Feb 17 2015 - Rotary Forum
Posted by Dick Dannells
By Dick Dannells
Past Pres. Ashlea Boyer, filling in for traveling Pres. Michael, opened the meeting at 12:372 PM and asked Steve Curry to do the induction honors for our newest member Roger Fredrickson, who was sponsored and mentored by absent Pres. Michael.
FINES:
Past Pres. Ashlea fined Pres. Michael for missing this important ceremony. She then proceeded to recognize the following birthdays: Karen Zappia, who received a $70 spin-the-wheel fine and Anya Stanley who received a $90 fine for her birthday and anniversary. Linda Osty will pay a $70 fine for her and Ken’s 34th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day and for her new RV. Mary Giambalvo and Kari Ziegler were assessed $40 for their new blue membership badges. Charter members John Murphy, Steve Curry and Harlan Silva were fined $80 each in recognition of March 1984 founding of this club.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Martha Murphy introduced the head of the Catholic outreach program, Katie Hilton, to receive a community giving check. Charla Anderson presented a community giving check to the executive director of the New Life Preschool of Pismo Beach. Joel Conn will be going into PETS (president elect training seminar) this weekend. Bruce Beaudoin reminded us of the May 4 annual Rotary Foundation Golf Classic at the SLO Country Club and Paul Holden announced that a golf tournament meeting will be held today
PROGRAM: Judith Bean – AG GB Chamber of Commerce
Montisa Phelan-Lopez introduced Judith Bean, who is also a member of the Grover Beach Rotary. Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande Chambers merged a couple years ago to be a more effective organization with now just under 500 members. They have owners from mom and pop stores to the Arroyo Grande Hospital. They conduct skills workshops such as the one on February 18 on a better vision for the community. Two events that they run each year include the Stone Soup Music Faire Festival and Expo 50+. A few years ago they sponsored a trip to China, last year they had a wonderful Portugal trip and this year they have a trip to cruise down the Danube River. These trips are great fundraiserS since $500/person for each trip goes back into the Chamber treasury.
By Dick Dannells
Past Pres. Ashlea Boyer, filling in for traveling Pres. Michael, opened the meeting at 12:372 PM and asked Steve Curry to do the induction honors for our newest member Roger Fredrickson, who was sponsored and mentored by absent Pres. Michael.
FINES:
Past Pres. Ashlea fined Pres. Michael for missing this important ceremony. She then proceeded to recognize the following birthdays: Karen Zappia, who received a $70 spin-the-wheel fine and Anya Stanley who received a $90 fine for her birthday and anniversary. Linda Osty will pay a $70 fine for her and Ken’s 34th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day and for her new RV. Mary Giambalvo and Kari Ziegler were assessed $40 for their new blue membership badges. Charter members John Murphy, Steve Curry and Harlan Silva were fined $80 each in recognition of March 1984 founding of this club.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Martha Murphy introduced the head of the Catholic outreach program, Katie Hilton, to receive a community giving check. Charla Anderson presented a community giving check to the executive director of the New Life Preschool of Pismo Beach. Joel Conn will be going into PETS (president elect training seminar) this weekend. Bruce Beaudoin reminded us of the May 4 annual Rotary Foundation Golf Classic at the SLO Country Club and Paul Holden announced that a golf tournament meeting will be held today
PROGRAM: Judith Bean – AG GB Chamber of Commerce
Montisa Phelan-Lopez introduced Judith Bean, who is also a member of the Grover Beach Rotary. Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande Chambers merged a couple years ago to be a more effective organization with now just under 500 members. They have owners from mom and pop stores to the Arroyo Grande Hospital. They conduct skills workshops such as the one on February 18 on a better vision for the community. Two events that they run each year include the Stone Soup Music Faire Festival and Expo 50+. A few years ago they sponsored a trip to China, last year they had a wonderful Portugal trip and this year they have a trip to cruise down the Danube River. These trips are great fundraiserS since $500/person for each trip goes back into the Chamber treasury.