. . . official publication of
BAKERSFIELD BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB
District 5240, Club 654, Bakersfield, California, Chartered 12/13/82
Visit our website www.bbrc.org
Neil Walker – Editor
Cecil Martin, President, 2005-2006
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“THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY” Edition 12 September 21, 2005
Board of Directors
President – Cecil Martin
Vice President – Michael O'Doherty
President Elect - Larry Mueller
Secretary - Carol Smith
Treasurer – Denise Knudson
Club Service – Cheryl Scott
International Service – Shaun Kelly
Fund Raising – Jim Bell
New Generations - Mike Stepanovich
Membership – Harry Bryant
Vocational Service – John Guerard
Community Service – DeAnn Straub
Committee Chairs
Sergeant-At-Arms – Chris Rogers
Fellowship – Carl Leech, Mike Daniel
Fireside Chats – Jerry Starr
Rotary Information – Howie Wass
Club Bulletin Editor - Neil Walker
Programs – Kay Pitts
Club Awards – Vincent Fong
Music – Carol Smith
Publicity – Becky Smith
Family of Rotary - Sister Judy Morasci
Foundation President – Larry Mueller
Pres. Elect Nom. – (to be announced)
VISITING ROTARIANS
Steve Illingworth Downtown Bakersfield
Bruce Keith
East Bakersfield
GUESTS
HOSTS
CLUB MEMBERS’ ASSIGNMENTS
DATE
GREETERS
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
INTROS
09-28
Buoni/Callagy
Cervantes
Cooke
Cooper
10-05
Cox/Cross
Daniel
Duerksen
Eaton
10-12
Fachin/Fong
Fonseca
Foster
Frase
10-19
Fulton/Fussy
Grabert
Guerard
Hanson
10-26
Hayden/Haynes
Huffman
D. Johnson
J. Johnson
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
09-28
10-05
10-12
10-19
10-26
Sept. 25th
Oct. 1st
Oct. 2nd
Oct. 28th
Nov. 5th
CLUB ASSEMBLY
What Is Wrong with Our Schools
New Air Terminal
Life Reflections
Group Study Exchange
President Cecil Martin
Wally McCormick
Ray Bishop
Herb Benham
Mike Stepanovich
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
Habitat for Humanity – “BBRC Rotary Roofers” project – K.C. Fair
Habitat for Humanity – “BBRC Rotary Roofers” project – Taft
Family Day at Lake Buena Vista
District Conference – Palm Springs
Evening FOR New Orleans – Benefiting Hurricane Katrina Survivors
MEETING RECAP – September 21, 2005 (New Generations Month)
We all knew who was in charge when the irascible Past & Acting
President Howie Wass crumpled and disposed of President Cecil
Martin’s specific marching orders and meeting agenda. PP Susan Eaton
joined the meeting fashionably late and was appropriately announced by
Howie. PP Paul Cooper received multi-bashing and admonishing from Howie and Secretary Carol
Smith for wearing a bright red shirt and for performing his assigned club duties. Mary Jo Pasek, fresh
off her stint as Hot Dog Server Extraordinaire, heaped kudos on fellow Rotarian, Lori Malkin, for her
ongoing support of charitable activities – specifically Link To Life. Greg Desme doffed his Red Badge
and donned the Blue Badge as Howie accepted Greg’s 100 percent initialed roster.
Jeanne Maxwell Mary Jo Pasek
Kenzi Williamson Jason Williamson
Marlene Heise
Gina Hayden
(New York-AP) On September 21, 2005, after 5 years of heated debate,
the Commission of Human Rights approved this new International Symbol
of Marriage.
Because Karen Wass was graciously pouring coffee for all of
her tablemates (as the accompanying photo attests), she was
unable to stand while addressing gavel-happy hubby Howie
who punished his charitable wife with a 5
dollar assessment.
Karen was heard
muttering something under her breath about
Howie’s new sleeping arrangement – in the
kennels with their Jack Russell Terriers.
Michael Cooke, DVM, was later observed riding down the
elevator with Howie asking if his shots were up to date. Gary
“Man-Of-Many-Words” Fachin then told the club about the
successful Hot Dog Picnic attended by 130 less-fortunate residents. A few of the happy diners are
pictured on the following page. Bruce Keith, visiting Rotarian and Past President of Bakersfield East
Rotary issued a plea for a BBRC member to house a traveling member of the incoming Group Study
Exchange. A bed and breakfast is basically all that will be needed. Randy Merriman announced the
Pismo Beach Rotary Foundation Golf Tournament to be held on October 17th. Ross McClintock
looked up from his breakfast burrito just in time to get
smacked 25 bucks by Fine Marshal Jerry Saba for an ill-timed
bear and deer hunting trip. Karen Wass then was afforded a
“pay back” to Howie when she was asked to describe his new motorcycle
and then determine the level of his penalty. Seems 1300 cubic centimeters
is worth 10 cents per cc as Karen gleefully suggested a fine of $130. Ouch! That earlier wifely fine cost
Howie dearly, and he STILL has to sleep with Fido. Jason Williamson cleared up the Wednesday
morning mystery for young daughter, Kenzi, as she saw firsthand what many successful Bakersfield
business folk do once each week at O-dark-thirty!
