April 2nd bulletin (Mar. 21, 2026)

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Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks

Here's what Happened at the

April 2nd- Meeting

--------------------------------------------------------------------UPCOMING PROGRAM -We are DARK

NO MEETING APRIL 9TH

Fireside Chats April 9th and 10th

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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

Peace Chair

Mike Ladd

Program Chair

Dominic Pino

Member Birthdays

Joan Pappas

April 3

Carol Schreiber

April 4

Tony Kourounis

April 13

Michelle Nash

April 22

Timothy Weaver

April 27

Mike Ladd

April 29

Eduardo Mora Donato

April 30

Anniversaries

Elle Cheney

Brent Cheney

April 5

LCK Curran-Klein

David (Paul Harris Fellow) Klein

April 21

Chris Lamia

Rhonda Lamia

April 25

2025-2026 Rotary International Theme

Paul Dryman-Happy Cup

April is Environment Month

Thought for the Day

Funny for the Day:

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MANDATORY PARTICIPATION EVENTS FOR ALL THOUSAND OAKS ROTARIANS:

CHILI COOK-OFF- May 3, 2026- SEE MARISSA BUSS

WINE FESTIVAL-June 14, 2026- SEE DAVE MASCI

STREET FAIR -3rd SUNDAY in OCT 2026 SEE CRYSTAL EVANS

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Larry Baker- Fine Master

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

Vicki Arndt International Service Chair

Speaker-Mike Crosby

Kennel Club

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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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President Darin Arrasmith

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President Darin Arrasmith welcomed everyone to "the best Rotary Club in the Universe" and hopes everyone enjoys a wonderful Easter weekend with their family and friends. He was happy to be celebrating today with his Rotary family.

INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT: Michelle Nash was inspired by the team spirit of our Rotary Club and the fellowship we all share. She said "when you joined Rotary did you ever think you would be part of something this great?" She is amazed by all this club accomplishes and she thanked everyone for their energy and their heart.

After she led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Nancy Wohl led everyone in ONE verse of If I Had a Hammer.

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS. Cherry Wang handled the introductions: Matt Lallo's wife-Teresa, honorary member-Steve Pederson and his son Grant. Michelle Nash's son-Eddie, Leanne Nielsen brought the new member of the CLU Rotary team- Andrea Peeters

Michelle Nash Inspirational Moment/Pledge

Nancy Wohl If I had a Hammer

Cherry Wang Guest Intros

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Announcements:

Pres. Darin Arrasmith let everyone know Los Robles Greens is putting on an Easter Brunch (which will be over by the time this bulletin is published).

Pat Mc Coy said the New West Symphony is celebrating its 15th Anniversary. He sent out an email this week and said check that email to see how you can get discounted tickets to the event and/or volunteer to help at the event. See Pat for details

1. Concert Tickets (25% Discount) - all club members
• Bernstein, Brahms, and Blues Concert at 7:00 PM
• Includes admission to the Founders Room event from 5:30–6:45 PM

2. Volunteer Opportunity (6 Spots Available)
• Free concert admission at 6:45 PM for six (6) volunteers
• Assist with the Music Van “Petting Zoo” (hands-on musical instrument experience for children) in the Founders Room
• Orientation begins at 4:30 PM, event starts at 5:30 PM, dinner sandwiches included.

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Darin Arrasmith

Pat Mc Coy

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HAPPY DOLLARS: Cup carried by Paul Dryman and started by thanking Jeff Borenstein and his team for putting on a fabulous Mystery Night-watching a play at Conejo Players

Trevor Tyloch also thanked Jeff for a fun Mystery Night and said it was nice to have Mr. Crosby join us today because now we have a Crosby, and Nash....just need a Stills. (get it.... Crosby Stills and Nash)

Ken Warner said April is a holy month. It's Easter for some and Passover for others. This is the perfect month to save a life, and you can do that by donating blood at our blood drive on April 23rd.

Steve Pederson said he is just recovering from his 2nd hip replacement and said it is always wonderful to come back to this club. He visits many clubs and there are no other clubs that come close to this one.

Leanne Neilsen was happy that Andrea was joining the CLU team and Rotary too.

Pat Mc Coy said Mystery Night was incredible. They met in the Los Robles banquet room and a great lunch and drinks and then thought they were getting on a bus, but instead just walked right across the parking lot to Conejo Players....it was great.

Sara Collins was so happy everyone came to the offsite meeting last week. It was the first one she was in charge of and she is glad it was a success

Monica Murrietta thanked the Fireside Chat hosts-Keith and Jody Wintermute, Gary Seigle, Michelle Nash, David Masci and said there are only a couple spots left for Friday night if anyone is interested.

