Speaker: Yesterday's guest speaker was Barbara Harmon of Friends of Five Cities Fire Authority. Barbara gave the club a brief history of the organization which was started in November of 2016. Their focus is on safety, education and 5 Cities Fire Authority firefighters. Their goals are to raise funds for equipment and training. One of the more recent campaigns was to raise money for a new piece of equipment. A new Jaws Of Life device that emergency responders can use on all vehicles involved in serious traffic accidents. Another important goal for their organization is educating the public for emergency preparedness. The new campaign, titled, "Get Ready 5 Cities" was made possible by a grant from PG&E.
Scott Astrosky was our Rotarian of the Week. Scott talked about is childhood and his 22 years of service in the US Air Force.
Announcements: Dick Dannells bought the fine free badge for January. Dick will be celebrating his 85th birthday this month. Jim Lewis informed us that next weeks guest speaker will be Pismo Beach Chief of Police Jake Miller.
Recognitions: President Jack Hardy had a lot of catching up to do for recognitions after a two-week club meeting hiatus. Steve Curry was fined $50 for his "terrible" guest introductions of exchange student Julian Boveroux and Sky River RV, General manger, Angel Valenzuela. Daryl "Big D" Buck, was also fined for his botched guest introduction of Joe and Kathi Melendez, visiting Rotarians from Gig Harbor, Washington. Other Rotarians recognized for various milestones or events included Eric Mund, Harlan Silva, Scott Astrosky, Jeff King, Eddie Salame, Michael Boyer, Greg Baker, Connie O'Henley, John Traversaro and Karen Zappia. Paul Holden was also fined for not silencing his cell phone ring during the meeting.