July 29 2014 - Rotary forum
Posted by Dick Dannells
Program for July 29, 2014– George Moran-"The VA Center of San Luis Obispo County"
By Dick Dannells
Acting Pres. John Murphy, who stood in for business traveling Pres. Michael Boyer, began the meeting at 12:36 PM by highlighting another fellow Rotarian, Doug McMillan. Although both of Doug’s parents were born in Italy, he derives his last name from his father's Scottish roots. He was very active in soccer in college and continues to devote much of his spare time on this sport. He left Bakersfield College in his senior year to join his family's Rosa's Restaurant in Pismo Beach in 1988. He is proud to say that the restaurant has enjoyed "some" success in the past 28 years in Pismo Beach. He got married 16 years ago and has two children Nicholas and Briana. He finally convinced his wife to go from soccer mom to help manage his soccer team. His motto in life is "Be nice".
FINES:
Kathee Glenn's birthday resulted in a $60 fine when she spun the wheel, which also cost all of her table mates $10 that included Eddie Aurand, Cheryl Vines, Deenie Dotson, Steve Curry and Charla Anderson. Joel Conn's birthday cost him $60. Greg Baker's fine for his birthday was $30 and the members at his table paid $10 eachthat included Jonathan Rubatzky, Sharon Ellis, Bruce Beaudoin and Jeff King. Charla Anderson had a club anniversary to the tune of $65.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Acting Pres. John August 16 made a number of announcements including the board meeting on August 9, the District Gov.'s visit on August 12, Summer Sizzle on August 16, and the 5-6 PM social on August 20. Joel Conn reported that with only two weeks left before Summer Sizzle all members should turn in their money for the ticket sales as soon as possible. Cliff Nagler, who is taking over this week for Connie O Henley said that less than a third of the ticket money has been turned in. Greg Baker, who is heading up the District Governor's visit, reported that it will be held again Steve Curry’s ranch beginning at 5:30 PM and to bring sweaters and chairs. Cheryl Vines reported that the next social will be held at Marisol’s at the Cliff’s Resort.
PROGRAM: George Moran-"The VA Center of San Luis Obispo County"
Kathee Glenn introduced George Moran is the Veteran Outreach Specialist of the Vet Center. It was formed in 1979 and has been performing services for combat veterans that need help they do not get at the Veterans Administration. In 1995, the service was extended to all war zones and to those that experienced military sexual harassment/assault while on active duty. Veterans returning from active combat have been committing suicide at an alarming rate of two suicides per minute. 70% of the marriages of such veterans windup divorced. There are 30 Vet’s Centers in California and 300 in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Only people that you should get even with are those who have helped you.”
Program for July 29, 2014– George Moran-"The VA Center of San Luis Obispo County"
By Dick Dannells
Acting Pres. John Murphy, who stood in for business traveling Pres. Michael Boyer, began the meeting at 12:36 PM by highlighting another fellow Rotarian, Doug McMillan. Although both of Doug’s parents were born in Italy, he derives his last name from his father's Scottish roots. He was very active in soccer in college and continues to devote much of his spare time on this sport. He left Bakersfield College in his senior year to join his family's Rosa's Restaurant in Pismo Beach in 1988. He is proud to say that the restaurant has enjoyed "some" success in the past 28 years in Pismo Beach. He got married 16 years ago and has two children Nicholas and Briana. He finally convinced his wife to go from soccer mom to help manage his soccer team. His motto in life is "Be nice".
FINES:
Kathee Glenn's birthday resulted in a $60 fine when she spun the wheel, which also cost all of her table mates $10 that included Eddie Aurand, Cheryl Vines, Deenie Dotson, Steve Curry and Charla Anderson. Joel Conn's birthday cost him $60. Greg Baker's fine for his birthday was $30 and the members at his table paid $10 eachthat included Jonathan Rubatzky, Sharon Ellis, Bruce Beaudoin and Jeff King. Charla Anderson had a club anniversary to the tune of $65.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Acting Pres. John August 16 made a number of announcements including the board meeting on August 9, the District Gov.'s visit on August 12, Summer Sizzle on August 16, and the 5-6 PM social on August 20. Joel Conn reported that with only two weeks left before Summer Sizzle all members should turn in their money for the ticket sales as soon as possible. Cliff Nagler, who is taking over this week for Connie O Henley said that less than a third of the ticket money has been turned in. Greg Baker, who is heading up the District Governor's visit, reported that it will be held again Steve Curry’s ranch beginning at 5:30 PM and to bring sweaters and chairs. Cheryl Vines reported that the next social will be held at Marisol’s at the Cliff’s Resort.
PROGRAM: George Moran-"The VA Center of San Luis Obispo County"
Kathee Glenn introduced George Moran is the Veteran Outreach Specialist of the Vet Center. It was formed in 1979 and has been performing services for combat veterans that need help they do not get at the Veterans Administration. In 1995, the service was extended to all war zones and to those that experienced military sexual harassment/assault while on active duty. Veterans returning from active combat have been committing suicide at an alarming rate of two suicides per minute. 70% of the marriages of such veterans windup divorced. There are 30 Vet’s Centers in California and 300 in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Only people that you should get even with are those who have helped you.”