El Centro Rotary News - Courtesy of Past President, Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen.

ECRMC

Welcome to the latest edition of the El Centro Rotary News. Gil Rebollar led the pledge, Erik Freeman offered prayerful thanks, and Mike Rood led the singing of two Christmas Carols.

Visiting Rotarians: None today

The final meeting of the year will be December 19th. Karina shared that the Christmas Party was well
attended, and all had a good time! Jennifer report that Suzanne Platz, exchange student from Belgium has moved to her second host home. Also, she is busy starting an Interact Club in Imperial with help from the Interact club in Brawley. Way to go!

Whining and, Well, You know…

President Robert fined all non-attendees at his meetings where he was present (is that correct?!) $100
to help pay for the Christmas Party. Cathy Kennerson had a great trip to Italy with John, tried to bribe President Robert, and wound up paying $150 (she also mentioned she got a new car).
Ed McGrew paid $50 celebrating his trip from Vancouver to Toronto. His chocolate bribe looked like it
was sitting in his truck the whole time he was gone. Erik Freeman rejoiced in the gifts his two children
received at the Christmas party by paying $100 ($50 for each child).

Jennifer Thomason paid up on a bet with President Robert on the Ruiz fight as well as a NPR ticket. Trying to bribe with wine glasses from Lake Tahoe, she eventually paid $100 to Paul Harris and $100 to the club.