August 6, 2007 Spokesman
Minutes of Rotary Meeting 8/6/07 - Salmon Bake
It would be difficult to say that this meeting ever came to order. However, it was certainly well-attended by members, spouses, guests, etc.
One could say that the volume (of the conversation) went up as the volume of alcohol consumed went up. That would seem to indicate another fabulous salmon bake at the Norman residence.
Since there was no business conducted, other than the all-important socializing and fellowship, your humble reporter put on his roving reporter disguise and offers the following as proof that this was indeed a fabulous evening.
Much cheating was observed as Rotarians attempted to cope with the Salmon quiz that was distributed to diners. An appalling display of non-Rotary behavior that availed the malefactors not a whit, as a non-Rotarian, Marian Webb, won the quiz.
Chuck Morgan's stories get much better after a couple of glasses of wine - he swore that he has seen the Northern Lights in
Gary Redfern stated that he had consumed 'more than enough'. [More than enough what? - wine, food, dubious stories??] One is inclined towards the former as he then quickly attempted to change the subject; failing that, he then attempted to intimidate your intrepid reporter. However, former newspaperman Chuck Morgan said that Freedom of the Press will ensure publication of Mr. Redfern's remarks. Mr. Morgan said he was very disappointed that Mr. Redfern would so obviously attempt to negatively influence the press.
In the absence of President Rachel, President-Elect Bob Webb urged us all to sell more ducks. Scratch the preceding - he urged us to enjoy our dinners and pronounced himself pleased at how the evening was going.
Seriously, kudos to the
Once again, Bob Webb took the stage for an inordinate amount of time. But with his infallible sense of style, he thanked the people responsible for the affair with grace, dignity, and enough humor to make it all wonderfully entertaining.
As the evening drew to a close, your humble reporter circulated among the guests (they were looking slightly the worse for wear) looking for pithy or memorable quotes. Pickings were slim, but in the interests of full Freedom of the Press, the following Bon Mots were gathered: (Minor editorial discretion was exercised in the interests of protecting the innocent.)
Bill Taylor - "I love you, man."
Felicity Burdick - I can't think of a ___ ___ thing!
Stan Julien was heard to say 'I just want to be a stranger; I've murdered Linda and buried her in the yard'. [Strangely, Linda Julien was not present at the festivities.]
The best she could do was a two-year old scandal said Susan Danforth as she proceeded to relate the sordid details. She also said there's no future in being an adult. [Since it would not pass the
In a rare moment of wisdom and enlightenment, Bob Norman said 'Grandchildren are your reward for not strangling your teenagers'.
Bob Webb said, 'What's going on - I just woke up?'
Gail Auslander said, 'Sign us up for dance lessons - I'll go myself if he doesn't want to.' [We assume she meant her husband Bob.]
Alice Volpe, having none of this silliness, said 'Back off or I'll smack ya'.
'I'm stuck with you', said Gail Auslander to Stan Julien.
Chuck Brockway, evidently smitten with Anna's fresh, estate-grown raspberry pie, asked Dan Bartel if the Aubrys were having marital problems so that he could perhaps get another pie.
Elizabeth Rusnak said the we all need to be adults, and that when she and her girlfriends discussed this, their saying was 'Pull up your panties, you're a big girl now.' She also said 'I tried but I got caught.' [Not sure how this fits together - I just report]
The affair disintegrated about 8:45PM - a fine time was had by all.
Respectfully submitted,
David Aubry, Acting Scribe
**Lost and Found from the Salmon Bake Let me know if any of these are yours**
Stainless Pie Saucer (Anna Aubrey?)
Oneida Stainell Service Spoon
Dark Brown Ann Taylor 3/4 Sleeve Sweater