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Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks
Here's what Happened at the
February 12th Meeting/Program
--------------------------------------------------------------------UPCOMING PROGRAM -February 19th
Century Academy
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Board Member Directory
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
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
LCK Curran-Klein
February 5
 
Tresa Jackson
February 6
 
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
 
2025-2026 Rotary International Theme
February is Peace & Conflict Prevention-Resolution Month
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“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” 
  Martin Luther King Jr.
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Christy Wilson Happy Cup
Thought for the Day
Funny for the Day:
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Kim Be Boux- 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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Meet our newest Thousand Oaks Rotarian- Jody Wintermute
Unsung Hero Award Recipient-Edgar Thatcher Manna's Operations Director
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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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Program Chair Dominic Pino introduced guest speaker
Rosemary Allison-Guest Speaker
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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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BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 26TH- CONTACT KEN WARNER TO REGISTER TO DONATE BLOOD
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President Darin Arrasmith Opened the Feb 12th Meeting
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President Darin Arrasmith welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited Victor Hayek forward for the Inspirational Moment

INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT: Victor said he was at his son's basketball game the other day, and he was sitting there worrying about all the things he had to do. And then he realized that we sometimes all get bogged down worrying about that next meeting we might have, or that phone call we might have to make; but he stopped and thought...."what better thing do I have to do right now than be present for that moment with my son". He said we should all just slow down and enjoy the moments that truly make up life.  After he led everyone in the Pledge, Nancy Wohl led the room in 2 verses of This Land is Your Land.

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS.  Jeremy Paris introduced guests: Teresa Lallo, Jody Wintermute, Past President Skip Roberts. And guest of Anthony Linquata-Edgar Thatcher and Leanna Dennis
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Victor Hayek Inspirational Moment/Pledge
Nancy Wohl This Land is Your Land
Jeremy Paris
Guest Intros
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Announcements:  
 
President Darin let everyone know that members Jonathan Handler and Pat Palucci have resigned their membership due to health/personal issues.  
 
Past President-Pat Mc Coy told everyone about Rotary's Conejo Valley Comedy Fest. This weekend Feb 13-15 Tickets are available at conejovalleycomedyfest.com.
 
Victor Hayek announced that Newbury Park HS Interact club is putting on a Dance for Cure on March 14 and needs volunteers to help from 6-8 pm.  See Victor if you're interested in helping.
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Pres. Darin Arrasmith
Past Pres-Pat Mc Coy
Victor Hayek
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HAPPY DOLLARS: Cup carried by Christy Wilson
 
Martin Anderson thanked Nancy for the song today and referenced Woody Guthrie.
 
Lee Ladd was happy to welcome his healthy baby Great Granddaughter.
 
Felix Masci wished Teresa Lallo a happy birthday.
 
Steve Stanley congratulated the Economic Forecast committee for a great job.
 
Jason Corey thanked Larry Baker for getting the room set up since he was late due to tax season.
 
Trevor Tyloch announced the 4 Way Essay Contest is underway and they have already received their first entry.
 
Laura Conway is sad that her husband Jerry is doing his last comic book signing; but told Rotarians, that going forward, they can come to their house to have him sign something if they wish.
 
Kim Debroux said it's been sometime since she was at a meeting, and she is happy to be back.
 
Ken Warner told everyone the next blood drive will be on March 26th and said if you are able, it is the decent thing to do, and you will be saving lives.
 
Jeff Borenstein was happy the club raised $500 through the Super Bowl Pool and announced the winners were Darin Arrasmith, Sevak K, Nate Harimoto and ??
 
Sevak K thanked everyone on the Economic Forecast Committee for a great job and mentioned Pat Mc Coy, Sommer Barwick, Herb Gooch, John Bradley, Marc Feigen, Pat Hanley, Rich Folsom.
 
Michelle Nash also congratulated the Econ Forecast Committee and said the event made her proud to be a Thousand Oaks Rotarian. 
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Martin Anderson
Lee Ladd
Felix Masci
Jason Corey
Trevor Tyloch
Laura Conway
Kim DeBroux
Ken Warner
Jeff Borenstein
Sevak K
Michelle Nash
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FINE SESSION-Kim De Broux was the Fine Master and did questions about Presidents in honor of Presidents Day.  She didn't really call on anyone to answer the questions but ask for people to volunteer their answers. People blurted out various answers.... The people pictured below may or may not have answered the questions.  LOL . Nevertheless, here are the questions and correct answers......
 
