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 President Greg opened the meeting with the thought for the day. The Flag salute was led by Keela, the 4-Way Test was led by Frank Vranseic. Greg welcomed to the meeting 36 members of the club, and 4 guests: Guest Speaker Mark Darnall, Susan Cadwallader (guest of Scott Cadwallader), Penny Pearl (Richard), and Dorothy Vranesic (Frank V.).
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The Guest Speaker this week is Steve Reed. Steve is a service officer for the VFW and an ambassador for the Honor Flight Bay Area. We look forward to hearing about the ways that the VFW facilitates the service and sacrifice of Veterans. 
Alan presented a Mother's Day poem this week. 
President Greg welcomed, and inducted into membership, Gail Gentile (sponsored by Donna Martin), and Frank Vranseic, a Rotarian previously in southern California, who visited our club before taking a 13 month tour of the world. Greg reviewed some expectations of Rotary and reminded the new members that they are welcomed into a Worldwide Organization of 1.2 million members. Members of all Rotary Clubs are welcome at any Rotary meeting, anywhere in the World. The club members welcomed Gail and Frank with a standing ovation.
Lindsey said The Taste of Mexico needs members to sell tickets and reminded members that they are invited for complimentary drinks at 5:00 PM, as a thank you for the ticket sales. W. Bill promoted the Clay Day on 5/3.Truman also provided some history saying the "Camp Clay Day " has continued for 17years and that the kids take a pledge to have fun and to get dirty while doing so. Kris announced that Julie Westerling has agreed to Chair the Speech contest.
Kimberly introduced Mark Darnall with a short review of his history as a coach and his previous successes. Mark discussed his experiences before moving to the Head Coach position at William Jessup and some differences with being in a Christian University. One of the challenges for coaching is the recruitment of team members. He said that he has 4 criteria as he meets and assesses potential players : Character, Unselfishness ( being a team member vs star of the game), Toughness, and Energy. 
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