Assembly
Posted by Mary Jane Villalovos
on Jul 12, 2015
Welcome to the new Rotary Year. This year’s theme is “Be a Gift to the World.” As we start this new year our new Rotary President Dean Mouren- Laurens was not present due to surgery and John Berg presided over our first meeting. Dean we hope you feel better.
This week’s meeting was “Assembly,” which is where all members get a preview of the new clubs officers and what they plan for the year. The following is a brief rundown of some of the members’ thoughts.
This week’s meeting was “Assembly,” which is where all members get a preview of the new clubs officers and what they plan for the year. The following is a brief rundown of some of the members’ thoughts.
Treasury: John Rodgerson
At present we are solvent but we need to ensure that our two fundraisers continue to bring in club money so we can continue to help our community and students. John talked about community outreach and making sure we all help out with Tee signs during our golf tournament (which is coming up in October) and helping out by volunteering for golf and poker tournaments.
Secretary: Duane Mahan
This positions job is to support the New President as well as all the new members get to know what is involved with Rotary including dues and membership. Duane asks that if there is anything you need or have a question on your membership please ask.
Club Service: Bud Jackson
This is the one of the most involved positions which keeps all of us informed, acknowledgements of achievements, gets us involved in conventions, conferences and assemblies. This position also is in charge of social events and activities such as the Holiday party, installation dinner and Fireside chats. Bud asks that if anyone is interested in helping out with these he would love the help. One of the big things we need help on is reporting and photo taking at our club meetings. Reporters take notes on what is being said, need to write it up and then pass it on to Mary Jane to insert into Bulletin. We all need to be better historians for our club as well. He would like to thank us all for our rise in membership this last year and lastly, Bud also secures our wonderful speakers for our meetings and has once again asked for all of us to help out in getting speakers.
Community Service: Linda Timmons
One of the goals for this year is to be more transparent. We need for our community to recognize who we are and all the good that we do. Rotary needs to be a name that is out there and this is one of Linda’s goals this year. She is new to this position but will jump in feet first to work on our Community Senior Luncheon, Adopt a family for the Holiday, and continue our partnership with Walmart. We are also looking to expand our Student community service recognition, and hope to partner with Paramount Public Safety for a community recognition Award.
International: Roberto Monroy
Roberto just found out that day that he was in charge of International service so he was unsure as to what his duties as an officer were but he is willing to learn. He asked what his budget was which was a good start and will start looking in to a worthy international cause our club can support.
Sergeant-at-Arms: Jim Schreiber just wanted to thank Chiz and Bea for helping him out all year with our room set up and we want to Thank Jim for all that he does that sometimes may go unnoticed.
Public Relations: Mary Jane
One of the things to look forward to in this year is the new Branding of Rotary on our signage, our letterhead, and anything in print. This will be a slow undertaking but will just take time to complete.
All of us look forward to the upcoming year and look to learn more about each of our positions.
Other News Fit to Print:
John Rodgerson reported that over the 4th he and his wife had gone to a movie and was engaged in conversation with another patron in line. As they were talking about patriotism, John explained to the man that he had family members that helped in World War I, World War II and he himself was in the Korean Conflict. The young man thanked he and his family for all that they had done for America, and when John got to the front of the line to pay he found that the man had paid for their tickets. Patriotism is still alive and well in America.
Bud asked us to send him good thoughts as he will be living in Duane’s world as they take to the road for a motorcycle road trip up north. Starting off at Mono Lake they will drive north and end up around Crater Lake. Have fun guys and be safe!
Linda who is also a board member of the NAACP was surprised and proud to learn that one of the contestants for the NAACP’s Convention of Young People included one a Paramount Student who is such a good drummer he will also be opening for some big names at further conventions.
Roberto reported that he has just been appointed as consultant and administrative coordinator in the Los Angeles area for FENAYUSA LA. In some other good news he was also nominated as Best Hairstylist of 2015 in the LA Area.