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April 17, 2018-Rotary Forum

Posted by Dick Dannells on Apr 17, 2018

PROGRAM April 17 2018: April Lewallen, COO of YMCA SLO County-SLO YMCA AND PROPOSED SOUTH COUNTY YMCA

By Dick Dannells

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:32 PM with the introduction of the numerous guests, many of whom came today to receive donations for their respective charities. Steve Curry reintroduced Tommy Thompson after his leave of absence.

FINES:

Pres. Jeff stated that we do not have time today to recognize members except to take care of Bonnie Mogan’s November birthday that had somehow fallen between the cracks. He recognized her with a $40 spin-the-wheel fine.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Andrea Lueker called upon each of the following sponsoring members and the representatives of their respective charities Dick Dannells for the 5-Cities Meals on Wheels; Anya Stanley for CASA; Michael Boyer for the 5 Cities Diversity Coalition; and Andrea Lueker for Point San Luis Obispo Lighthouse. Jim Lewis called representatives from the Waste Connection to come forward and receive our applause and thanks for their sponsorship of our past year charitable events. Michael Boyer came forward to introduce our newest member Steve Burnside, who is the Director of Business Development for Clever Ducks. Steve Curry reported that overall things are going great for the May 7 golf tournament. Erik Mund reported on our tee sponsors; Ashlea Boyer stated we still need more raffle items; Jenny Dierek reported that Waste Connection will be a major golf sponsor; Connie O’Henley reported that she needs to have emails sent to her when you completing registering your team forms even though she will be away on vacation. Linda Osty asked us to bring in more items for the goodie bags. Erik Mund reminded everybody that this Sunday, April 22 the Pitches and Pines for Polio softball tournament will take place at the Pismo Beach baseball diamond. Ashlea Boyer announced that next week we will have a vocational visit to the Thousand Hills Ranch in Pismo Beach, the site this year’s Summer Sizzle. Bonnie Mogan reported that we will have a social this month on April 26 at the Willow Restaurant that took over the former Marie Calender Restaurant in Pismo Beach.

PROGRAM: April Lewallen, COO of YMCA SLO County-SLO YMCA AND PROPOSED SOUTH COUNTY YMCA

Michael Boyer introduced April was been a Rotarian since the year 2000. She began by stating that the Y has been in San Luis Obispo for over 50 years it’s new motto is Living Our Cause with 4 responsibilities: (1) key programs/new initiatives; (2) YMCA causes; (3) diversity and inclusion; and (4) staff and community engagement. The original YMCA was founded in 1844 as a place for young men working on the railroad who needed a place to hang out and is grown to what it is today to build strong kids, strong families and strong community. He then turns his attention to the fact that the South County is now in the stages of finding a suitable facility of at least 10,000 ft.², preferably 16,000 ft.² their current presence in the South County is the skate park in Grover Beach, the Itty Bitty program which combines 2 to 5-year-olds with her parents, a five Citi’s basketball program childcare before and after school and coming soon soccer. They have a preschool program, vacation in summer camping, and teen programming. The introduced the REACH, which stands for Realistic Education Addressing Condition Health to help the 79% of asthmatic children that can recovered from the disease with movement.

Apr 10, 2018-Rotary Forum

Posted by Dick Dannells on Apr 10, 2018

PROGRAM April 10, 2018: Mike Miner-“Camp Arroyo Grande”

