Ronald McDonald House
The remaining dates for dinner service this year are:
President Mike called the meeting to order leading the ritual 4 Way Test recitation.
John Kasser led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Past President Benita Page inspiring us with the 8 Habits of Happy People. The ending habit: "Take an Interest in Life."
A Very special presentation was made to Army Sgt.Joe Max from North County Quilts of Valor, women who honor the military with beautifully crafted handmade quilts. Joe served in WWII from 1942-45; a pleasant surprise for a special Rotarian.
Greeter Arilla made the rounds to introduce today's guests, and a robust quartet saluted them with our Welcome Song. Meeting volunteers were thanked by President Mike: Front Desk, Joel Doss, Scott Lawn, Dan Malloy; set-up Paul Donnick and Judy Lutticken, Photographer James Kaspar, Sonny Googins, Scribe.
For Work, Rotarians at work, a good number of our volunteers pulled weeds on site with our companion Miramar Semper Fidelis Rotarians.
For Fun, 35 of our members enjoyed baseball at Petco Park. They tailgated for lunch and toured the Flag Court where Rotarian Mike Stelman was a significant figure in creating. Don Glover was thanked for arranging the event.
Toby Westbrook surprised members with a special notation of an important Rotary Anniversary, May 4, 1987. when the Supreme Court decided that women should be admitted to membership in a then male organization. The first club to do this, Larkspur Landing, and first to elect a woman president. Toby suggested that RB recognize this event annually in the future with an event, such as a dinner.
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President Mike acknowledged the long standing work contributed to our club by Larry Saunders as a great example of "Service Above Self." Mike noted the RB Historical Society Pancake Breakfast at Webb Park in honor of Memorial Day, May 28.
Dan Barrios presented Don Lisio with his third Paul Harris Award. Arrila had no Family of Rotary, and it was noted by Sonny G. that friend Rz Norris was nicely recovering from back surgery and hoped to rejoin us soon.
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Fine Master John O'Neill is being challenged by the "Pink Revolution" wherein members are wearing "pink on purpose." John responded as expected, fining all "pinker men" $10. It is rumored that more strategies are being planned by challenger Jim Hyldahl.
A very enlightening program followed Jim Sommer's introduction of Steve Weihe and Justin Ono of SD Environmental Services. They talked about San Diego Recycling facility at Miramar. The program generated many questions from members. A handout categorizing waste items was very informative . 2/3rds of trash can be recycled, $4 million is received from recycling and $2million saved by keeping landfill volume reduced by recycling. The goal is Zero Waste by 2040.
Upcoming programs: May 10, evening meeting, James Kaspar, Photography; May 17, Janis Kurth, District Foundation Chair.
We were reminded of the RB Chorale Spring Concert on June 9th and 10.
Ending the meeting with President Mike's quote, I extracted the last line, " But in photography everything is so ordinary, it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary." David Bailey
Sonny Googins, Scribe.
Please remember that next week we will meet at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo-that's May 10.