Dave Krehbiel surprised his wife by awarding her a PHF. Congratulations to Betsy Friedman.
Laura Conway then read brief comments from an anonymous donor who gave a PHF to Haider Alawami. This was Haider's last meeting with the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks as he is retiring and moving out of state. Congratulations to Haider Alawami.
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Dave Kreibel and wife-Betsy Friedman
Foundation Chair Laura Conway
Haider Alawami receives Paul Harris Award
Haider Alawami 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
President Pat started out the meeting with a few announcements of his own: 1) He reported the results from the District Awards held on the previous Saturday, June 14th. Our Club received awards for the best large club for Foundation and Community Service, as well as being a Gold Level and Peace Building Club, 2) He reminded everyone that the Kingsmen Shakespeare performance and picnic will be on Friday, June 20th.
Pledge and Song: Carol Freeman led all in the Pledge of Allegiance and NancyWohl led us in song with "Let There Be Peace On Earth".
Inspirational Moment: Pat Hanley gave the Inspirational Moment: She was inspired about today being Juneteenth, aka Freedom Day – celebrating triumph over injustice. Pat quoted among others, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., W.E.B. DuBois, and James Baldwin.
Guest Introductions: Darin Arrasmith handled guest introductions: Visiting Rotarians – Past President Tony Kourounis, Mike Hebert, Betsy Friedman, and Dave Krehbiel, Matt Lallo’s guest was his wife Teresa, Trevor Tyloch’s guests were Danielle and former member Deborah Kniss, PresidentPat’s guests were his wife/First Lady -Naomi, as well as special program guests Angels Landers, Brian Landers, and Bruce Stewart. Robert Cabral’s guest was his wife, Pelar.
Angela Landers talked about why we celebrate Juneteenth – Black Freedom. It commemorates the day when the Union Army arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and inform the still enslaved residents of their freedom and the end of the Civil War. Angela talked about poet laureate Amanda Gorman’s call for unity and togetherness. She remarked about how Juneteenth is an inspiration for generations to come and affords us the opportunity to express the idea of America where all cultures are to be celebrated.
Bruce Stewart added that he was inspired by his granddaughter who knew all about Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Angela and Bruce encouraged all to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday at Oxnard Plaza Park.
President Pat thanked Angela and Bruce for being there and asked them to sign books to be donated to Title One Schools in their honor.
With Pres. Pat by his side, David Masci reminded all about Pat’s upcoming Demotion party on Friday, June 27th. David remarked on how much we have appreciated Pat this year and his great leadership, and how the demotion party will be fun and a great time. David encouraged all members especially new members to attend this “dignified” event.
Mike Pruner, who will be the incoming Club Administrator, is looking for volunteers to be greeters, do Happy Dollar, etc.
HAPPY DOLLARS: Haider Alawami carried the Happy cup
Chris Lamia-was in Philadelphia and had a chance to visit Amish country where he saw a lot of people who looked like Jason Corey.
Jason Corey said his daughter just passed her boards.
Mike Hebert-always pleased to visit us from North Carolina and who offered a Hello from Hugo, but he wasn’t sure he understood everything Hugo said.
Steve Stanley-was very happy with being able to present the Conlan award to Lisa Saefanilli last week.
Marc Feigen-thanked Darin for paying back the $1.00 Happy Dollar loan from the week before, and in turn thanked Darin for all the years sitting at the same table, but this will be the last time for a while since Darin will be up in the front next year.
Mike Ladd-thanked those Rotarians who attended the District Awards with him – Pat, Marc & Keith, and wished Betsy a Happy Birthday.
Paul Dryman-bought another car, this one being a Bentley.
Trevor Tyloch- was happy to be there with Danielle and Deborah, and a Happy/Sad dollar about this being Haider’s last lunchtime meeting.
Mike Pruner-said “Go Bruins” and was happy to be at UCLA with Michelle for the graduation of her son and his daughter.
Pat Hanley-thanked everyone and said Thousand Oaks Rotary is better than she thought it would be.
Ellen Muscarella-is so excited to be joining the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks.
Michelle Nash-reminded all about signing up to make lunches for Harbor House at her place on June 28th.
Jeff Borenstein-thanked Haider, but said this will his first and last time he will saying anything nice about a Trojan.
K.T. Connor- had no money and said she forgot that Haider is a Trojan and will miss him.
Haider Alawami-$50-this was his last time here and he thanked all who helped with Fine Sessions
PROGRAM: President Pat led today’s program where he said he was reflecting on the last year and how much we have grown. He listed thirty of this year’s key achievements: 1) The Foundation exceeding $85,000.00 which is the highest level in five years, 2) celebrated all of the Paul Harris Fellows that were awarded, 3) gaining four new Major Donors, 4) District 5240 raising over $1,200,000.00, 5) giving away over $130,000.00 to 50+ non-profits, 6) having a great polio fundraiser exceeding last year’s total, 7) the International grants for the hospital and hearing aids for Tijuana and the girls school in India, 8) the collective spirit of giving, 9) the huge success of the Chili Cook-off, 10) the huge success of the Street Fair including Bears for Mammograms, 11) inducting 12 new members, 12) supporting grief support to the area’s Spanish speaking people, 13) the work with Blessings Hospital, 14) backpacks for homeless, 15) Harbor House lunches, 16) the Storybook program and Reading is Fundamental, 17) the Blood Drive, 18) fire disaster aid, 19) our attendance at Group 4 events, 20) peace building, 21) decorating Christmas trees at the Mall, 22) the Holiday Angel program, 23) working with Interact Youth, 24) our great work with RYLA, 25) the Fireside Chats, 26) the Holiday party at Carol Scheiber’s house, 27) new members socials, 28) supporting Charity Karaoke where Pat got to perform, 29) the weekend in Tijuana, and 30) supporting the 5-Star theatrical and New West Symphony programs. He thanked all of us who will carry the torch forward and looks forward to our next chapter where we will continue to make a difference.
Pat personally thanked the following members of this year’s Board of Directors and gave each a special award: 1) Darin Arrasmith, 2) Haider Alawami, 3) Jeff Borenstein, 4) Nelson Buss (not present), 5) Laura Conway, 6) Marc Feigen, 7) Patricia Jones, 8) Ean Kleiger, 9) Ken Kossoff, 10) David Masci, 11) Eduardo Mora Donato (not present), 12) Susan Murata (not present), 13) Michelle Nash, 14) Maria Prescott, 15) Chris Steele, 16) Nancy Wohl, and 17) Vicki Arndt (not present). He also had thanks for Victor Hayek, Rich Folsom, Monica Murrietta, Bob Lewis, Jason Corey, Karen Albaum (not present), Carol Schreiber, and Pat Hanley. And he had special recognition and awards for Jim Friedl, Jessica Sassalos, John Bradley, Ken Warner, Placide da Silva (not present) Jonathan Handler (not present), Crystal Evans, Marissa Buss (not present), Trevor Tyloch, Felix Wang, and Dave Wender. Pat said he would have more awards to hand out at the Demotion Party.
President Pat then adjourned the meeting for his final time.
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