November 16, 2005

This Week’s Bulletin Was Written By Tom Sayer

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

This week’s meeting started with an invocation by Abbi Kelly and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Susan Bleicher.

Announcements

Ø      Gary Green sported some attractive jewelry brought by Ofelial Nieto and Elsa Urzua to promote the Foundation For Women, a Rotary-sponsored Microcredit enterprise that provides small loans to impoverished women and those with disease.  Sales were brisk before and after the meeting at their table displaying an assortment of these gift items.

Ø      Dan Fissori started the distribution of the Responsibility Project Letters to Santa.  Half the letters were picked up today, so there will be plenty more at the next meeting.  Drop off will be no later than the December 14th meeting.  Remember that the gifts should NOT be wrapped, and should be delivered in their original packaging.  PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LETTER, ITSELF.

Ø      Maureen encouraged us all to invite a soldier to Thanksgiving dinner.  Either call Camp Pendleton (760-725-4001), or contact Sergeant Cheney or Captain Paola Hayes from Balboa Hospital (619-532-6400).

Ø      We will be serving lunch and carolling at the Senior Center on December 3rd.

Ø      Pat Cowett reminded everyone that our annual Holiday Party will be Friday, December 9th at Susan Davis’ home from 5 pm to ??

Ø      Joe Marshall reported on last night’s Fundraiser Committee meeting.  Sharon Cox raised the bar by providing the best food ever at any committee meeting!  Next meeting, January 10th (how can we wait that long for more great food!)  The Fundraiser will take place on May 20th on the Berkeley.

Ø      Don’t forget to order soups and dips from the Tomorrow Project.  Click Here For Order Form

Ø      And order your holiday pies from Mama’s Kitchen!  Click Here For Order Form

Ø      Sig Weitzman announced that November is Book Month for the Bookman.  Click Here For More Details

Ø      Ron Erbetta reported that $6,250 was raised at the Paul Harris Gala through the sales of “Opportunity Drawing” tickets for the Rotary International Foundation.  Many new and additional Paul Harris Fellowships resulted from these contributions.

Ø      Don’t forget that the Rotaract Jazz for Diabetes Fundraiser will be Thursday, December 1st at the Onyx Room on Fifth Avenue. For more information go to www.sdrotaract.org.

Ø      Matt McGowan has answered the call and will be hosting a German student in his home.  Let’s hope he comes to one of our meetings!

Ø      Jennifer Grebing is doing well.  She changed jobs from trial attorney to stay-at-home mom and has never worked so hard!  Her Christmas wish list includes: adult conversation, going somewhere where she can wear something other than jeans, and just coffee with a friend!  Charlie (3-mos.) and Olivia (21-mos.) are doing just fine.  Jennifer hopes to be back with us in January.

Ø      Lynn Hamilton reported that the International Services Committee has approved a contribution of $1,000 to the Pakistan relief effort, and will be making a donation of $5-7,000 for medicine to the children suffering from AIDS in Africa.  With matching grants, this donation will reach $20,000.  Next on the agenda, providing funds for a clinic as described last week by Suresh Subramanian of the Power of Love Foundation.

Sgt. At Arms

Ø      John D’Amore won the OVER and Bobby Daniels won the UNDER in the Charger’s raffle.  The magic number is 28 points.

Ø      Abbi Kelly has a new job with Bank of America!

Ø      Jerrilyn Malana has been elected to a three-year term to the San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors!

Ø      Mike Jones is now a grandfather!

Ø      Prez Maureen fined herself for departing Friday on her birthday for a week-long scuba diving vacation in Palau!

The PRESENTATION

Rod Means joined us this week to explain SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Businesses.  The best resource to understand all the programs SCORE offers is its website, http://www.score-sandiego.org/.   SCORE is a Resource Partner of the Small Business Administration and is sponsored by dozens of major banking organizations.  Its expertise offers:

Ø      Free counseling at offices throughout San Diego County;

Ø      Free Field counseling at your business' site;

Ø      E-mail counseling called "Cyber Counseling" via the Internet with experts from all over the US contributing their time and expertise toward helping you make your business successful;

Ø      SCORE presents an excellent selection of business workshops designed to provide a "mini-MBA" for entrepreneurs;

Ø      SCORE has a large and growing network of women business owners who attend our monthly and annual women's programs;

Ø      SCORE has a free business resource center with free computer usage and an excellent business library, along with counselors who can help you find the information you need;

Ø      SCORE has forged alliances with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as well as with many of the Chambers of Commerce in San Diego County that help it contribute to the vibrant San Diego business community.

Ø      Remember, we are DARK next week.  See you in two weeks!

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