September 10, 2003
This week’s Bulletin was written by Alan Knobloch
THIS WEEK’S MEETING
President Frank De Francesco called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. Jay Sener led the Pledge of Allegiance and Jerrilyn Malana gave the invocation by quoting a John F. Kennedy speech about personal choice and how we each have the power to make a difference positively or negatively on others.
Linda Jalving led the group in singing the Rotary Song. Pete McGuire introduced his own guest, Jimmy Cabral from Union Bank and David Mc Quade introduced Gail Gotthelf from Torrey Pines Bank. Several Visiting Rotarians were also introduced.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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L-R: DG Mike Stelman, Frank, Caroline Chen and Mike Sisson |
After Frank brought to everyone’s attention, Margaret Oppliger’s new hair cut, the following announcements were made:
Ø The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday night (September 15th) at 5:30 p.m. at Frank’s office.
Ø Gary Green accepted a Club Award at the Foundation Seminar for our “consistent and proactive” fundraising efforts.
Ø The next District Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at the La Jolla Marriott. Sign up on the website if you plan to attend.
Ø Rotaract is still selling San Diego Entertainment Discount Books.
Ø Joe Ciokon, our club Military Liaison, gave an update on activities including the future USS Ronald Reagan Home Porting and the Veterans Stand Down.
Ø Gary Green reported on the District Foundation Seminar and brought attention to the District Gala.
Ø District Governor Mike Stelman, Mike Sisson and Frank De Francesco presented Caroline Chen her Blue Badge.
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Tim Montague filled in for missing Sergeant at Arms Bill Poirier. Tim had District Governor Mike Stelman draw the winning…(losing?) number for a Johnny Cash CD. The lucky winner was Rosalie Kramm. Tim then auctioned a USS Ronald Reagan hat that Joe Ciokon donated. The winning bidder was Caroline Chen with a $50 bid!
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER
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District Governor Mike Stelman And
His Wife, Karen |
Assistant District Governor Clara Harris introduced our guest speaker Mike Stelman and his wife Karen. Mike acknowledged our President Frank and Military Liaison Joe and gave them both a gift on behalf of the District. He also acknowledged his wife who comes with him to all of his presentations and is a long time Rotary member as well.
Mike reviewed the 2003-2004 goals of Rotary International and of our District’s activities to support those goals. International goals include addressing health concerns, poverty, literacy and promoting the Rotary family. District goals include promoting local rotary clubs, Polio Eradication project, achieving annual giving support of $125 per member, achieving membership growth of 7% and work on the Centennial Project.
Mike then asked the members to make an effort to look to the District for help and support. He outlined tools available to help our club and referred to the District website (www.rotary5340.org). He then concluded his remarks with a poem.
Frank then made a reminder announcement that we had a new speaker for next week. Michael Slatoff will be speaking to us about the Dolphin Youth Program. He then adjourned the meeting at 8:30 a.m. with his usual Thought of the Day.
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