Some of us remember Kay Boehm-Fannin
before leaving town for Texas with her family.
from Kay B-F who asked her to say hello to
thought we would print Kay’s letter for your
who sponsored Kay Pitts into BBRC
Kay P. received a nice letter via email
the club members. Better yet, we
enjoyment:
Kay It's great to hear from you. I'm glad to know that you're still active in BBRC. I certainly enjoyed
being a part of that organization... good people and worthwhile causes. I hope all is well with you.
How are things at Aera? Still a lot going on, I'm sure.
After 4-1/2 years in the Houston area, Gary and I and our 3 boys are now living in Lagos. We had
a great time in Texas, and so far we're having a great time in Nigeria. Just like our time in
Bakersfield, we have found lots of fun things to do and met some terrific people in both Texas and
Nigeria. It's different in Nigeria, but still fun. We were able to go on a quick safari in southern
Africa for a week last month (Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa) and had an awesome trip.
We are planning to travel to see a cocoa plantation in Nigeria this weekend for a quick trip. Work
is good... lots of new projects.
Well I'll keep this short. I'm at a meeting in Malaysia, so trying to catch up on email this evening.
Tell fellow friends in Bako hello for me if you have a chance. We have very good memories from
our time there. Take care and stay in touch.
Best Regards,
Kay Boehm-Fannin
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Let’s keep Becky Smith and her family in our prayers. According to Becky’s brother-inlaw, Tim Cox, Becky’s father, Jerry Lamb, suffered a severe heart attack.
THE PROGRAM
JACK BENSUSEN gave BBRC a mouth-watering, verbal history tour
of Dewar’s Candy Shop. Jack began his career with Dewar’s in 1990 while
still in high school. He has held many duties during his 15 years.
The Dewar’s dynasty began in the 20’s by J.H. Dewar. His son, Jim, assumed the
reins in 1940. Today, Jim’s son George, and George’s children, Mike and Heather,
have the day-to-day operation. Rosie, Jim’s sister, is still at the shop busily dipping
chocolate. Ice Cream was added to the Dewar’s lineup in 1920. In 2001, a second
store was built in northwest Bakersfield. This expansion meant more production
space was needed, so another building was purchased effectively tripling the size of
Dewar’s. In June of this year, a monumental event occurred at the local sweetery –
Dewar’s began selling about 400 gallons of ice cream monthly to the Disney
Corporation. Hopefully, Dewar’s will eventually take its Bakersfield tradition into
Disneyland itself.
Did anyone happen to notice who was passing around the Dewar’s
taffy chews after the meeting with a mischievous glint in his eyes and
with an ominous message, “Eat lots of those!” He was none other
than our own Doctor Joe Nunez., DDS!!
HOT DOG PICNIC LUNCH
Shown are some of the 130 less-fortunate
Bakersfield residents who enjoyed lunch at
CHW. Kudos to Gary Fachin for his
leadership on such an outstanding, successful
event. Thanks, too, to the team of Karen
Fachin, Sister Judy Morasci, DeAnn Straub
and Mary Jo Pasek and President Cecil.
The editor apologizes in advance if he missed
someone.
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WHERE TO MAKE UP
Meeting Day
Rotary Club
Meeting Place
Time
Monday
Bakersfield South
Holiday Inn Select
Noon
Monday
Inyokern
Homestead Restaurant
6:30 a.m.
Monday
Wasco
Valley Rose Golf Course
Noon
Tuesday
Bakersfield North
Holiday Inn Select
Noon
Tuesday
Foothill High Interact Club
Foothill High
7:15 a.m.
Wednesday
Bakersfield West
Stockdale Country Club
Noon
Wednesday
China Lake
Heritage Inn
Noon
Wednesday
Shafter
Minner Air Field Cafe
6:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Bakersfield Breakfast
The Petroleum Club
6:45 a.m.
Wednesday
Taft
Jo's Restaurant
Noon
Wednesday
Interact
Bakersfield High School
2:40 p.m.
Thursday
Bakersfield Downtown
Bakersfield Art Museum
Noon
Thursday
Tehachapi
Kelcy's Restaurant
Noon
Thursday
Delano
Mary’s Heavenly Bites
Noon
Thursday
Frazier Mountain Communities
Dream Castle Café & Bakery (Frazier Park)
7:00 a.m.
Thursday
Kern River Valley
Ewings (Kernville)
7:00 p.m.
Friday
Bakersfield East
Veteran's Hall
Noon
BBRC PAST PRESIDENTS
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1997-1998
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
1991-1992
1990-1991
1989-1990
1988-1989
1987-1988
1986-1987
1985-1986
1984-1985
1983-1984
1982-1983
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Michael O’Doherty
Neil Walker
Harley Pinson
Susan Eaton
Don Trybul /
Mike Daniel
- Paul Cooper
- Mike Daniel
- Ray Geigle
- Bonnie Crawford
- Carl Leech
- John Tait
- Greg Smith
- John Vasinda
- Bill Jones
- Glenn Ray
- Mike Kirkwood /
Howie Wass
- Howie Wass
- Craig Holland
- Anil Mehta
- Bob Bryant
- Sid Chapin
- Jerry Starr
- John McWhorter
Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club
P.O. Box 2568
Bakersfield, California 93303
Email editor: nwalker1@bak.rr.com
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