Apr 16, 2019-Rotary Forum

Pres. Scott opened the meeting at 12:36 PM with the usual introduction of guests that included the Past District Gov. Weiss

Past Pres. Greg Baker reported that the Club Foundation meeting will be held this evening at 6 PM. Past Pres. Michael Boyer gave a synopsis of the successful RYLA event this past weekend. There were 240 attendees that included 10 students that we sponsored and our alternate that was sponsored by the AG Rotary Club. Michael was pleased that Connie O’Henley and Deanie Dotson volunteered as counselors and he encouraged anyone interested to become a counselor for next year’s RYLA. In Karen Zapia’s absence, Steve Curry reported on Saturday’s successful soccer tournament at Tally Fields. Jenny Diercks stated that we raised $105 for charity at the Chipotle restaurant. Jenny also stressed that we need a few more teams to fill up the annual Golf Classic at the San Luis Obispo Country Club on May 6. She also stressed that we need items for the goodie bags. Erik Mund stated we close the deadline for signing up for tee sponsors so sign up today. Ashlea Boyer needs raffle items so that the large majority of those at the golf banquet will go home with a prize. Pres. Scott reminded everyone of Tommy Thompson’s memorial service at the New Life Church on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11 AM. Shannon Bowdey was honored by the District for her outstanding Club public relations activities. Pres. Scott stated that next week’s meeting will be Polio Survivor Jim Lewis.

Past Pres. Greg and Stacy Baker’s 9^th wedding anniversary was recognized with $36 IDs. Linda Osty’s family gathering that included friends from Poland cost her $50 IDs. Steve and Linda Curry’s 36^th wedding anniversary was recognized with no fine. John Weiss levied a $25 ID’s on Pres. Scott.

Ashlea Boyer introduced the PDG with whom she’s had a long social relationship.  PDG Weiss mentioned it was a pleasure to have Jeff drive him to the Rotary Zone meeting in Reno. He also recalled the great spread that Steve Curry had available to him on his July 25 Club visit. However since he was going into surgery, all he could have for dinner was ginger ale and 3 cups of green Jell-O and his grandson came up wanting his 4^th cup of Jell-O, which of course he gave to him. He joined Rotary in 2011 and became its president soon thereafter. He started attending the Zone Institute 2012 and has not missed one through 2018.  He was appointed Dist. Gov. in October 2014 and served from July 1, 2017 through  June 30, 2018.  His wife Christine accompanied him on 60 of the 72 Club visits during the year. He talked his daughter Jessica, who is a little shy, into attending PRLS that included public speaking. He was very impressed when she got up and gave a 11 minute speech on how he got her to go to PRLS. Attending 72 Club during the year was made easy by his great staff. The Thomas fire was one of his biggest challenges during the year. Another challenge was the massive Montecito mudslide on January 8, 2018. He got a call from the Montecito Club president that morning telling him to postpone his Club visit. He concluded his presentation by showing a number of slides highlighting his fun year.

“This Club inspires me.”

Pres. Scott opened the meeting at 12:36 PM with the usual introduction of guests that included the Past District Gov. Weiss

Past Pres. Greg Baker reported that the Club Foundation meeting will be held this evening at 6 PM. Past Pres. Michael Boyer gave a synopsis of the successful RYLA event this past weekend. There were 240 attendees that included 10 students that we sponsored and our alternate that was sponsored by the AG Rotary Club. Michael was pleased that Connie O’Henley and Deanie Dotson volunteered as counselors and he encouraged anyone interested to become a counselor for next year’s RYLA. In Karen Zapia’s absence, Steve Curry reported on Saturday’s successful soccer tournament at Tally Fields. Jenny Diercks stated that we raised $105 for charity at the Chipotle restaurant. Jenny also stressed that we need a few more teams to fill up the annual Golf Classic at the San Luis Obispo Country Club on May 6. She also stressed that we need items for the goodie bags. Erik Mund stated we close the deadline for signing up for tee sponsors so sign up today. Ashlea Boyer needs raffle items so that the large majority of those at the golf banquet will go home with a prize. Pres. Scott reminded everyone of Tommy Thompson’s memorial service at the New Life Church on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11 AM. Shannon Bowdey was honored by the District for her outstanding Club public relations activities. Pres. Scott stated that next week’s meeting will be Polio Survivor Jim Lewis.

Past Pres. Greg and Stacy Baker’s 9^th wedding anniversary was recognized with $36 IDs. Linda Osty’s family gathering that included friends from Poland cost her $50 IDs. Steve and Linda Curry’s 36^th wedding anniversary was recognized with no fine. John Weiss levied a $25 ID’s on Pres. Scott.

Ashlea Boyer introduced the PDG with whom she’s had a long social relationship.  PDG Weiss mentioned it was a pleasure to have Jeff drive him to the Rotary Zone meeting in Reno. He also recalled the great spread that Steve Curry had available to him on his July 25 Club visit. However since he was going into surgery, all he could have for dinner was ginger ale and 3 cups of green Jell-O and his grandson came up wanting his 4^th cup of Jell-O, which of course he gave to him. He joined Rotary in 2011 and became its president soon thereafter. He started attending the Zone Institute 2012 and has not missed one through 2018.  He was appointed Dist. Gov. in October 2014 and served from July 1, 2017 through  June 30, 2018.  His wife Christine accompanied him on 60 of the 72 Club visits during the year. He talked his daughter Jessica, who is a little shy, into attending PRLS that included public speaking. He was very impressed when she got up and gave a 11 minute speech on how he got her to go to PRLS. Attending 72 Club during the year was made easy by his great staff. The Thomas fire was one of his biggest challenges during the year. Another challenge was the massive Montecito mudslide on January 8, 2018. He got a call from the Montecito Club president that morning telling him to postpone his Club visit. He concluded his presentation by showing a number of slides highlighting his fun year.

“This Club inspires me.”