Bulletins - 2011 - 04/27/2011
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Leah Swearingen
President Lynn Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Karen Bucey led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Marti Hess’s inspiring invocation encouraged us to “treasure today.”
Linda Jalving inspired us to sing “Zippi-dee-do-dah” with a zip and somewhat in key.
The many non-Rotarian guests were: Chuck and Carol Bucey, guests of Karen Bucey; Gary Neiger, guest of Chris Carstens; Freda Statom, guest of John Addams; Katie Haines, guest of Tom Larimer; Kristy Beltz, guest of Michel Goldstein; Joe DeLaurentis, guest of Judy Bambace; Lisa Ciokon, guest of Joe Ciokon; Elidia Dostal, guest of Judy Banbace; Uma Shankar Rajoran, guest of Stephanie Barnier; Jason Silberman, guest of Sandee Rugg.
There were no visiting Rotarians this week.
Chris Carstens and Judy Bambace celebrated birthdays this week.
Gary and Karen Green celebrated a major wedding anniversary, and Frank DeFrancesco also hung on to his lovely wife for another year. Way to go, Frank!
Wendy Patrick made the news, which included a Rotary make-up meeting in St. Thomas Virgin Islands. We like your style, Wendy!
On the other hand, Mike Jones spent Easter in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his 3-year-old grandson. But being with precious grandchildren far outweighs Caribbean breezes. . .
Steve Wells has made a big jump to The Irving Group. Congratulations!
Joe Ciokon was quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the new national cemetery at Miramar.
Karen Green, Foundation Chair, acknowledged Paul Harris Fellows, Sandee Rugg PHF + 4 (wow), Karen Bucey, and Gary Green PHF+3.
Sandee Rugg awarded Trina Hester her blue badge.
John Adams gave an award to Freda Statom, Director of the Kipp: Adelante Preparatory Academy, which encourages under-served school children to be first-generation college graduates.
  
Jenny Goodman announced that many great items have been donated for the June 11th fundraiser.
Bobbie Spinner Flack announced the coffee drive, going on through May.
Allison Hooper announced the night at the Symphony on May 26. Tickets are $15.
Claire Remillard announced the blood drive on June 4.
Mary Ingalls announced Rotarians at Work Day.
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Mary Dawe introduced our speakers, Alan Ziter, Executive Director of the NTC Foundation, and Pam Hamilton Lester, President and CEO of the NTC Foundation.
  
The NTC Promenade is located at the former Naval Training Center in Point Loma. With 28 acres of beautifully renovated Spanish Revival architecture, NTC Promenade is “repurposing” the beloved campus where more than 2 million military personnel were trained, dating back to 1923. Many veterans return to the site of their former boot camp, pleased that it is being methodically restored as a flagship destination for arts, culture, science and technology.
Known as “Dutch Flats” in 1923, “Liberty Station” today comprises 26 buildings built from 1923-1941. Redevelopment is occurring in stages, as money allows and is raised. Current resident groups include multiple dance companies at Dance Place San Diego, theater companies, martial arts, educational groups, multi-disciplinary arts, and museums and galleries. Open seven days a week, NTC Promenade offers dozens of weekly classes and a variety of programs for everyone. Large meeting and event spaces can accommodate community and charity events. For more information, visit www.ntcpromenade.org.
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