May 1st Bulletin (Apr. 25, 2025)

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Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks

It was All Things CHILI COOK-OFF

at the May 1st Rotary Meeting

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Next Week's Program - May 08, 2025-

4 Way Essay Contest

President

Pat McCoy

President-Elect

Darin Arrasmith

President Elect Nominee

Michelle Nash

Immediate Past President

Patricia Jones

Secretary

Marc Feigen

Treasurer

Nancy Wohl

Club Administration

Maria Prescott

At Large

Ean Kleiger

Family of Rotary

Michelle Nash

Vocational Service

Ken Kossoff

Community Service

Eduardo Mora Donato

International Serv

Vicki Arndt

The Rotary Foundation

Laura Conway

Executive Secretary

Jeff Borenstein

Executive Treasurer

Chris Steele

Membership

Susan Murata

RYLA Coordinator

Darin Arrasmith

New Generations

Nelson Buss

Peace Chair

Placide da Silva

Member Birthdays

Darin Arrasmith

May 3

Louis Hirsch

May 7

Mike Murphy

May 20

Anthony Linquata

May 26

Pat McCoy

May 29

Anniversaries

Matt Lallo

Teresa Lallo

May 6

Jacqui Irwin

Jon Irwin

May 10

Victor Hayek

Angela Hayek

May 10

Rick Lemmo

Lou Ann Lemmo

May 15

Kyle Lundberg

Genevieve Lundberg

May 17

Ernie Sandlin

Jean

May 18

Danny Lampert

Marissa Buss

May 19

Marissa Buss

Danny Lampert

May 19

Michael Pruner

Diana Pruner

May 19

May is Youth Services Month

Michael Ladd carried the Happy Cup

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President Pat Mc Coy - 2024-2025

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

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Thought for the Day

Joke of the Day

Fine Master-Victor Hayek

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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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MEMBERSHIP IS IMPORTANT....

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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Vicki Arndt Beer Booth Captain- 26 years.

QR Code to be used to purchase ALL TICKETS the Day of.

Paul Dryman Supplies Chair

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Club is proud to be a Peace Builder Club.

President Pat Mc Coy - "Welcome to the best club in the Solar System

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President Pat exclaimed "Put your hands together" with "We Are Family" playing in the background as he opened the meeting and told the club that the District Step-Down and Awards Ceremony is on June 14th from 11-3:30; club members are going to carpool so get registered today. There will be district training on May 20th for what's new in Clubrunner and 6/3 will be a 'deep dive' into Clubrunner.

Martin Anderson was then invited forward to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. After which Karen Furnari accompanied by Regina Biddings-Muro led the club in the National Anthem (well, sort of she actually started with 'Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies'-which is America the Beautiful. Should have started "My Country Tis of Thee").

Martin then provided an Inspirational Moment about 'Service'. Saying there are all types of service and that service is a personal effort. There are people 'in service', military service, religious service, etc. Then there is Rotary Service-Service Above Self. Rotarians serve in many ways- working the chili cook off, International Service, donations like Paul Harris. Rotarians are dedicated to serve all of mankind.

Nelson Buss then introduced guests: Past President -Tony Kourounis, from Ojai Rotary- Past President Jack Jacobs, Guest of Marissa Buss-Anthony Foli, guest of Karen Albaum-guest Gary Siegle.

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Martin Anderson Pledge and Inspirational Moment

Karen Furnari/Regina Biddings-Muro "Nat'l Anthem"

Nelson Buss

Guest Intros

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MAJOR DONOR LEVEL ONE RECOGNITION: Laura Conway explained that a Major Donor Level One recognition is given to a Rotarian that has accumulated charitable giving to the Rotary Foundation in the amount of $10,000.

A member of the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks was recognized for achieving that level..... CONGRATULATIONS KEN KOSSOFF!!

Ken said he has been donating to the Rotary Foundation for the past 28 years and did so not to be recognized but because he knew the foundation was putting the money to take care of people around the globe.

