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Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks
 
Here's What Happened at the August 14th Meeting
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              Next Week's Program - August 21st, 2025-                 
 
                                                        
Executives & Directors
President
Darin Arrasmith
 
President-Elect
Michelle Nash
 
Past President
Pat McCoy
 
Secretary
Rich Folsom
 
International Serv
Vicki Arndt
 
Community Service
Ean Kleiger
 
Vocational Service
Sara Collins
 
Public Relations
Nancy Wohl
 
New Generations
Victor Hayek
 
Family of Rotary
Monica Murrietta
 
The Rotary Foundation
Laura Conway
 
Club Administration
Michael Pruner
 
Executive Treasurer
Chris Steele
 
Executive Secretary
Jeff Borenstein
 
Program Chair
Dominic Pino
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Rick Lemmo
August 7
 
Chris Steele
August 11
 
David Masci
August 13
 
Darin Arrasmith
August 14
 
Jennifer Strong
August 19
 
Roger Benson
August 21
 
Judy St. John
August 29
 
Anniversaries
Jeremy Paris
Dana
August 3
 
Norm Nagel
Carol Nagel
August 3
 
Joel Price
Jeanine Price
August 9
 
Mike Murphy
Leslie Murphy
August 9
 
Robert Cabral
Pelar
August 10
 
Timothy Weaver
Mary Jane Weaver
August 10
 
Robert Bianchi
Teri
August 11
 
Patricia Hanley
Michael (Deceased) Hanley
August 14
 
Ean Kleiger
Phoebe Kleiger
August 15
 
Martin Anderson
Elaine Braybrooks
August 15
 
Darin Arrasmith
Lydia
August 18
 
Gary Siegel
Jama Siegel
August 20
 
K. T. Connor
Passed away 1/2/2023 Robings
August 21
 
Michelle Nash
Shannon Nash
August 23
 
Denny Gillette
Terry
August 24
 
John Bradley
Karen
August 25
 
David Stowell
Elaine
August 27
 
Keith Wintermute
Jody Wintermute
August 31
 
Pat Palucci-Happy Cup
Fine Master-Michael Ladd
2025-2026 Rotary International Theme
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BECOMING A ROTARIAN IS A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE....
 
Invite a friend, family member, colleague to join Rotary. 
 
Encourage Them to Be Part of Something GREAT!!!
 
Why wouldn’t you want them to be part of an organization that feeds the hungry, cures the sick, provides education to women and children, provides clean water and sanitation.   And now is taking on the environment.  
 
See Susan Murata for Membership Information
 
susanmurata9@gmail.com
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Thought for the Day
B/A Performing Arts Volunteers
PACE We are One
Hospice of the Conejo Training
For More Information about RAG- Rotary Action Group for Peace Click Here
Joke of the Day:
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Guest Speaker-Shane Meserve
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MANDATORY PARTICIPATION EVENTS FOR ALL THOUSAND OAKS ROTARIANS:
 
CHILI COOK-OFF- Concluded for 2025- SEE MARISSA BUSS
 
WINE FESTIVAL-SUNDAY AUGUST 24TH- SEE DAVE MASCI
 
STREET FAIR -SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH SEE CRYSTAL EVANS
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Seven Areas of Focus:
  • Promoting Peace and Conflict Resolution
  • Fighting disease and treatment
  • Providing clean water/sanitation
  • Saving Mothers and Children
  • Education and Literacy
  • Growing Local Economies
  • Protecting the Environment
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Club / District Links
Social Media
Conejo Valley Rotaract
Rotary District 5240
D5240 High School Clubs
D5240 Young Adult Clubs
D5240 Youth Exchange
D5240 Youth Leadership
Web Links
On-Line Makeup
Club Directory
Conejo Valley Rotary Clubs Video
Rotaract Club of CLU
Rotaract Club of Conejo Valley
Rotary District 5240
D5240 Leadership Seminars
D5240 Youth Leadership
Rotary Rose Parade Float
Rotary Club of Tijuana (Sister Club)
President Darin Arrasmith 
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President Darin opened the meeting reminding everyone that school is back in session and to be patient while you are driving around because there are a lot of people (students) on the road out there.  In these challenging times people are worried about so many things, so just be mindful and thoughtful of others. Live the 4 Way Test.
INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT: Jim Freidl started by saying that 1/3 of the 15,000 CRPD acres is open space with that in mind he read a poem about nature.  Saying " the rhythm of the waves, stillness of the mountains the rustle of leaves we find peace, and also a reminder that we are part of something vast and sacred".  "Make sure you get out there, not just to escape the noise but to hear what really matters".    He then led the Pledge.
 
