RB Rotary Club 8/29/24 Meeting
Scribe Notes by Sandie Dewane
President Terry Heck called the meeting to order, and we began by reciting the 4-Way Test and Pledge of Allegiance with him. He thanked today’s volunteers: Greeter-Bob Vaughn; Scribe-Sandie Dewane; AV-Dave Brooks; Front Desk-Pat Chaffee and Joel Doss; Sgt. At Arms-Joel Doss; Photographer-Bill Brehm; Book Presenter-Cheryl Roop.
Bob Vaughn welcomed visiting Rotarians and guests with Joel Doss leading us in the Welcome Song.
Gary Saks introduced Tracy Dixon Salazar, Ph.D. – who spoke about how a mother’s love saved her daughter. Dr. Salazar’s daughter, Savannah, started having severe seizures when she was just two years old. It was later discovered that Savannah had Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a severe epilepsy syndrome that develops in children and leads to lifelong disabilities. Tracy shared the amazing journey she took to educate herself, ultimately earning a Ph.D. in neurobiology, in her quest to identify what causes this disease and how she could alleviate the numerous daily seizures Savannah had to endure. Savannah is now 31. A truly inspirational story that touched our hearts. Dr. Salazar is the Executive Director of the LGS Foundation. To learn more about LGS, volunteer or to make a donation, please visit The LGS Foundation online.
The silent auction club fundraiser begins today for a fabulous 3-day getaway to San Felipe, Mexico, generously donated by Pat & Rita Chaffee. Bid forms were at each table.
At our next meeting on Thursday, September 12, the focus is “Making Rotary Magic” in lieu of a speaker. We’ll have an opportunity to hear more about and participate in Community Service/Military; Socials/Field Trips; Mental Health; Membership; Peace building and Youth Services projects.
Charley Crew informed us that the Club Foundation grants and matching gift applications are due by October 1, 2024. Foundation officers for this year are President – Charley Crew; Vice-President – Judy Lutticken; Secretary – Benita Page; Treasurer – John Mullin.
Charlene Zettel brought us up-to-date on LEAD and Youth Services, thanking Christine Testa, Joel Doss and Tim Baird. Rotaract has been activated at USD with 35 students joining! Past President Jim Reid mentioned that he is so pleased that Youth Services are moving right along.
The Escondido Rotary Club is holding its Centennial Celebration on October 20, 2024. Special guest is Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick!
The Scripps Poway Rotary Club is sponsoring the Poway Parade on September 14. If anyone is interested in volunteering, please contact Mike Fuqua.
Sandie Dewane announced that Joe Gandelman’s foster son survived three intubations while in the hospital and has now been discharged. He was thankful for everyone’s prayers for Tom. Dan Barrios is having an MRI this week and will soon be scheduled for back surgery.
Bob Vaughn did a great job in extracting happy bucks from several members.
Upcoming events:
Sept 5 Club Picnic at Lake Poway -CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT CONDITIONS
Sept 7 Del Mar Races
President Terry adjourned the meeting by ringing the bell.
What will you Rotary today?
Respectfully submitted,
Sandie Dewane, Scribe
