RB Rotary Meeting – August 22, 2024
Scribe Notes by Sandie Dewane
After a lively social time and lunch, President Terry Heck called the meeting to order. We joined him in reciting the 4-Way Test and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Terry thanked today’s volunteers: Greeter-Tom Murphy; Scribe-Sandie Dewane; AV-Dave Brooks; Front Desk – Pat Chaffee, Joel Doss; Sgt. At Arms-Joel Doss; Photographer- Bill Brehm and Book Presenter- Cheryl Roop.
Greeter Tom Murphy welcomed numerous guests, most of whom were SDSU fans and our guest speaker generated much excitement!
Mike Fuqua had the pleasure of introducing SDSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Brian Dutcher, who was accompanied by his wife, Jan. Coach Dutcher immediately received a robust welcome and gave an energizing and entertaining presentation about his 30-year college coaching career. Brian was inspired by his father, Jim Dutcher, who was head coach at Eastern Michigan and University of Minnesota. He shared his experiences and insights, including the players he coached (some went on to become NBA stars); changing rules; relocating his family; player compensation, etc. He enjoyed working with Steve Fisher and is grateful to be the head coach at SDSU. He graciously answered many questions until President Terry Heck reluctantly had to call a time out😊. Great presentation! Brian and Jan Dutcher have been married for 40 years and are 25-year residents of Rancho Bernardo. Their two daughters and families also live in RB. Cheryl Roop presented a book to Coach Dutcher for his signature. The book will be donated to the Bernardo Heights Middle School Library.
President Terry announced that our Club has again received a special Club Citation in recognition of achieving our goals for the year 2023/24! Congratulations to Past President Jim Reid and our members!
Troy Daum, a friend to many in our Club and a 30-year Rotary member, was inducted as an Honorary Member. Troy was thanked for his many years of service, and we hope that he and Patricia will join us at future club events.
President Terry collected lots of happy bucks; many in honor of Troy. Troy also contributed.
Sandie Dewane gave the Family of Rotary report. Joe Gandelman is asking for our prayers as his foster son, Thomas, is seriously ill and in the hospital fighting for his life. He has a weakened heart and has been incubated twice this week.
Dan Barrios has been experiencing severe back pain and will be having surgery soon.
Announcements:
Mike Stelman and Pat Chaffee reported that six cases of poinsettias have already been sold. We are off to a great start!
A group of our club members volunteered at Operation Gratitude last Monday. They helped assemble 3,000 kits for our service members.
The Silent Auction begins next week for a 3-day, 4-night San Felipe Getaway. Accommodation, Transportation, breakfast/lunch, unlimited golf, and much more. Thanks to Pat and Rita Chaffee for donating this wonderful Getaway package!
Our Thursday, September 12 lunch meeting will not have a speaker. We will be “Making Rotary Magic” where members can learn more about Community Service/Military; Socials; Field Trips; Mental Health; Membership; Peacebuilding and Youth Services.
September 5 – Club Picnic at Lake Poway. $10/person. Check w/Athenea for what to bring.
September 7 – Del Mar Races - $25. Contact Diane Remick if interested.
Next meeting – August 29 at Noon. Speaker is Tracy Dixon Salazar – A Mother’s Love Saved Her Daughter
The meeting was adjourned. What did you Rotary today?
Respectfully submitted,
Sandie Dewane
