The new broom swept clean once again as the BBRC Rotated its Wheels. A wild bunch of old wheels gave up their positions as officers and directors, making way for a new board of wheels. The obvious is that we would be nothing without these fine Rotarians who have volunteered their services all year and perhaps for several years, while a new group is ready to tackle leadership up close and personal. This really is the time to reflect on each of our commitments to this Rotary club and to heap praise on our members who step forward and lead with enthusiasm, energy and efficiency (The Three E’s).

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Roving Reveille Rotating Wheels Reporter Mark Hough
provided this accounting of the evening:

The new broom swept clean once again as the BBRC Rotated its Wheels. A wild bunch of old wheels gave up their positions as officers and directors, making way for a new board of wheels. The obvious is that we would be nothing without these fine Rotarians who have volunteered their services all year and perhaps for several years, while a new group is ready to tackle leadership up close and personal. This really is the time to reflect on each of our commitments to this Rotary club and to heap praise on our members who step forward and lead with enthusiasm, energy and efficiency (The Three E’s).

Roving Reveille Rotating Wheels Reporter Mark Hough provided an accounting of the evening. :

The Preliminaries

Glendale Country Club was the site for this year’s Rotating the Wheels event. Since coming to our new venue in 1998, the BBRC had not scheduled any sort of special party at our wonderful host facility. This was the year to enjoy the evening party, enjoy a scrumptious meal and enjoy the people who take on the mantle of leadership in our Rotary club. Even with all the black leather and chains, it was a memorable evening.

Andrew Face and Tim Leahy served as MCs and started the program as we sat down to eat. John DeWater gave the invocation.

Departing President Steve Lingenbrink arranged with Scott Cook, owner of Eastside Harley-Davidson, to attend, bringing some appropriate props. He provided a couple of Harleys and an antique gas pump. The club provided studded leather arm and neck bands and Rotary Do-Rags for the attendees.

Dinner was a buffet of grilled chicken breasts, small beef and salmon steaks, in addition to green and potato salads and vegetables. Dessert was strawberry shortcake.

More or less, the members complied with the uniform of the day, as Jim's photos attest. Of course, Dick Brown did not comply and was clearly the best dressed, though casual. He confided that he did not even own a pair of blue jeans! (Neither does Mix!)

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Changing Places

When it came time to really rotate the wheels, Steve and his board came forward. The outgoing leaders included President Steve, President-Elect Jim Zidar, Immediate Past President Norm Johnson, Secretary Jeanne Thorsen, Co-Treasurers Margie Burnett and Steve Szirmai, Sergeant At Arms Chris Ballard, Club Service I Director Wendi Fischer, Club Service II Director Tom Smith, Community Service Director Shelley Noble, Vocational Service Director Carlene Buty, International Service Director Cyril Faulkner and Foundation Director Jane Kuechle. Thus ended the reign of terror of Lingenbrink and his 2005-2006 Board!

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The Next Chapter

The new leadership for 2006-2007 shared the spotlight, with the BBRC’s 21st president Jim Zidar assuming the top job, Phil Salvatori becoming President-Elect, and Steve Lingenbrink taking over the Immediate Past President’s slot. Other officers include Secretary Jeanne Thorsen, Treasurer Steve Szirmai and Sergeant At Arms Andrew Face.

Directors for this coming year include Club Service I Wendi Fischer, Club Service II Tom Smith, Community Service Director Shelley Noble, Vocational Service Director David Bolson, International Service Director Curt Cummings, Foundation Committee Director Jane Kuechle. Salvatori elevates to the important task of directing the club’s Fundraising activities this year.

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Operations & Action

There are changes in the Committee Roster, as well as newcomers and old timers work together for the good of Rotary.

Under Club Service I, Fellowship Chair is Chris Ballard. Program Committee Co-Chairs are Steve Goldfarb and Bob Holert. Information Service Chair is John Mix and Public Relations Chair is John Martinka.

Under Club Service II, Membership Support Committee Chair is Sayoko Kuwahara. New Member Committee Co-Chairs are Wayne McCaulley and Phil Salvatori. Membership Coordination Committee Chair is Rourke O’Brien, Membership Development Committee Chair is Steve Luplow, and a new committee, Young Members, is chaired by Chris Ballard.

Community Service welcomes Kevin Jewell as Chair of Community Service Committee. Ruben Ladlad will chair the Youth Services committee, Howard Johnson returns to chair the Rotary First Harvest Committee; and Chip Erickson gets another term as Chair of the Preserve Planet Earth Committee.

Vocational Service includes a Tri-Fecta of chairs for the Vocational Service Committee: David Bolson, Tim Leahy and Steve Peters. Career Development Committee is co-chaired by Evelyn Cogswell and Carol Hoeft. Mark Hough will chair the Vocational Awareness Committee.

