Bill Crookston led us in the Flag Salute.
Our Inspirational Message was given by Amber Landis-Stover.
Introduction of guests & visiting Rotarians was done by Rich Stewart.
We did not have any visitors or visiting Rotarians.
I want to thank the greeters Roy Valdez & Christina Ahn & Michelle Cekov for taking attendance.
Midge Stork announced that our opportunity drawing prize was a $50 gift card to Trader Joe's generously donated by Tom Swan.
John Borneman led us in a song.
Rotary Recognition:
Rotarian of the month: Bob Noville
Presidents announcements:
- August 9th Peace, Love & Understanding Exhibition – Through August 21st. 4 Floor at the Government Center from 8 - 5.
- Ventura Chamber Taste Event August 30th. We need to sell a minimum of 40 tickets at $25/ticket. That’s $15 off the member price. We will in turn be given a “Gold” level sponsorship with all the benefits that go with it.
- District Conference October 5 – 6
- RI $96.5 million in grants to end polio. Afghanistan $22.9 mil, Pakistan $21.7 Mil and Nigeria $16.1 mil.
- Nigeria 2 years without a new case of wild poliovirus.
- Afghanistan 10 cases this year
- Pakistan 3 cases this year
- 12 other African countries have been awarded some of this money to keep polio out.
- Nightmare on the Hill October 20th.
Avenues of Service:
Kris Hansen spoke about Interact at Buena High School. We are getting ready for another school year and will need 2 - 3 advisors to help lead this group.
Happy $’s: Husam Hishmeh, Harriet Clune, Midge Stork, Joe Strohman, Carol Marquez-Olson.
Midge Stork conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was Alison Thompson.
Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help and brave enough to ask for it.
