Bulletins - 2009 - 08/19/2009
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Dave Smith
Pledge was led by Steve Seligmann and the invocation was given by Claire Remillard. The invocation addressed the homeless and how amounts that are no more than a cup of coffee to us can represent a meal to the homeless. The song of the day was the National Anthem led by Linda Jalving.
Fines by the Sergeant at Arms, Scott Carr, included Jeramy Larson and John Adams. Those with bitches and brags were Jeramy for his camping trip with his son. Rosalie Kramm announced that she was starting a new business San Diego Downtown Business Center. Jane Berry complimented the organizers of the youth symphony and Pat Cowett won the raffle and pocketed $60.
Guests included those that presented as the program George Brown, Phil Landis, Andrea Stone, Jimmy Valentine, Kate Wheeler for Sally Zoll and Tony Bertalino. Additional visiting Rotarians and guests included Cheryl Wilson who received a check for $500 from Claire Remillard and Chris Carstens (Community Service) for “Don’t Wait Vaccinate”. Additional guests were Deborah Loeffer, Trevor Jensen and Don Munksgard.
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Pat Cowett announced that the date for the musical, Sammy’s, has been delayed and is now scheduled for October 8th. The location for dinner beforehand will be decided later.
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Maureen Eberle announced that the Rotary Scholar’s have arrived and that this Saturday afternoon there will be party at La Jolla Cove for the scholar’s and all Club members are invited.
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Mel Gallegos announced that the Club’s matching grant for incubators has been approved by the Rotary Foundation and a check for the Club’s share has been cut and will be forwarded to Rotary International.
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Additional announcements by committees included the communication committee draft of a business card to give to guests and potential members with information about the Club.
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John Addams reported that the youth committee has decided to provide financial support to the YMCA Youth program which includes a lunch mentoring program for High School aged boys and girls. The areas for members to sign up include law, construction and business. Each area for the boys and girls will have a separate luncheon.
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Jeramy Larson reported that membership had a letter to send to potential members inviting them to attend a meeting. He will be happy to call any potential members / guests if members email him the contact information.
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Bobbi Spinner-Flack reported that the mentoring program has been very successful to date and expected the Red Badge members were moving through the requirements with the assistance of the mentors.
This week’s program presented the six beneficiaries of Holes for Heroes on September 25th at the Admiral Baker Golf course. The six organizations and presenters are as follows:
Tony Bertalino – Guide On Tony spoke about his father that was killed in Iraq when Tony was 13. He spoke about how his father would take them camping, fishing and outdoor activities. After the loss of his father James Clark the founder of Guide On stepped in and began taking the family on camping trips and other outdoor activities.
George Brown – Armed Services YMCA – Wounded Warrior Battalion George explained that the ASYMCA was founded in 1861 and at Camp Pendleton in 1942. The ASYMCA supports active duty military families. The main theme is stress reduction for families. They provide transportation for families if needed and provide mentoring program for grade school and middle school children.
Andrea Stone – Rescue Task Force Rescue Task Force provide backpacks for wounded soldiers returning to the US. Andrea informed us that most severely wounded are transported from the field to Germany back to the US within 3 to 4 days and their average age is 20. They arrive in the US hospital with no change of clothes or personal effects. The backpacks are given to these soldiers and the back packs contain clothing, personal hygiene items and entertainment items such as CD players, magazines and other items to help pass the time in the hospital.
Jimmy Valentine – Home Front San Diego Home Front is a 100% volunteer organization of about 70 men and women assisting families in the E-3 to E-5 rank. Jimmy explained that they provide food to these families assist with auto repairs or even providing automobiles to those families that don’t have automobiles. They also assist in financial matters with car or credit card payments for these families. These are normally a one-time assistance however.
Kate Wheeler – United Through Reading Kate explained that United Through Reading was established in 1989 by a Navy wife and mother whose daughter did not know her father after returning from active duty overseas. The organization films a deployed parent reading a book or story to their child. The CD is then sent home where the child can watch and read along with the deployed parent.
Phil Landis – Veteran’s Village of San Diego Veteran’s Village provides assistance to veterans. 40% of the homeless in San Diego are veterans. They provide housing for approximately 157 veterans in San Diego. In addition to the Village they organize the annual Stand Down program to provide assistance to those that are not living in the village. A major concern, according to Phil, is the number of women needing assistance and the rapid increase they have seen over the last 2 years.
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