Programs

June 22nd Luncheon Meeting Rick Hansen Three Valleys General Manager Rick Hansen briefs members and guests on the Ten Billion Dollar Water Bond at our June 22nd meeting.
June 15th Luncheon Meeting Geraldine Perri Citrus College President Geraldine Perri speaks to the June 15th meeting.	May 4th Luncheon Meeting Michael Fay Michael Fay gives us an update on the economy and a seven-step program for improvement.
April 27th Luncheon Meeting Ward McAfee Professor Ward McAfee, Pre-eminent Lincoln scholar, compares Lincoln and Obama.	April 20 Luncheon Meeting Cecilia Conrad Pomona College Vice President Cecilia Conrad tells us who is unemployed and why.
Thanks to Outgoing President Al Leiga	April 6 Luncheon Meeting Claremont Mayor Linda Elderkin
Outgoing President Al Leiga is thanked for his service with a Periodic Table presented by Bill Forti.	Claremont Mayor Linda Elderkin presents the "State of the City" detailing the challenges and successes of the city.
March 31st Luncheon Professor Richard Johnson	March 23rd Luncheon Melissa Martinez
Dr. Richard Johnson, emeritus professor at Cal Poly Pomona, spoke on the poetry of the 1920s. Langston Hughes, one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, and Robert Frost, who used common images of the New England landscape to plumb the depths of the human soul. Dr. Richard Johnson, has toured the nation as a Chautauqua scholar and interpreter of historical characters.	Ms. Martinez is a columnist for the Claremont Courier. She spoke about the logistics involved in writing articles for the Claremont Courier, and discussed sources, inspiration, and research techniques. Ms. Marinez is an ESL instructor at U.C. Riverside. She graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz and earned her masters degree from Cal State Fullerton.
March 16th Luncheon Phil Nudson	March 2nd Lunchoen Col. Dale Litney
"The Young Abraham Lincoln" Mr. Nudson is a lifelong student of Abraham Lincoln and he has a strong resemblance to our 16th president. He spoke about the many factors that made Lincoln great. Mr. Nudson is a marathon runner and a veteran of the 82nd Airborne.	Colonel Dale Litney talks with club members and guests about developing Afghanistan.
February 9th Lunchoen Susan Higley	January 26th Luncheon Professor Minxin Pe
Susan Higley was well received as she presented the life and times of Mary Todd Lincoln in full character at the February 9th meeting of the club.	Claremont McKenna College Professor Minxin Pei addresses the U.S. - China relationship at January 26th Meeting