Nancy Wohl then was asked to lead us in song, and in honor of President Darin and David Masci's birthdays, she led is Happy Birthday to both.

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS. Chris Steele handled the introductions: Past President-Skip Roberts, Dave Friedl's guest was Dorothy Sullivan and Matt Lallo's wife-Teresa.
Jim Freidl Pledge and Inspirational Moment
Nancy Wohl Happy Birthday
Chris Steele
Guest Intros
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Past President Pat Mc Coy gave his final award to Victor Hayek for chairing the Economic Outlook Forecast.
 
David Masci came up to talk about the wine event saying the appetizers Boccaccio's is serving this year are going to be amazing.  And in anticipation of the 'passed hors d'oeuvres  he had Laura Conway, Ean Kleiger and Susan Murata pass appetizers to the room
President Darin
 
David Masci
Laura Conway
Ean Kleiger
Susan Murata
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HAPPY DOLLARS: Cup carried by Pat Palucci:
 
Felix Masci wished  Pres. Darin a Happy Birthday.
 
Chris Lamia wished David Masci a happy Birthday
 
Trevor Tyloch felt bad for David Masci since his dad (Felix) only wished Darin a Happy Birthday.
 
Nancy Wohl told everyone that Joani Pappas fell and shattered her leg, so keep her in your thoughts.
 
Sara Collins  just got back from 2 weeks in Greece with her family.
 
Ken Warner said he withdraws his request to have Manischewitz wine at the Wine event since they are serving so much PORK at the event. 
 
Darin Arrasmith let everyone know it is also Chris Steele's Birthday
 
 
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Felix Masci
Chris Lamia
Trevor Tyloch
Nancy Wohl
Sara Collins
Ken Warner
Darin Arrasmith
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Fine Session: -Michael Ladd asked each table to pick the person to answer questions about Wine.
 
Trevor Tyloch's Table What year did the movie Sideways come out?  Answer 2004  Right
 
Jennifer Strong: what was the wine featured in Sideways?  Answer- Merlot  Right
 
Paul Dryman What year did Napa win the best Chardonnay award over Paris?  Answer 1976  Right
 
Don Moors what is the winery's name?  Answer Chateau Maralinca  Right
 
Ken Warner/Herb Gooch What does Vintage mean?  Answer  Single year grape.  RIGHT
 
Pat Hanley  What country was the birthplace of Wine?  Answer- Greece  Wrong
 
Keith Wintermute  What country produces the most wine?  Answer Italy  Wrong
The Thousand Oaks Rotary Club is proud to be a Peace Builder Club.
 
Trevor Tyloch Right
Jennifer Strong Right
Paul Dryman Right
Don Moors Right
Ken Warner and Herb Gooch Right 
Pat Hanley Wrong
Keith Wintermute Wrong
 
Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine Festival
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SERVICE ABOVE SELF.....Things to do and help in our Community.. 
 
Conejo Free Clinic-Assemble Outreach Kits-Community Conscience Conference Room- Thursday Aug 7th Anytime between 1:30 to 5:30
 
Simi Sunrise-My Stuff Bags Project:  Saturday August 9th 9-12- See Ean Kleiger to sign up
 
Safe Passage Youth Foundation-Shop with a Youth (Bilingual volunteers needed)  Monday August 18 4:45 -6:45 Pm JC Penny-Oaks Mall
 
BofA Performing Arts Center New Ambassador Orientation Saturday August 23rd 9:00 Am
 
TO Rotary Wine Festival- Sunday August 24th 1pm-4pm
 
We Are One Fundraiser to support girls and women at the PACE Learning Center Sunday August 31st 1-5 pm
 
Hospice of the Conejo Volunteer Training Sept 11-Oct 30th  for more info and to register click the button on the left
 
New Horizons Golf Classic is recruiting volunteers Event on October 13th.
 
