JuLY 20, 2005

This week’s Bulletin was written by Joe Escobio

This Week’s Meeting

This weeks meeting was kicked off by a set odd superb quotes by Mary Engle.  The club then performed the Rotary version of “Old Tenenbaum”

Guest Rotarians & Guests

Bob Watson, Rotary District Governor, and also our program speaker joined us as well as over five guests and several Rotaract Members.  Ricardo Caruso a visiting guest spoke to us briefly about his 1986 experience of being a Rotary Exchange Student and the impact that Rotary made in his life.

Sgt. At. Arms

Larry Nuffer auctioned off a couple of tickets to a Padres game for a gain of $65 dollars.  The Honorable Patricia Cowett was pointed out for her judicious involvement with the Mount Soledad Debate!

Inductions

We had two inductions.  Andy Calderon, VP of Calderon Maintenance was inducted this morning.  Andy was the Leukemia Societies 2001 Volunteer of the year and also has been involved with Project Concern.  Michael McAlice  was also inducted this morning.  Michael is a VP at the Senior Community Center.  He has also been a significant  part of the Scripps Foundation and is an Avid Climber.  Bob Watson gave a motivational invocation to both of our new members.  He explained how Rotary empowers people to make a difference in the community.  We welcome you both to the club and we are very happy to have two new members that are so active in the community.

Announcements

Ø      Maureen reminded everyone to pick up their theme pins if they have not done that yet.

Ø      Joe Ciokon and Gary Green filled us in on last weekend’s “Stand Down.”  The “Stand Down” was a huge success, serving breakfast to over 900 veterans and 50 children.  They were able to immediately place one mother and her children in an apartment for that night and will hopefully place another one within the next few days.

Ø      94 people have signed up for committees.  We want 100% committee participation so if you haven’t signed up, please do so!

Ø      District Council meeting will be July 27th please make sure to attend!

Program

District Governor Bob Watson joined us today.  Bob started of by telling us about the year theme for Rotary, “Service Above Self.”  This theme will outline this year and will also outline our lifetimes.  Bob also asked us to move away from the typical Rotary acronyms and shortcuts.  Membership and how to keep existing members within Rotary was a large part of Bob’s presentation.  He asked us to really try and get the Rotary story out to the people and show the world what it’s really all about.  He explained his goals of making an impact on the community by asking every one of us to do, “Sweet Equity.”  “Get out and put your hands on something.”  Make an impact.  This led into Bob’s goal for, “Rotarian’s at work day.”  On April 29, 2005 all Rotarians are being asked to attend a project.  Our club is possibly participating in the “Rebuild San Diego” project but nothing is set yet.  Bob finished up by encouraging all of the members to attend the District Conference (No date set yet).

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