Bulletins - 2009 - 04/22/2009
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Mary Dawe
President Mel Gallegos called the club meeting to order promptly at 7:30 a.m. Steve Tornay began the meeting with a beautiful poem written by his grandfather. Pat Cowett led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and Linda Jalving led “Oh What a Beautiful Morning.”
Sergeant at Arms Paul Marsh again brought forth the marble bag, which today contained about 30 clear marbles and one purple one. Mel Gallegos and Mike Whitehurst’s designated marble picker, Pete McGuire, unfortunately chose clear marbles. So next week the pot will grow to an even larger sum.
Bitches and Brags: Maureen Eberle asked that any members who are unable to use their tickets for the Speakeasy to donate the tickets so all of the ambassadorial scholars may attend. Tana bragged about Dan who has been working night and day to complete tax returns in time for the tax day deadline. Carlton Woodring bragged that his wife is only 55 days away from defending her dissertation at USC. Alex Kwoka bragged about her twins. One made the two points needed to win an important basketball game in Beijing. Jonathan Stone told about the wine tasting this Friday night at Melissa Chapman’s store. Jonathan said that again this year he was a facilitator at RYLA, attended by 300 high school juniors, who brought enthusiasm and energy to the RYLA weekend at Idyllwild. The Polio Pig began making the rounds of the tables.
Pete McGuire introduced visitors to the club meeting, along with this month’s student of the month from San Diego High School of Communications.
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Larry Nuffer reminded the club of Rotarians at Work Day, coming up this Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 a.m. at Veterans’ Village. Come ready to paint, get dirty and have fun.
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Scott Carr reminded everyone about the fundraiser party, Rotary Speakeasy, on May 2. Please get all of your auction items to Chris Jacobs by this Friday, May 24, and get your sponsorship donations to Scott by that date also. If you can’t make it to the party, let Scott know so your tickets can be used by others. Download all forms and info on RotarySpeakeasy.com. Sponsors!!! The club will match one to one your sponsorship donations with Paul Harris Fellow points.
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Sandy Rugg announced that on May 2, the day of the Speakeasy, we will be serving lunch to the seniors at the Potiker Center from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m
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Brad Leitch told everyone about Vocational Services Day. This yearly event will happen on May 6. Slated for visits by club members that day are –Jacobs and Spadea Jewelers at Liberty Station – hosted by Chris Jacobs Center City Development Corporation-YMCA – hosted by Dan Duncan-Pearson Fuels – hosted by Mike Lewis
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Mike from the San Diego Downtown Rotaract Club invited everyone to the Rotaract fundraiser to be held on May 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Berkeley.
 Judy Bambace introduced Student of the Month, William Mendoza, who was accompanied by his brother, Michael Mendoza, and his principal, Anisha Dalal. Judy presented William with a plaque and a gift card. William has excelled in athletics, football, swimming and track, and been active in other school and community endeavors. He plans to be an architect. UCSB has offered him a large scholarship, and Principal Dalal is working to see if Cal Poly, Pomona, which has the architecture program William would like to attend, will match this offer.
 Foundation Chair Mike Whitehurst recognized Melissa Chapman’s many contributions to the club by making her a Paul Harris fellow. Melissa was last year’s board secretary and donated use of her lovely home for the holiday party. Melissa noted her mother was the first female Rotary Club member in Sydney Australia, and then she moved to London to be the first female member of Rotary there. Leah Swearingen announced that Melissa is generously allowing the Foundation for Women to use her home for their fundraiser on May 8. Melissa also announced that she and Wyatt are expecting their first child. Mike then, with the help of some magic and slight of hand, proclaimed Dan and Tana Cleaves to be Paul Harris Fellows plus one. Finally, Mike awarded Dave McKee his Paul Harris Fellow plus four pin.
Club Assembly: President Mel Gallegos told about the strategic planning meeting that resulted in a Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Club, including a clarification of the club’s vision and plans for how to achieve our goals. Mel offered the Strategic Plan in a power point presentation. Many members asked questions and gave suggestions on how to proceed. Mel promised to send the power point presentation to members in email form so each member will have the opportunity to study the plan and provide input on priorities and strategies.
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