Speakers

Gordon Fels is a fabulous jazz musician who's 80 years old and Rotary gave him a scholarship to study music when he was in 18 or 20 years old.  Gunter and Ellen recently heard him play, and said that he would make the most entertaining and fabulous speaker.

Gordon Fels started the Stanford Jazz camp.  He has played in Las Vegas with many famous musicians.  He has been responsible for starting jazz groups for young people.  He plays saxophone, clarinet, and flute, and still plays with various jazz groups.  Here is a website:

https://pmpt.me/gentlemen-of-jazz/

Dixie James had a child born with Downs and she went from despair to commitment in helping her daughter lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Their book, entitled “Holly”, describes how they inspired each other to live life at its fullest. Dixie began her life with Holly race-walking from her home to stop the crying and ended up completing 26 marathons, swimming 10 times from Alcatraz, climbing Kilimanjaro, and becoming a an international champion in her age division in amateur bodybuilding categories. Holly also had a busy life and married. Holly has passed away and Dixie continues to be active, teaching aerobics classes.