Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks
Meeting February 20, 2025
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Next Week's Program - Feb 27th-Surfrider Foundation
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President-Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Administration
 
At Large
 
Family of Rotary
 
Vocational Service
 
Community Service
 
International Serv
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Executive Secretary
 
Executive Treasurer
 
Membership
 
RYLA Coordinator
 
New Generations
 
Peace Chair
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ryan Badger
February 4
 
LCK Curran-Klein
February 5
 
Felix Wang
February 12
 
Dick Wieler
February 26
 
Vicki Arndt
February 26
 
Anniversaries
Keith Parks
Denice Parks
February 4
 
Marc Feigen
Darlene
February 16
 
Herb Gooch
Chris
February 24
 
February is Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Month
Joke of the Day
Crystal Evans carried the Happy Cup
Our Club in History-1st Woman President - Judy St. John
Another Joke of the Day
Thought for the Day
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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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Vicki Arndt- International Service Chair-Peace Building
Darin Arrasmith -T.O Rotary-President Elect and Manna Board Member
 
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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)
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President Pat Mc Coy - "We Are Family"!!!
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With "We Are Family" playing in the background, President Pat Mc Coy welcomed everyone to the meeting.  He was at a meeting yesterday where the speaker used a phrase (transitive repearosity) that basically means "pay it forward" and Pat says it is so important to pay it forward and that is something we try to do as Rotarians.
 
Victor Hayek then came forward to lead the club in the pledge.
 
Nelson Buss led the club in My Country Tis of Thee, followed by Victor Hayek's inspirational moment about 'patience'. He said to compass understanding and patience, it builds strong relationships, leads to a better life for us and those around us.
 
Judy St John introduced guests: Past Presidents Keith Parks and Skip Roberts. A 40-year friend of Vicki Arndt- Christy Wilson
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Victor Hayek- Pledge and Inspirational Moment
Nelson Buss-God Bless America
Judy St John- Guest Intros
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President Pay 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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Special Presentation:
 
Foundation Chair-Laura Conway and Pat Mc Coy made a very special presentation to Marissa Buss. A crystal award, commemorating her Major Donor status with Rotary International. Meaning she has donated $10,000 to the foundation. CONGRATULATIONS Marissa!!
Marissa Buss receiving her Major Donor Crystal award.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Pat Mc Coy reminded everyone about District 5240 Training on March 8th, its via ZOOM. There will be great speakers and training for all Avenues of Service (see the link to register below in the Service Above Self section).  He also reminded everyone about the Conejo Valley Comedy Festival and offered 10 all day passes to the first 10 people that raised their hands. (Paul Dryman, Martin Anderson, Darin Arrasmith, Sue Engler to name a few).
 
Jim Friedl announced the club's Earth Day project, cleaning up the Hillcrest trailhead.  April 19th from 10-12 pm.
 
Laura Conway said to be sure to sign up to make sandwiches for Harbor House- Sue Englers home on February 22nd  If you can't attend, please donate one of the needed items.
 
***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 David at (805) 660-0726
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Pat Mc Coy 
Laura Conway sandwiches for Harbor House
Jim Friedl- Earth Day Clean up
 
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HAPPY DOLLARS: Crystal Evans carried the Happy Cup.
 
Judy St. John put in $33 Happy Dollars to commemorate her 33 years in the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks.  She recognized her sponsors-Skip Roberts and John Rutherford. She is grateful for being in the club and proud to be the club's first woman president.
 
KT Connor said she "had dinner with Jere" (her late husband) on Valentines Day and he said Hello to everyone in the club.
 
Felix Masci said he announced last week that his Granddaughter was going to be a counselor at RYLA this year, but in the bulletin, it said his Daughter. He wasn't sure if he made the mistake or if it was the 'note taker".  (I personally think it was the NOTE taker)
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Judy St Jon 33 Years a Rotarian
KT Connor -Jere says Hello 
Felix Masci -Granddaughter teaching at RYLA
Steve Stanley -Fine Master
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Fine Master-Steve StanleyTheme- Ukraine Facts
 
Chris Steele What is the population of Ukraine? Answer 42 Million -Right
 
Crystal Evans True or False-Ukraine is the 3rd Largest country in the region? Answer- False - it's the 2nd largest
 
Jeremy Paris which country doesn't border Ukraine?  Answer Czechia-Wrong
 
Haider Alawami what year did Ukrain obtain it's independence?  Answer- 1991 - Wrong
 
Chris Lamia when did Russia and Ukraine sign a treaty to maintain peace?  Answer 1997 - Right
 
Louis Hirsch  Chernobyl disaster was in Russia (true or false)  Answer -False, it is actually in the Ukraine.
 
Jeff Borenstein What year was the Russian president Viktor Yanukovy ousted- Answer 2014 - Right
 
Nate Harimoto After Russia invaded in 2022 Ukraine was approve into the EU True or False?  Answer-False - Right
 
Felix Masci what year did Russia invade and annex Crimea?  Answer-2014- Wrong
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Chris Steele Right
Crystal Evans Right
Jeremy Paris Wrong
Haider Alawami Wrong
Chris Lamia Right
Louis Hirsch Right
Jeff Borenstein Right
Nate Harimoto Right
Felix Masci Wrong
SERVICE ABOVE SELF.....Things to do and help in our Community.....
 
 
February 22nd  Make Lunches for the hungry -Harbor House 3pm Michelle Nash
 
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 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
 
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. 
 
Rotary Action Group for PEACE (RAG)-people from all over the globe meets regularly via ZOOM. 
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PROGRAM: 
Vicki Arndt spoke how the efforts of the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks truly make a difference in the world and promotes "positive peace". 
 
There is positive peace and negative peace.  Negative peace is just about preventing war.  But positive peace includes-peace from having a roof over your head, food on the table, access to health care, clean water, education.  When we (individually or as Rotarians) do something to provide those things, we are creating positive peace.
 
There is more we can and need to do.  9.8% of people in Ventura County live below the poverty line.  12% of kids in Ventura County too.
 
Darin Arrasmith said even though we live in a perceived 'affluent' community there are thousands of people every year in this area who need the food from Manna.  Many times, it's a single tragic act that causes a person to be unemployed or homeless and become food insecure.
 
Darin and Vicki said it is Rotary's role to promote peace through projects.  Vicki did a Call to Action.  Join her on line for the Rotary Peace Academy.  She will send a link.  With effort, we can bring Peace to our community
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It Takes a Village to Run our Rotary Meetings.....Thank you to those who helped.
 
Club Administrator: Maria Prescott 
Greeters: 
Guest Introductions: Judy St. John
Pledge/Inspirational Moment: Victor Hayek
Song: Nelson Buss
Happy Dollars: Crystal Evans
Fine Session: Steve Stanley
Photos: Rich Folsom
Note Taker/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....
The Thousand Oaks Rotary Club is proud to be a Peace Builder Club.
 
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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