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Suzanne Collinsworth-Smith, Editor |
February 12th, 2010
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February is World Understanding Month
Upcoming Programs and Events
Presented by Program Chairman, Leland Hammerschmitt and his crew.
February 19th-Herb Rogove-Science (TBD)
February 26th-SeaBees from Pt. Magu
In the Beginning.....
President Scott Smith welcomed members and guests, called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm. Beginning with the Pledge to the flag, led by Hank Bangser and reading of the 4-Way Test by Mary Jo Garrett. Judy Gabriel offered a special invocation in memory of Shari Skinner, a Rotary friend who gave much to our club in terms of “her leadership, brilliant intellect, wit and humor, and most of all her generous heart.” She will be missed in Rotary and in all of the Ojai community. Scott also thanked the Sgt at Arms Committee for set up and adjourned the meeting for lunch. The meeting reconvened at 12:30 PM. Stacey Benotto passed the microphone.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
• Visiting Rotarians included Karl Keller of Camarillo Rotary (announcing the upcoming Trivia Challenge in mid March), Ed Summers of Ventura Downtown (announcing the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ventura, March 13), and Dick Sheahan from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
• Fred Fauvre introduced our PEP student of the month, Sara Bowen, her family and teacher.
• Bill Gilbreth introduced his special guest, Dave Intner, an architect and neighbor of Bill.
• Dick Weirick introduced his son, Bill Weirick.
• Boyd Ford introduced his son Brian Ford.
• John Russell introduced for the last time as a guest, Don Reed.
• Mike Weaver introduced our speakers Nancy Gregg Keller and Linda LeBrock of the Boys and Girls Club.
• President Scott introduced Serena Whitcomb and Christa Hastie as guests of the Club.
Special Presentations
• PEP Student of the Month:
Bob Skankey introduced the PEP Student of the Month Sara Bowen from Miramonte School. She was accompanied by her mother, Nona Bowen and her teacher Karen Oswald. According to Mrs. Oswald, Sara is an enthusiastic participant in PE and the classroom.
• Students from Monica Ros Deliver Money Raised for Haiti Relief
Susan Hardenberg brought a group of students who presented the Club with $710.25 which they raised for Haiti relief. The children shared with Rotarians why they had raised the money. President Scott called for matching donations from Rotarians and was able to secure seven $100 donations to match the efforts of the students.
Announcements. . .
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According to club secretary Judy Gabriel, Ojai Rotary Club, since the Haiti earthquake, has raised more than $7,000 for Haiti relief, said funds to be forwarded to the beleaguered country through The Rotary Foundation, then on to the district and then to Haiti. Please write the check to RCOF and designate it to Haiti Relief for a tax deductible donation. Please see the video under Final Thoughts.
• Bob Skankey announced the carwash by the Nordhoff leadership group for the benefit of Haiti. For those holding pre-purchased tickets a make-up day will be scheduled soon.
• President Scott announced that this year's Rotary Work Day would be held on April 24 in conjunction with Earth Day.
• President Scott announced the Memorial Service for Shari Skinner was scheduled for Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 PM at Meditation Mount. Due to the limited parking available, shuttle service will be available from Boccali's Restaurant. A memorial scholarship fund has been established by Ojai Community Bank. Donations made be made to RCOF, marked for Shari Skinner Memorial Scholarship.
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This is your reminder to mark your calendar for the Demotion on June 12th. Additional information as to registration will be coming in the future, for now hold the date.
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This is being sent to Club Presidents, Club Officers, Dist. Governors, PDGs, EAGs, Asst Govs, Group Reps and District Staff.
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To obtain copy of the Flyer, click on the link below and print
District Governor's Demotion and Club Awards
Date: Jun 12, 2010 at 12:00 - 3:00 pm Event Fee: $40.00 USD Location:
Fess Parker 's Double Tree Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA2009-2010 Awards & Club President's Recognition For District 5240 will be held at the Fess Parker Double Tree Resort.
This is an invitation to join your fellow Rotarians as we honor our outgoing Club Presidents and their Clubs for their outstanding accomplishments.
There will be a gourmet luncheon.We strong suggest reserving early because this event does sell out.http://www.clubrunner.ca/data/5240/html/75945/Save%20this%20date%20June%2012,%202009.pdf
Nancy Falconer
District 5240 Admin. Aide.
Membership Notes:
• Don Reed was inducted as a member of our club. Thanks to sponsors John Russell and Terry Twitch ell and his mentor is Bill Gilbreth
• Other membership notes:
• Bill Monnot has resigned from Rotary due to business expansion which will require extensive travel away from Ojai
• Other members leaving the club are Lisa Salmans and Nancy Darooge-Siedman
• New members in process: Lara Moga sponsored by Amani Hishmeh and Jane Mahon and Mike Foley sponsored by Bob Daddi
Coming Up In The Next 2 Weeks
After reminders from Leland Hammerschmitt on upcoming programs:
• Feb. 19 Scientific Advances in Medicine
• Feb. 26 The work of the Seabees
Fining:
Jane McCarthy led the fining session. Confessions included:
• Bob Davis donated to the Shari Skinner Memorial Fund in honor of Greta's imminent return to home.
• Fred Fauvre contributed for this 39 th Rotary anniversary on February 13.
• Dana Huffman donated to the Shari Skinner Memorial Fund in honor of having her picture in the Ojai Valley News and her February birthday.
• Chris Platt donated for his one year Rotary anniversary.
• Dick Weirick announced the Bakers for the Bowl fundraiser—special home made cakes available from Ojai bakers Karen Evenden, Peggy Russell and Jane Weirick. Order sheets available on the tables. (YUMMY!)
The Program:
Mike Weaver introduced Linda LeBrock and Nancy Gregg Keller who provided information about the success of the Boys and Girls Club programs in the Oxnard area in reducing the rates of teenage pregnancy, graduation and preventing repeat offenses. They spoke to the need to coordinate youth services in the Ojai Valley and the need for a central location for services.
Final Thoughts
INVOCATION
February 12, 2010
We stand today in great appreciation of our dear friend and Rotarian Shari.
We were so privileged to be able to share time with Shari, to be recipients of her leadership, her brilliant intellect, her wit and humor, and most of all her generous heart.
Because of your determination and huge heart Shari,
more hungry mouths around the world have been fed,
more parched throats quenched,
and less children are suffering from the crippling disease of Polio
Rotary clubs from China Lake to San Diego have been connected in camaraderie and joint projects,
Ojai once again proudly boasts its own community bank,
Strangers you introduced became lifelong friends and
many, many people enjoyed a good dose of laughter.
You showed us how to live life to the fullest.
and You did it with gusto and grace.
Friendship is eternal and you shall remain our friend and our fellow Rotarian forever.
We will miss you.
