Dec 11, 2018-Rotary Forum

In Pres. Scott’s absence Past Pres. Michael Boyer took the podium and opened the meeting at 12:36 PM with the usual introduction of guests. Rae Breen led the flag salute as her last task to enable her to obtain her permanent blue badge.

Shannon Bowdey reminded everyone about the Holiday Party on Thursday, December 13 John and Marcia Traversaro’s home at 1655 Waterview Pl., Nipomo. Anya Stanley reported that the annual shell Beach Holiday Stroll be held on December 14 starting at 5 PM Michael Boyer reported that the Rose Parade Float Building Project will be held from now to December 31; go to https://www.rotaryfloat.org/ . Linda Osty circulated a Christmas card from Paul and Joy Jones who moved to 2053 Thomas Drive, Jackson, CA 95642; they would enjoy hearing from us. She also had everybody stand who either helped with or attended the Christmas movie this past Saturday. David Archer announced that on December 20 there will be a Gingerbread Walk and a Pub Crawl starting on Pomeroy in Pismo Beach and ending at the cigar bar; for further details contact David.

Past Pres. Michael assessed Trusha and Niral Patel $39 IDs for their 13^th wedding anniversary; Shannon and Bradley Bowdey $27 IDS for their 9^th wedding anniversary; and Erik Mund $43 IDS for his 43^rd birthday. He also recognized Sharon Ellis for her 21^st Club anniversary on November 1.

Jennifer Martin began by asking the difference between their Wind Orchestra and other orchestras; the answer is they have no string instruments. They perform at Cuesta College and on 4 different dates throughout the year and perform at Chamber Concerts featuring small ensembles and more intimate settings. The orchestra played a number of works and then played Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson that included some of the most famous Christmas songs and carols

“You cannot have a positive life with a negative mind."

In Pres. Scott’s absence Past Pres. Michael Boyer took the podium and opened the meeting at 12:36 PM with the usual introduction of guests. Rae Breen led the flag salute as her last task to enable her to obtain her permanent blue badge.

Shannon Bowdey reminded everyone about the Holiday Party on Thursday, December 13 John and Marcia Traversaro’s home at 1655 Waterview Pl., Nipomo. Anya Stanley reported that the annual shell Beach Holiday Stroll be held on December 14 starting at 5 PM Michael Boyer reported that the Rose Parade Float Building Project will be held from now to December 31; go to https://www.rotaryfloat.org/ . Linda Osty circulated a Christmas card from Paul and Joy Jones who moved to 2053 Thomas Drive, Jackson, CA 95642; they would enjoy hearing from us. She also had everybody stand who either helped with or attended the Christmas movie this past Saturday. David Archer announced that on December 20 there will be a Gingerbread Walk and a Pub Crawl starting on Pomeroy in Pismo Beach and ending at the cigar bar; for further details contact David.

Past Pres. Michael assessed Trusha and Niral Patel $39 IDs for their 13^th wedding anniversary; Shannon and Bradley Bowdey $27 IDS for their 9^th wedding anniversary; and Erik Mund $43 IDS for his 43^rd birthday. He also recognized Sharon Ellis for her 21^st Club anniversary on November 1.

Jennifer Martin began by asking the difference between their Wind Orchestra and other orchestras; the answer is they have no string instruments. They perform at Cuesta College and on 4 different dates throughout the year and perform at Chamber Concerts featuring small ensembles and more intimate settings. The orchestra played a number of works and then played Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson that included some of the most famous Christmas songs and carols

“You cannot have a positive life with a negative mind."