Pismo Beach Five Cities Rotary
Club Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2018
Meeting Start
Invocation was given by Linda Osty.
Flag Salute was given by Karen Zappia.
There were numerous guests at the meeting including our District Governor John Weiss, Christine Weiss, Ed Fish, Trusha Patel, Stephanie S, Andy S, Audrey S, Jonathan N., Leanne Nettlestorm and Breanne K.
Recognitions
Shannon Bowdey was recognized for her Birthday and her vacation in Hawaii.
General Announcements
Youth Literacy. Andrea Lueker informed the club that there are three dates scheduled for handing out books to third grade students. Tomorrow at Branch Elementary, May 29th at Shell Beach Elementary and June 4 at Harloe Elementary. Andrea invited all rotary members to attend. It is not necessary to sign up in advance.
Summer Sizzle. Jack Hardy reminded the club that Summer Sizzle is come up in 60 days. Jeff King asked the club members to provide creative live auction items. He mentioned an idea of a guitar autographed by a celebrity as an example. Cale Kunkle informed members that he will be emailing the forms for wine and reminded members to bring two bottles of wine to the next meeting. We need 100 bottles of wine as a live auction item. Connie O’Henley informed the members that the reverse drawing tickets will be available next Tuesday. Michael Boyer stated he has all the volunteers needed for the BBQ. Ashlea Boyer asked members to bring in items for silent auction. She stated picnic items, gardening items, golf items and electronics are well received. She discouraged members bringing in clothing items as these do not do well. She needs two items from each member with a value of not less than $50.00 or a cash donation for the same amount.
Next Meeting. Our guest next week will be Jenny Luciano, the CEO of the SLO South County Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jeff King asked members to invite a friend for this meeting.
Presentations
New Member Induction. Michael Boyer and John Weiss inducted Trusha Patel as a new member.
District Essay Contest Winner. Karen Zappia announced that Breanne K. won the district contest for the Four Way Essay.
Vocational Scholarships. Karen Zappia informed the club that this is the 10th year our club has given out vocational scholarships. Stephanie S was given a scholarship as the winner of the Interact Scholarship. Stephanie has been a member of Interact for four years and is the current president. She will graduate this year and plans to study Spanish at Viola University. Johnathan N. was awarded the Best Improved Student Scholarship. Jonathan lost a great deal of school time as a result of an accident and lengthy hospital stay. Jonathan informed the club that he is on track to graduate in two weeks.
John Weiss. John shared some thoughts of his term as district governor. He informed the club that he has had some health issues this year but has been given great support from fellow Rotarians. He announced that membership for our district has increased to 3,332. He has visited 85 clubs to date. He is impressed by the amazing projects sponsored by the clubs. He stated he was impressed as to how welcoming the clubs have been, even if it is his first meeting. John encourages members to attend conventions, Interact and Rotaract club meetings, become an active participant in a project and bring a friend to a project.
Meeting Close.
Diane Schiesl was the secret greeter. Bonnie Morgan’s raffle ticket was drawn. There was no winner today.
Pismo Beach Five Cities Rotary
Club Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2018
Meeting Start
Invocation was given by Linda Osty.
Flag Salute was given by Karen Zappia.
There were numerous guests at the meeting including our District Governor John Weiss, Christine Weiss, Ed Fish, Trusha Patel, Stephanie S, Andy S, Audrey S, Jonathan N., Leanne Nettlestorm and Breanne K.
Recognitions
Shannon Bowdey was recognized for her Birthday and her vacation in Hawaii.
General Announcements
Youth Literacy. Andrea Lueker informed the club that there are three dates scheduled for handing out books to third grade students. Tomorrow at Branch Elementary, May 29th at Shell Beach Elementary and June 4 at Harloe Elementary. Andrea invited all rotary members to attend. It is not necessary to sign up in advance.
Summer Sizzle. Jack Hardy reminded the club that Summer Sizzle is come up in 60 days. Jeff King asked the club members to provide creative live auction items. He mentioned an idea of a guitar autographed by a celebrity as an example. Cale Kunkle informed members that he will be emailing the forms for wine and reminded members to bring two bottles of wine to the next meeting. We need 100 bottles of wine as a live auction item. Connie O’Henley informed the members that the reverse drawing tickets will be available next Tuesday. Michael Boyer stated he has all the volunteers needed for the BBQ. Ashlea Boyer asked members to bring in items for silent auction. She stated picnic items, gardening items, golf items and electronics are well received. She discouraged members bringing in clothing items as these do not do well. She needs two items from each member with a value of not less than $50.00 or a cash donation for the same amount.
Next Meeting. Our guest next week will be Jenny Luciano, the CEO of the SLO South County Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jeff King asked members to invite a friend for this meeting.
Presentations
New Member Induction. Michael Boyer and John Weiss inducted Trusha Patel as a new member.
District Essay Contest Winner. Karen Zappia announced that Breanne K. won the district contest for the Four Way Essay.
Vocational Scholarships. Karen Zappia informed the club that this is the 10th year our club has given out vocational scholarships. Stephanie S was given a scholarship as the winner of the Interact Scholarship. Stephanie has been a member of Interact for four years and is the current president. She will graduate this year and plans to study Spanish at Viola University. Johnathan N. was awarded the Best Improved Student Scholarship. Jonathan lost a great deal of school time as a result of an accident and lengthy hospital stay. Jonathan informed the club that he is on track to graduate in two weeks.
John Weiss. John shared some thoughts of his term as district governor. He informed the club that he has had some health issues this year but has been given great support from fellow Rotarians. He announced that membership for our district has increased to 3,332. He has visited 85 clubs to date. He is impressed by the amazing projects sponsored by the clubs. He stated he was impressed as to how welcoming the clubs have been, even if it is his first meeting. John encourages members to attend conventions, Interact and Rotaract club meetings, become an active participant in a project and bring a friend to a project.
Meeting Close.
Diane Schiesl was the secret greeter. Bonnie Morgan’s raffle ticket was drawn. There was no winner today.