President Phil opened the meeting and began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by LageAndersen
Thought for the Day: Next up was the Invocation delivered by Dennis Zell. He offered the following:
Almighty God, we thank you for the opportunity to come together as Rotarians and to bring about positive change in the world. May we always be enlightened by Your wisdom of the ages, inspired by Your sacrifice for our sins, and be blessed by Your example of forgiveness in our relations with others. As Rotarians, we have all agreed to be guided by the Rotary Four-Way Test. May our actions be truthful, fair, and beneficial to all. Help us to build goodwill and better friendships, and to serve with integrity and compassion. Amen.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Joe La Mariana introduced Oliver Wang, who has a business in Burlingame organizing marathon races around the world.
Jennifer Pence welcomed former Rotarian Mike Horwitz. So great to see him out and about.
Announcements:
Doug reminded the community about the upcoming collaboration between Chamber of Commerce & Rotary i.e. Burlingame Mix and Mingle. Please join us and showcase our Club.
Jonnie Dukes gave the results of the Final Four NCAA Sports Pool. There were three winners. Prizes were awarded to Jerry Winges followed by Marilyn Orr and Mark Johnson. His effort raised $500 for the Club. A big thank you to Jonnie.
Fritz Brauner led the National Day quiz. Dennis Zell wondered when the funny part was going to start. Keep those zingers coming, Dennis.
Jennifer Pence then asked Phil Magic to join her for Two Truths and a Lie Phil stated that:
That he had written over 100 original songs and started an underground record label
He used to run a clothing line
He has five kids and one now towers over him
And the lie is????? Phil has no children but obviously has the entrepreneurial spirit.
Program:
Al Royse gave us some very interesting background on Rotarian William.
William Li presented "Priceless Gems of Baseball Cards" It was an exciting presentation regarding the history and generation of baseball cards. Historians generally agree that the first ever baseball card produced was the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings team picture card by Peck & Snyder, a sporting goods company focusing primarily on baseball supplies at the time.
Moorehouse Bakery 1916 promotional cards
It was extremely well researched and explained how the business and economics of a $2 million baseball card works!
He ended the presentation with an open offer to give a "rookie evaluation" for any of your baseball cards that may be lying around in that attic!
President Phil thanked William and presented him with a certificate indicating that our Rotary Club would be donating five polio vaccinations in her honor.
Join David J. Canepa, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, for a county update. He will share his priorities for the year, focusing on housing, transportation, public health, and investments in families and older adults. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the county’s future and key initiatives shaping the community.
