Rancho Bernardo’s Webb Park will be the home on July 14, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, to “Vines & Vittles” a Western-themed Family Festival.
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Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2019
President Doug Dawson brought the meeting to order and led us in reciting the 4 Way Test. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Don Glover who first shared the importance and power of a nation's flag. Don and Cathy just returned from the recent Rotary Convention in Germany and witnessed first hand the majesty of the Flag Ceremony. Dan Malloy gave the Inspirational Message.
Our greeter was Shirley Napierala who introduced our guests including Jim's wife Joanne; Doug's wife Jess, Dan's wife Sharon and Gary's wife Didi. The Hyldahls were celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary at our Rotary lunch meeting -- congratulations! Not to be outdone by the half century mark, Joel Doss lead us in our Welcome Song written in 1865 at the end of the Civil War. No joke (you're welcome, Gary Saks)!
Doug thanked our volunteers: room setup by Jim Reid and Dave Brooks; check-in by Joel Doss, Toby Westbrook and Phil Warner; 20th century musical interlude by John Hawkins; meeting pictures by James Kaspar; Bill Angus for doing the newsletter; meeting organization by John O’Neill and meeting scribe, Jeanne Hawkins.
Dave Brooks presented the Jim Edwards Attendance Award to Gayla Williams. Congratulations Gayla on 13 years of PERFECT attendance!
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Don Glover gave an overview of the Rotary Convention in Hamburg, Germany. Five members of our Club (Glovers, Kings and Alex Robertson) attended and returned with great memories as well as End Polio banners. Don and Cathy extended their trip to Sweden to vacation and meet relatives and returned with club banners (and sand) from the Baltic Sea. Don reminded all world travelers to attend Rotary meetings and exchange club banners.
The Abraxas Garden Fundraiser is June 15th from 9am to 2pm. Our Club planted fruit trees at the school garden last year. June 15th is also our next TGIX (Thank Goodness It's Solve for X (Whenever/Whatever/Wherever) at the home of Toby and Ann Westbrook.
We're looking for volunteers for the Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Games in 4S Ranch to be held Friday, July 19th. If you're interested, contact Vern Cook.
Arilla gave the Family of Rotary report. Cards with best wishes and/or text messages can be sent to Maureen. Please no phone calls.
Dan Malloy reported on this year's San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Music Camp. Donations of $75.00 per person include Meet the Musicians Reception and Recital on Sunday, July 21st and a ticket to the International Youth Symphony Concert on July 27th at California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Email danmalloy.rbrotary@gmail for information and reservations.
Mr. Fine Master (aka John O'Neill) collected Happy Bucks from a very proud Lynn Ross celebrating her son's promotion to US Air Force Captain. Toby presented dollars in honor of cleaning his house in preparation for the upcoming TGIX. Mira donated in anticipation of her upcoming vacation to Croatia. Proud father Terry donated in honor of his daughter Danielle receiving the Teacher of the Year award in San Marcos. Dan and Mike gave in celebration of family trips and graduations and President Doug honored his daughter Leslie who was married last week atop Bear Valley under blue skies. Lastly, Arilla gave money for a new puppy in the family.
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Jeanne Bente from the Assistance League Inland North County was our speaker. Jeanne began her presentation with a video and followed up by highlighting the organization's goals and accomplishments. $515,000 returned to the North Inland San Diego County community. Seventeen thousand people served. Twenty seven thousand volunteer hours. Jeanne ended her presentation by inviting our Club to participate in their fundraising activities.
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Doug ended the meeting by encouraging us to exercise with empty potato sacks!
