Basic Education & Literacy Month                                          September 26, 2025

Upcoming Events

Sat., 10/11:     5K Walk/Run to End Polio

Sat., 10/31:     Trunk-or Treat 4:30 -6:00 at San                              Simeon Lodge.  Volunteers                                        welcome

Sat., 12/6:       Legacy Dinner at Camp Ocean                          Pines honoring Tom Tierney

Upcoming Programs

Fri., 10/3:       Paula Van Zyl, HOME FOR AIDS                              ORPHANS, Zambia

Fri., 10/10:     James Brescia, SLO County                                     Superintendent of Schools

Thurs 10/16: Dinner with Cayucos Rotary -                                 more details to come.

Fri., 10/17:    DARK

 

This Week's Presentation

Adam Babcock, Pastor

Cambria Vineyard Church

Adam told us that his family roots are in San Luis Obispo, but he grew up in the Bay Area.  He has lived all over the United States, serving churches and communities.  He was a Pastor in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for five years before moving his wife, Leslie, and their two daughters and son to Cambria in 2004.  Adam told us about the many wonderful things that are happening at Vineyard.  We were pleased to present Adam with a check for $1,000 for their Food Ministry, along with food donated by members.  You can view his slideshow at Rotary.pptx.

 

 

Announcements

Pres. Andrew welcomed us an announced that today was his hero, Jim Hensen's, birthday as well as his godmother, Betty Nash's birthday.

The Prez also told us that we would be having a co-meeting with Cayucos Rotary on Thursday, Oct. 16th at Lunada Bistro in Cayucos.  A dinner menu will be sent out shortly.  

Andrew also told us that Miguel will be gone for the next 2 weeks and asked if anyone would be willing to run the slideshows during his absence.

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION:  Katherine Gillen was sworn in as our newest member.  Katherine told us that she has three grown children and is currently Director of Membership and Marketing at the Chamber.  Katherine is looking forward to becoming involved.  Welcome Katherine.

5K Walk/Run to End Polio:  We were joined via Zoom by Jim Lewis, fellow Rotarian and strong advocate for End Polio.  Jim contracted the disease at a very early age and spent months in the hospital in an iron lung, unable to see his parents or brother.  It was a compelling story and one that should be encouraging each of us to participate in or donate to the October 11 5K Walk/Run to End Polio.

CALL FOR PEOPLE OF ACTION!

If you have not already done so, please consider supporting our Avenues of Service by purchasing a wreath or other greenery from our Holiday Wreath & Greenery Sale (see flyer below)

 

 
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SCENES FROM SEPTEMBER 26 MEETING