Meeting called to order by President Cathy Calabro.

 

Flag salute & invocation by Lisa Gosdschan.

 

 

Henry Duran is the founder and co-president of the Interact Club of San Marcos High School, yes, the one our club co-sponsors. He attended the RI Convention with his father, Alex Duran.  He was very impressed with the over 100 flags from around Rotary world that opened the first general session of the RI Convention. He learned more about Interact Clubs from the California Bay area Interact Clubs that had a booth in the Friendship Center. He saw firsthand the advocacy and support of projects through the help of Rotary Clubs all over the globe. Mental Health was a big subject of Rotary Clubs. What a great experience for this young man, congratulations Henry on your dedication to Rotary!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

Tom Jacobs announced Adams School Fall clean-up date is scheduled for August 17, 2024, at noon. It is always a fun day to help get the school ready for the Fall session.  More information to follow in the next few weeks, please mark your calendars.

Tom Jacobs also announced that on September 7^th at Adams School a Bike Maintenance Day from 10-12 PM is scheduled. If you are handy with bicycles, please show up to help with maintenance of student bikes.

Emiliano Campobello announced that the first phase of the Adams School mural project “Ocean Gardens” will start at the beginning of the school fall session. All art students from Ms. Sara Leo’s art classes will be participating. The mural is in cooperation with Marine Habitat, Grace Center @La Cumbre Plaza, Sea Center and many others.

Jacqueline Duran announced the first sponsorship for the Family Halloween Boo Bash has been secured with a $250 donation from Montecito Bank & Trust. Duran Capital has also pledged a donation.

Michael Bergquist announced that Thursday, July 25^th at 5:00 PM the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North Charitable Foundation will have its meeting at the Bergquist residence, all invited.

Jim Lisa is encouraging all members to increase our Club membership this year by adding 10 new members. Invite an individual interested in Rotary, remember a free lunch is offered!

Gil Garcia informed members that our District 5240 has a sister District in Mexico. Clubs in the Mexican District received a Rotary International grant for $57,000 for fire fighter training programs through-out the district. They would like our Rotary Club to participate in the program our Sister City engages in donating fire equipment to the cities that will be participating in the fire fighter training program.

President Cathy Calabro reminded us about the Rotary Club Blood Drive Day with Vitalant Mobile Blood Bank, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11-12 PM at La Cumbre Macy’s lower parking lot. Please mark your calendars and tell friends and relatives.

President Cathy Calabro would like to have a Rotary Club Social in September, a possible fundraiser, if you have any ideas, please pass them on to Cathy.

 

 

Blas Garza won the chance to pick the “red” marble and take home the jackpot, did not pick the right marble.  Lisa Gosdschan had the winning ticket and took home The Berryman” gift certificate. Lisa is grateful for the food certificates, her families that she serves at CADA have benefited from these food baskets, she thanks all members that contributed to this cause.

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