Which President was a professional Wrestler?  Answer -Abe Lincoln
 
Which President had a pet alligator?  Answer-John Quincy Adams
 
What pet did Calvin Coolidge and his wife have?  Answer -A Raccoon
 
What President was the first to speak another language other that English as his primary language- Answer - Martin Van Buren
 
What President wrote Greek in one hand and Latin in the other?  Answer-Garfield
 
What President and his wife spoke Chinese so the Whitehouse staff wouldn't know what they were talking about?  Answer - Herbert Hoover
 
Who was a model before becoming President?  Answer-Gerald Ford
 
Which President had the most children?  Answer  -Tyler with 15
 
Which President got a speeding ticket for driving his horse and buggy too fast?  Answer- Grant.
 
Which President invented the Swivel Chair?  Answer - Thomas Jefferson
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Herb Gooch
Karen Furnari
Marc Feigen
Nate Harimoto
Kyle Lundberg
Michael Ladd
 
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INDUCTING A NEW MEMBER:  President Darin inducted the newest member of the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks-Jody Wintermute.  Jody is the wife of current member- Keith Wintermute.  Keith and Jody have been married for 51 years; Keith describes her as the Stallworth of their family and says she is his 'true partner' in life.
 
After the induction ceremony Jody said what an honor and privilege it is to join the club.  She has been looking for a way to get involved and after watching her husband and experiencing some of the wonderful things the club and Rotary does, she knew this was a good fit for her.  She is happy to belong to an organization that puts 'Service above Self".  WELCOME JODY!!!
President Darin Inducts Jody Wintermute with husband and fellow Rotarian-Keith Wintermute by her side
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UNSUNG HERO AWARD.  Foundation Chair- Laura Conway came forward to announce a member of the community that was being given a Paul Harris Award for their unselfish and tireless work in the community.  The person being honored has been the driving force behind the Manna Food Bank for the past 12 years, helping over 15,000 families every year.  Operations Manager- Edgar Thatcher. CONGRATULATIONS EDGAR!!!
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SERVICE ABOVE SELF.....Things to do and/or help in our Community.. 
 
Rotary Comedy Fest- February 13-15.  Tickets available conejovalleycomedyfest.com
 
Blood Drive  March 26th.  See Ken Warner to register to donate.
 
Dance for a Cure- Newbury Park Interact Club- March 14th 6-8pm.  Looking for volunteers to help at event.  See Victor Hayek for more info and to volunteer.
 
T.O. Rotary Mystery Night- March 29th- See Jeff Borenstein for details and to sign up.
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PROGRAM: Program Chair-Dominic Pino introduce Rosemary Allison from For the Troops.
 
Rosemary is a realtor in the Conejo Valley and is also a volunteer for For the Troops and all volunteer organization that provides care packages for soldiers that are deployed.  For the past 20 years they have been packaging essentials and comforts for troops around the world.  Last year they sent over 16,400 packages.  All of the funds they raise go towards the cost for shipping; nothing goes to salaries.  
 
They are holding their 13th annual gala on February 28th at the Reagan Library.  Tickets are $250 and may be purchased on their website forthetroops.org.  This year the gala will honor veterans of the Vietnam war.
 
They need items for the packages like Top Ramen, toothbrushes/paste, Beef Jerky, Purell, Baby wipes, treats.  See website for more information.
 
At the end of the program Pres. Darin had Rosemary sign a book that will be donated, in her honor, to a title one school
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It Takes a Village to Run our Rotary Meetings.....Thank you to those who helped.
 
Club Administrator: Mike Pruner 
Greeters: Carol Freeman, Rich Schwarts
Guest Introductions: Jeremy Paris
Pledge/Inspirational Moment: Victor Hayek
Song: Nancy Wohl
Happy Dollars: Christy Wilson
Fine Session: Kim DeBroux
Photos: Rich Folsom
Note Taker/Bulletin: Notes and Bulletin Susan Murata
 
Tech Support- Ean Kleiger, Trevor Tyloch
Sgt. At Arms: Jason Corey, Larry Baker, Steve Stanley
Check In Table: John Bradley, Dave Wender
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