RANCHO BERNARDO ROTARY
8-31-23 Meeting:
Diane Remick - Scribe
Jim Reid called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm followed by reciting of the Four Way Test. Shirley Napierala led us in the Pledge of Allegience.
Jim Reid announced to the membership the very sad news that our long time member, Arilla St. Laurent, passed away the night before. Arilla, a 26 year member who contributed so much to our club through the years. Diane Remick read a message from Arilla’s daughter, Simone announcing her passage the night before at 7:30 pm after a hard fought health battle. Funeral arrangements pending. A moment of silence followed by a single ring of our Rotary bell was shared by all. A wonderful example to all of us when we are challenged with what life gives us. Mike Stelman donating $100 to start a fund to remember Arilla’s contribution to our club.
Tom Murphy greeter. Jim Sommer provided a different but very interesting inspirational message. Diane Remick scribe, Dave Brooks, AV and front desk Joel Doss and crew.
Announcements: September 21 Poway Lakes Picnic instead of regular meeting, Camel Hair Jacket Challenge continues with Jim Reid and John Mullin and other’s donating to the club when Jim wears his father’s camels hair jacket. $290 collected for the coat fund in place of fines and happy bucks, Athena announced a total of $8650 donated by the club to Maui Relief.
Wendy Vazquezanzua gave a very interesting and inspirational Red to Gold Badge Presentation related to her background and her excitement to be joining the club. She has a long history of volunteerism beginning at age 14 as a “Candy-striper: including volunteering at an orphanage in Tijuana at one time. Joined Rotary building homes in Mexico. Has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Wants to leave a legacy of selflessness through volunteerism to her children.
Guest Dave Vikser joined for his third meeting. Applications received for membership from potential new members, Paul Cartwright and Sue Lewallen.
We welcomed Monica Emory, Executive Director, “Center For World Music” as our speaker. Center dedicated to dispelling nonprofit myths from both sides. Nonprofit and profit through nonprofit management. Her organization uses music and dance so people understand other music cultures for children K to 12. It provides concert programs and community participation and provides access to the arts for seniors. Nonprofits can transform hopes into action. 1.3 million charitable nonprofits in the United States. Myth 1-Passion and vision all that is needed, Myth 2-Non profits can’t earn a profit. Myth-3 A well run profit has low overhead costs, Myth 4-Nonprofits get most of their funding from foundations and Myth 5- Nonprofits do not have paid staff.
Ms Emory’s presentation provided an outline why and how her organization so successful.
Meeting adjourned at 1:28 pm by President Jim Reid.