Keith Wintermute is happy that the Grant for the Conejo Free Clinic was approved

Gary Seigle put in a happy dollar for the Mystery Night bus.

Marc Feigen announced the MS walk at Conejo Creek Park North on April 11th

Michael Ladd said the District Assembly training two weeks ago was great and so easy to attend the online classes. And said thanks for the Offsite Meeting last week.

Vicki Arndt is happy that her second grandchild was born on March 25th Her name is Indigo.

Louis Hirsch is happy to be heading for the Mediterranean for two weeks. He also wished everyone a Happy Easter and/or Passover

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Trevor Tyloch

Ken Warner

Steve Pederson

Leanne Neilsen

Pat Mc Coy

Sara Collins

Monica Murrietta

Keith Wintermute

Gary Seigle

Marc Feigen

Michael Ladd

Vicki Arndt

Louis Hirsch

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FINE SESSION-by Larry Baker's fine session was about the Boy Scouts.

Rich Folsom name the 4 ranks of Boy Scouts - Rich got them all right.

Ken Warner what rank did you attain in the Scouts. Ken could not remember Wrong

Cherry Wang was asked what rank her son Ryan attained. She said he is working on his Eagle Scout Right

Matt Lallo What year was the Boy Scouts founded? 1907 Right

Steve Stanley Who was the Founder? Baden Powell Right

Marc Feigen where was the first Boy Scout camp held? In the UK Right

Gary Seigle who brought scouting to the US? William Boyce Wrong

Jeremy Paris Feb 8th marked what anniversary for Scouting? 116th Right

Michael Ladd What year did Cub Scouts start? 1930 Wrong

Trevor Tyloch what year was the name changed to Scouting America? 2024 Right

Nelson Buss What is the Scouting Mission Statement? to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Right

Anthony Linquata when did the Ventura County Council start Scouting for Food to help food banks? 1985 Wrong

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Rich Folsom Right

Ken Warner Wrong

Cherry Wang Right

Matt Lallo Right

Steve Stanley Right

Marc Feigen Right

Gary Siegle Wrong

Jeremy Paris Right

Michael Ladd Wrong

Trevor Tyloch Right

Nelson Buss Right

Anthony Linquata Wrong

Blood Drive April 23rd

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

Rotary Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday of Every Month 5pm Cancer Support

Community office 4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks Rotary Blood Drive April 23rd - Los Robles Greens See Ken Warner to register

Fireside Chats- April 9th and 10th- See Monica Murrietta

New West Symphony 15th Anniverary

April 17th Art Trek- 5:30-9:00 pm. $5 Friday fundraiser- proceeds will help Ugandan children attend school

America Supporting Americans Flag Day Salute to Our Troops- Janss Marketplace June 14th 10:30 am. To support- click button on the left

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PROGRAM: Vicki Arndt thanked everyone that participated in our Polio Drive and said you can still donate online. She then introduced our Guest Speaker Mike Crosby. Mike is from Northern California and also an Eagle Scout. He was there to talk about the fight to end Polio.

Saying it started in 1988. There is no cure for polio so prevention is everything. There has been only 1 reported case of the wild polio virus in 2026. Only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan are not polio free.

It's difficult to get to the people in these two countries. There are 8 check points along the border and Rotary is there trying to vaccinate as may people as possible.

The Gates foundation is still supporting the effort and have pledge 100 million dollars if Rotary raises 50 million. This was difficult to raise with the government slashing its funding, but Rotary recently was able to get it restored.

Besides the vaccine, the money raised pays for other needs like mosquito nets, teaching children etc. That is what the 'plus' in Polio Plus means.

Mike encouraged people to join the polio plus society by pledging to donate $10,000 to Polio Plus. Or you can join the Kennel Club for $10 per month.

At the end Vicki shared that our club reached its goal of raising $20,000- we raised $20,380 !!!

Mike presented Pres. Darin with three Polio Plus hats and Darin in turn had Mike sign a book that will be donated to a title one school in his 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: Keith and Jody Wintermute

Guest Introductions: Cherry Wang

Pledge/Inspirational Moment: Michelle Nash

Song: Nancy Wohl

Happy Dollars: Paul Dryman

Fine Session: Larry Baker

Photos: Rich Folsom

Note Taker/Bulletin: Notes Susan Murata

Tech Support- Ean Kleiger, Trevor Tyloch

Sgt. At Arms: Jason Corey, Anthony Linquata, Steve Stanley, Jim Friedl

Check In Table: John Bradley, Nancy Wohl

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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

24-25 Pat Mc Coy

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