november 17, 2004
This week’s Bulletin was written by Pat Cowett
THIS WEEK’S MEETING
President Ron Erbetta called the meeting to order. Brad Benter led us in the invocation, Tom Sayer in the pledge with his flashing lapel flag ablaze, and Jim Mulvaney in a rendition of, “It's a Grand Old Flag.”
Announcements
Ø The student of the Month was Christian Murillo, who wants to pursue his ultimate goal of an aviation career with short term sights on acquiring a background in finance. His teacher and principal (Bethanne Smith and Joe Austin) were present.
Ø Our $1000.00 grant was awarded to the Star/Pal program by Christine Thompson.
Ø We still need golfers for the fundraiser tourney Friday Nov. 19. Contact Tony or Gary ASAP. Please come at least to the dinner starting at 5 pm, Coronado Municipal Golf Course. Raffle tickets are very available.
Ø A centennial birthday meeting is planned for Feb 23. Ron would like some volunteers.
Ø
Mark your calendars for the Rotaract Club’s
Jazz For
Juvenile Diabetes Event 7-9 pm on December 9th at THIN Located
above The Onyx Room at
Ø Remember the Christmas Party will be the evening of Dec 16, Pat Cowett's home, Bankers Hill.
Ø We regret the necessity of the resignations of TJ Barnes, Bill McColl and Christine Thompson
Ø
Dec 14 is the District
Council Dinner. Since we are a sponsor,
volunteers are needed to be greeters, etc.
Please contact Ron. Try to sign
up on line to attend so we can have 3-4 tables of 10. Register online: Rotary5340.org. Location is the LJ Marriott.
Ø
WE NEED
MEMBERS TO ANSWER OUR PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY LETTERS TO SANTA! The timing has caught up to us this year and
we still have 50+ Project Responsibility Letters to Santa from the children
living in the
this week’s speaker
Our featured speaker was the nationally known poet, educator, speaker Natasha Joseowitz, the first woman in So Cal to be a Rotarian. She and her husband Herman Gadon who was present are Club #33 members to this day. She regaled us with her thoughtful advice about living life, ageing, and grandparenting and read numerous poems from her hilarious publications, among which are TOO Wise to Want to be Young Again and Retirement, Making It The Next Great Adventure.
Next week we do not have a meeting in view of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and see you Dec. 1.
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