Bulletins - 2007 - 01/17/2007
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Dr. Paul Marsh
The meeting was called to order by President Carol Jensen. Gary McElroy provided the invocation, and Chris Carstens started us in our Pledge of Allegiance. Our musical maestros then led the group with a moving rendition of "You Are My Sunshine."
Rosalie Kramm had a field day with Birthdays, Brags and Boasts. Scott Silver celebrated his 45th birthday (again). Lou Scanlon's wife was featured on T.V., while Frank DeFrancesco closed the deal on two radio stations in Texas. Ron Erbetta bragged that today was his first time being able to physically drive in over four months (way to go, Ron!). Jeff Hogue attended a Rose Parade function, and met R.I. President Bill Boyd. Karny Stefan was hanging with celebs up at the L.A. Fashion District and Rodeo Drive. Maureen Eberle announced that her visiting student from Afghanistan will be speaking at our club. Steve Waterman announced that he had finished the T.B. matching grant paperwork, and Carol Jensen wanted to celebrate her daughter Corey's birthday!
Peter McGuire introduced several guests, including Jay Goodwin, Jerry Width and Bill VanDeWeghe from Club 33. Several other guests were able to attend.
Maureen Eberle awarded Scott Carr and Jim Lauth as multple Paul Harris Fellows today. Each gave a quick presentation on why it was so important to them to not only be a Paul Harris Fellow, but a multiple Paul Harris fellow.
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April 14th is the fundraiser, so be sure to solicity silent live auction items.
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Dave Ferguson updated us that the "Holes for Heroes" has $10,500 in the bank thanks to generous sponsorships.
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Sandy Schrift presented the club with a flag from her trip to the Himalayas (N.E. Katmandu Rotary Club)
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Mel Gallegos is in E. Africa doing AIDS work, disbursing foudnation monies to the poor, and working on the matching grant programs.
There will be a RYLA leadership meeting in April (Jonathan Stone to provide more details).
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District Council meeting is set for February 13, 2007 and will include wine tasting!
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Rotary now partners on a credit card off. Apply online and help support Rotary.
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The Red Badge event was a great success on January 16th. 6-7 new members and 6-7 existing members showed up for the fun.
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Ron Erbetta received a wonderful thank you note from the USS Midway for our Club helping to launch the scholarship program.
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Golf Committee will be meeting at the University Club, thanks to Jonathan Stone, on 1/17/07 at 5pm.
Camile McKinnie came to speak before the Club today. McKinnie was introduced Larry Nuffer as the Director of Development for Nativity Prep Academy. After her presentation, Larry Nuffer and John Addams presented the school with a $1500 check.
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