TODAY’S PROGRAM November 27, 2018: Jeff Al-Mashat-“SLO Museum of Art ”
Pres. Scott opened the meeting at 12:38 PM with the introduction of the only guest, Jeff Al-Mashat.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jeff King is looking for a few more volunteers to support Foster Families and at-risk children at a special county-wide holiday event this Saturday, December 1 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Linda Osty still needs some help during the December 8 Fair Oaks Christmas movie. The price of admission is 2 nonperishable food items that will be distributed by St. Patrick’s or an unwrapped gift that will go to the Boys & Girls Club. Ashlea Boyer is collecting CASA gifts no later than next Tuesday’s meeting. Our Christmas party will be at the home of John and Marcia Traversaro on December 13 not the 8th as stated in an email invitation, from 5:30-8 PM. Paul Holden urged us to go online and make a donation to Polio Plus on this Giving Tuesday. Pres. Scott ordered that the Cal Poly Women’s Basketball Annual PolioPlus day will be held on Saturday, January 12 at 2 PM with a $5 ticket price. They will be playing against UCSB. Paul Holden placed the names of all those that contributed $50 in a hat and drew Cale Kunkle’s name, which entitled him to a $1000 Paul Harris Fellow.
INSPIRATION DOLLARS (ID):
Mary Ann Reese donated $20 IDs for spilling orange juice at the Phoenix airport that was observed by another fellow Rotarian. Pres. Scott assessed the following IDs: 0 IDs on Mark Olson for his birthday as he had the ID-free badge; and $15 IDs based on a lucky spin-the-wheel for missing Pismo Veteran Day event and for his Mexican cruise with his family. He also congratulated Michael Boyer for his new job as Pres. of Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab.
PROGRAM: Jeff Al-Mashat-“SLO Museum of Art ”
Ashlea Boyer introduced Jeff who has been working for the past 2 decades in non-profit organizations. He became the Associate Director of the Museum two years ago. Jeff began by stating the Museum exhibits many different kinds of art including paintings that can be augmented my apps on your smart phone. They have about 150 pieces of art in the permanent collection that represents contributions from artists from the Central Coast. They hold hundreds of classes for students and have regular movie film nights. In April they will feature movie “Side By Side” that explains what is happening with films today. AWAKEN {Partnership with County Schools} is a year-long program celebrating art and community expressed through the imaginative creations of our county’s students with student exhibitions being displayed at SLOMA throughout the year. Drawings of Julia Morgan, the chief architect of Hearst Castle, are currently being featured. They are presently undergoing a fundraising campaign to build a brand-new 3-story structure with a basement. During the holidays, they are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to 5 PM and many nights for special events. This Saturday local artists will be on the scene.
DRIVE TO INSPIRE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY SHANNON BOWDEY
“Rotary’s strength lies in sincerity of purpose of its members.” Rotary’s 1921 Annual Convention
TODAY’S PROGRAM November 27, 2018: Jeff Al-Mashat-“SLO Museum of Art ”
Pres. Scott opened the meeting at 12:38 PM with the introduction of the only guest, Jeff Al-Mashat.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jeff King is looking for a few more volunteers to support Foster Families and at-risk children at a special county-wide holiday event this Saturday, December 1 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Linda Osty still needs some help during the December 8 Fair Oaks Christmas movie. The price of admission is 2 nonperishable food items that will be distributed by St. Patrick’s or an unwrapped gift that will go to the Boys & Girls Club. Ashlea Boyer is collecting CASA gifts no later than next Tuesday’s meeting. Our Christmas party will be at the home of John and Marcia Traversaro on December 13 not the 8th as stated in an email invitation, from 5:30-8 PM. Paul Holden urged us to go online and make a donation to Polio Plus on this Giving Tuesday. Pres. Scott ordered that the Cal Poly Women’s Basketball Annual PolioPlus day will be held on Saturday, January 12 at 2 PM with a $5 ticket price. They will be playing against UCSB. Paul Holden placed the names of all those that contributed $50 in a hat and drew Cale Kunkle’s name, which entitled him to a $1000 Paul Harris Fellow.
INSPIRATION DOLLARS (ID):
Mary Ann Reese donated $20 IDs for spilling orange juice at the Phoenix airport that was observed by another fellow Rotarian. Pres. Scott assessed the following IDs: 0 IDs on Mark Olson for his birthday as he had the ID-free badge; and $15 IDs based on a lucky spin-the-wheel for missing Pismo Veteran Day event and for his Mexican cruise with his family. He also congratulated Michael Boyer for his new job as Pres. of Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab.
PROGRAM: Jeff Al-Mashat-“SLO Museum of Art ”
Ashlea Boyer introduced Jeff who has been working for the past 2 decades in non-profit organizations. He became the Associate Director of the Museum two years ago. Jeff began by stating the Museum exhibits many different kinds of art including paintings that can be augmented my apps on your smart phone. They have about 150 pieces of art in the permanent collection that represents contributions from artists from the Central Coast. They hold hundreds of classes for students and have regular movie film nights. In April they will feature movie “Side By Side” that explains what is happening with films today. AWAKEN {Partnership with County Schools} is a year-long program celebrating art and community expressed through the imaginative creations of our county’s students with student exhibitions being displayed at SLOMA throughout the year. Drawings of Julia Morgan, the chief architect of Hearst Castle, are currently being featured. They are presently undergoing a fundraising campaign to build a brand-new 3-story structure with a basement. During the holidays, they are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to 5 PM and many nights for special events. This Saturday local artists will be on the scene.
DRIVE TO INSPIRE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY SHANNON BOWDEY
“Rotary’s strength lies in sincerity of purpose of its members.” Rotary’s 1921 Annual Convention