Jul 28 2015 - Rotary Forum

Posted by Dick Dannells 
 
Program July 28, 2015: Rudy Xavier-“Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Joel opened the meeting at 12:37 PM with the usual introduction of guests.
FINES:
Michael Boyer celebrated his 45th birthday and just returned from a 16 state, 6200 mile Odyssey. Instead of paying a fine, he was encouraged to join the Pres.’s Club with a $200 donation. Ashlea Boyer who was on the same trip, but her $20 fine was paid for by Pres. Joel, apparently because she has the fine-free badge.  Similarly, Roger Frederickson joined this Club to avoid a fine. Cliff Nagler was fined a dollar for each year of his 66 years of life.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Steve Curry reported on last Wednesday’s Special Olympics barbecue that included 50 coaches and 50 participants from the United Arab Emirates. Afterward, they all went down to the beach, gathered round a bonfire, ate S’mores (graham crackers, marshmallows & chocolate) and played volleyball.  Greg Baker pointed out there’s only 2 ½ weeks to go before Summer Sizzle so get out and sell the last of the tickets. John Traversaro stated we still need volunteers for setting up and cleanup. He also passed around a sign-up sheet for the Pinot for Polio fundraising campaign. By donating to this cause, you obtain a case of high quality wine.  Past Pres. Michael Boyer reported that Nigeria is now polio free. Because of this fact, Jack Hardy and Joel Conn donated $10 in Happy Buck’s to PolioPlus campaign. He also discussed that live auction items are needed for Summer Sizzle. Paul Holden gave out a Paul Harris Fellow to Jim Lewis.
Program- Rudy Xavier-“Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast”
Rudy is the chairman of this organization whose stated mission is “to provide enriching educational, personal growth, and cultural opportunities for and by an active volunteer community of retired and other mature adults.” He has a BA in Premed and MS degrees in Psychology and Computer Science. He believes his organization at least slows down the onslaught of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. He appreciates what Rotary does in over 31,000 clubs found in 166 countries. He pointed out we now have 6 separate generations in the U. S., broken down as follows: the Greatest Generation (1910-1925), aged 90-105; Silent Generation (1923-1944), 71-92; Baby Boomer Generation (1945- 1964), 51-70;  Generation X (1961-1981), 34-54; Millennials (1975-1995), 20-40; and Generation Z 1995-2015, 0-20. From this, he concludes that increasing an number of people will be faced with Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia in the coming years. His organization has been helping seniors maintain their cognitive skills, which has been shown to at least slow the progression of dementia. Examples of the courses they offer range from 21st-century powers, Pismo Beach geology walks, introduction to silk painting, and the ins and outs of being an air-traffic controller
.THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY BRUCE BEAUDOIN:
"Knowledge tempered by experience is wisdom.”
.
 
Program July 28, 2015: Rudy Xavier-“Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Joel opened the meeting at 12:37 PM with the usual introduction of guests.
FINES:
Michael Boyer celebrated his 45th birthday and just returned from a 16 state, 6200 mile Odyssey. Instead of paying a fine, he was encouraged to join the Pres.’s Club with a $200 donation. Ashlea Boyer who was on the same trip, but her $20 fine was paid for by Pres. Joel, apparently because she has the fine-free badge.  Similarly, Roger Frederickson joined this Club to avoid a fine. Cliff Nagler was fined a dollar for each year of his 66 years of life.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Steve Curry reported on last Wednesday’s Special Olympics barbecue that included 50 coaches and 50 participants from the United Arab Emirates. Afterward, they all went down to the beach, gathered round a bonfire, ate S’mores (graham crackers, marshmallows & chocolate) and played volleyball.  Greg Baker pointed out there’s only 2 ½ weeks to go before Summer Sizzle so get out and sell the last of the tickets. John Traversaro stated we still need volunteers for setting up and cleanup. He also passed around a sign-up sheet for the Pinot for Polio fundraising campaign. By donating to this cause, you obtain a case of high quality wine.  Past Pres. Michael Boyer reported that Nigeria is now polio free. Because of this fact, Jack Hardy and Joel Conn donated $10 in Happy Buck’s to PolioPlus campaign. He also discussed that live auction items are needed for Summer Sizzle. Paul Holden gave out a Paul Harris Fellow to Jim Lewis.
Program- Rudy Xavier-“Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast”
Rudy is the chairman of this organization whose stated mission is “to provide enriching educational, personal growth, and cultural opportunities for and by an active volunteer community of retired and other mature adults.” He has a BA in Premed and MS degrees in Psychology and Computer Science. He believes his organization at least slows down the onslaught of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. He appreciates what Rotary does in over 31,000 clubs found in 166 countries. He pointed out we now have 6 separate generations in the U. S., broken down as follows: the Greatest Generation (1910-1925), aged 90-105; Silent Generation (1923-1944), 71-92; Baby Boomer Generation (1945- 1964), 51-70;  Generation X (1961-1981), 34-54; Millennials (1975-1995), 20-40; and Generation Z 1995-2015, 0-20. From this, he concludes that increasing an number of people will be faced with Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia in the coming years. His organization has been helping seniors maintain their cognitive skills, which has been shown to at least slow the progression of dementia. Examples of the courses they offer range from 21st-century powers, Pismo Beach geology walks, introduction to silk painting, and the ins and outs of being an air-traffic controller
.THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY BRUCE BEAUDOIN:
"Knowledge tempered by experience is wisdom.”
.