December 4, 2002
This Week's Bulletin Was Written By Lynn Hamilton
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
President Gary, dressed in a floral shirt and arm cast, opened the meeting. Jane Barry led the pledge of allegiance. Jim Mulvaney, sporting a Santa tie, led our songsters in a seasonal “Jingle Bells.” Kay Zurn, one of our newer members, shared the invocation with us. Pete McGuire introduced guests and visiting Rotarians too numerous to name.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ø On
December 11 bring old clothes to the meeting for a clothes donation drive,
Project Alpha, being coordinated by Rob Berry.
Ø Mike
Lewis reminded us to package our gifts from Santa, Project Responsibility and
to bring them to the next meeting on December 11. Although individual gifts
should be wrapped in Christmas paper, all presents should be placed in the
smallest box, as if ready for mailing, with the child’s questionnaire firmly
taped to the outside. Our Club,
with the key participation of Nancy Vaughn and Melissa Blackburn, is sponsoring
114 children this year!
|
McKenzie Klein |
Ø Maureen Eberle is training for a triathlon with a goal of raising $4400 for Leukemia research. She told us the heart-breaking story of one 10 year old boy who has perhaps lost the fight against this disease which inspired us to support her efforts.
Ø John Klein and his 10 year old daughter, McKenzie told of their fundraising effort on behalf of the Children’s Heart Foundation. McKenzie is both an accomplished golfer and the National Spokesperson for that organization, having undergone several heart operations herself.
NEW MEMBER
|
Gary Green, David Dawson & Mike Sisson |
Mike Sisson inducted our newest member, David Dawson, a former “cowboy” and now with American Express Financial. Welcome, David!
FINES! FINES? FINES!
We got off easy this week!
PROGRAM
|
L-R: Cynthia Bills, Phyliss Boodal & PDG Steve Brown |
Steve Brown, former District Governor and avid Rotarian from the La Jolla Golden Triangle Club, told us about the Somali refugee sewing project in City Heights which our Club has supported. We saw a video of a newscast report on the facility that recently aired. Cynthia Billis, also very involved with the project, introduced Phyliss Boodal, a native Somali, who is now serving as sewing coordinator and has trained 125 women to date. Using commercial quality sewing machines purchased by generous Rotarians, these women are able to make garments for their families that are culturally appropriate. Currently the group is looking for organizations that could utilize their sewing skills and all ideas are welcome!
Home - Calendar of Events - Getting Involved - Member Info
Service Committees - Bulletin - Links
Created by David Tereschuck of:
Copyright © 2000