Remaining 2019 Volunteer Opportunities at Ronald McDonald House, the dates are:
November 5th
We usually have about 10 members help serve dinner from 6:00 to 7:30. The majority of our group needs to arrive at 4:00PM to prepare food and also stay after dinner to clean up until 8:00 PM. Please let Past President and volunteer coordinator Gary Saks know if you are interested in volunteering.
November 5th
We usually have about 10 members help serve dinner from 6:00 to 7:30. The majority of our group needs to arrive at 4:00PM to prepare food and also stay after dinner to clean up until 8:00 PM. Please let Past President and volunteer coordinator Gary Saks know if you are interested in volunteering.
Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo
October 10, 2019 Meeting Notes by Sandie Dewane
October 10, 2019 Meeting Notes by Sandie Dewane
Co-President Susan King called the evening meeting to order and we started by reciting the 4- Way Test motto. Alex Lawn led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Arilla St. Laurent gave the Inspirational Message. Greeter Lisa de la Torre introduced six visiting guests, including Michael Rouleau (Maureen’s husband) and Stefan Tica of UC San Diego Health, who has submitted his application to join our club. Joel Doss led us in the Welcome Song.
Susan thanked the following volunteers: Front Desk- Joel Doss and Dan Barrios; Set Up- Bill Brehm (and spouse Sandy); Photographer- James Kaspar; Meeting organizer-John O’Neill and Scribe- Sandie Dewane.
Announcements: Don Glover reminded us of the deadline for Foundation grants and mentioned that we have 36 Rotarians registered for the Thanksgiving Luncheon at the RB Inn, which will be held on the Friday before Thanksgiving (11/22). Cost is $50 pp if paid by October 15 th ; $60 pp after that date.
While vacationing on Oahu, Mike Fuqua attended a Rotary meeting that was held on a boat. He presented that club’s banner to our Co-Presidents. Gayla Williams attended a Rotary meeting on dry land in Ohio and also brought back a banner.
Dan Barrios presented two surprised club members with Paul Harris Fellowship awards. Congratulations to Alan Turner and John Mullin!
Alex Robertson gave us an update on the Peace Program and how it relates to polio prevention. The program started in 1998 and since then 118 Million Children received the polio prevention medication! In 2015 there were 74 cases of polio in the world; 2016 – 22 cases; 2017 – 35 cases; and so far this year 18 cases have been reported. The two countries where it is difficult, if not impossible, to administer polio prevention are Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Shirley Napierala is leading the Adopt-A-Family project and requested donations from our members. A sign-up sheet was circulated. Rz Norris reminded us to dress in Halloween costumes for our Thursday, October 31st meeting. She will have treats for us!
Jim Reid said there are tickets still available for the Poway Symphony concert. He also thanked everyone who joined in the matching grant request.
Arilla St. Laurent welcomed Cathy Glover back after recent foot surgery. Arilla also mentioned that the Poinsettia sales are still taking place.
Fine Master John O’Neill started out by asking Dan Barrios, “where’s Francie?” as several members mentioned they would like to see her. He fined Dan and said he would continue to fine him until Francie comes to a meeting with him. Vern Cooke and Steve La Pointe were fined for not wearing their Rotary pins. John then received numerous happy bucks.
Co-President Susan introduced the evening’s program, a Club Assembly, in which a few of the committees were highlighted. The goal is to have all members support the committees of their choice.
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Peace Committee. Doug Dawson, Chair, Bob Chambers, Phil Warner. Doug gave a history of the Peace Committee and reported that the focus is on “positive peace” where we can make a difference locally in the areas of gangs, bullying, isolation human trafficking, homelessness and immigration transition. The District Pathway to Peace Conference is on 2/22/20.
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Youth Services. Terry Heck spoke about all the programs that fall under the Youth Services umbrella: LEAD (Leadership, Aspiration and Determination) skill building for 8th grade students.
Interact – Mike Fuqua, Phil Warner, RYLA – Jim Reid, 4-Way Test Speech Contest – Russ Haskell; Music Camp and Music Contest – Jim Reid, Dan Malloy; Model UN – Sonny Googins, Terry Heck; RB Scholarship Pageants – Lynn Ross; AVID and Rotoract – Toby Westbrook; High School Scholarships- Gary Saks, Dick Norfolk, Maguy Feghali, Cathy Glover, Terry Heck; Dictionaries & Thesauri – Cathy Glover.
Interact – Mike Fuqua, Phil Warner, RYLA – Jim Reid, 4-Way Test Speech Contest – Russ Haskell; Music Camp and Music Contest – Jim Reid, Dan Malloy; Model UN – Sonny Googins, Terry Heck; RB Scholarship Pageants – Lynn Ross; AVID and Rotoract – Toby Westbrook; High School Scholarships- Gary Saks, Dick Norfolk, Maguy Feghali, Cathy Glover, Terry Heck; Dictionaries & Thesauri – Cathy Glover.
Community Service. Co-chairs Jim Hyldahl, Vern Cook. Vern reported on the following projects: Oaks North & 7 Oaks community clean up -Jim Hyldahl; Interfaith Community Food Drive -Alan Turner; Ronald McDonald House- Gary Saks; Salvation Army backpacks and school supplies; Veterans Village Stand Down; 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club summer games; Vista Hill Food Deliveries -Phil Warner; Adopt A Family – Shirley Napierala; RB Alive Street Fair; Rotarians at Work Day; Bernardo Heights Middle School Library donations.
Co- President David King announced the Upcoming Events:
LEAD Conference, 10/19-20
World Polio Day, 10/24 club meeting (wear your “End Polio” t-shirt)
RB Sunrise Beernardo Fest, 10/26
Halloween Costume Club Meeting, 10/31
Oaks North Clean-up, 11/9
The next meeting is at noon on October 17, 2019.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandie Dewane, Scribe
Sandie Dewane, Scribe