May 5, 2004

This week’s Bulletin was written by Larry Nuffer

 

The New Leadership Team at Ron Erbetta’s House This Week

Martin Blair got us started with the Pledge and Susan Bleicher added a faith-filled invocation.  Then, getting into the spirit of the guest topic, we yowled through a rousing rendition of How Much Is That Doggie In The Window.  Pete McGuire introduced assorted guests and visiting Rotarians.

Announcements

Ø      Next board meeting is May 17 (NOT May 10th) at President Frank’s Place.

Ø      Rotaract’s Ace of Hearts fundraiser is May 6.  Please lend your support.

Ø      Veteran’s Stand-Down is scheduled for July 17-18.  Duane Horning encouraged members to volunteer to serve breakfast to homeless vets or work in the clothing distribution tent. 

Ø      Tijuana (no, it’s not Tia-Juana) home-building trip is scheduled for May 22.  Leader Rick Logan needs 16-20 volunteers.

Ø      Carol Jensen offered a few spare seats at the Senior Community Centers’ Heroes luncheon May 14.  If interested – or hungry – track her down.

Brags

A whole lot of braggin’ goin’ on this morning:

Ø      Nancy Vaughn has joined a law firm she can’t pronounce – Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith.

Ø      Gary Green paid $5 to crow about his 15-day cruise to Aruba, Acapulco and other sun-baked paradises. He’s convinced he truly relaxed because upon his return, he couldn’t recall his wife’s office phone number.

Ø      Tom Sayer, fire victim in Scripps Ranch, announced he has a building permit to build a new home.  Let the hammers resound!

Ø      Steve Espino lightened his wallet with the announcement that Security Business Bank is moving forward with a secondary public offering.

Ø      Jay Sener is flying high.  He recently completed his first solo flight. 

Speaker

Mark Goldstein, DVM, president of the San Diego Humane Society, enlightened us with what his organization “is” and what it “isn’t.” 

Nancy Vaughan, Diane Gilabert and Dr. Goldstein

The Humane Society is not:  a prison for animals; a place where minutes are ticking down on the lives of unwanted animals; the Dept. of Animal Service.

The Human Society IS:  an organization that offers behavior/training, pet-assisted therapy for seniors, animal rescue (they moved 3,500 animals out of harm’s way during the Oct. fires), medical services, foster care program,  investigation into animal abuse (e.g. cockfighting, dogfights), pet adoptions, education.

Dr. Goldstein added that Starbucks was so impressed with the Humane Society that it pawed a path to their doorstep, creating Rocky’s Doggie Café on the organization’s new Gaines St. campus.  There’s an open invitation to visit and sample a “Yapachino” or “Chocolate Lab” (hot chocolate).

For those who like to walk, the Humane Society is holding its 10th annual Walk for Animals this Saturday, May 8 on Fiesta Island.  All pets must be on a leash; that goes for fish and parakeets, too!

In summary, Dr. Goldstein offered a relevant quote from Mahatma Gandhi:  "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

Next Up - May 12 – Robert Weinberg on Creating Your Own Website

 

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