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Suanne Collinsworth-Smith , Editor |
October 23rd, 2009
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October is Vocational Service Month
Upcoming Programs and Events
Presented by Program Chairman, Leland Hammerschmitt and his crew.
October 23rd through 25th-District Conference
October 30th-Fifth Friday Social-Halloween Celebration at Colin and Cindy Jones' house. 6PM
No meeting at Soule Park October 30th
November 6th-Joe Sparano-California Assets-Offshore Oil Resources
November 11th-Board Meeting-7 AM, Gray Gables Meeting Room
November 13th-Special Club Evening Event-Ojai Rotary West 25th Anniversary Celebration
November 20th-Chris Niemann-Fusion-The Ultimate Energy Answer
November 27th-Dark-Happy Thanksgiving
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 and reading of the 4-Way Test. Scott thanked the Sgt at Arms Committee for set up and adjourned the meeting for lunch. The meeting reconvened at 12:30 PM.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Scott called for introduction of guests:
Fred Fauvre introduced our PEP student of the month, Cesar Esperanza, his family and teacher.
Jim Combs introduced his special guest, Greg Gamble for the Ojai Land Conservancy.
Jerry Kaplan introduced his special guest, Joanne Iwata of the Ojai Valley Youth Foundation
Laura Whitney introduced her guest, our exchange student from Germany, Rubea “Ruby” Theobold; Ruby provided information about a fund raiser with her band to raise money for her US tour at the end of the year.
PEP Student of the Month: 
Fred Fauvre, introduced the PEP Student of the Month from Topa Topa Elementary School—Cesar Esperanza accompanied by his mother, Betty Vargas, his aunt Theresa Vargas and his teacher Sara Garrett with seeing eye dog, Teton. According to Mrs. Garrett, Cesar is a real leader who can be counted on to follow directions and to encourage his fellow students to rise to the challenges of the PE program.
Announcements. . .
Poverty Conference November 21st.
Andi Bloom passed the sign up sheet for next Friday's Fifth Friday social at the home of Colin and Cindy Jones. Because parking is limited, Colin has arranged for shuttle service
President Scott announced the Native Plant Sale for the benefit of the Museum on Saturday, October 24
Kelly Randall, our Polio Plus Chair announced that this year's goal is a contribution of $35/member. Polio has resurfaced in Africa, so the efforts of Rotary must continue. He also announced there is a NID coming up in early 2010 and $1000 is available toward travel expense for anyone wanting to go.
Recognitions:
As part of our continuing observance of Vocational Service month, Suzanne Collinsworth-Smith was called to the podium to recognize her vocational service to seniors and presented a Native Plant for her new home in Ojai
Attorney Jeff Loebl was inducted. Jeff has a long history of Ojai, growing up here where his father served as mayor, graduating from Thacher and returning with his wife and two children, six years ago. Jeff's sponsor is Nic Frank, Frank Finck will be his mentor. Welcome to our club!
Laura Whitney and Marc Cohen were presented Blue Badges
Programs in November: Leland and his crew have a great lineup for November.
| November 6th | ||||||||
| Joe Sparano- West Petroleum Association(LH) "CALIFORNIA ASSETS-Off shore oil resources" |
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19 Billion barrels of oil and great amounts of natural gas lay off the California coast. With new "extraction" fees, Calif . can tap into a huge cash source of our natural resources to help pay for our broke state government. Can we continue to ignore/stop tapping into our natural legacy? Mr. Sparano's background: Joseph E. Sparano President, Western States Petroleum Association Biography Joe Sparano is President of the Western States Petroleum Association, where he oversees the trade organization's operations and advocacy in six Western states - California , Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii . Mr. Sparano was appointed to the WSPA position in March 2003 and provides WSPA with the benefit of 40 years experience in the petroleum industry .
Nov 27 2009 DARK- Thanksgiving "DARK- HAPPY THANKSGIVING club gobblers!!!" |
Fining: Colin Jones
Colin Jones led our fining session, eliciting confessions from:
Rocky Kemp in honor of his 19th Rotary anniversary
Dean Vadnais for the disruption at the Y shopping center while the parking lot is being redone
Bruce Brockman who has Tee times for next Friday for a pre-5th Friday party; please see Bruce if you would like to play
Mary Jo Garrett announced that the new ER at the hospital opened at 7:00 AM today, Congratulations to the hospital staff!
DeWayne Boccali paid a fine in honor of his 41st wedding anniversary
Larry Wilde paid a fine for being free from 5 weeks of “The View,” glad to be back at Rotary—Glad to have you back, Larry!
Bill Monnot offered a fine in honor of the good work done by guest Joanne Iwata at the Ojai Valley Youth Foundation
Bill Prather paid a fine to share a recent article he came across noting a study shows that aggressive exercise makes you 10% smarter 
Frank Finck paid a fine to remind Rotarians of the Ojai Valley Youth Foundation program next Thursday, October 29, where teens will be interviewed regarding current issues in their lives
Colin wound up the sessions with some Halloween trivia
Why dogs don't like Halloween....
The Program: Dagmar Freitag
Dagmar Freitag of the German Parliament returned to the Rotary podium with a program on the peaceful demonstrations which led to the fall of the Berlin wall. As the 20th anniversary approaches, the German media is reporting on the events which took place prior to the wall coming down. On September 4, 1989 demonstrations began in Leipzig East Germany. At the peak on October 9, 1989 70,000 people gathered chanting “We are the people” in a peaceful demonstration which changed their city, their country and ultimately the world. Twenty years later they are proud of having blazed a new trail and proudly reflect on the peaceful revolution which brought down the wall.
In adjourning President Scoot reminded us that we are dark next Friday, but hopes to see all at the Fifth Friday Social at the home of Colin and Cindy Jones.
Final Thoughts
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity"
Albert Einstein
