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2011-2012 Issue
Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
“Because Inquiring Rotarians Need to Know”
Photo provided by Studio Lombido
PRESIDENT Ali COMPLETES ROTARY “12 step-down” PROGRAM
It was a proud day for Rotary de Tolosa when President Ali Semon received her alcohol and arousal inducing entertainment for at least 24 hours. At
certificate of completion from District Governor Wade Nomura. She graduated from a time when she needs us the most, it’s comforting to know that the
what is widely considered Rotary’s version of Narcissist’s Anonymous. It’s a 12 step entire Rotary family will be there for support and to help buoy her up.
program designed to help egocentric outgoing presidents suffering from an acute
form of megalomania, prepare for their demotion and a return to ordinary “fork and
knifedom.”
IN MEMORIAM “...now about this
The Supreme Being disorder typically manifests itself with excessive self-centeredness
perfect attendance
and self-importance. The individual is described as an attention-seeking, “admiration
at Rotary...”
hog” demonstrating an overzealous sense of condescend-itis, severe fine-aphobia
and auto-phelia. They tend to be self-absorbed, swell-headed and frequently suffering
from delusions of “grand-doer.”
The position becomes such a powerful aphrodisiac, that the “coming down” period
can last as long as a year or until incoming President Carl sticks his foot in his mouth,
whichever comes first. Some of the common withdrawal symptoms include bloating, Rob Bryn
bitchiness, irritability and…(oops! I’m not going there.) born 1950
Rotary 2005
Life coach, Charlie Sheen has been retained by the board to help President Ali with died 2012
career guidance. Among the stipulations, she will be required to abstain from drugs,

2. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ROTARIAN
(or the Queen Speaketh)
What a year! I always knew we had a great club but felt that even more during
OF THE YEAR
my year as President. We are a club of committed and caring members that “You love me. You
put the motto ‘Service Above Self’ into practice as we serve our community really love me.”
and world. Thank you for working hard and playing hard! When Donna Lewis
asked me if I would serve as President three plus years ago, I had no idea what
I was signing up for, let alone what my life would look like! I am grateful that
she asked me as it has been an honor to lead as President and I am thankful for
the opportunity. I really do love our club! Don’t worry about any Rotary burn
out on my end...I am even more committed to the success of our club and look
forward to many more years in Rotary service with all of you.
President Ali,
This year’s Rotarian of the
Year is Karen Libby. Karen
painstakingly produced
timely bulletins and
expanded the weekly
GOOD BYE AND MANY THANKS menu to include Santa
Maria Style BBQ. She was
President Ali pictured here waiting for the next bus to take her on a new Club Service Chair, helped
adventure. She has made our club better during her tenure by welcoming with the holiday party and
10 new members, making the Arts Obispo’s Arts in Education Program organized 4H judging. She
a little healthier and representing Rotary de Tolosa above reproach, in was President Ali’s “right-
every way. And bear in mind, this is a member that once believed the hand person”, embodying
4-Way Test didn’t apply after sundown. “Service Above Self”, while
responding to the needs
Unfortunately, soothing the club’s emotions due to the sudden loss of of the club with a positive
a member has sadly become routine of late. Once again, we have lost a attitude and a great sense
cherished member. In her remembrance of Rob Bryn, President Ali shared of humor. (Thank goodness
the importance of compassion, healing and closing Rotary ranks. Passing some clairvoyant member
members always leave a void for the members that remain behind, and if had the foresight to bring
the point of comparison is “comic relief”, Rob’s void is rather substantial. her into our club.)
“It’s good to
be Queen.”