Alzheimers Association Walk to end Alzheimers Saturday October 18th  to volunteer call John R at 805 261-2187  or email jdrouth@alz.org
 
Relay for Life Conejo Valley Saturday September 27 8:30 am-8:30 pm  CLU Memorial Field
 
Rotary Action Group for PEACE (RAG)-people from all over the globe meets regularly via ZOOM. 
 
 
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PROGRAM: Shane Meserve from the Ventura County Public Health to talk
about Opiod Prevention.
 
She explained that Ventura County has an opioid addiction problem.  in 2021 there were 289 deaths related to opioid overdose and down a little in 2024 to 200.  Nationwide there have been over a million deaths in the last 10 years.
 
Opioids affect the central nervous system and anyone that has a perscription might be at risk of misuse.  
 
Teenagers and young adults are the most at risk.  And in Ventura County it is more prevalent in Oxnard and Ventura.
 
NARCAN is an antidote for overdose and is administered through the nose.  The person does not have to be breathing for Narcan to work.  Anyone can get Narcan, its good for two years.
 
there is a website COAST.com where you can get more information about programs etc.
 
President Darin thanked her for being there and had her sign a book that will be donated to a title one school in her honor.
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It Takes a Village to Run our Rotary Meetings.....Thank you to those who helped.
 
Club Administrator: Mike Pruner 
Greeters: Karen Albaum and Jessica Sassalos
Guest Introductions: Chris Steele
Pledge/Inspirational Moment: Jim Freidl
Song: Nancy Wohl
Happy Dollars: Pat Palucci
Fine Session: Michael Ladd
Photos: Rich Folsom
Note Taker/Bulletin: Notes and Bulletin Susan Murata
 
Tech Support- Ean Kleiger, Trevor Tyloch
Sgt. At Arms: Jason Corey, Keith Wintermute, Anthony Linquata
Check In Table: Chris Steele, Nancy Wohl 
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59-60 John Heywood
60-61 Marv Burrow
61-62 Ross Duskin
62-63 Roy Mc Comber
63-64 Paul Pace
64-65 John Conlon
65-66 Carlos Scuria
66-67 Merrill Darling
67-68 Phil Ozab
68-69 Wm Vanderwann
69-70 Alvin J Hotz, Jr.
70-71 Ben Cranmer Jr
71-72 Glenn Goodwin
72-73 George Vasliff
73-74 Henry Still
74-75 John Tuel
75-76 Kenneth Hanson
76-77 David Huang
77-78 William Haas
78-79 Felix Masci
79-80 Harland Jones
80-81 Dave Wender
81-82 George Gibb
82-83 Norman Nagel
83-84 Bill Peterson
84-85 Mike O'Bierne
85-86 Marv Sosna
86-87 Fred Ferrarni
87-88 Doc Needham
88-89 Kenneth Roberts
89-90 Jeff Borenstein
90-91 Dennis Gillette
 
 
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92-93 Tom Glancy
93-94 Hugo Roche
94-95 Brian Back
95-96 Tony Kourounis
96-97 Dick Wieler
98-99 Judy St. John
99-20 Mike Gonzales
00-01 Neil Scribner
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03-04 Rick Lemmo
04-05 Doug Tapking
05-06 Kathy Hill
06-07 Pete Turpel
07-08 Vicki Arndt
08-09 Martin Anderson
09-10 Keith Parks
10-11 Frank Corrigan
11-12 Richard Williams
12-13 Susan Murata
13-14 Carol Freeman
14-15 Nate Harimoto
15-16 Mike Murphy
16-17 Robert Bianchi
17-18 Tim Weaver
18-19 Karen Furnari
19-20 Herb Gooch
20-21 David Stowell
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