September 3, 2003
This week’s Bulletin was written by Jerrilyn Malana
THIS WEEK’S MEETING
President Frank De Francesco called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. Mike Clarkson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Congratulations were in order as Mike announced that he became a U.S. Citizen last week!
Jay Sener gave the Invocation by quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
In true patriotic spirit, Mike Clarkson was joined by Jim Mulvaney, Jr. and Linda Jalving in singing, “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Pete McGuire introduced several guests. Visiting Rotarians included Debra Berger and Jill Spitzer of Club 33. Tim Montague introduced Karen Engelke and Daniel Gomez of Cruzada Ciclista por un Mundo Mejor [(“CCMM”) Cyclist Crusade for a Better World].
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Frank De Francesco made the following announcements:
Ø Rotaract is selling San Diego Entertainment Discount Coupon Books.
Ø
The Rotary Foundation Seminar is this Saturday,
September 6, 2003, at the Salk Institute Auditorium from 7:00 a.m. to noon.
Ø Volunteers are needed for the weekly Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
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Tony Eppert discussed the 2003 Annual Celebrity Golf
Tournament, which will be held at The Meadows Del Mar Golf Club on Tuesday,
November 4, 2003. It is
anticipated that 36 foursomes and 36 celebrities will attend (total of 180
golfers). The media is also
expected to attend. Entry
fees are $300 per individual or $1,200 per foursome. Celebrities are gratis. The tournament will benefit the
Deafness Research Foundation.
Auction items as well as Hole Sponsors are still needed. Tony encouraged golfers of all levels
to participate.
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Tim Montague announced that an application for grant
monies has been submitted to the Time Warner Foundation for both the Golf
Tournament and our Annual Fundraiser.
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Tim also
welcomed Karen Engelke and Daniel Gomez from CCMM. Karen and Daniel are members of the non-profit organization
AMURT, the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team. AMURT’s guiding principles focus on the right of every human
being to receive nourishment, accommodation, medical care, clothing, and
education. To meet these needs,
AMURT supports the belief that the Earth’s resources must be used in an
appropriate and sustainable manner.
Karen and Daniel created CCMM as a project of AMURT to promote
Environmental Protection education within Latin America. They recently commenced a 2-year
bicycle tour to reach a network of 100 schools from Mexico to Chile. Karen and Daniel intend to teach
thousands of students in grades K through 12 in environmental sciences. Donations are welcome to assist them
with teaching-related costs. For
more information, you may contact Karen and Daniel at the following website: http://cams.utep.edu/ccmm/
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Poirier raffled 2 gift certificates to Starbucks. The lucky winners: Immediate Past President Gary Green and Lynn Hamilton.
The following Wedding
Anniversaries were announced:
Ø Mike Clarkson celebrated 14 years of marriage;
Ø Barry Tobias celebrated 15 years of marriage;
Ø Mike Lewis celebrated 8 years of marriage; and
Ø Caroline Chen celebrated 9 years of marriage.
“Brags” for the morning included the following:
Ø Linda Jalving bought a spiffy new car;
Ø Mike Sisson attended a Rotary meeting in Montana; and
Ø Frank De Francesco was the champion at the Amateur Bowlers Tournament held in San Diego on Labor Day.
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER
Gary Green introduced Pam Russell as our guest speaker. Pam is the current President of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club, and serves as our
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Pam Russell |
Club’s Foundation Mentor. Pam discussed The Rotary Foundation to help us understand its mission.
The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. The Rotary Foundation was created in 1917 as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of $26.50 in 1917 to more than $1.2 billion today.
Pam commended our Club for its work with Monarch High School, San Diego Senior Community Centers, Vietnam Veterans Stand Down, and other charitable projects. However, in addition to our ongoing efforts, Pam challenged us to explore other charitable giving opportunities through The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Foundation has 3 primary areas for giving: (1) Permanent Fund, i.e., gifts to The Foundation as testamentary gifts through a will or estate plan; (2) Restricted Giving, i.e., monies donated for primary projects, matching grant programs, and special projects; and (3) Annual Giving [unrestricted giving]. Pam encouraged our participation in Annual Giving.
The Rotary Foundation has several donor recognition categories:
Ø Sustaining Member: $100 per year
Ø Paul Harris Fellowship: $1,000
Ø Paul Harris Society: $1,000 per year
Ø Major Donors: $10,000 or more
Ø Permanent Fund Donors:
Ø Benefactor: $1,000 or more
Ø Bequest Society: $10,000 or more
Pam shared our Club’s statistics with regard to giving: Of approximately 95 to 100 members, we have 76 Paul Harris Fellows and 3 Benefactors. Our average per capita contribution is $70; last year our per capita contribution was $349.
Pam reminded us that The Rotary Foundation Seminar is this Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Salk Institute Auditorium. Additionally, The Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Gala will be held on November 1, 2003 at the Town & Country Hotel.
In closing, Pam left us with a profound quote to ponder by
Bhichai Rattakul, Rotary International’s Immediate Past President:
“If we could feel the pain of those who suffer, would we continue to let them suffer?”
Frank De Francesco thanked Pam Russell for her time and continued support of our Club. Frank adjourned the meeting at 8:30 with the following words of wisdom:
"The last of human freedoms is the ability to choose one's attitude."
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