Bulletins - 2006 - 03/22/2006

This Week's Bulletin Was Written By Sandra Schrift

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

The San Diego Breakfast Rotary Club was called to order at 7:35 a.m. this 22nd day of March by our President Maureen.  Lynn Hamilton, fresh from her spiritual week at world famous Rancho La Puerta Spa,  gave an inspiring invocation and Eileen led the pledge of allegiance .  None of our songmeisters were present, so alas, no vocal jogging this morning.  Pete McGuire introduced our many guests.  No visiting Rotarians were in attendance.

Sgt.-At-Arms

• Sgt. At Arms Larry Nuffer raffled 2 pairs of hockey tickets to the “Ducks vs. Vancouver” game.  Sold for $75 – what a deal!

• Martin Blair purchased the Twin Inns and renamed it “Ocean House” in Carlsbad.  Let’s have a field trip!

• FINES – there were many today – ranging from birthdays to births, business wins, sports, curing deafness an cancer and a son who returned safely home from Iraq

Announcements

• SOUTHERN CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER:  Veronica Glenn was on hand to accept our $500 donation to Southern Caregiver Resource Center.  She spoke briefly about the services provided by that organization, such as counseling and support of the family members charged with the responsibility of caring for disabled or aging loved ones. 

• PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS: Ron Erbetta reports that matching PH grants are now doubled such that for every $100 contributed, an additional $200 will be matched (total of $300) towards a Paul Harris Fellowship.  We are only 70% towards our goal.

• GOSPEL BRUNCH: March 26, 2006 at House of Blues on Fifth Avenue. Sing along with the entertainers.

• THANK YOU NOTES – were read by Maureen from an appreciative Student of the Month at SD High.  Many other types of thank you notes were received thanking our club for our service and contributions to their organizations.

• FOUR WAY SPEECH CONTEST – on March 29^th.  Maureen asked us to be in our seats by 7:20am sharp – to support our students who will be traveling from a great distance to deliver their speeches.

• ESSAYS/HOMEWORK: The District would like us to submit essays from Rotarians who have been Rotarians for 2 or less years... about why you joined Rotary, or something that made a big impact on you with Rotary, or why you appreciate our club, or a project that meant a lot to you, why you joined Rotary... something like that.  For those that qualify, Maureen asks that we email her our essays by March 20.  maureen.eberle@visitsandiego.com 

• OLD NEWS: District Assemble on Saturday, March 26^th, 7:30am – noon at  the La Jolla Country Day School.  Our club is paying the registration fees for all who are attending.  Carol Jensen is posting the sign ups on our web site.

• NEW NEWS: Carol Jensen attended the President Elect training last week.  The theme for 2006-7 is “Lead the Way.”  Our new board members were then introduced. (roster below)

• NEW NEWS: March 22 is World Water Day.  Maureen stated that 20% of the world population lack clean water. Starbucks will lead the way on this day bringing it to the attention of the world.

Proposed New Members

The following individuals have been proposed as new members of our Club and will be inducted under the classifications listed below unless written objection is received by our Club Secretary within ten days of the date of this Bulletin:

• Charles Isham
K12 Today (Educator)
Proposed by Lucas Hartley

• Jeanne L. Merrill
SAY San Diego (Youth Advocate)
Proposed by Susan Bliecher

2006-2007 Rotary Board AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS -- “Lead The Way”

GUEST SPEAKER

Cath Kachur, Executive Director, of Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego, explained Citizen Diplomacy Council’s work in the world.  They are in the idea and people exchange business by cross-pollinating ideas that work with the people who can use them to build themselves and their countries.  They arrange professional appointments and American experiences for visiting professionals from over 145 countries, who come to San Diego to learn.  Most importantly, they are updating the United States’ image in the world.  Visitors are amazed at the amount of “volunteerism” that takes place in the U.S.  as well as our geographical and demographical diversity.  Goal – to build one week home stays for these professional visitors with American families while they spend their days learning from a variety of legal, medical, cultural, educational, environmental and government agencies.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35am

Next week’s program will be the Semi-Finals of the Four Way Speech Contest.  MEETING WILL START AT 7:20 A.M.  PLEASE BE SEATED PRIOR TO THEN!

Have a  great week!