: Frank Culley Public Relations: Frank Culley International: Fred Pratt Club Service: Camille Edie The Rotary Foundation: Tom Martinez Secretary: Ruth Moran Treasurer: Doug Kimberly December /28 - Tom & Jerry Party January /4 - RI President Ray Klingensmith at The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott 1/20 - Poverty Conference Santa Maria Fair Park 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM February /10 - Wine Makers Dinner March 2011 Wine Raffle FundRaiser Chair - Virginia Souza April 2011 May 2011 December 28 Tom & Jerry Party January Programs by Gillian Cole-Andrews January 4 Marc Gatson, Fitness Expert Custom Workouts January 11 John Slocum, Haiti Relief Project CONVERGE Worldwide January 18 TBA January 25 TBA CONTRIBUTIONS Membership, Frank Culley Rotator, Frank Culley Web Site, Frank Culley The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Bulletin questions or comments? fculley.rotary@gmail.com or call

9 9 The Rotary Club of Santa Maria

PCPA Donor Recognition Event Sunday December 12th Sponsored by Boys & Girls Club Foundation Annual Dinner Thursday January 20th Baskets In Bloom - Saturday March 12th Benefit Dinner Drawing Saturday

10 PCPA Donor Recognition Event Sunday December 12th Sponsored by Boys & Girls Club Foundation Annual Dinner Thursday January 20th Baskets In Bloom - Saturday March 12th Benefit Dinner Drawing Saturday April 2nd Annual Auction Saturday April 30th Celebrity Waiters Nite Wednesday June 22nd Kids Nite Out Thursday July 7th Golf Tournament Monday July 25th Back A Youth Nite Thursday September 1st Wine, Beer, Western, Cheer TBA Ride for Youth / Taste of Santa Maria Valley Saturday October 22nd THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR 4,000 MEMBERS Visit our website at Bill Libbon 10

11 Bob Frias President Laura Mohajer Susan Rees Past President Bob Frias Laura Mohajer President Elect Frank Culley Frank Culley President Elect. Nominee Ruth Moran Secretary Ruth Moran Doug Kimberly Treasurer Doug Kimberly & Cindy McKellar Frank Culley Membership Chair Scott Dunn Tara LeFranc Membership Co-Chair Ron Nanning Membership Induction Ron Nanning TBA Membership Orientation Greg Muscio & Frank Culley Carl Engel Membership Committee Terri Lee Coleman Membership Committee Scott Dunn Membership Mentor Camille Edie Membership Mentor Rick Hayden Membership Mentor Fred Pratt Membership Mentor Tom Martinez Membership Mentor Yvonne Biely Membership Mentor Roy Dugger Club Administration Roy Dugger & Joe Goldberg Frank Culley Publicity Leah West Fred Pratt International Virginia Souza Camille Edie Club Service Heather Weare Tom Martinez Rotary Foundation Tom Martinez & Susan Rees Carl Engel Programs Frank Culley Website Frank Culley Joe Goldberg Sergeant-at-Arms Scott Dunn At Large Laura Mohajer Fun Raiser Chair Frank Culley Joe Goldberg Fun Raiser Sponsor Committee Positions in Bold Red are Board positions Editor s Note: I have finally learned how to do imbedded hot links. In the past you would see the full URL address to the Website. Now you will see verbiage such as The Rotary Club of Santa Maria which you can know is a hot link as your cursor will turn into a little hand as you hover over the link. In addition links are usually blue in color and underlined. I hope this makes your reading of The Rotator, on line, more enjoyable and rewarding. 11

12 MONDAYS 6:00 P SANTA MARIA SOUTH THE HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN 12:10 SAN LUIS OBISPO MADONA INN TUESDAYS 7:OOA SLO DAYBREAK FAIRWAYS RESTAURANT CAMBRIA SUNRISE LAS CAMBRITAS SOLVANG BREAKFAST ROYAL SCANDINAVIAN TEMPLETON MCPHEE S 12:00 THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA THE HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN PISMO BEACH PELICAN POINT MORRO BAY THE MORRO BAY GOLF COURSE WEDNESDAYS 7:00 A GROVER BEACH SPYGLASS PISMO NIPOMO BLACK LAKE GOLF RESORT PASO ROBLES SUNRISE PASO ROBLES COUNTRY CLUB 12:00 ATASCADERO LAKESIDE PAVILLION SAN LUIS DE TOLOSA MADONNA INN 12:10 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ROYAL SCANDINAVIAN 6:00 P LOMPOC ROTARY CLUB LOMPOC EMBASSY SUITES THURSDAYS 7:00 A SANTA MARIA BREAKFAST SANTA MARIA INN 12:00 PASO ROBLES FRIDAYS PASO ROBLES COUNTRY CLUB ARROYO GRANDE STEAMERS PISMO BEACH 6:45 A VANDENBERG VILLAGE VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB 7:00 A LOS OSOS MARE BLU RISTORANTE 12:00 CAMBRIA THE BRAMBLES "cyber make-ups" Rotary District 5240 A reminder that several back issues as well as the current issue of The Rotator can be found on our Website. I also have every issue I have done since September 23, 2008 if there is a specific issue you may want. The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned 12

13 Doug Coleman & President Bob Frias Thank you Gillian for The Fabulous Music And Thank You Very Much to the Young Ladies Head Elf and guests Norma gets to play, too 13

14 "I have one word for you: Plastics." "All I want for Christmas is for my Stepdown to come one week early." 14

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