Bulletins - 2009 - 08/12/2009
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Josie McCain
President Karen Green called the meeting to order at 7:30am. Mike Whitehurst led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Pete McQuire gave a short but powerful invocation. Jim Mulvaney and Linda Jelving led us in song. “The Grand Old Flag” was a perfect choice to follow the invocation.
Paul Marsh was the Sgt of Arm this morning as Scott Carr was busy preparing to be “social” and “networking”. Two gift certificates were raffled. Winner: Frank and Sharron. Brags included Pat Cowett who advised that our club's contribution to a project on ophthalmology in Ecuador was featured on TV. Martin Blair announced that a 3rd rotoract couple was married. Linda Jalving bragged that Jewels by the Sea was nominated for Best Jeweler of La Jolla. Gary Green recognized Susan Bleicher for her great work in organizing the housing for the International students-Rotary youth exchange. Lastly, Paul Marsh bragged about his son again, how sweet.
Pete McGuire announced our guests including but not limited to Bonnie from Admini Staff, D. Snow from Snow Properties, Carol Jenson - past President, Lynn Lewis from a small town in Ontario Canada where there are approx. 7,000 residents, and Joan from Club 33.
-
Gary Green started off the announcements by holding an impromptu live auction of items left over from the Speak Easy fundraiser. Pat Cowett took home the “Pamper Yourself” spa certificate, Pete McQuire took home the 1 night stay at San Diego Mariott Marina, Karen took home a dental visit to Dr. Greg Freeman, Mary Engel took home a laptop case and wireless keyboard, and Dave Mckee took home tickets for the Summer Pops.
-
Gary Green also announced that this year's Christmas Party was being held again at Melissa Chapman ’s home. Also, Melissa was present with her baby bump!
-
Gary Green reminded everyone of the Holes for Heroes golf tournament fundraiser at Admiral Baker golf course on 9/25/09.
-
Jonathan Stone reminded everyone of this Friday’s rotary wine tasting event at the Chapman Collection in Horton Plaza, 8/14/09, from 6-9pm. There will also be a purse auction so ladies and gentlemen, please bring your purses and man bags.
-
Dave Smith advised that he was in the process of updating the addresses and classifications for everyone on the Rotary International website.
-
Maureen Eberle reminded everyone that the ambassadorial scholars will be arriving shortly. Three scholars will arrive on 8/16 at approx. 8am and Maureen would like to invite everyone to join her welcoming committee. There will be 5 scholars this year arriving from the Ivory Coast, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Ecuador. The 1st event (orientation) for the scholars will be held at La Jolla Cove on 8/23/09 at approx. 12:30pm where there will be a picnic and live music (Rockola!!!) from 2-4pm. She is sending around a sign up sheet.
-
Since I am writing this bulletin, I would like to announce that with the help of Bobbi, Chris and Josie McCain are “inches” away from earning our Blue Badge. Yeah!!!!
-
Claire Remillard reminded the group that the next Community Service Committee meeting will be held at Chris Carston’s home on Tuesday, 8/18/09, at approx. 6pm.
-
Amanda Hyunh from the Communications Committee announced the next meeting will be held at Wine Steals on Tuesday, 9/1/09, at approx. 6pm
Jonathan Stone introduced the speaker, Scott Carr, who presented this week's topic on Social Networking/Social Media. Social Networks are websites that help individuals link up with one another. Why use them? They are being used as sources of news, used by business owners to communicate with customers, to connect with alumni, build a social network, promote your company, perform research, run for public office, invite individuals to events, collaborate with other professionals, verify information, and squash rumors, to name a few. Scott then went on to identify some of the websites. My Space was the “grand daddy” of the social networking sites that has recently fallen to 11th most popular website in the world and is more geared towards teenagers. Facebook, partly owned by Microsoft, is the #1 photo sharing website in the world. The S.D. Downtown Breakfast Rotary has a Facebook page. Linkedin is a social networking site designed for professionals. Twitter is a short messaging service and is currently the 19th most popular website in the world; still gaining popularity. There was much interaction between Scott and fellow Rotarians on the Pros and Cons of Social Networking Media. This should be part 1 of a series presented by Scott Carr as he did not have time to finish his topic. His presentation was upbeat and very informative.
|
