NOTES FROM CLUB MEETING - JULY 12, 2023 - MULLIGANS CAFE
Meeting called to order by President 2023-24 Gil Garcia.
Invocation & Flag Salute led by Sebastian Aldana Jr.
Rotary Sing-a-long led by Blas Garza – “South of the Border".
ROTARY GUEST
Andy Brennan, Junior at Dos Pueblos High School, guest of Jim Lisa. Andy will be attending the Hoby World Leadership Congress at Loyal University in Chicago. He is looking for donations to supplement the registration fee of $1,600. He can be reached at vermo@Yael_Brennan. His address is Andy Brennan, 5427 Thames Court, Goleta, CA 93117.
Henry Duran, this year income Freshman, guest of his mom Jacqueline Duran. Henry will be attending San Marcos High School accepted in the APPLE Program. He recently graduated from Crane School, and he was honored with best math student. He will be starting an Interact Rotary Club at San Marcos High School and our Rotary Club will be the sponsor. (YAY!)
Mary Garza, guest of Blas Garza. Mary has made enough meetings in the past she should become a Rotarian!
Emiliano Campobello, a guest of the club and potential member is self-employed and sells indoor air quality units, manufactured by Love Your Life Health Solutions.
TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE DAY
How many Rotary Avenue of Services are there?
Vocational Service
Club Service
Community Service
International Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dennis Waid announced the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North Scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year: Yonathan Conteras Perez, award amount of $2,500 and Carolyne Erlach, award amount of $1,750. Congratulations to both and hopefully they will be able to attend an upcoming meeting to talk about their university studies. We also thank the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation for their support.
ROTARY MEMBER CRAFT TALK
SEBASTIAN ALDANA JR. is the newest member of our club. He is a native of Santa Barbara and attended local schools, class of 1979 Santa Barbara High School Don. He was a journeyman painter for 30 plus years. He has been married to Norma Aldana for over 33 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. He is currently the Director of Urban Farm Logistics at The Terrace Foundation.
Sebastian has been very involved in local community neighborhood issues. He has two Mayor and City Council positions, Eastside representative for the Neighborhood Advisory Council for the past 14 years and Parks and Recreation Commissioner for 2 years. He is currently the President of the Santa Barbara Eastside Society and served as President of the Santa Barbara/Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee (2021 & 2022). He has enjoyed helping with projects in Puerto Vallarta because his roots are in that region.
He is very happy and honored to be asked to be a Rotarian and looking forward to the year to come.
Terry Straehley pledged a Mega Buck in honor of his up-coming anniversary to wife Patricia. Terry is the recipient of 9 Paul Harris awards and continues to give to the Rotary International Foundation.
Kim Bish pledged a Mega Buck in honor of his trip to Hawaii celebrating his 2nd honeymoon with his first wife. Congrats!
Blas Garza pledged a Mega Buck in honor of Mary’s Birthday. Happy Birthday Mary!
Joe Dobbs pledged a Mega Buck in honor of 59 years ago being inducted into Rotary. Congrats!
Cathy Calabro pledged a Mega Buck in honor of her son Michael appearing in the Santa Barbara Independent “Santa Barbara Band Director Named Grammy Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist”.
Marti Correa de Garcia pledged a Mega Buck in honor of turning over her Presidency to the next 2023-2024 President Gil Garcia.
Gil Garcia pledged a Mega Buck because Marti thinks she’s not President anymore.
CLUB ASSEMBLY
President Gil Garcia talked briefly about Club Goals for 2023-2024 and opportunities to serve communities through areas of Rotary Service as named in the "Trivia of the Day"question.
Tim Hardy, reviewing 2023-24 Rotary Club SBN Budget
Jim Lisi, discussing Rotary International donations
7/26/23 - Rotary Club Santa Barbara North Charitable Foundation, Annual Membership Meeting prior to regular club meeting at Mulligans Cafe.
7/26/23 - Rotary Club SBN - Mulligans Cafe.
Starting week of September 11, 2023 - Community Service Month in alliance with other service clubs.
11/15/23 - Presentation by Wade Nomura, Past-Governor of District 5240 to make brief presentation of Rotary International Foundation.
01/17/24 - Visit to Club meeting/luncheon by current District 5240 Governor Marta Golding-Brown.
Experience the wonder ... donate blood
On September 19, 2023, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm a blood drive at Community Covenant Church, 5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Our Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North is sponsoring this event.
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