Somebody Got Their Blue Badge- Having completed all of her new member duties, Teresa Horvett was awarded her official Blue Membership Badge. CONGRATULATIONS.
Kyle Lundberg-Happy Cup
2025-2026 Rotary International Theme
Thought for the Day
Fine Master-Herb Gooch
Joke of the Day:
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The Thousand Oaks Rotary Club is proud to be a Peace Builder Club.
President Darin Welcomed everyone back from our two-week hiatus. He then congratulated Laura Conway on a fabulous "Charity Karaoke" event held last Sunday, saying it was a great event and everyone had a ton of fun. The club gave Laura a standing ovation for her efforts.
Pledge and Inspirational Moment: Keith Wintermute talked about people that are sometimes involved in horrific circumstances, still find the grace to forgive and forget. Keith ended by saying, "Forgiveness is the essence of Grace". He then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Song: Nelson Buss then led everyone in My Country Tis of Thee.
Guest Introductions: Marc Feigen introduced: Visiting WL Noon Rotarian-Leah Sparkes. Guest of Nelson Buss- Scott Jeffries, guest of Matt Lallo- Deborah Kahn, soon to be new member- Richard Schwarts and his wife- Julie. Guest of Michelle Nash-Peter Heerma, guest of Pres. Darin- Cole Mahoney-Bruer.
Darin announced that Sevak would be holding an Economic Forecast meeting right after the regular meeting.
Monica Murietta said our club is participating in a project for the District Conference. We are putting together a basket for a silent auction. Please bring anything you can like wine, gift cards, etc to Rotary next week for the basket.
Laura Conway said Team Rotary collected a total of $2,126 dollars that was donated. Team Rotary presented the winning check to Conejo Schools Foundation at the event.
Ean Kleiger said we are collecting food and money for Manna on October 23rd.
Leah "Sparky" Sparks from Westlake Noon Rotary said the Interact picnic is being held this year on 11/16 and is in conjunction with a service project at the YMCA. They will be putting together food baskets for the needy.
Membership Chair-Susan Murata introduced Richard Schwartz who was being inducted into the club. Richard is a 15-year resident of Simi Valley and recently retired and is looking to give back to his community. He thinks Rotary is the best place to do that. He and wife Julie are celebrating their 15-year anniversary on October 10th.
President Darin performed the Induction Ceremony, and the club gave Richard a standing ovation to welcome him into the Club.
Richard then spoke to the club saying he is looking forward to his membership and told the club one of his hobbies is comedy writing, which was evident by the hilarious speech he wrote for his induction.
WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS - RICH SCHWARTZ!!!
Membership Chair Susan Murata introducing New Member Rich Schwartz
President Darin Inducts Rich Schwartz into the club.
Vicki Arndt said she was happy to be back, but didn't miss anyone. She was also happy because Keith Wintermute joined the International Committee, and she is especially happy because she is going to be a grandma again.
Mike Ladd said the Christmas Choir is looking for members, and Teresa Horvett stepped up to join.
Monica Murrietta said Mystery Nights are in the planning stages and they are going to be fabulous!!.
Susan Murata said she just got back from a fabulous 2-week trip to Europe, but unfortunately got sick while on vacation. She thought it was just a cold and continued to do all of the activities and excursions. However, two of her friends that were with her got sick the last day and when they got home, they tested positive for COVID. So she said she apparently spread COVID across 4 countries in Europe ___________________________________________________________________
Fine Session: -Herb Goochfine session was all about money. $60 for Wrong answer and $40 for right answer.
Victims were:
Teresa Horvett Right, Vicki Arndt Wrong, Martin Anderson-Right, Kyle Lundberg-Right, Dominic Pinos- Right, Chris Lamia- Right, Dave Wender-Right, Carol Freeman-Right, Mike Pruner-Right
Teresa Horvett Right
Vicki Arndt-Wrong
Martin Anderson Right
Kyle Lundberg Right
Dominic Pinos Right
Chris Lamia Right
Dave Wender Right
Carol Freeman Rigth
Mike Pruner Right
TEAM ROTARY at Charity Karaoke presenting check to Conejo Schools Foundaton
PROGRAM: Crystal Evans, chair of the Street Fair started by saying this is the
33rd annual Street Fair and will be held on October 19 from 9 am- 4pm. There are only 10 vendor booths available, all the rest have been sold. She also said Teresa's Pet and Feed are the title sponsor again this year.
Kids zone this year will be manned by the Boy Scouts.
Assignments have been completed. If you have any changes to make, at this point, you must find a replacement..... it's too late to change the assignment lists.
Streets will be opened by 7 am and Non profits will get there around 8 am
Larry Baker spoke about the various zones and the way things will work the day of.
Crystal asked and answered questions and then the meeting was adjourned.
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.
