Come visit us through ZOOM! Meeting Info: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2108469320 Next meeting will be Wednesday May 6 - we meet informally around 11:30 to fellowship and catch up with each other. The meeting officially begins at 12:00.
Rotarians are helping during the COVID-19 crisis!
Ken Donoughue continues to help feed during the COVID-19 pandemic in connection with the Pleasanton Rotary Club. Last week they fed about 125 and will also feed tomorrow. Serving in 7 sites in and around Pleasanton.
Joe Roth of the Westin Rotary Club visited our zoom meeting today. He said his club has held a fundraiser, "Feeding the Frontline", used to support local small restaurants. Over 100 families were fed the past week - also local hospital lunches for 450 first responders and support staff. This helps local businesses stay in business. He invited us to visit the Rotary Club of Westin facebook page.
Prayer and Pledge
President Rick Tarbell opened the meeting and led us with a word of prayer and the pledges.
Missing Club Members
Allyson Hamlin was not able to join us today because of work.
Brenda Jackson's professional medical duties are preventing her from attending our regular meetings. She is an essential worker with the COVID 19 crisis. We miss you Brenda and hope to see you soon!
Bruce and Gloria Richter have been unable to attend due to Gloria's health issues. We send out our very best to you both and hope to see you again soon!
Announcements
President Rick Tarbell announced the Rotary Responds Telethon will be this Saturday May 2 on the Rotary International facebook page. The goal is to raise $1 million dollars. Read more about it - click HERE!
Treasurer Stuart Dudley said that he received thank you notes from the organizations we recently helped during this time of crisis.
Past President Fred Timmons has received several scholarship applications. The scholarship committee will soon set up virtual interviews.
President Rick announced these special days:
National Days
Denim Day
Shrimp Scampi Day
This Day in History
1945 Adolph Hitler married Eva Braun
2004 Last Oldsmobile rolled off the line
Humor from Past President Fred Timmons
Interesting Wine Facts by President Elect John Legris
President Elect John share interesting wine info from his Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know book. He talked about some wine that he and his wife enjoy called Dynamite, a 2015 Merlot from Sonoma County. Rick Rhodes tried to bid it and John declined.
Club Lunch and Business Program
Angie Mock is our guest speaker today. She is the CEO of Boys and Girls Club since 2011. They serve over 9000 youths ages 6 to 18 and there are 47 after school programs. Angie said that their app, Club on the Go, allows them to stay touch with the youths during this time. The Club has a long standing relationship with the San Antonio Food Bank. They provide customized care packages for the youths including snacks, STEM activities, and gift cards. They offer virtual programming and use videos to connect with the kids to help them with their academics. It does not replace the direct contact with the kids due to the need to see the lifestyle. There is online homework assistance. They are looking to open June 1st. There is a 1:10 leader to student ratio. When the kids come back they'll need help more than ever. Many times the kids are safer at the club than they are at home. She invited our club to take a tour of the campus.
Missing Pins or Badges
It's been a challenge for some of us to wear our pins for the meetings. Heck, we're just happy to be able to find the zoom meeting.
Maverick Pascal visited our meeting today and we are happy that he has and interest in joining our club and has submitted an application. Maverick said that he's looking forward to "giving back" and helping in the area of youths.
Confessions and Brags
Ken Ruiz bragged that he is blessed to take night walks with his mom.
Program for Next Week
Dr. Matthew Krause Occupational Therapist - will share information with us about the coronavirus.
District Cruise Raffle
Cruise Raffle this weekend in Fredericksburg. Ken Donoughue encouraged all who have sold tickets to get them to him so they can be included in the drawing.