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.
RANCHO BERNARDO ROTARY CLUB
May 2, 2019
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President Doug called the meeting to order and led the club in the Four Way Test. Rick Bramble led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, mentioning some history of the Flag and our Founding Fathers. The Inspirational Message was given by Alan Turner, using a slide show about how people can come together to make the world a better place for all.
Today’s greeter was Terry Heck. There were no visiting Rotarians and our two visitors were our speakers. Using his baton, Joel Doss led a rousing version of the Welcome Song.
President Doug thanked todays Volunteers: Joel Doss, Bob Chambers and John Kasser at the front desk, Paul Donnick and Jim Reid for set up, Photographer James Kasper, Scribe Rz Norris and John O’Neill, the meeting organizer.
John Hawkins serenaded the group on the piano prior to the meeting.
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President Doug spoke briefly: “I’m sure most of us know about the shooting last weekend at the Chabad of Poway synagogue. I would just like to say, on behalf of our entire club, how sad we are that this happened, and express our sympathies to their entire congregation and all others affected. You are all in our thoughts, and we are reminded how vigilant we must remain, and helpful we must be to those in need”. He also mentioned a Thank You card from Denise McAndrews.
Announcements:
Next week our meeting is at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 5:30 pm dinner, meeting 6:00.
Sandie Dewane said the TGIX trip to Lions, Tigers and Bears on May 15 now has 32 attending. We will meet in the north part of the parking lot here at RBCC, to carpool, departing at 9:00 am. Sandie asked for driver volunteers.
Terry Heck reported that the Wine caravan last Sunday was attended by 14 members/spouses. They visited 4 wineries, and came away with some good leads for venders for Vines and Vittles. A good time was had by all!
Vern Cook reminded us of the underwear/sock drive for the annual Stand Down in June. Bring donations of new items to our meetings for the next 4 weeks.
Jim Hyldahl reminded the group of the Rotary Work Day clean up this coming Saturday at Seven Oaks in Rancho Bernardo. Coffee will be set up and served at the Seven Oaks Community Center before the work, with a Pizza lunch afterward. Members were reminded that they could bring discarded items from home as well.
Dan Barrios again reminded the group of how close we are to 100% for club contributions to the Rotary Foundation this year. Our club was # 3 in giving last year, and we are #1 so far this year. He awarded the Paul Harris ruby pin to Jeanne Hawkins.
President Doug awarded Service Above Self coins to Dan Barrios, Arilla St Laurent and John O’Neill.
Arilla St Laurent unfortunately had some Family of Rotary announcements: Maureen Rouleau, Don Lisio, Jess Dawson and Dick Norfolk will all receive thought filled cards from the Club.
“Who Is This?”Our resident “Fine Master”, John O’Neill, had only one fine, but lots of Happy Bucks. Russ Haskill read a text sent to him by Ellen Tinker, the Clubs winner in the 4 Way Speech contest, who placed second the the District wide final, thanking him and the club for our support.
Jim Hyldahl introduced our speakers for the day: Debbie Adleman and Kevin Stevenson from Best Buddies. This is an international volunteer organization, started by Anthony Schriever, for companionship, friendship and developing leadership within schools for youth with intellectual, and developmental disabilities (IDD). There are currently 19 schools within the San Diego County School Systems, and is a student run system. They would like to expand their program. Kevin is an ongoing member of Best Buddies, and spoke a bit about how the program has helped him. They mentioned an International Friendship Walk being held on May 18th. Terry Heck presented the Speakers Gift book, “Understanding How You Can Help”.
President Doug announced some of the upcoming Rotary activities:
May 4th, Rotary At Work Day: Seven Oaks Clean up and Neighborhood Watch signs.
May 11th, City Ballet of San Diego Mozart’s Requiem
May 15th, Lions, Tigers and Bears, departing RBCC parking lot at 9:00am
May 23rd, Scholarship Celebration lunch outside in the RBCC Pavilion
May 30th, RYLA presentations.
President Doug closed the meeting with humorous “warning” thoughts about wine in light of the recent wine caravan.