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Laura Conway Foundation Chair

Ken Kossoff Major Donor Level One

Pres. Pat Mc Coy congratulates- Ken Kossoff

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Karen Albaum reminded everyone that we are collecting Water Bottles for My Stuff Bags. Bring them next week to our meeting. Then we will be stuffing bags that evening at the My Stuff Bags location.

Susan Murata let the club know that the club needs to be at a net+1 level in membership in order to qualify for District Recognition and asked that if anyone was thinking of inviting someone to become a Rotarian- do it now. We are 4 people short of our goal.

Laura Conway said May 17th we will make sandwiches for Harbor House. This will be held at Sue Engler's home.

Karen Albaum- My Stuff Bags

Susan Murata Invite a friend to join Rotary

Laura Conway Harbor House sandwiches

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HAPPY DOLLARS: Michael Ladd carried the Happy cup

Michael started Happy Dollars by thanking Marissa Buss for leading the charge with the Chili Cook off.

Patricia and George Jones are proud that their Grandson was accepted at UCLA's Electrical Engineering program.

Vicki Arndt put in $20 to thank Cherry Wang for helping with work assignments for the Chili Cookoff, saying it is a difficult job especially for a new member and Cherry has done a great job. Vicki also said the Int'l grant for the Pialli India School to help women learn a vocation is almost approved. There will be an opportunity for 25 Paul Harris fellows for our club. (only $600 -get credit for full PH)

Regina Biddings-Muro is proud to be a member of the club. So many Rotarians stepped up to support CLU's Care Day and helped raise 4 million dollars. Monica Murrietta sent Regina an email saying her donation was made in Regina's honor.

Karen Furnari apologized for singing the wrong lyrics to the National Anthem- Everyone laughed and most didn't even know she made a mistake.

Trevor Tyloch said Karen's mistake reminded him of the movie Christmas Vacation where Aunt Bethany is asked to lead the blessing and she recites the Pledge of Allegiance in error.

Jeff Gorrell invited everyone to attend the Supervisorial Awards on May 21 at the Amgen Campus. 100% of the proceeds earned will go to help people affected by the Mountain Fire in Camarillo.

Kyle Lundberg is proud to have dropped his son off at RYLA this morning and excited for the experience his son is going to have this weekend.

Marc Feigen thanked Marissa for her hardwork on the Chili Cookoff and thanked her for letting him run the Thousand Oaks Rotary Chili Booth where he will be making 20 gallons of chili- he put in $20 HD.

Laura Conway corrected her earlier announcement saying the correct date for the Harbor House sandwich project is May 17th.

Martin Anderson made a couple suggestions of songs Karen Furnari should try next time so she won't forget the words.

Sevak K said what an amazing experience RYLA is and that any Rotarian can come up to experience what is happening. He said it is worth it to go. This year they have 232 kids and Darin Arrasmith does an incredible job running it.

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Patricia Jones

Vicki Arndt

Regina Biddings-Muro

Karen Furnari

Trevor Tyloch

Jeff Gorrell

Kyle Lundberg

Marc Feigen

Laura Conway

Martin Anderson

Dr. Sevak K

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Fine Master-Victor Hayek Questions about Chili $50 for Wrong answer, and $25 for Right answer

Mike Pruner where did Chili originate? Answer-Texas Wrong

Tony Kourounis where is Chili known as "pepper"? Answer-Spain Wrong

Trevor Tyloch where is Chili known as a "basic dish"? Answer Mexico Right

Patricia Jones which is NOT a normal chili ingredient? Answer Meat Wrong

Hugo Roche what year did Chili originate? Answer- 1850 Wrong

Michael Ladd Where did Chili Con Carne originate? Answer-Mexico Wrong

Jeremy Paris Where is chili called 'con carne'- Answer Spain Right

Regina Biddings Muro Which city is associated with originating Chili? Answer-San Antonio- Right

Nelson Buss where is Chili Con Carne considered an official dish? Answer Texas Right

Mike Pruner-Wrong

Tony Kourounis Wrong

Trevor Tyloch Right

Patricia Jones Wrong

Hugo Roche Wrong

Michael Ladd Wrong

Jeremy Paris Right

Regina Biddings-Muro Right

Nelson Buss Right

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SERVICE ABOVE SELF.....Things to do and help in our Community.....

