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Pres. Darin reminded everyone about the District Conference that will be held this year in Ventura.  He encouraged everyone to attend, stating it is inspirational and informative, and a fun time for all.  October 17-19 -Link to register is BELOW in Service Above Self section.

 

Laura Conway said for this year's Charity Karaoke on October 5th, Team Rotary is a sponsor.  To join the team and come to the event, donate to the sponsorship.....at least $1. (Laura recognized Trevor Tyloch for actually donating $1).  It will be an opportunity to get up at the event and tell everyone about Rotary.  

 

Next Gen-President Ben Suber announced there will be a pre-clean up (to the District Coastal Clean-up on 10/26)-on September 13th.  9am-Noon Lindero Creek southwest corner of Kanan and Agoura Rd.

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Martin started by putting in a Happy Dollar to acknowledge Trevor's generous 1$ donation to Charity Karaoke.

 

Michelle Nash donated $20 to thank her Allocation's Committee. Also to announce the club will be making lunches for Harbor House Saturday Sept 6th (3pm) See picture on left 

 

Karen Albaum congratulated Dave Masci for a terrific Wine Festival saying it was well attended, there was plenty of seating and the food was great.

 

Michael Ladd asked everyone that had already gotten their tickets for Charity Karaoke to raise their hands... he said he is going.

 

Keith Wintermute was happy for the TO Arts season premiere.

 

Susan Murata let everyone know there are 4 items left from the wine festival silent auction, up for bid in the foyer.  She asked everyone to take a look on their way out.

 

David Masci announced and gave a check to Jim Friedl  who took the 3rd place raffle prize at the wine festival $300!!

 

Jason Corey  put in a thank you dollar for Anthony Linquata for helping set up the room.  Also happy because they are inducing his daughter-in-law next week so he is going to be a grandfather.  Also his daughter finished her surgical rotation with honors

 

Jim Friedl put in $100 because he just won $300.

 

Kim Debroux was happy for the District Governor's visit

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Fine Session: -Monica Murrietta's fine session was in honor of National Eat an Extra Dessert Day  For a right answer- she had an extra dessert delivered to the person

 

Trevor Tyloch- the 1st dessert printed over 630 years ago included figs, raisins, pears, saffron- what was it?  Answer:  Apple Pie  Right

 

Ellen Cheney- What dessert was created by accident in 1930 when she added chocolate pieces-assuming it would be a chocolate cookie?  Answer: Chocolate Chip  Right

 

Gary Siegle- what dessert was served at the 776 Olympics to give the Greek athletes energy?  Answer:  Cheese Cake  Wrong

 

Patricia Jones- this dessert began in Chicago's Plamer House hotel?  Answer: Brownies  Right

 

Anthony Linquata-  In 1886 the earliest recipe for this dessert included sponge cake or lady fingers, what is it?  Answer: Banana Pudding  Wrong

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Induction Ceremony- President Darin was proud to be performing his first Induction Ceremony for our newest member-Dorothy Sullivan.  Her sponsor is Jim Friedl and she received her new member badge from District Governor-Dutra.  

Dorothy is a long-time resident of the Conejo Valley, and very involved in the Conejo Rec and Park district and Conejo Open Space. And she said she is putting in $5 into the Happy Cup for not being introduced as a guest any longer.  WELCOME DOROTHY!!!

 

PROGRAM: Governor Dutra first thanked Mary Lippiat and Karen Furnari for encouraging him to run for District Governor.  He then went on to say how the YMCA was so helpful to he and his family when he was growing up and he to this day is grateful to them.  He and his wife Cindy have been married for the past 15 years.  He showed a picture of their 'family' Christmas card, and it has may Rotarians on it as well as kids and grandkids....because his Rotarian friends are like family.

 

Governor Dutra said many opportunities await in Rotary.  Opportunities for fun, for friendship, to connect with the community. 

 

He encouraged Rotarians to use the My Rotary Learning Center, attend the Rotary alliance with Toastmasters, attend PRLS and Master PRLS.  Attend the District Conference in October in Ventura, the keynote speaker is Rotary Int'l General Secretary & CEO-John Hewko. There will be fun activities a Bike Ride, Beer Crawl, and more.

 

He wants our District to Expand our Reach in membership this year.  Increase our Impact with Financial giving to the Foundation, and Enhance Rotarian Engagement, and continue to increase our ability to adapt to change when needed.

 

He talked about the great work our district does using funds provided by the Foundation including several Thousand Oaks Rotary Projects like: free dental service for underprivileged, Mentoring Youth aging out of foster care, Hospice Care in the Conejo Valley and more.

 

Governor Dutra said his forte is marketing and branding, so he is creating branding content for clubs in the District (videos, social media, apparel, signage). We are People of Action.... peopleofaction.org

 

He has also reinstated the District Newsletter, giving clubs the opportunity to advertise their events and fundraisers to the rest of the district, tell District stores, and hear about upcoming district events.

 

District Goals include:  Every club have a Peace Pole in their area, Every group have an Interact combined event, One Rotaract club in each group, One Group wide meeting, One group wide project, Create District sponsors.

 

He encouraged us to hold group socials; he also encouraged us to let people talk about their vocation.  

 

After his talk, President Darin thanked District Governor Dutra for being there and had him sign a book that will be donated to a title one school in his honor.

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