Apr 5 2016 - Rotary Forum
Program April 5, 2016: Steve DeRose and Jim Souza “Building Your Own Talent Pipeline One Student at a Time”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Joel opened the meeting at 12:36 PM with the auctioning off of the fine-free badge to Cliff Nagler for $50, which enabled him to ward off a recognition fee for his 7th club anniversary.
FINES:
Pres. Joel fined Ashlea Boyer $20 for advertising. Happy Bucks of $20 were paid in by Paul Holden to celebrate his 65th birthday yesterday, of $20 by Jack Hardy for his grandchild, of $5 for each of Mary Ann Reese’s presence at the meeting and Eddie Aurand’s return from her leave of absence. Jim Lewis had a $20 spin-the-wheel fine for interrupting an announcement.
announcements:
Steve Curry announced that the golf tournament is on schedule with 30 teams committed. Paul Felice reported that Minor’s hardware will supply goodies bags, but we need to have approximately 140 items to fill the bags. Karen Zapia expressed the need for “On Hole” activities. Anya Stanley reported that we have 18 applications for the Community Giving Program, which we will begin to vote on next week. Frank Montesinos gave an update on our Partlet that will be placed in front of Pres. Joel’s business. He will be submitting the drawings to Pismo Beach City Council this Friday and if approved to the Parks & Recreation Department in May. Terry Fibich thanked Frank Montesinos, Mike Frederick and Scott Atrovsky for helping pick up trash along the highway last Saturday morning. Connie O Henley reported that the AGHS Interact Club will be holding a Bowl-a-thon at the Pismo Beach bowling alley from 6 to 8 PM this coming Friday to raise money for their international project. Martha Murphy circulated a sign-up sheet for volunteers for next Tuesday’s Rotary essay contest judging at her home. Paul Holden recognized Don Weber as a major contributor to the Rotary International Foundation. Jeff King reported that we have 54 tee sponsors for the annual golf tournament. John Murphy had the sad news that we will have to move from Steamer’s restaurant at the end of the month because it has been sold by Compass Health. Near-term alternates are the Crow’s Nest at Lighthouse Suites, McClintock’s and Comfort Market.
PROGRAM:
Ashlea Boyer introduced Steve DeRose, the retired head of the Ag Department and football and baseball coach at Arroyo Grande High School, and Jim Souza, a retired Arroyo Grande teacher. They have now been working together on recruiting companies to assist in mentoring students toward either a career or higher education. Steve began expressing appreciation for all of the support Rotary has given to the students of the Arroyo Grande High School over the years. He then showed a short video clip on career technical education (CTE). In the 1980s we had vocational training in the high schools, but that waned in the 1990s. Six years ago it became clear that even college graduates could not find jobs. By 2020 it is a predicted that the average college graduate will face a huge gap between what they learned and what is needed in the workplace. In the new programs that are being implemented, there is an emphasis on identifying the skills necessary for 16 industrial pathways so that the college graduate will be better prepared for the workplace of tomorrow. They are seeking individuals and local businesses to partner with the high schools to provide “work-based learning” opportunities for future employees. They need speakers, opportunities for job shadowing, mentors, internships, externships for teachers, panel judges, people to serve on an advisory committee, and finally volunteers to take part in the summer job fair entitled “Just 1 Program” on May 18 at the Arroyo Grande High School and May 19th at Nipomo High School.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.”
Program April 5, 2016: Steve DeRose and Jim Souza “Building Your Own Talent Pipeline One Student at a Time”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Joel opened the meeting at 12:36 PM with the auctioning off of the fine-free badge to Cliff Nagler for $50, which enabled him to ward off a recognition fee for his 7th club anniversary.
FINES:
Pres. Joel fined Ashlea Boyer $20 for advertising. Happy Bucks of $20 were paid in by Paul Holden to celebrate his 65th birthday yesterday, of $20 by Jack Hardy for his grandchild, of $5 for each of Mary Ann Reese’s presence at the meeting and Eddie Aurand’s return from her leave of absence. Jim Lewis had a $20 spin-the-wheel fine for interrupting an announcement.
announcements:
Steve Curry announced that the golf tournament is on schedule with 30 teams committed. Paul Felice reported that Minor’s hardware will supply goodies bags, but we need to have approximately 140 items to fill the bags. Karen Zapia expressed the need for “On Hole” activities. Anya Stanley reported that we have 18 applications for the Community Giving Program, which we will begin to vote on next week. Frank Montesinos gave an update on our Partlet that will be placed in front of Pres. Joel’s business. He will be submitting the drawings to Pismo Beach City Council this Friday and if approved to the Parks & Recreation Department in May. Terry Fibich thanked Frank Montesinos, Mike Frederick and Scott Atrovsky for helping pick up trash along the highway last Saturday morning. Connie O Henley reported that the AGHS Interact Club will be holding a Bowl-a-thon at the Pismo Beach bowling alley from 6 to 8 PM this coming Friday to raise money for their international project. Martha Murphy circulated a sign-up sheet for volunteers for next Tuesday’s Rotary essay contest judging at her home. Paul Holden recognized Don Weber as a major contributor to the Rotary International Foundation. Jeff King reported that we have 54 tee sponsors for the annual golf tournament. John Murphy had the sad news that we will have to move from Steamer’s restaurant at the end of the month because it has been sold by Compass Health. Near-term alternates are the Crow’s Nest at Lighthouse Suites, McClintock’s and Comfort Market.
PROGRAM:
Ashlea Boyer introduced Steve DeRose, the retired head of the Ag Department and football and baseball coach at Arroyo Grande High School, and Jim Souza, a retired Arroyo Grande teacher. They have now been working together on recruiting companies to assist in mentoring students toward either a career or higher education. Steve began expressing appreciation for all of the support Rotary has given to the students of the Arroyo Grande High School over the years. He then showed a short video clip on career technical education (CTE). In the 1980s we had vocational training in the high schools, but that waned in the 1990s. Six years ago it became clear that even college graduates could not find jobs. By 2020 it is a predicted that the average college graduate will face a huge gap between what they learned and what is needed in the workplace. In the new programs that are being implemented, there is an emphasis on identifying the skills necessary for 16 industrial pathways so that the college graduate will be better prepared for the workplace of tomorrow. They are seeking individuals and local businesses to partner with the high schools to provide “work-based learning” opportunities for future employees. They need speakers, opportunities for job shadowing, mentors, internships, externships for teachers, panel judges, people to serve on an advisory committee, and finally volunteers to take part in the summer job fair entitled “Just 1 Program” on May 18 at the Arroyo Grande High School and May 19th at Nipomo High School.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.”