JERRY GIBSON DEBUNKING

It is a long standing tradition to give our outgoing President what we thought of him or her during their tenure, the past year. Some call it a President's Honorarium, others call it debunking. This year's debunking was dedicated to reminding Jerry of his past, his present and what is in store for his future.

President Jerry is wheeled into the Three Flames Banquet Room in a stroller

President Jerry is beset by the Past (Bruce Bondelie), the Present (Ed Lacina), and the Future (Ken Tavernier) with the Moderator (Gregg Consentino).

Question: What is Jerry's history?
Past: U.C. Berkeley in the sixties - hippy- left-leaning liberal
Present: Worked for Lockheed checking how much damage on a bomb does.
Future: Works in a shop peddling guns

Question: How many Mormons does Jerry know?
Past: Smith and Young
Present: A whole lot, and more all the time
Future: Smith and Wesson, or Smith and Browning

Question: What school libraries does the Club support?
Past: Pioneer and Oak Grove
Present: He doesn't know. It changes every week
Future: Some on-line school that teaches how to do a website

Question: Who was the District Governor in Jerry's terms?
Past: Bill Mayhood (1990-91)
Present: Gary Citti
Future: When Jerry is pres again we will recycle Rick King

Question: What are the names of awards given by the Club?
Past: Paul Harris
Present: Harris Pellish, Reece Griswald, Rotarian of the Year
Future: The Jerry Gibson t-shirt fashion award

Question: What has Jerry done and what will he do for the All Star Game?
Past: Player Rep
Present: Webmaster
Future: Grand Marshall or groundskeeper, we're not sure yet

Question: What's up with the Charter Party?
Past: Disco Dance at the Horseman's, with lobster and steak
Present: Casino night at the church with lobster tail and steak
Future: Email everyone a photo of a lobster and have an on-line poker tournament

Question: What about all other parties?
Past: We used to have parties all the time, some with costumes and all
Present: Columbus Day party was cancelled
Future: Restructured social calendar will consist of two lunches in December for members and spouses who will be fed by the seniors at Southside and Almaden Community Centers

Question: What's up with Kids Fishing Day?
Past: No KFD when he was prez the first time
Present: Wonderful outing for the kids
Future: Closed to the public. Jerry will fish with all his grandkids

Question: What's happening with women in Rotary?
Past: Women were new to Rotary in Jerry's first term
Present: They come and go
Future: They have taken over. No more resque debunking or postcards

Question: What is Jerry's usual attire?
Past: Shorts and t-shirts
Present: Shorts and t-shirts
Future: Shorts, t-shirts and depends

Question: What's up with Jerry's glasses?
Past: He didn't need glasses the first time around as prez
Present: He can't ever find them
Future: He won't remember whether he wears glasses or not

Question: Has Jerry been active with Leland High School grad night?
Past: He helped build their theme wall every year
Present: Not lately
Future: He'll just sit around and check out all the cute grads

Question: What's up with his tennis game?
Past: He was a champ
Present: He stumbles a lot
Future: Hopes to still be able to play with those fuzzy balls

Question: Why would a sane man put himself through being President a second time?
In unison: Because he is a dedicated Rotarian. Thanks Jerry for a fine year.