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The Foghorn by Editor Bernie Scott
President Bruce started the March 30th meeting,
by asking Norm Steider for the invocation. Prez announced that
Honor the Earth would be a regular luncheon in held in 2 weeks
at PNC. It seems that some of the Senior Actives and Honorary
members had been left off the list by mistake. Just remember
that Bruce only has about 90 days left as President.
Prez announced that there were a total of 128
points, maximum, that one could get on the NCAA Tournament (Rotary
game.) At this time, the median score is 58, with Bruce Z being
in first place. Of course he is in first place---he has the
sheets and the erasure.
Drivers are still needed on the 23rd of April,
to pick up the RYLA students. Bob Sheridan is taking the kids
down state on the 21st.
Julie Wozniak was the Sergeant-at-Arms, a.k.a.
“the Sarge.” Julie apologized for collecting 2 bucks
instead of 1, but also added that her fine money was already
in place. Tom Burns was a visiting Rotarian. Judy Jankowski,
from South Bend was also a guest.
It was a pleasure to have Bob Raisor back in the
saddle. His daughter, Beth, was his guest. Bob was happy to
be back and told a story about the kindness of his daughter.
It seems that Beth was the one to always pull the wagon for
the other kids. Beth, we are sure that your dad was always the
one to do the same.
Reverend David Swarn attended the meeting and
introduced Reverend Charlene Moore, the new pastor of Bethel
AME and Albertine Allen, director of the Minority Health Coalition.
Good to see all of you. Birthday boys were Bob Rose, Dave Matevia
and Bob Lindenmeyer. As their program, Pastor Dave told a couple
of church jokes. President Bruce knew the punch line to one
of them.
John Wendel paid 3 bucks for all kinds of things.
Suzy paid 5 bucks for Bob Raisor and another buck for being
the Priebe winner. Jim Welborne paid for Bob. Pat Harris also
paid for Bob. Jim Bell received a note from California, from
one of the visitors from the International Convention. The note
was not only a thank you, but also included a flag from the
Point West club.
Jim Bell also surprised Dennis Boy with a Green
Bay Packer’s poncho from Mexico. Along with that, Jim’s
daughter had a Packers logo made for a sombrero that was also
given to Dennis. Dennis said that it was the first “dunce”
cap that he ever had with a brim on it. Julie then referred
to Dennis as Pepe La Packer.
What was that about Charlie Liddell writing an
excuse for someone for their mental anguish caused by their
birthday? Rhett and Bruce Smith paid for having their names
in the paper. John White paid for Reverend Moore and Albertine
Allen. John also paid for Dr. Raisor, who, years ago had sent
him a letter, asking him and his wife to come to Michigan City.
Reverend Norm Ryding paid for Donna Mitchell, who told him about
a hotel owned by Rotary, who hosts families of those in the
hospital with cancer. We need more information on this subject.
Susan Pound paid for Dr. Raisor. Prez paid for
Anne Sanchez, the first exchange student to graduate from the
high school. She is graduating with honors. Jim Welborne said
we need more contributions toward Polio Plus. Suzy apologized
for the new member training session, which was not going to
happen that evening. Tom Keene won the auction for 2 pair of
Crocks shoes, donated by B&E. Julie noted that they come
in 12 colors. Tom also won the Queen lottery with #702, but
only found the 7 of Spades.
Bernie Scott missed his names spelled backwards
in the last Foghorn, which was written by Pat Boy. Thanks, Pat,
for taking over last week. Bernie also mentioned something big
about Smooth Jazz at South Shore. Bernie will keep everyone
posted on this huge event.
Scott Albanese was the guest speaker. Scott has
owned Albanese Candy since 1983. They are the world’s
largest maker of Gummy Bears and gummy products. Albanese employees
70 people. Scott’s company sent candy to all the American
soldiers serving in the Gulf War.
Scott immediately asked for questions from the
floor, and here are a few answers:
• One half million people tour the company
each year
• They use 11 thousand pounds of chocolate each day
• They pay more for U.S. sugar than foreign countries
• Falling Brazil Nuts cause a dozen deaths per year in
the rain forest
• The flavor of chocolate has everything to do with the
country or origin
• Milk chocolate is 38% cocoa plus milk
• The most bitter chocolate is 100% cocoa butter
• Extra bitter chocolate is with 30% sugar added
• Bitter chocolate is with 40% sugar added
• Dark chocolate is with 45% sugar added
• The Spanish name for chocolate is Nasus Dnuop
Chocolate originated in Central America and was
served in liquid form (like coffee,) until the middle 18th century,
when it was made into a solid. Switzerland was the first to
add milk to chocolate. Bernie’s daughter, Erica, is very
grateful to the people of Central America.
Until next week, may peace be with you all.
Bernie
