TODAY’S PROGRAM November 13, 2018: Past District Gov. Wade Nomura -“ District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair ”
Pres. Scott opened the meeting at 12:35 PM with the usual introduction of guests that included Past District Gov. Wade Nomura. Cliff Nagler sadly reported that the parents of wife Samantha lost everything in the Paradise fire and he donated 100 Crappy Bucks for this tragedy
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Paul Holden explained how accumulated Paul Harris points can be used to award a Paul Harris Fellow and then circulated the raffle sign-up sheet for a $50 chance to win $1000 Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Andrea Lueker announced that the Exploration Center in Grover Beach needs help to build a fence during a couple of weekend days. The next Club social will be 5:30 PM on this Thursday, November 15 at the Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande. Linda Osty reminded everyone of the 6th annual Christmas movie entitled “The Bishop’s Wife” on Saturday, December 8 that requires entry either a nonperishable food item or an unwrapped toy.. A representative of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) handed out 40 cards with the names of children and their requested Christmas gifts to be distributed among all members. Next week’s program will be Thanksgiving Traditions.
INSPIRATION DOLLARS (ID):
Pres. Scott assessed the following IDs: 50 IDs on Jenny and Lee Dierek for their 12th wedding anniversary; $100 IDs on Andrea and Richard Lueker for the 28th wedding anniversary; and $25 IDs on Shelby and Kevin McLean or their 7th wedding anniversary. Deenie Dotson paid $10 for a phone infraction and Jeff King spun the wheel for $94 IDs because he failed to introduce Wade Nomura during guest connections
PROGRAM: Past District Gov. Wade Nomura -“ District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair ”
Paul Holden introduced PDG Wade Nomura, who was the District Gov. in 2011-12, and is a charter Paul Harris Society member, a Major Donor, level 2 Bequest Society Member, the recipient of the RI “Service Above Self” Award and the RI “Citation for Meritorious Service” Award. Wade began by explaining that he was nominated to the position of Water & Sanitation World Coordinator one of the 6 areas of RI focus. Because of the importance of clean drinking water,, he has traveled to the following countries to implement water projects: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Chile, and Honduras. He presented a slide presentation showing his participation in many of these countries. He explained that the cadre system begins with an individual club that needs help in writing a grant and then implements the grant. After completion of the project, assistance is given in writing the final report. At the end of his presentation, Pres. Scott honored Wade with a $200 donation toward eradicating polio
DRIVE TO INSPIRE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY KAREN ZAPPIA
“We are passing our 10th milestone now. May our happiness increase with our usefulness. What Rotary will be 100 years hence, none living can imagine. There is nothing impossible to Rotary now.” Paul Harris
TODAY’S PROGRAM November 13, 2018: Past District Gov. Wade Nomura -“ District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair ”
Pres. Scott opened the meeting at 12:35 PM with the usual introduction of guests that included Past District Gov. Wade Nomura. Cliff Nagler sadly reported that the parents of wife Samantha lost everything in the Paradise fire and he donated 100 Crappy Bucks for this tragedy
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Paul Holden explained how accumulated Paul Harris points can be used to award a Paul Harris Fellow and then circulated the raffle sign-up sheet for a $50 chance to win $1000 Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Andrea Lueker announced that the Exploration Center in Grover Beach needs help to build a fence during a couple of weekend days. The next Club social will be 5:30 PM on this Thursday, November 15 at the Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande. Linda Osty reminded everyone of the 6th annual Christmas movie entitled “The Bishop’s Wife” on Saturday, December 8 that requires entry either a nonperishable food item or an unwrapped toy.. A representative of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) handed out 40 cards with the names of children and their requested Christmas gifts to be distributed among all members. Next week’s program will be Thanksgiving Traditions.
INSPIRATION DOLLARS (ID):
Pres. Scott assessed the following IDs: 50 IDs on Jenny and Lee Dierek for their 12th wedding anniversary; $100 IDs on Andrea and Richard Lueker for the 28th wedding anniversary; and $25 IDs on Shelby and Kevin McLean or their 7th wedding anniversary. Deenie Dotson paid $10 for a phone infraction and Jeff King spun the wheel for $94 IDs because he failed to introduce Wade Nomura during guest connections
PROGRAM: Past District Gov. Wade Nomura -“ District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair ”
Paul Holden introduced PDG Wade Nomura, who was the District Gov. in 2011-12, and is a charter Paul Harris Society member, a Major Donor, level 2 Bequest Society Member, the recipient of the RI “Service Above Self” Award and the RI “Citation for Meritorious Service” Award. Wade began by explaining that he was nominated to the position of Water & Sanitation World Coordinator one of the 6 areas of RI focus. Because of the importance of clean drinking water,, he has traveled to the following countries to implement water projects: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Chile, and Honduras. He presented a slide presentation showing his participation in many of these countries. He explained that the cadre system begins with an individual club that needs help in writing a grant and then implements the grant. After completion of the project, assistance given in n writing the final report. After his presentation, Pres. Scott honored Wade with a $200 donation toward eradicating polio
DRIVE TO INSPIRE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY KAREN ZAPPIA
“We are passing our 10th milestone now. May our happiness increase with our usefulness. What Rotary will be 100 years hence, none living can imagine. There is nothing impossible to Rotary now.” Paul Harris