Upcoming Events
September 24/25 - Cupertino Jubilee
September 28 - Officer Installation Dinner
October 1 - Installation of Lt. Gov. Gregory Rubens
October 10 - Golf Tournament
October 13 - Board Meeting
Look Who's Coming
September 20 - Program provided by Nick Slavich
October 4 - Ted Cheeseman, EcoSafari's
October 11 - Dennis Whitaker, Save Our City Campaign
Happy/Sad Dollars
Dave paid a happy dollar because his son just secured a position with Upper Deck, a baseball card company. He is anticipating getting signed cards from all the greats in baseball.
Sandy Gumm from Mtn. View put in a dollar to say he was happy to be with us.
Kristin added a dollar because she's happy the Sr. lunch is over.
Clark paid a sad dollar because he missed the Sr. luncheon.
Raffle Tickets
Just a quick heads up that raffle tickets for next months golf tournament will be handed out soon. Each member is expected to sell at least 50.
Senior Luncheon
Thanks to all the club members and the 14 key clubbers who helped at last Saturday's event at the Senior Center. All the pics Richard took can be viewed at digitalphotography.smugmug.com
Free Free Free!!!
Coming to Flint Center this Monday evening, September 19th, is Paul Rusesabagina, a man who courageously sheltered more than 1,200 refugees from certain death during the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. His inspiring story became the subject of the Academy-Award nominated film, Hotel Rwanda. He will share insights about his experience and respond to questions from the audience. Tickets are available from Dave Gragnola, so if you are interested in attending, please call him at
252-3830.
Speaker
Grant Barnes, golf pro at the Saratoga Country Club was our speaker this afternoon. He shared with the group his experiences teaching golf in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked nation in the Himalaya Mountains, sandwiched between India and the People's Republic of China in South Asia. The local name for the country is Druk Yul. It is also called Druk Tsendhen (land of the thunder dragon), because the thunder there is said to be the sound of roaring dragons.
Bhutan is one of the most isolated and least developed nations in the world. Foreign influences and tourism are heavily regulated by the government to preserve its traditional culture. The landscape ranges from subtropical plains to the Himalayan heights, in excess of seven thousand metres. Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion and accounts for about half the population. Thimphu is the capital and largest town.
Guests
The Mtn. View club sent 4 members for an interclub today.
Happy Birthday
To Hal and Art who both celebrate this week.
Joker - Joker
Congrats to new member Hal who won Joker-Joker today and left us with an extra $10 in his pocket.
Prizes Needed
It's that time again. We need as many prizes for the golf tournament raffle as possible. If you have anything to donate please let Dave G. know. Also, if you have a great idea for a prize, please don't be afraid to solicit.
Miscellaneous
Ray mentioned that Monta Vista High is selling bricks and plaques to raise money for their new swimming pool and suggested we may want to support that effort.
He also reminded us that it's time to renew our Safeway cards so that the club can get credit for all our purchases there.
Have You Heard The One About??????
Suggestions for Guys Golfing or Using A Public Bathroom:
Back straight, knees bent, feet shoulder width apart.
Form a loose grip.
Keep your head down.
Avoid a quick backswing.
Stay out of the water.
Try not to hit anyone.
If you are taking too long, please let others go ahead of you.
Don't stand directly in front of others.
Quiet please!... while others are preparing to go.
