RB Rotary March 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes & Images by James Kaspar

Posted by RZ Norris on Mar 20, 2019

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. 

 
 
 
 
 
ROTARY CLUB OF RANCHO BERNARDO
MARCH 13, 2019
In the absence of our fearless leader, President Doug, Presidents Elect Susan and David King presided over our meeting tonight.  President Elect Susan called the meeting to order, and led  the Rotary Four Way Test.  The membership was a sea of green supporting President Doug’s request to honor the Irish among us for St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Brehm. The Inspirational Message was given by Toby Westbrook, reminding us all of the benefits of being a Mentor. Greeter, David King (wearing two hats today), introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests.  Jim Sommers led the Welcome song, as well as an Irish sing-along.
President Elect Susan thanked todays volunteers: Joel Doss, Vern Cook and Kathy Glover, Front Desk, Bill Brehm, set up, James Kasper, photographer, Rz Norris, Scribe, and meeting organizer, John O’(Irish) Neill.
Mike Fuqua updated the membership on the Vines and Vittles activity. The ticket pricing structure is in place:
                                 FULL PRICE         FOOD ONLY            KIDS 7-12      Under 5
Advanced Prices:     $35                         $20                           $10               Free
Price at the door:     $45                         $20                           $10               Free
Club Members:         $25                         $15                           Free              Free                                                                                                                                                                     (by 6/15)
Adult Volunteers:     $20                          $10                          Free              Free                                                                                                                                 (*Suggested donation)                                                      *Members who purchase 4 tickets are not expected to provide a donation
Interact/Scouts/Security Volunteers are all Free  
Kathy Glover said candy may be ordered and paid for through next week. 
Scott Lawn put in a plug for Rancho Bernardo Business Associations “Savuor Rancho Bernardo Food Faire”.  This will be held at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo on April 9th, 5:00 to 7:30 pm. 
Jim Reed reminded us of the Concert at the Poway Center for the Arts this coming Sunday.
Gary Saks presented Andrea Breuninger, from Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, with a check for $2000 granted by the Foundation Board. She spoke to us briefly about the PKD Foundation.  Gary also spoke about why the PKD Foundation is important to his family.
Fine master, John O’(Irish) Niell, with his Irish flat cap, garnered fines and Happy Bucks from the crowd.
Sandie Dewane introduced tonight’s speaker, Keely Linton, President of the “Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition”, a non-profit, non-governmental tribal coalition which seeks to create awareness against sexual assault and domestic violence.  Keely also gave some insight into tribal structure within the Native American communities in San Diego County.  The speakers’ book, “Locked up for Freedom”, was presented by Terry Hack.
Calendar:                                                                                                                                                         
March 30: District Training Assembly.
April 6-7: Model UN.  Call Sonny Googins for information.                                                                               
Early April: Trip to Lions, Tigers and Bears, arranged by Sandie Dewane (more information next week).                                                                                                                                                                
April 29: Foundation Gala, La Jolla Hyatt.
Upcoming programs:                                                                                                                                                  
March 21: Pastor Joe Travers, from Saved in America, a non-religious talk about assisting parents and police in locating missing and runaway children.                                                       
March 28: Wednesday noon meeting! Gaff Gaffen on plans for Seaport San Diego.
President Elect Susan closed the meeting with the “Irish Blessing”.