February is Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Month
Joke of the Day
Haider Alawami carried the Happy Cup
Another Joke of the Day
Thought for the Day
Our Club in History-Remember the Basketball Tournament??
Victor Hayek -Fine Master
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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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MANDATORY PARTICIPATION EVENTS FOR ALL THOUSAND OAKS ROTARIANS:
CHILI COOK-OFF- SUNDAY MAY 4TH- SEE MARISSA BUSS
WINE FESTIVAL-SUNDAY AUGUST 24TH- SEE DAVE MASCI
STREET FAIR -SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH SEE CRYSTAL EVANS
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The Thousand Oaks Rotary Club is proud to be a Peace Builder Club.
President Pat Mc Coy welcomed everyone at the meeting to the best Rotary Club in the Universe, and saying Thousand Oaks Rotary had a fabulous Rotary weekend. The Comedy Festival was fabulous attended by dozens of Rotarians, Making sandwiches for Harbor House was also this past weekend and he thanked everyone that helped.
He also attended the celebration of life for past member Ed Jones. Ed was a member of our club for 49 years. Pres Pat provided a Rotarian eulogy at Ed's service.
Pres. Pat then reminded everyone about District training on March 8th which will be via ZOOM.
He told everyone that Rotarian David Harris recently had surgery and is not able to drive. He asked Rotarians to volunteer to pick David up so he could attend the meetings. Several Rotarians volunteered.
Pat then told everyone to watch out for a telephone SCAM, where a person calls and says they are from UCLA medical and wanted to be sure they got their medical card in the mail. They want info off the card..... It's a scam don't answer the questions. Hang up.
Paul Dryman then came forward to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Pres. Pat leading everyone in America the Beautiful.
Paul then provided an inspirational moment saying who "feeds the homeless, works tirelessly at the Street Fair and Chili Cookoff, does projects at home and around the globe. Who is eradicating Polio...... It's Rotarians, Rotarians make an impact on humanity. It's all inspiring to him and why he is a Rotarian
Vicki Arndt introduced guests: Ally Alejo, Vicki's friend Christy Wilson, potential new member-Teresa Horvet, visiting Rotarian and former T.O. member-Al Randal. From Special Olympics-Tim and Brandon Harrington.
Vision Statement –
Our club is a group of individuals who together demonstrate service above self through our actions to create lasting change for the betterment of our local and global communities.
Mission Statement –
We provide service to others by applying our diverse talents and resources in meaningful projects that support our community and youth programs while building friendships through fellowship.
Values –
The 4-Way Test, Fellowship, Leadership, Integrity, Diversity, & Service
Wine Event Co-Chairs Susan Murata and Roger Benson presented a check (from the 2024 Wine event proceeds) to Special Olympics in the amount of $20,600. The total donated to Special Olympics since the inception of the wine event is over $600,000. Tim Harrington and his son, Brandon Harrington who is a Special Olympics athlete competing in three events, accepted the check on behalf of Special Olympics Ventura County
Wine Event Co-Chairs-Susan Murata and Roger Benson- presenting check to Tim and Brandon Harrington for Special Olympics
Vicki Arndt let everyone know it is time for the Polio Drive. 10 "Angles" from the club have agreed to put in $1,000 a piece and Vicki is challenging the rest of the club to match the $10,000. She will be reminding everyone each week and sending out emails. The presentation of the check to Rotary Int'l will be on March 20th and in Jere Robings honor (who passed away a few years ago) Jere was always a huge supporter of Polio Eradication
Michelle Nash talked about Harbor House and what they do for the community and why TO Rotary is helping by making sandwiches for their clients. The next Sandwich making day will be April 5th.
***Rotarian David Harris had back surgery and is not able to drive, He is currently in a wheelchair. He would like to attend Rotary meetings but needs a ride. If you are able to offer a ride. please call Susan Murata to coordinate (805) 390-0027
HAPPY DOLLARS: Haider Alawami (described as a funny man)
carried the Happy Cup.
Felix Wang said Newbury Park Interact club is holding its fundraiser "Dance for Hope" this weekend. Try to attend and/or support.
Trevor Tyloch said Haider was desperate to collect money so he donated some to the Happy Cup.
Michael Ladd said how awesome the Harbor House sandwich making was and then said he was happy because he had a "heart scare" last week and was sent to have an angiogram....which came back perfectly NORMAL. He is grateful.
Steve Stanley also said the Harbor House program was great. And thankful it was on a Saturday afternoon so he could participate.
Martin Anderson put in a dollar to hear the "Funny man- Haider" say something funny.
Felix Masci also asked the club members to sign up to give David Harris a ride to Rotary meetings. David's spirits are good, but he is confined to a wheelchair for several months.
Susan Murata said she was David Harris' sponsor, and he is also a wonderful volunteer for Hospice of the Conejo. She said she will be picking him up next week for the meeting.
Maria Prescott congratulated Brandon Harrington for being a Special Olympics athlete
SERVICE ABOVE SELF.....Things to do and help in our Community.....
March 1st Community Conscience Mardi Gras Ball- T.O. Rotary has a table- seats $200 each, register now and say- seat me at Rotary Table
March 8th District 5240 Online Training All Members -especially new board members. (Qualifies as New Member Task-District Event)
April 5th Making sandwiches for Harbor House See Michelle Nash
April 19th Earth Day Community Service Project- CRPD-Jim Friedl
May 4th Chili Cook Off- Mandatory Participation See Marissa Buss
May 19th Hospice of the Conejo Golf Tournament
Fireside Chats May 29th and 30th
June 7, 2025 Cancer Support Communityfrom 8:00 AM -11:00 AM at California Lutheran University's William Rolland Stadium, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks.
Kingsmen Shakespear Potluck Dinner- CLU June 20th
Rotary Action Group for PEACE (RAG)-people from all over the globe meets regularly via ZOOM.
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PROGRAM: Haider Alawami introduced the speaker from the Surfrider Foundation of Ventura County- their Beach Cleanup Coordinator-Ally Alejo.
Ally started with the foundation's mission which is "dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches, for all people through a powerful activist network".
There are 200 charters across the U.S. and over 1,000,000 volunteers. Their main focus is plastic reduction. clean water and protecting the beaches.
The Ventura County chapter has 3 clean up projects each month. Also companies can sponsor another clean up to encourage their employees to participate.
Plastic pollution is everywhere and approx 11 million tons are dumped in the ocean every year.
Ventura County has cleaned up over 86,000 tons of plastic since their inception.
Their programs include- Blue Water Task Force, Ocean Friendly Gardens certifications, Ocean Friendly Restaurants certification, Hold on to your Butt (cigarette butts).
They recently finished a project to remove a sidewalk and parking lot on Surfrider beach in Ventura. This ensures the beach will be protected from erosion and saved for future generations to enjoy.
They have a lot of volunteer opportunities if anyone is interested, they can call Surfrider Foundation of Ventura County.
Pres Pat presented Ally with a book to sign that will be donated to a title one school in her honor.
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