Under International Service, Mike Ralph will chair the Youth Exchange Committee, Curtis Cummings will chair the World Community Service Committee, and Don Chandler, Don Deasy, Dick Brown and Cary Kopczynski will represent the Rotary International Foundation Committee.

The Fundraising Committee, overseen by President-Elect Phil Salvatori, will have Jenny Andrews as Chair of the Walk-a-Thon Committee, Dick Brown as Chair of the Golf Event Committee, Chuck Barnes as Chair of the Corporate Sponsors Committee, Zul Alibhai as Chair of the Finance Committee, and Bob McKorkle as Chair of the Lifestyle Auction Committee.

The Club President’s Committee, chaired by President Zidar, includes: the Past President’s Committee, chaired by Steve Lingenbrink; Cashier Committee, chaired by Steve Szirmai; and the Facilities Committee, chaired by Lingenbrink;

One of the largest operating committees is the Foundation Committee, chaired by Jane Kuechle.

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Kudos, Awards & Presents

Lush flower bouquets were presented to Terri Lingenbrink and Sandy Zidar.

Terri also received a Biker Bear from the Tokyo Hard Rock Cafe, while President Steve received Biker Bookends, both courtesy of the Fellowship Committee

Tom Smith received the Rotarian of the Year award for his efforts on the Mission, Vision, and Values Project.

Then, the band played. Chip Erickson and Tom Smith on Guitar, Chris Monger on Drums, and John DeWater and Jay Powers on something.

The band performed a couple of songs with lyrics beamed on the wall, the first entitled "Suits to Be Filed" by Steppenit, to the tune of "Born to be Wild." CLICK HERE FOR THE LYRICS TO BOTH SONGS.

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Marching On

The New Board has its marching orders, the Old Board provided guidance by adopting the new Mission, Values & Vision Statement orchestrated by Tom Smith. Remember the value of planning and then making things happen. This is the difference between a club and a very successful Rotary club. Yeah, we heap praise on ourselves and not only do we believe it, but someday it actually will come true! It’s time to step out, step together and make 2006-2007 a great year for the BBRC.

Thanks for coming, y’all. Now, go get ‘em!

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THERE IS BASEBALL IN HEAVEN

Two ninety year old men, Moe and Sam, have been friends all their lives. It seems that Sam is dying, and Moe comes to visit him every day.

"Sam," says Moe, "You know how we have both loved baseball all our lives, and how we played minor league ball together for so many years. Sam, you have to do me one favor. When you get to Heaven--and I know you will go to Heaven--somehow you've got to let me know if there's baseball in Heaven."

Sam looks up at Moe from his death bed, and says, "Moe, you've been my best friend many years. This favor, if it is at all possible, I'll do for you."

And shortly after that, Sam passes on. It is midnight a couple of nights later. Moe is sound asleep when he is awakened by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calls out to him.

”Moe.... Moe...."

"Who is it?" says Moe sitting up in bed. "Who is it?"

"Moe, it's me, Sam."

"Come on. You're not Sam. Sam just died."

"I'm telling you," insists the voice. "It's me, Sam!"

"Sam? Is that you? Where are you?"

"I'm in heaven," says Sam, "and I've got to tell you, I've
got really good news and a little bad news."

"So, tell me the good news first," says Moe.

"The good news," says Sam "is that there is baseball in heaven.

”Better yet, all our old buddies who've gone before us are there. Better yet, we're all young men again. Better yet, it's always spring time and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play baseball all we want, and we never get tired!"

"Really?" says Moe, "That is fantastic, wonderful beyond my wildest dreams! But, what's the bad news?"

"You're pitching next Tuesday"

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GOOD GUESS

A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of the dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Broni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the shepherd,

"If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your flock, will you give me one?"

The shepherd looked at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looked at his peacefully-grazing flock and calmly answered, "Sure."

The yuppie parked his car, whipped out his IBM Thinkpad and connected it to a cell phone, then he surfed to a NASA page on the Internet where he called up a GPS satellite navigation system, scanned the area, and then opened up a database and an Excel spreadsheet with complex formulas. He sent an email on his Blackberry and, after a few minutes, received a response. Finally, he prints out a 150 page report on his hi- tech, miniaturized printer then turns to the shepherd and says, "You have exactly 1,586 sheep".

"That is correct, take one of the sheep," said the shepherd.

He watches the young man select one of the animals and bundle it into his car. Then the shepherd says: "If I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give my animal back?"

"OK, sure," answered the young man.

"Clearly, you are a consultant" said the shepherd.

"That's correct," says the yuppie, "but how did you guess that?"a

"No guessing required," answers the shepherd. "You turned up here, although nobody called you. You want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked, and you don't know crap about my business. Now give me back my dog."

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