February 2, 2005

This week’s Bulletin was written by Steve Seligmann

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

Ron called the meeting to order, announcing it was the 28th meeting of the Rotary year.  The invocation was done by Larry Nuffer and the pledge was led by Patsy Cowett.  Linda and Jim led us in song with “The National Anthem.” 

We had the pleasure of three guests, Dan Loomis, Jenny Goodman (now a new member) and Sheri Delisle.  We also had three Visiting Rotarians from Club 33.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Bill Poirier introduced Sheri Delisle of KIDS TURN SAN DIEGO, dedicated to helping entire families adjust to dual households.  This has been described as a combination between “boot camp and charm school” by one of the participating parents.  The club presented Sheri with a $ 1,500.00 check.

Ø      Ron announced the District Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at the La Jolla Marriott.  The Club will pay for your dinner if you go, you will pay if you no-show. 

Ø      Frank reminded us that today was the last day to sign up for the District Conference on February 4th and 5th. 

Ø      Cynthia Senor and all the participants of the Career Fair at St. Vincent de Paul Village were much appreciated by our club, the staff and attendees.  Great job Cynthia for pulling this together. 

Ø      Our next Community Service project is the clean-up of the San Diego River, scheduled for February 12. 

Ø      Gary presented certificates to the following Paul Harris Fellows: George Thomas, Jennifer Grebing (for her husband Steve) and Linda Fox.

Ø      Keep April 23 open for our fundraiser on the USS Midway.

Ø      Scott Carr announced a 20% response on the Website Survey and awarded Starbucks Certificates to Carol Jensen, Jennifer Grebing and Mike Gilligan.

Ø      Bobbi asked for volunteers for the Humane Society Telethon on March 5. 

NEW MEMBER

Jenny Goodman was inducted into the club under the classification of Litigator.  Welcome Jenny!

CENTENIAL MOMENT

Yes, we had one ----- Rotary’s first international office was opened in 1925 in Switzerland. 

Sgt.-At-Arms

Ø      Ron was fined for forgetting to call on someone who had volunteered for the invocation, instead, recruiting someone at random.

Ø      Mike Gilligan sold out the football fundraiser (aka football pool) and assigned numbers to the squares.  Click Here To See Grid.

Ø      Jerri Malana was fined for her picture in the Opera Program. 

Ø      Dave fined Nancy Vaughan for her honorable mention regarding the San Diego Human Society.

Ø      Gary Green honored Jim Mulvaney for bringing in the most new members.

THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM

We were honored to have Cecil Steppe, President and CEO of Urban League of San Diego County and “Mr. San Diego 2004” speak to us.  After holding numerous responsible positions with the Probation Department for 28 years, Mr. Steppe was asked to serve a 90 day position with the Department of Social Services, only to request a six year extension upon learning the needs for change.  The Department was tasked with Child Protection, guarding against Elder Abuse and In Home Services.  He determined that Welfare, although well intentioned, had poor results.  He spent his six years, directing the department to focus on family, implementing welfare reform to help people to help themselves.  He directed the department to provide the tools so people can become self sufficient. 

At age 64, he became Director of Community Intervention.  Children’s mental health became one of his biggest challenges.  Upon his retirement, he was asked for help by the Urban League of San Diego County.  The Urban League of San Diego County is 53 years old, with the Urban League itself being a 95 year old organization, started by a white woman and a black man as a movement to help the disadvantaged become self sufficient.  They help people from all ethnic backgrounds, serving 15,000 people in San Diego with career fairs, education, employment and training and housing.  Mr. Steppe has led the Urban League of San Diego County to structure themselves as a business, providing civil rights and social services for the benefit of all.

Next week’s speaker will be Dave Nuffer with the topic, Jerry Colemanisms.

 

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