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Laura Conway-Foundation Chair made a special announcement that Marc Feigen was receiving his Paul Harris +5 award.  CONGRATULATIONS MARC-Well Done!!!.

 

Marc then said most of his PH donations were obtained through our T.O. Rotary Foundation matching program.  This opportunity is available when the club askes for people to step forward to donate to help Global Grants like the dental clinic at Conejo Free Clinic, or the hearing aids for Tijuana children, etc.  The T.O. Rotary member pledges $600 to one of the club's global grants and then the T.O. Rotary foundation sends the total $1,000 to Rotary International in the member's name. 

 

Susan Murata then reminded everyone of the Holiday Angels gift giving opportunity.  60+ kids from Big Bros/Big Sisters need gifts for Christmas.  Rotarians help by purchasing the gifts for these kids.  Gift should be wrapped and returned at the December 11th meeting.

 

Paul Dryman announced that he has TO Rotary Shirts in the size XL if anyone would like one, he will give it to them. 

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Board of Directors 26-27 Elections:  Jeff Borenstein came forward to start the process of electing next year's Board Members.  He thanked each of the candidates for their willingness to serve.  Candidates were: Karen Albaum, Karen Furnari, Jessica Sassalos, David Masci, Carol Schrieber, Nelson Buss, Anthony Linquata, Dominic Pinos.

 

Jeff then had his team pass out ballots and members were asked to vote for four candidates only.  Jeff's team then retired to count votes and the winners are:

 

 

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Fine Session: -Paul Dryman was the Fine Master Thanksgiving Trivia  $25 if Right and $10,000 if wrong.  YIKES!!

 

Mike Ladd-What year was the first Thanksgiving?  Answer 1621  Right

 

Victor Hayek Which US President made Thanksgiving a Nat'l Holiday?  Answer- Lincoln  Right

 

Carol Schrieber I missed the question but she got it- Right

 

Dave Wender what meat was served at the first Thanksgiving?  Answer-Venison-Right

 

Jeff Gorrell Which dept. store started the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade?  Answer- Macy's  Right

 

Larry Baker What Native American tribe celebrated the 1st Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?  Answer Wampanoag  Right

 

Cherry Wang which US state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as a holiday?  Answer New York.  Right

 

Gary Siegle What woman is credited with making Thanksgiving a Nat'l holiday?  Answer-Sarah Josepha Hale  Wrong.

 

Marc Feigen What NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934>  Answer- Detroit Lions  Wrong

 

Marissa Buss What US President began the tradition of pardoning a Turkey?  Answer- George H Buss.  Wrong

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David Masci started with a thank you to all of the Rotarians that have reached out to him with condolences for the passing of his Mom-Barbara Masci.  He said he is wearing a yellow tie in honor of her favorite color yellow which he said matches the sunshine of her smile that brought happiness to everyone.

 

Felix Masci said that he had a wonderful 64 years with Barbara and is grateful that she is no longer suffering and is at peace.

 

Louis Hirsch said it is his two-year Rotary anniversary and told Trevor he missed his opportunity to object to Louis' membership.

 

Chris Lamia was grateful to Danny Lampert for speaking at a local High School for vocational inspiration to the students.

 

Trevor Tyloch was grateful to Laura Conway for completing the editing on all of the Story Book project recordings and getting them sent out to all of the families.

 

Rich Folsom thanked those Rotarians like Keith Wintermute that stepped up to take the meeting photos the next couple weeks.

 

Vicki Arndt reminded everyone about the opportunity to go to Tijuana for our humanitarian project to provide hearing aids for children.  It's a heartwarming, meaningful and fun experience.  She also said she will miss Barbara Masci who was an integral 'member' of the club.

 

Nancy Wohl also said she will miss Barbara Masci

 

Felix Wang (sorry I missed his happy dollar message) (No photo available for Felix)

 

Pat Paulucci also said she will miss Barbara Masci  (no photo available for Pat)

 

Michelle Nash dollar was also to honor Barbara Masci

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PROGRAM: Pres. Darin Arrasmith introduced the speakers from Amgen, saying that Amgen is an important member of our community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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