3. DEPARTMENT OF ADULATION
A special thanks to Dave Juhnke, Lyle Meek, Pierre
Rademaker hosting Firesides, Maggie Shephard
Fall Family BBQ, Kevin Main Fall Billboard Fundraiser,
me. You Natalie Tartaglia Child Spree, Kris Kington-Barker
e me.” Holiday Party at the Country Club, Karen Libby 4H
Judging, Adam Quaglino 4H BBQ, Brian Metcalf
Lake Lopez Work Day, Paige Chamberlain Charitable
Giving and printing the Newsletter, Rick Owens
Spring Fundraiser Steve Lerian, Ron Regier and
all committee members, Jason Edwards and John
Semon Pre Party at the PAC, Sandra Lee, Carl Dudley,
Alan Lethers and Amy Kardel hosting Business
Socials, Chris Gardner weekly meeting recaps, Laura
Krueger keeping us close to budget, Karyn Carnes
bookkeeper extraordinaire, Gay Spencer and Kris
Kington-Barker RYLA, Mary Verdin PR, Carl Dudley
attending district events and prepping for his year, Jeff
Buckingham Past President wisdom and leading May’s
board meeting, Donna Lewis and Paul Ready acting
as Presidents while I lay on a beach, Doug Dalton COACH CARL ANNOUNCES STARTING LINE-UP
keeping us running smoothly, John Semon raising This year’s Team Tolosa, affectionately known as “The 2012-2013 Officers
money for the club through fining me left and right, Dudley Do-Littles” will feature the play of “Double Dribble” Carl Dudley, President
Susan Dressler Community Service, Tim Williams Dalton, a name given to him by Dr James Naismith back Jenifer Rhynes, President Elect
Seeds of Change and encouraging members to go to when he played for the See Canyon Peach Baskets, “Ali-Oop” Dave Juhnke, Vice President
Thailand, Melinda Thomas Who Is This Member? and Semon, “Stat Keepin” Krueger, “Run & Gun” Rhynes and & Sergeant at Arms
4-Way Essay Contest , Amy Kardel youth supporter “Dunkin” Dave Juhnke. Ali Semon, Past President
New Generations, Jim Eaton Rotaract liaison, Adam Doug Dalton, Secretary
Coach Carl has been spotted on the court with a little
Quaglino Programs, Bernadette Bernardi Club 2012-2013 Directors
extra spring in his step, guaranteeing a win over rivals, the
Awards, Mark Furia Assistant District Governor, Barry Karen Libby, Club Service
“Monday Club Centenarians” and the “Tuesday Morning
Karleskint self proclaimed club nag and Mr. Lombo Kris Kington-Barker, Community
Porn Flakes.” Back in Coach Dudley’s day, he was known as a
for the fabulous da Toloosa Lip. Service
“air ballin’, brick-foistin’, stutter-steppin’, forced shootin’, ball
Tim Williams, International Service
hoggin’, hoopster.” At home, his wife Robin just refers to him Melinda Thomas, Vocational Service
as the “buzzer beater.” Amy Kardel, New Generations
Chris Gardner, Membership Chair
WHAT A DRAG,
PRESIDENT ALI STEPS DOWN
The theme for this year’s outgoing board party was, “You’ve
come a long way baby, celebrating 25 years of empowering
women in Rotary.” Just for comic effect, President Ali made all
the guys dress in drag, including her father John Semon, who
seemed quite comfortable in fuchsia spandex.
Before 1987, women were compelled to cross-dress as men in
order to avoid detection into what was generally considered
a man cave. Paul Harris would roll over in his grave if he knew
our club has been shamed into using pink napkins during
weekly luncheon meetings. According to President Ali, “There
are few classifications in Rotary that require either estrogen or
testosterone, and all others should be open to everyone.”
As the board chanted, “Ali, Ali, Ali”, we were all reminded of the
“Thilla in Manila.” The out-going President was applauded for
her dedication and overseeing this year’s community service
project, the gender-neutral Rotary toilets at the new Diamond
Adult World Conference Center.
(left-right) Jenifer Rhynes, Vice President; Laura Krueger,
Treasurer; Ali Semon, President; John Semon, Sergeant at
Arms; Doug Dalton, Secretary; Melinda Thomas, Vocational
Service; Carl Dudley, President Elect; Tim Williams,
International Service; Susan Dressler, Community Service;
Jeff Buckingham, Past President; Karen Libby, Club Service;
Amy Kardel, New Generations.