Apr 19 2016 - Rotary Forum
Posted by Dick Dannells
Program April 19, 2016: Shirley Grace “What Is a Rotarian?”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Elect Greg Baker took over the meeting at 12:38 PM with the usual guest introductions. He called upon Shirley to pin the permanent member badge on our newest member Eric Mund, who earned it in 11 days.
FINES:
Jim Lewis came forward as fine master and recognized Bruce Beaudoin for his 49 years of marriage with Marcia on May 22nd. He encouraged Bruce to celebrate the event with Happy Bucks and Bruce complied with $100. Harlan Silva was fined $20 for interrupting the fine master. Terry Fibich's 38 years of marriage with Linda was celebrated with $20 Happy Bucks . Cliff and Samantha trip to the big Island of Hawaii was recognized with an $80 fine. Mike Kee added $50 Happy Bucks to welcome home his wife from her recent trip.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Joel stated that an interim board meeting will be held right after this meeting. Martha Murphy asked all members to stand who helped to judge the 4 Way Test essays. She then circulated a sign-up to judge the scholarship recipients at her home on April 21. The essay winners will be announced during our May 10 meeting. Steve Curry stated we have 34 committed teams for the golf turnament and have room for 2 more foursomes. We still need items to fill the goodie bags. Karen Zambia needs volunteers at various tee locations. Ashlea Boyer reported on the raffle prizes that been turned in, but that we still need more. Pres. Joel reported that we have only one more meeting at Steamers Restaurant and then we will be meeting at McClintock’s restaurant starting on May 3 until the end of his term . Michael Boyer announced that our last Steamers' meeting will feature the RYLA students. Mary Ann Reese reminded everybody that the next Rotary social is tomorrow at the Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach. We are asked to reserve Sunday, May 22nd for the Rotary Foundation social at Bruce Beaudoin’s home. Anya Stanley stated that 20 ballots have been handed in for the Community Giving Program. Terry Fibich wins the $325 raffle prize when Shirley Grace drew his number¶
PROGRAM: Shirley Grace “What Is a Rotarian?”
Shirley is a member and Past President of the Fresno Rotary Club and a past 5230 District Governor for District 5230. She began by asking the question, what is a Rotarian? One of her answers is: one who follows his or her destination. As a young girl, she asked her grandmother to buy her a dress, but instead of buying her a dress she was taught how to use a sewing machine. So fast forward when she was the president of herRotary club she ironically received two grants along with a District and India to provide sewing machines to underprivileged Indian women to provide them a higher standard of living. Over the years she has been involved with providing grant money to seven Indian projects. As District Gov., she again traveled to India to participate in the delivery of 756 wheelchairs to well deserving handicapped individuals. She showed a short video of her recent Indian experience including participating in national immunization day (NID). She then told the story of a Jeffrey that suffered brain damage at birth and went on to make use of of the Rotary House, which allows parents of medically afflicted children to have a few hours of freedom during the day. Jeffrey went on to become prom King. She ended her story by stating that her son Jeffrey recently passed away when she returned from NID. Her final answer to the title question is: (1) be yourself; (2) live the Four Way Test; and (3) give where your passion moves you.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday, but never remembers her age.” Robert Frost
Program April 19, 2016: Shirley Grace “What Is a Rotarian?”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Elect Greg Baker took over the meeting at 12:38 PM with the usual guest introductions. He called upon Shirley to pin the permanent member badge on our newest member Eric Mund, who earned it in 11 days.
FINES:
Jim Lewis came forward as fine master and recognized Bruce Beaudoin for his 49 years of marriage with Marcia on May 22nd. He encouraged Bruce to celebrate the event with Happy Bucks and Bruce complied with $100. Harlan Silva was fined $20 for interrupting the fine master. Terry Fibich's 38 years of marriage with Linda was celebrated with $20 Happy Bucks . Cliff and Samantha trip to the big Island of Hawaii was recognized with an $80 fine. Mike Kee added $50 Happy Bucks to welcome home his wife from her recent trip.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Joel stated that an interim board meeting will be held right after this meeting. Martha Murphy asked all members to stand who helped to judge the 4 Way Test essays. She then circulated a sign-up to judge the scholarship recipients at her home on April 21. The essay winners will be announced during our May 10 meeting. Steve Curry stated we have 34 committed teams for the golf turnament and have room for 2 more foursomes. We still need items to fill the goodie bags. Karen Zambia needs volunteers at various tee locations. Ashlea Boyer reported on the raffle prizes that been turned in, but that we still need more. Pres. Joel reported that we have only one more meeting at Steamers Restaurant and then we will be meeting at McClintock’s restaurant starting on May 3 until the end of his term . Michael Boyer announced that our last Steamers' meeting will feature the RYLA students. Mary Ann Reese reminded everybody that the next Rotary social is tomorrow at the Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach. We are asked to reserve Sunday, May 22nd for the Rotary Foundation social at Bruce Beaudoin’s home. Anya Stanley stated that 20 ballots have been handed in for the Community Giving Program. Terry Fibich wins the $325 raffle prize when Shirley Grace drew his number¶
PROGRAM: Shirley Grace “What Is a Rotarian?”
Shirley is a member and Past President of the Fresno Rotary Club and a past 5230 District Governor for District 5230. She began by asking the question, what is a Rotarian? One of her answers is: one who follows his or her destination. As a young girl, she asked her grandmother to buy her a dress, but instead of buying her a dress she was taught how to use a sewing machine. So fast forward when she was the president of herRotary club she ironically received two grants along with a District and India to provide sewing machines to underprivileged Indian women to provide them a higher standard of living. Over the years she has been involved with providing grant money to seven Indian projects. As District Gov., she again traveled to India to participate in the delivery of 756 wheelchairs to well deserving handicapped individuals. She showed a short video of her recent Indian experience including participating in national immunization day (NID). She then told the story of a Jeffrey that suffered brain damage at birth and went on to make use of of the Rotary House, which allows parents of medically afflicted children to have a few hours of freedom during the day. Jeffrey went on to become prom King. She ended her story by stating that her son Jeffrey recently passed away when she returned from NID. Her final answer to the title question is: (1) be yourself; (2) live the Four Way Test; and (3) give where your passion moves you.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday, but never remembers her age.” Robert Frost