May 9 2017-Rotary Forum
PROGRAM: May 7, 2017: Gordon Jackson, Executive Director, “Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau”
Pres. Greg Baker opened the meeting at 12:30 PM with his usual this day in history: V-E Day ending the war in Europe was celebrated on May 8, 1945; Sean Connery starred in his first Bond movie, Dr. No, which was released on May 8, 1963; and President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Mother's Day on May 9, 1914.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Greg reported that the next to last board meeting will be held at Joel Conn’s home at 6 PM this Thursday. Andrea Lueker stated that Youth Literacy Program books will be distributed 9:30 AM May 8 at Christian Coastal Elementary and 10:30 AM May 24th to fourth graders and 11 AM May 24th to third graders at Branch Elementary. Jules Cuprys reported that bags containing essentials for the homeless are ready for distribution by our members. Karen Zappia circulated a sign-up sheet for volunteers for this Saturday’s soccer tournament. Scott Astrosky announced a Summer Sizzle meeting will be held next week. Steve Curry gave a report that the net income for the golf tournament was $22,000, which is about the same as last year. He then thanked all of the following members who were active in making this tournament such a success: Cliff Nagler-local TV ads etc.; Bruce Beaudoin-contact last year sponsors; Jeff King and Owen Schwaegerle-made contacts for next year’s tournament and Summer Sizzle; Erik Mund-obtained $8900 worth of tee sponsors; Karen Zappia-tee activities; Ashlea Boyer-raffle prizes for the drawing; Linda Osty-the goodie bags; Harlan Silva/Linda Curry-team photography; John Traversaro-formed Service Club teams; Shannon Bowdey-took photographs throughout the tournament; Michael Boyer-M C for the dinner program; Dick Dannells-skills contest; Paul Holden-made tee and banners; and Connie O’Henley-created brochure, controlled mailing list, kept track of all teams and individual entries, organized registration, invoiced and recorded payments from 144 golfers and a host of other activities. Steve Curry also circulated thank you letters from the Uganda students that we give financial support
FINES:
Fine master Mark Olson levied $30 fines for the club anniversaries of Andrea Lugar (1 year), Anya Stanley (3 years) and Jeff King (3 years). Joel Conn was fined $25 for interrupting Mark. In the trivial quiz contest, $30 fines were levied on Erik Mund, Dick Dannells, and Mike Frederick. Mark Olson accepted a fine of $25 for his daughter’s athletic prowess.
PROGRAM: Gordon Jackson, Executive Director, “Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau”
Erik Mund introduced Gordon who began by reporting on this Friday’s fundraiser at Dinosaur Cave Park in which our club is participating with Amgen. We will be pouring Pinot for Polio wine. 50% of the wine sales will go to charity. They are preparing for 375 people, but expect from 750-1000. Stage III portion of the Amgen tour will begin at 11 AM on Tuesday and the Surrey bike riders at 11:30 AM. He then listed a number of Pismo Beach events that include the Chapman Estate visits from 11 AM-1 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and sunset in the garden visits on Fridays from 5 to 7 PM. He also said for us to save the dates of Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18 for the Classic Car Show, July 4 at 9 PM for the grand finale of the 4th July celebration, and Oct. 20-22 for the annual Clam Festival.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY KAREN ZAPPIA
“Come to the soccer tournament this Saturday. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
PROGRAM: May 7, 2017: Gordon Jackson, Executive Director, “Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau”
Pres. Greg Baker opened the meeting at 12:30 PM with his usual this day in history: V-E Day ending the war in Europe was celebrated on May 8, 1945; Sean Connery starred in his first Bond movie, Dr. No, which was released on May 8, 1963; and President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Mother's Day on May 9, 1914.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Greg reported that the next to last board meeting will be held at Joel Conn’s home at 6 PM this Thursday. Andrea Lueker stated that Youth Literacy Program books will be distributed 9:30 AM May 8 at Christian Coastal Elementary and 10:30 AM May 24th to fourth graders and 11 AM May 24th to third graders at Branch Elementary. Jules Cuprys reported that bags containing essentials for the homeless are ready for distribution by our members. Karen Zappia circulated a sign-up sheet for volunteers for this Saturday’s soccer tournament. Scott Astrosky announced a Summer Sizzle meeting will be held next week. Steve Curry gave a report that the net income for the golf tournament was $22,000, which is about the same as last year. He then thanked all of the following members who were active in making this tournament such a success: Cliff Nagler-local TV ads etc.; Bruce Beaudoin-contact last year sponsors; Jeff King and Owen Schwaegerle-made contacts for next year’s tournament and Summer Sizzle; Erik Mund-obtained $8900 worth of tee sponsors; Karen Zappia-tee activities; Ashlea Boyer-raffle prizes for the drawing; Linda Osty-the goodie bags; Harlan Silva/Linda Curry-team photography; John Traversaro-formed Service Club teams; Shannon Bowdey-took photographs throughout the tournament; Michael Boyer-M C for the dinner program; Dick Dannells-skills contest; Paul Holden-made tee and banners; and Connie O’Henley-created brochure, controlled mailing list, kept track of all teams and individual entries, organized registration, invoiced and recorded payments from 144 golfers and a host of other activities. Steve Curry also circulated thank you letters from the Uganda students that we give financial support
FINES:
Fine master Mark Olson levied $30 fines for the club anniversaries of Andrea Lugar (1 year), Anya Stanley (3 years) and Jeff King (3 years). Joel Conn was fined $25 for interrupting Mark. In the trivial quiz contest, $30 fines were levied on Erik Mund, Dick Dannells, and Mike Frederick. Mark Olson accepted a fine of $25 for his daughter’s athletic prowess.
PROGRAM: Gordon Jackson, Executive Director, “Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau”
Erik Mund introduced Gordon who began by reporting on this Friday’s fundraiser at Dinosaur Cave Park in which our club is participating with Amgen. We will be pouring Pinot for Polio wine. 50% of the wine sales will go to charity. They are preparing for 375 people, but expect from 750-1000. Stage III portion of the Amgen tour will begin at 11 AM on Tuesday and the Surrey bike riders at 11:30 AM. He then listed a number of Pismo Beach events that include the Chapman Estate visits from 11 AM-1 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and sunset in the garden visits on Fridays from 5 to 7 PM. He also said for us to save the dates of Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18 for the Classic Car Show, July 4 at 9 PM for the grand finale of the 4th July celebration, and Oct. 20-22 for the annual Clam Festival.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY KAREN ZAPPIA
“Come to the soccer tournament this Saturday. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”