JULY 28, 2004

This week’s Bulletin was written by Scott Carr

 

this week’s meeting

Ron got things moving a little early today with the 4th meeting of the Rotary Centennial.  Duane Horning gave us the invocation,  solving many religious questions by tying faith and golf together.  Pete McGuire led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Linda Jalving helped the club sing, "God Bless America."

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Ron announced Rotary International is holding a Rotary in Russia meeting, taking place Sunday, August 15, 2004 in San Francisco.  Anyone who would be up in the area is invited to attend.

Ø      Carol Jensen is ill, so the Centennial Meeting had to be postponed. Best wishes, Carol, and hope you feel better soon.

Ø      Steve Waterman and the International Services Committee were to meet right after the meeting.

Ø      Mel Gallegos reminded everyone that Thousand Smiles is hosting an event August 27 at Sycuan Casino. The event will feature comedian and humorist Steve Kelley. Our club can be a co-host if we bring 40 tickets.

Ø      Ron congratulated and thanked all the members for their participation on various committees.  We have 61 members (well over half of the Club) who have filled over 76 Committee positions!!  (Some have signed up for multiple committees - Lesa signed up for three alone, but urban legend has it someone may have signed up for four spots.).  This must be a new record and Ron thanked all members for their participation.  “We are fortunate to have such support in our Club.  Thank you all!” –Ron

Historical Centennial Minute

Ron mixed it up this week, and with Mike Gilligan, conducted a rapid-fire Rotary International quiz. Questions included:

Ø      We know Club No. 1 is Chicago, but where is Club No. 2?

Ø      What year did Polio Plus begin, and what is it’s goal?

Ø      What is Interact? What is Rotaract?

(Answers at the bottom of page). Winners received special Rotary pins, and the answers were flying from all corners of the room.

Guests

Leah Swearingen invited Sandee Rugg as her guest.  Jerri Malana invited Miyo Reff to the meeting, and Christopher Blin invited Paul Sutta as his guest.  Fellow Rotarians joining us included Howard Manly from Newport News, who watched the just-berthed USS Ronald Reagan being built.  Richard Coutts joined us from Club 33, and Luene Corwin (our guest speaker) joined us from the San Marino club.

Finemaster Sgt. At Arms Mike Gilligan.

Brad Perry had a birthday and an anniversary (double whammy).  Steve Waterman ponied up some cash for going to lunch with Frank De Francesco. (Does Frank not do lunch often?)  Also, David Ferguson announced that his son was married.  Frank then got up and opened up a fruit and vegetable stand, right in front of the club.  For five bucks, vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike could purchase their own incredible tomatoes and sweet melons, freshly-picked from Frank’s garden.  There were reports of minor injuries in the stampede.

This Week’s Speaker

Susan Bleicher introduced our speaker and fellow Rotarian, Luene Corwin.  Luene is the former president of several Rotary clubs, but came to discuss Save Planet Earth. Save Planet Earth is a project in Costa Rica that aims to maintain the country’s incredible biodiversity through conservation of the rainforests.

Luene showed a great video of the work being done in the La Marta region of Costa Rica. Costa Rica has 0.3% of the world’s land mass, but 5% of all animal species on the planet. Save Planet Earth is a joint project between Rotarians, the Rotary Foundation and Conservation International.  The project is funded using 3H Grants provided by the Rotary Foundation.  Together, scientists, volunteers and local villagers are learning to combat different threats to the habitat, including soil erosion and a lack of crop diversity.  High school students also help by maintaining trails, and serving as guides for others. Save Planet Earth hopes to not only help villagers in the La Marta region, but also develop sustainable crops for years to come.  To get more information or to find out how you can help, please e-mail Luene at lhcorwin@fastwave.net.

Answers to Quiz:

Ø      San Francisco

Ø      1985; the total eradication of polio from the planet by 2005.

Ø      Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. Rotaract picks up where Interact leaves off, serving the 18-30 crowd. Interacts are usually school-based, while Rotaracts tend to be university-based or community-based.

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