October 26, 2005

This Week’s Bulletin Was Written By Rachel G. Humphreys

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by President Maureen Eberle as she looked out to crowd decked in red, white and blue in honor of our military men and women, and reminded us of a shared mission: Service Above Self. 

VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS

Our very special guests this week received the a standing ovation:

Captain Paula Hayes, Staff Sergeant Sean Genny, Lieutenant Corporal Michael Kennedy, Lieutenant Corporal Danielle Orsen, Lieutenant Corporal Douglas Ayenga, Corporal Nick Babernes.

SEARGENT AT ARMS

It’s Bill Poirier’s anniversary ladies and gentleman, and Larry Nuffer did an impressive job of raking in the cash, capitalizing on several anniversaries!  

POP QUIZ!

As promised, Leah Swearingen gave us our first pop quiz on the Ten (or Eleven) Things That Every Rotarian Ought To Know.  How big is Rotary?  Huge?  Gigante?  Dave Archambault responded within the right ballpark.  The right answer: 1.2 million Rotarians world-wide, 32,000 Clubs in 168 countries, and 529 Rotary International Districts.  This is the first in a series of pop quizzes, so each Rotarian should be prepared to be in the hot seat next time!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø      Lynn Hamilton got stood up by Steve Espino at the golf tournament.  Steve, how could you?

Ø      A German student  needs a place to stay for a few weeks. Please contact Maureen if you can help!

Ø      Scott Silverhill gave an update on the Senior Community Center.  320 treat bags were collected.  Also, we are all encouraged to send Thanksgiving cards to the seniors at the Center.  Many of them don’t have anyone to celebrate Thanksgiving with!

Ø      We had an update on the “Stan The Bookman” program.  Each Rotarian is encouraged to drop off books for distribution to schools and others in need.

Ø      On a somber note, Dave McKee was in an auto accident and broke his pelvis. He is healing, but would probably really appreciate phone calls from Rotarian friends!

Ø      253 Rotarians and guests participated in last week’s Camp Pendleton Party, celebrating the first Rotary Club to be located on a military base.

Ø      Funds were sent from our Rotary District 5340 to New Orleans District 6,200 in the amount of $90,000!

Ø      We also sent almost 9,400 teddy bears, 8,000 of which came from Jay Sener!  His goal was 3,000: he certainly blew that goal out of the water!

Ø      This Thursday November 3rd @ 5:30 there will be a “red badge mixer” at Karen and Gary Green’s condo.  Address: 645 Front Street, #1708. SD CA 92101. RSVP to Karen at 619-922-10992 or Karen@cklgreen.com.

Ø      Dave O’Dell from Rotaract reports that15 disadvantaged teens go to the Gulls game and VIP club, as well as gaining employment counseling! They are seeking more funds for additional food and tickets needed for 150 targeted teenagers.

Ø      Chollas Elementary School is still teaming up with the Senior Community Center. They’ve planned a Christmas party, a pen pal program, and other creative ways to maximize the talents and relationships of both groups!

Ø      Michael Sisson has taken a leave of absence after having a new baby, and Sean Moore & David Dawson have resigned due to work relocations and, in David’s case, his new baby.  Hope you all will come back and visit soon!

Ø      Maureen is going to India this January to represent our Rotary in giving out Polio vaccinations! Who will join her??

THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM

Nancy Vaughn introduced SSGT. Cheney and Capt Paola Hayes who gave an incredibly memorable speech about the front-line work of our military in Iraq. They run the Med Hold Unit at Balboa Hospital for wounded soldiers. Several of the heroes who have put their lives on the line and have sustained significant injuries were present.  They conveyed a message of strong hope, telling us of the progress he has witnessed first hand there.  They spoke of the new schools and hospitals being erected, for example, and new freedoms too-often downplayed in our media.

Each soldier present has made a choice to go back out on the front line as soon as they are able- a true testament to their courage and bravery!!  Maureen extended an invitation that any soldiers are more than welcome as guests of our breakfast anytime they choose!

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