Meeting January 5, 2017

Vance Thompson led us in the Flag Salute.

 

Jim Word introduced guests and visiting Rotarians. Guest of President Husam was Rula Hishmeh. Guest of Harriet Clune was Les Lovette and his wife Marjorie. Guest of Bill Gray was Steve Harbison.

 

Jeff Hata gave our Inspirational Message.

 

President Husam presented Past President Bruce McGee with his Past President's plaque and gavel.

 

Midge Stork announced that our raffle prize was a gift card to Lure donated by Bruce McGee.

 

Harriet Clune gave our joke of the day.

 

Todd Juvonen said there was lots of Community Service activity in December sot there wasn't a meeting. Our next Community Service meeting will be held as a social toward the end of this month.

 

Joe Strohman said that the 4 Way Test Essay contest has begun. Our next Student of the Quarter will be February 9th. Rotary Club of Ventura-East Foundation meeting will be January 25th. We need 2 new directors. The Ventura County Military Collaborative was very appreciative of our efforts. Thanks to Sara Masterson and Amber Stevens for shopping for the families and to the club members who donated to make this possible.

 

Bill Spellman thanked Jeff Burgh and John Masterson for volunteering to be our club representative at Interact.

 

Mock interviews will be held on January 12th & 19th. We have 4 candidates for RYLA from the club and will be giving our remaining two spots to Downtown.

 

John Borneman led us in a song.

 

Michelle Cekov said that it's been 2-1/2 years since we started the Global Grant in Nicaragua. There is a trip scheduled for February 26th - March 4th and Michelle would like to see some of our club members to go on this trip. The plan is to visit the sites for the Global Grant and see what progress is being made. 

 

The next International Meeting will be on January 18th.

 

John Masterson said that there are cruise tickets still available so it's not too late to sign up!!!

 

Midge Stork conducted the raffle and our winner was our speaker Chief Ken Corney!!!

 

President Husam presented Chief Corney with a $500 donation to the Ventura Police Foundation.