RB Rotary Club Meeting Notes
February 9, 2023
Four Way Test
Pledge – Alan Turner
Inspiration was provided by Emily Paup:
Emily shared a delightful story about how she has been able to witness the annual Grey Whale migration. The whales show perseverance and service above self as they make the dangerous migration. Her story demonstrated how our actions have more positive impact than we realize on others.
Family of Rotary – Arila
Reported that Sandy Dewane had knee replacement surgery and is recovering.
Don Glover is home and doing well.
Sonny’s account was hacked – if you get an email please do not respond.
Visitors today were:
Charlene from Club 33
Emily brought - John Leatherwood (prospective member) and Chris Mendoza (affiliate)
Mary Donahue and Dave Schafer – community members, prospective members
Fine Master – Arila
$5 if you did not have your pin
$5 for Bill wearing shorts
Dave Brooke - $1000 happy bucks – absence at V&V
Jim $20 Happy Bucks
Pat thanks to Joel
John $5
Charlie, Bill
Mira $20
Ryla apps - $12 Happy Bucks
Alan Happy Bucks for Bridge fundraising accomplishment
Announcements
Bob V. – Paul Harris Award for Mary for $1000 donated
Jim Reid – Poway Symphony Orchestra – March 19th @ 4pm
Rotary seating avail by calling Fri or Sat afternoon
Vines and Vittles sponsorship goal $60,000 currently at $18,125 or 30%
Speaker – Barb Fiorina, Support the Enlisted Project (STEP)
Barb shared that they assist young enlisted military and their families with all types of needs from food, to clothing, to car payment and insurance assistance. They had 100 people visit them for help last month. They provide support from Social Workers who also offer financial counseling. Their services are free. STEP is funded through grants, private donations and a small percentage comes from companies. They accept donations of items at their location. Tours of their location are available upon request.
Next Meeting is 2/16
Speaker is Lisa Jacobsen from Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center
