Jordan Eller led us in the Flag Salute.
The Inspirational Message was given by President Jeff
Introduction of guests & visiting Rotarians – Jordan Eller
Visiting today was Ghada Bawab and Alex Stamakinley.
I want to thank the greeter Tom Swan & Kathy McGee for taking attendance.
Midge announced that our raffle prize today was a gift card to Wood Ranch BBQ donated by Bill Spellman.
John Borneman led us in our song.
Rotary Recognition:
Rotary Anniversaries:
Amber Landis Stover, Bob Noville, Bruce McGee, Judy Hoag, Carolyn Diacos, Bill Crookston.
Presidents announcements:
- Back pack project with Downtown. August 8th 9 – 12 VUSD Headquarters on Stanley.
- August 9th Peace, Love & Understanding Luncheon 12 – 1
- Exhibition – Through August 21st. 4 Floor 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
- Nightmare on the Hill October 20th.
- Meeting last week at VCMC Ronald McDonald Room. We will be planning a Ronald McDonald walk in the spring. Will need many volunteers.
- Thank you to everyone who attended the social at Wendy Pazen's home. The weather was beautiful and it was great to see so many people enjoying themselves on a Saturday afternoon.
Avenues of Service:
Judy Hoag - Poinsettia sales are getting ready to start!
Amber Landis-Stover - there will be a Kids for Kids Fundraiser at the Majestic Ventura Theater on August 11th.
Michelle Cekov - GoCare is starting the 3rd phase of our Global Grant. The political unrest is subsiding and it looks like it is safe to start phase 3.
Bill Spellman - Time to start putting together our RYLA candidates.
Happy $’s: Wendy Pazen, Sam Marsh, John Borneman, Kris Hansen & Midge Stork.
Midge conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was Bob Noville!
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. Og Mandin
