COMEDY NIGHT


On March 11, 2022, the PLRC conducted its 19th annual Comedy Night. It benefits vital local charities. They assist future leaders from Point Loma schools, seniors, and critical international programs −including Shelter Boxes for survivors of disasters across the globe. (See PLRC's above Shelter Box program.)
This event featured several professional comedians. Comedy Night is an ideal opportunity for club members to gather for an evening filled with great humor. It will once again be emceed by the PLRC's lone Honorary Member, Tony Calabrese (pictured left). He is back again, as our inspiration, event creator, talent scout, and master of cere- monies. Tony is an immensely popular and award-winning comedian.
This event featured several professional comedians. Comedy Night is an ideal opportunity for club members to gather for an evening filled with great humor. It will once again be emceed by the PLRC's lone Honorary Member, Tony Calabrese (pictured left). He is back again, as our inspiration, event creator, talent scout, and master of cere- monies. Tony is an immensely popular and award-winning comedian.
Point Loma Rotary Club contributes all the proceeds of every Comedy Night to member supported club programs. In addition to public sales, each PLRC member is asked to sell $200 worth of tickets. The various donation levels include GOLD: $50 ▪ Name and a full-page ad in the event program ▪ Com- pany Banner to be display-ed displayed on the stage as guests are seated ▪ The opportunity to distri- bute promotional items to audience members ▪ Prominent name recognition on all event publicity, and ▪ Five tickets with VIP reserved seating ($125 value). SILVER: $250 ▪ Prominent name and logo re- cognition ▪ A on flyers distributed throughout ▪ Name and a full-page ad in the event program ▪ Com- pany Banner to be displayed on the stage Half Page ad in the event program ▪ Four tickets ($100 value). BRONZE: $100 ▪ A Quarter Page ad in the program ▪ Two tickets ($50 value). SUPPORTER: $5. Donations are tax-deductible.


The outer parking area gates open at 7:00 PM. The program begins at 8:00 PM.
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DEMOTION DINNER: 2022


They are flanked by Gus and Shannon Osborn, upon her receiving the Rotarian of the Year Award. The criteria for this award are listed here. Past PLRC award winners are listed here.
A number of individuals were awarded the highly coveted Gus Goldau Golden Thumbs Up Award.

This caricature was sketched by the previous week's luncheon speaker−the San Diego Union Tribune's Steve Breen. It was affectionately signed by all club members. It includeds one message in Chinese, in honor of Gus's birthplace in Shanghai.

Club members attending the 2022 Demo Dinner were able to savor the beauty of the second-best yacht club in San Diego :-), the near-by Southwestern Yacht Club. Entryway picture by David Demangoes:
DEMOTION DINNER: 2023
Soon to be past President Gus Goldau
welcomed
the robust turnout to the 2023 Rob Cenko Demo- tion Dinner. Gus set the stage for the annual skit about our outgoing President. The Uniform Code of Military Justice was created by Congress in 1950. Rather curiously, Gus shared that, if taken as a prisoner of war, service members are expec- ted to provide only their name, rank, identifica- tion number, and date of birth. But one had to wonder why Gus was providing such details at Rob’s Demotion Dinner.
PLRC
has a tradition of encouraging new members
to introduce themselves at our meetings. We affectionately call this event "Who Am I." Gus then recalled when Rob came on board and was given the lectern to tell us about himself. Rob allegedly gave the shortest presentation in the annals of Rotary history. As Gus stated: “We don't know much more about him than a pris- oner of war offers to his captors."
Pink Panther (aka Dick Thorn), dressed as the defective detective Inspector Clouseau, began to seek out the elusive Rob's real identity. Was Rob just a Babe Magnet?

Club members attending the 2022 Demo Dinner were able to savor the beauty of the second-best yacht club in San Diego :-), the near-by Southwestern Yacht Club. Entryway picture by David Demangoes:
DEMOTION DINNER: 2023


the robust turnout to the 2023 Rob Cenko Demo- tion Dinner. Gus set the stage for the annual skit about our outgoing President. The Uniform Code of Military Justice was created by Congress in 1950. Rather curiously, Gus shared that, if taken as a prisoner of war, service members are expec- ted to provide only their name, rank, identifica- tion number, and date of birth. But one had to wonder why Gus was providing such details at Rob’s Demotion Dinner.
PLRC


Pink Panther (aka Dick Thorn), dressed as the defective detective Inspector Clouseau, began to seek out the elusive Rob's real identity. Was Rob just a Babe Magnet?

Inspector Clouseau’s sleuthing initially focused on the on-the-surface, deceptively nice guy Rob:



But further inspection revealed something far more sinister:




With this important revelation behind us, Gus then proceeded to share the real story:
“In all seriousness, Rob has been an outstanding president this past year. He
may not have given us his life story, but he has given us his heart and dedi-
cation. Rob, you've led our club with passion, integrity, and a whole lot of
caffeine, I suspect. Your leadership has inspired us all to reach new heights.
and make a difference in our community.
Rob, I want to express my gratitude to you for your tireless efforts in guiding.
our club. Your commitment to Rotary's mission of service above self has been.
truly remarkable. So, you have shown us that actions speak louder than words.
You tackled every challenge that came our way, from organizing fundraisers to
coordinating community projects.
our club. Your commitment to Rotary's mission of service above self has been.
truly remarkable. So, you have shown us that actions speak louder than words.
You tackled every challenge that came our way, from organizing fundraisers to
coordinating community projects.
As we bid farewell to your presidency, we want you to know how much we appre-
ciate your leadership and the positive impact you've had on our club. We are
grateful for your unwavering dedication and the countless hours you've devoted.
to making our community a better place.”
Gus then passed the baton---and presented an
appreciation
plaque to the now past president Rob Cenko.
ciate your leadership and the positive impact you've had on our club. We are
grateful for your unwavering dedication and the countless hours you've devoted.
to making our community a better place.”


plaque to the now past president Rob Cenko.
At this juncture, Gus turned the meeting over to Debra Gookin, PLRC’s incoming President. After being sworn in, Debra closed the Demotion Dinner with a toast:
“In conclusion, as we celebrate Rob's so-called.
‘demotion,’ let's remember that Rotary is not.
just about titles or positions. It's about the

ence. Each and every one of you contribute to
the success of our club. So I'm honored to be
a part of this remarkable community.
Thank you all for joining us today to honor Rob
Cenko and his incredible leadership. Let's raise
a toast to Rob, to Rotary, and to the future as
we continue to serve others and create a better
world together. Cheers!”

Note: Thanks to Debra Gookin for her Power Point presentation & Ray Blavet for extracting the above sleuthing pictures for use on this webpage.