By Dick Dannells

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:33 PM with the induction of a new member. Steve Curry came forward and invited perspective member Cale Kunkle and his girlfriend Sarah to come forward along with Cale’s sponsor Erik Mund, whereupon he inducted Cale forthwith. Soon after Cale graduated from Cal Poly in 2015, he became a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Paul Holden asked for volunteers for this Saturday’s Highway cleanup beginning at 9 AM in Coco’s restaurant. Connie O’Henley announced that Interact is holding a fundraiser at Chipolte restaurant tomorrow, Wednesday, April 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. to raise money for foreign projects. Karen Zappia circulated a sign-up sheet for this Saturday’s soccer tournament from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Mesa Middle School. Jenny Dierek reported on the major sponsors for the golf tournament. Linda Osty still needs items for the goodie bags. Erik Mund reported that we have 80 tee sponsors and urges all members to sign sponsor board if they have not done so already. Connie O’Henley reported that we have 32 teams that have signed up but not all have signed the necessary registration forms. There is still room for 4 more teams. Ashlea Boyer is looking for double the amount of raffle prizes that she has so far. Erik Mund reported that the softball polio fundraiser will be held from 1 to 5 PM on April 22 at the Pismo Beach ball diamond. Jack Hardy announced that the Summer Sizzle will be held at the usual time on Saturday, July 21. Pres. Jeff King announced that as part of the RI's tree planting project for the year, our club will be planning 1 tree per member during the period after the golf tournament from May 8 to June 1. Steve Curry has 60 oak seedlings that will be ready for planting during that period. Don Weber as sponsor presented a check to Tom, the representative from Coastal Christian School in Arroyo Grande. The check be used to purchase IPads for junior high schoolers.

PROGRAM: Mike Miner-“Camp Arroyo Grande”

The Five Cities Men’s Club was formed in 1996 and has engaged in a number of improvements to Five Cities. When they received a recent financial settlement, they used the funds to enter into a memo of understanding with the city to convert the Methodist camp located on Launa Lane just north of the Arroyo Grande Women’s Club into Camp Arroyo Grande. They were able to reach an agreement for purchasing this property for only $2 .5 million, which if the land had been turned over real estate developers it would’ve gone for many millions of dollars. The existing camp, while run down and will require a tremendous amount of work, it has a swimming pool, a tabernacle and 11 cabins, many of which are badly in need of repair. The Methodist church had been losing money on this camp for many years and was willing to sell camp because Men’s Club's proposed use of the property fell within the purpose for which the land was intended. As Mike said, sometimes it is good to be lucky than to be smart. The Men’s Club will provide such organizations as the Boy Scouts of America and Kern Environmental Education Program environmental education program (KEEP), which have already signed up, with camping facilities. Consequently, for the next year and ½ of the summer thereafter, Camp Arroyo Grande will be filled up. This will enable them to breakeven.

Apr 3, 2018-Rotary Forum

Posted by Dick Dannells on Apr 06, 2018

PROGRAM April 3, 2018: Confidential

By Dick Dannells

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:37 PM by making sure everyone signed a copy of the confidentiality agreement that was circulated. He then auctioned off the fine-free badge to Cliff Nagler for $45.

FINES:

It was a good thing that Cliff won the fine-free badge as he was celebrating both his 12^th wedding anniversary with Samantha and his club anniversary. Steve Curry’s picture was in the New Times promoting the annual golf tournament, consequently he was assessed a $40 spin-the-wheel fine. Paul Holden’s April 4 birthday was recognized with a $25 spin-the-wheel fine. As the direct result of a $25 fine, Jack Hardy named Sheila as his wife in the ClubRunner.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Pres. Jeff announced that Erik Mund will take over the duties of Jack Hardy as new Sgt. of Arms. Paul Holden announced that the April 7 Rotary Social at Steve and Linda Curry’s ranch has been canceled due to 90% chance of rain on Saturday. He also stated that the Polio Plus campaign has been effective in reducing the incidence of polio to only Afghanistan and Pakistan. Michael Boyer reported that the winner of Summer Sizzle’s 50 person barbecue live auction item is holding the barbecue on Saturday, June 23 and he has asked for volunteers to help make this a success. Steve Curry gave an update on the golf tournament. Erik Mund reported that we have 81 tee sponsors. Ashlea Boyer stated that a few raffle items have come in, but she needs a lot more during this last month before the tournament. Linda Osty needs scores of items for the goodie bags. Erik Mund announced that April 22 is the date for the softball tournament among the Rotary clubs in this area. Tommy Thompson will be celebrating his club anniversary on April 5 and we are encouraged to go on ClubRunner and wish him a happy anniversary. Karen Zappia announced that April 19 will be the annual soccer tournament. Jack Hardy again circulated the Summer Sizzle volunteer sign-up sheet.