Bulletins - 2011 - 12/07/2011
This Week's Bulletin Was Written By Sandee Rugg 12-7-11
THIS WEEK’S MEETING
Pledge – Joe Ciokon
Invocation – Elidia Dostal
Song – Linda Jalving and Jim Mulvaney (Zippidy Do Da)
GUESTS
Tim McClain, guest of Ron Roberts
Jose Cruz, guest of John Addams
Eric Lund, guest of Maureen Eberle
Mary Ann Tanner, guest of Dave Ferguson
Anita Darling, guest of Michael Whitehurst
Sal Giametta, guest of Ron Roberts
Ron Roberts, speaker
SGT. AT ARMS
Tom Larimer conducted the marble drawing. Don Munksgaard and Karen Green both pulled green marbles. A $100 gift card to the Barrell Room was won by Jonathan Stone. Birthdays were recognized for Jeri Malana, Scott Car and Kelly Berner. Steve Bridge is celebrating an anniversary. Bragging Rights raised $1,015. Tom has collected $738 of that so far. Winners pay up!
COMPLAINTS AND KUDOS
There was a $10 minimum this week as we were short on time. Chris Carstens reported Joe Marshall is doing well and may soon be able to have visitors (who’ve had their flu shot!). Dave Ferguson announced the arrival of his 7th grandchild. Jonathan Stone auctioned off some of the Holes for Heroes auction items not claimed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dave Ferguson introduced Mary Ann Tanner of Home Front. Presented her with a pin flag and a check for $10,000 to assist the families and children supported by Home Front San Diego.
Jim Lauth announced that the schedule for the 2012 bulletin writing opportunity is now open and circulating for sign ups.
John Addams introduced Jose Cruz from Bario Logan College Institute which is an after-school program that is realizing much success working with students in an effort to support them toward college. 100% of their graduates attend college and 80% of those attending college graduate (12 so far!). Current new direction is to include support for the graduates to get jobs after college. Mr. Cruz offered to provide tours of the campus to our members. John presented Mr. Cruz with a donation check for $1,500.
Sandra Schrift spoke about the recent Peace Conference which was held November 13, 2011 in Palm Springs. Mr. Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Founder of Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute spoke. “Inspiring World Peace” was the theme and our District 5340 was given recognition for its UN Program. This is the only such program in the nation at this time.
Scott Carr announced Ralph’s has been added as a vendor who contributes to Rotary through member purchases. Register at sdrotary.org/store
12/14 is the Annual Club Meeting. We will vote on Bylaw changes and 2012 officers.
12/28 the club will be dark.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Holiday Party will be held Sunday December 18th at the San Diego Maritime Museum. Warren Potts has arranged a special event which will include viewing the Parade of Lights from the good ship Surprise. Wear a coat!!!
THIS WEEK'S GUEST SPEAKER
Former architect and current County Supervisor Ron Roberts was our special guest and speaker. Mr. Roberts, known for his fiscal discipline, spoke about the history of the historic County Administration building and plans for the upgrade and utilization of its campus. Following are some highlights from his presentation:
- San Diego County is doing well; has AAA credit rating and functioning within its budget
- It continues to provide services and anticipates no layoffs of employees
- New women’s prison is being built in Santee
- County Administration building was built in 1938 with a grant from the Federal Government in the amount of $1.5M
- The county and city shared this building until the late ‘50’s when the city moved out
- In 1996 Roberts introduced an agenda item to create the CAC Waterfront Park
- Plans for the CAC Waterfront Park are now moving forward
- The CAC campus has 60 acres of land above ground
- The development will be environmentally sensitive and LEEDS certified
- The new park (scheduled to open in the winter of 2014) will support major public events seating 2,900 people on the south park and 3,900 people on the north park
- An underground parking structure will be built to accommodate 250 vehicles
- An above ground parking structure to accommodate 700 cars will be built on Pacific Coast Highway between Cedar and Kettner. This will be open to the public 24/7.
- There will be areas for small groups as well
- The waterfront from Seaport Village to Laurel Street is publicly owned land; Robert’s vision is to make that the most significant waterfront in the nation
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