May 3rd Conejo Valley Rotary- Night at the Museum 6pm-9pm Register now.

May 4th Chili Cook Off- Mandatory Participation See Marissa Buss

May 8th My Stuff Bags- Bring unused water bottles to put in bags going to kids. Stuffing the bags that evening- See Karen Albaum

May 17th Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair-11 am-3pm Conejo Creek North RSVP for free on link

May 17th Harbor House- TO Rotary is making sandwiches at Sue Engler's house

May 19th Hospice of the Conejo Golf Tournament

Fireside Chats May 29th and 30th

June 5th Rotary Blood Donation Day- in parking lot before Rotary

June 7, 2025 Cancer Support Community from 8:00 AM -11:00 AM at California Lutheran University's William Rolland Stadium, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks.

June 20th Kingsmen Shakespear Potluck Dinner- CLU

Rotary Action Group for PEACE (RAG)-people from all over the globe meets regularly via ZOOM.

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Marissa Buss Chili Cook off Chair

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PROGRAM: IT'S CHILI COOK OFF TIME. Marissa Buss has chaired the Chili Cook off for the past 7 years and started by showing off her official T-Shirt that says "S**t Show Supervisor". She said she does it because she loves hosting the "biggest Party in the Conejo Valley".

1,541 tickets have been sold already online, $31,700 in sponsorships and another $12,000 in in-kind support. There are 15 Craft Breweries, 30 Chili Cooks-and she announced that the Sheriff and Fire Depts are in their own category this year to make it fairer for the rest of the cooks.

There are 140 cars in the car show, and she thanked Jim Young for all of his hard work and dedication for running the car show the past few years.

Monica Murrietta has 29 Non-food vendors, Ken and Edwardo have 15 food vendors

Credit Cards will not be taken this year. There will be signs with a QR code instructing people how to buy entry tickets, beer tickets etc. online. Then the tickets will be downloaded to their phone. QR Code used for Parking too.

Safe Passage volunteers are manning the Chili Cup booth in the middle of the field, First Aid is near the car show and large pavilion. Kids Zone is manned by volunteers from the YMCA. Cherry Wang will be at the MAIN gate to check in Rotarians and let them know where to go for their assignments. Golf Carts and Walkie Talkies can be picked up at the Willow Bend picnic area on the East side of the park.

Vicki Arndt came forward to explain further how the process will work for beer tickets and said the last beer tickets are sold at 4pm and the last beer is served at 4:30. She invited all Rotarians to come to her beer booth for a beer after the event has closed.

Paul Dryman said he will have everyone's supplies ready to be picked up on Saturday at So Cal Self Storage" facility at 2550 Willow Lane, Suite 200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 between 11:30 and 12:30. The only supplies that will be delivered on Sunday are Easy Ups and Water. Ean will also be delivering ice.

Pat thanked Marissa for her hard work and asked Marissa to sign the speaker gift 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: Maria Prescott

Greeters: Karen Albaum, Monica Murrietta

Guest Introductions: Chris Steele

Pledge/Inspirational Moment: John Bradley

Song: Vicki Arndt

Happy Dollars: Victor Hayek

Fine Session: Paul Dryman

Photos: Jonathan Handler

Note Taker/Bulletin: Notes and Bulletin Susan Murata

Tech Support- Ean Kleiger, Trevor Tyloch

Sgt. At Arms: Hugo Roche, Jim Gilday, Jim Friedl, Steve Stanley, Felix Masci, Jason Corey, Eric Rubenfeld.

All things fiscal$$: Chris Steele & Nancy Wohl.

Pat's closing words: If it's Thursday, it's Rotary, Remember the 4-Way Test, and Tell someone you love them..... I Love you ALL....

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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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PAST PRESIDENTS

58-59 Don Odell

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

ROTARY CLUB T. O.

91-92 Merv Kopp

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

01-02 Bob Biery

02-03 Harry Selvin

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

21-22 John Bradley

22-23 Paul Dryman

23-24 Patricia Jones

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