Wayne McCaulley offers the invocation.

Friday Potpourri

Wayne McCaulley put a fine cap on the last meeting of 2002, delivering the invocation before a packed house at Glendale.

Several visiting Rotarians found their way to the GCC, including District Governor Rosemary Aragon.

It was great to see Past President Jeff Cashman and his wife, Judy, enjoying the Holiday Breakfast. Jeff is on a leave of absence while he undergoes a new treatment regimen to curb his MS. He reported that the treatments are progressing on schedule, and only time will tell how effective this new regimen will be.

Jack Ray Garris III

Laura Garris and her husband, Ray, introduced Jack Ray Garris III to their family, born December 14, 2002, at 2:31 p.m. Little Jack weighed in at 7 lbs., 11oz. and was 18-3/4 inches long. All are doing well. Congratulations to the Garris family! Laura has been granted a six-month leave of absence to care for her new charge.

A reminder to members that the annual Treehouse luggage collection drive will take place on Friday, January 10. Bring any luggage you can spare and any donations of clothing or cash. Treehouse serves the needs of foster children in the area.

Each year at Christmas time, the BBRC gives recognition to the Glendale wait staff  who serves the Club during the year. Friday, Club Administrator John Mix had the privilege of saluting these fine people who do so many things for the Club – first and foremost, making us feel welcome each week. Bonus checks of $50 were distributed to the crew: Claudia Castillo, Nancy Nguyen, Marianne Johns and Mario Zapata – the out-front serving group; and to the toilers in the kitchen, Frank Heilman, Louis Manzano, Joe Matias, Jr., and Francisco Hernandez. In addition, Doretta Dalseg, the receptionist at the front desk joined the recipients.