Apr 28 2015 - Rotary Forum
Posted by Dick Dannells
Program April 28 2015: Arroyo Grande High School Interact Members and RYLA Attendees
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Michael opened the meeting at 12:38 PM with the usual introduction of guests.
FINES:
Doug McMillan’s restaurant advertising during guest introductions cost him a $40 spin-the-wheel fine. With a room full of guests, the only guest-less table included Linda Osty, Greg Baker, Charla Anderson, Frank Montesinos and Mary Giambalvo, which cost a $20 per person fine. Lee Ann Liscombe was fined for a belated 39th wedding anniversary resulting in an $80 spin-the-wheel fine. In recognition of editing this bulletin for the past many years and in anticipation of his travels beginning next week, Dick Dannells was fined $100. Steve and Linda Curry’s recent 32nd wedding anniversary cost Steve $64. Karen Zappia was zapped for a $20 spin-the-wheel fine for turning in her red badge for the blue one.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mark Olson announced the annual middle school soccer tournament will be held on May 16 with the usual soccer artwork, ad-backed shirts going for the usual $50 price. Pres. Michael congratulated Ashlea Boyer for heading up last week’s special meeting at the Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall. Ashlea asked all those helped in this endeavor to stand. She made a special mention of Kari Ziegler and her chef that produced a fine lunch for well over 100. She also reported that raffle items are still needed for the golf tournament on May 4. Bruce Beaudoin rose to urge everyone that golfers are still needed for this tournament. Connie O Henley requested she needs help at the check-in desk from 9 to 11 AM. John Murphy, returning from back surgery, announced that Martha has $50 tickets for the golf tournament dinner. Joel Conn reported that this month’s board meeting will be held at the AG Hospital this week on the 30th.
PROGRAM: Arroyo Grande High School Interact Members and RYLA Attendees
Connie O Henley stated that the last meeting of the Interact club, which the largest club in Arroyo Grande High School,was held on Monday because it is very hard to focus on Interact activities during the last two month of the school year. She mentioned that our club offsets some of the cost of the pizza that is delivered during the weekly meetings, since they occur during the regular lunch hour. Connie first introduced the members that had gone to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp in Ojai. The following are a few of their comments: It was great. She loved it. It was the best experience in her life. The diversity of the group took her out of her own bubble. She learned so much about herself. It created a safe and comfortable environment. She realized that she was among the brightest students of the three neighboring counties. Now she wants to go out and make a difference in the world. It was not what she had expected. Connie then introduced the officers for the past year; all except one have spent their entire four years in the Club. The treasurer spoke of her enjoyment of her years in Interact and her RYLA experience. The historian spoke of her experiences doing the webpage. One of the co-presidents stated that she had the time of her life. The other co-president had similar experiences. The secretary loved helping the community and the Junior VP enjoyed working on international projects. The two international projects for the year included helping bring clean water where none is found and contributing to providing orphanages in Asia and Haiti. They have been involved in many local projects including the annual Pismo Beach Thanksgiving dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
Program April 28 2015: Arroyo Grande High School Interact Members and RYLA Attendees
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Michael opened the meeting at 12:38 PM with the usual introduction of guests.
FINES:
Doug McMillan’s restaurant advertising during guest introductions cost him a $40 spin-the-wheel fine. With a room full of guests, the only guest-less table included Linda Osty, Greg Baker, Charla Anderson, Frank Montesinos and Mary Giambalvo, which cost a $20 per person fine. Lee Ann Liscombe was fined for a belated 39th wedding anniversary resulting in an $80 spin-the-wheel fine. In recognition of editing this bulletin for the past many years and in anticipation of his travels beginning next week, Dick Dannells was fined $100. Steve and Linda Curry’s recent 32nd wedding anniversary cost Steve $64. Karen Zappia was zapped for a $20 spin-the-wheel fine for turning in her red badge for the blue one.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mark Olson announced the annual middle school soccer tournament will be held on May 16 with the usual soccer artwork, ad-backed shirts going for the usual $50 price. Pres. Michael congratulated Ashlea Boyer for heading up last week’s special meeting at the Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall. Ashlea asked all those helped in this endeavor to stand. She made a special mention of Kari Ziegler and her chef that produced a fine lunch for well over 100. She also reported that raffle items are still needed for the golf tournament on May 4. Bruce Beaudoin rose to urge everyone that golfers are still needed for this tournament. Connie O Henley requested she needs help at the check-in desk from 9 to 11 AM. John Murphy, returning from back surgery, announced that Martha has $50 tickets for the golf tournament dinner. Joel Conn reported that this month’s board meeting will be held at the AG Hospital this week on the 30th.
PROGRAM: Arroyo Grande High School Interact Members and RYLA Attendees
Connie O Henley stated that the last meeting of the Interact club, which the largest club in Arroyo Grande High School,was held on Monday because it is very hard to focus on Interact activities during the last two month of the school year. She mentioned that our club offsets some of the cost of the pizza that is delivered during the weekly meetings, since they occur during the regular lunch hour. Connie first introduced the members that had gone to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp in Ojai. The following are a few of their comments: It was great. She loved it. It was the best experience in her life. The diversity of the group took her out of her own bubble. She learned so much about herself. It created a safe and comfortable environment. She realized that she was among the brightest students of the three neighboring counties. Now she wants to go out and make a difference in the world. It was not what she had expected. Connie then introduced the officers for the past year; all except one have spent their entire four years in the Club. The treasurer spoke of her enjoyment of her years in Interact and her RYLA experience. The historian spoke of her experiences doing the webpage. One of the co-presidents stated that she had the time of her life. The other co-president had similar experiences. The secretary loved helping the community and the Junior VP enjoyed working on international projects. The two international projects for the year included helping bring clean water where none is found and contributing to providing orphanages in Asia and Haiti. They have been involved in many local projects including the annual Pismo Beach Thanksgiving dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall.