Meeting March 3, 2016

Posted by Jeff Hata

on Mar 03, 2016

PE Husam Hishmeh rang the bell and invited everyone to lunch, guests & visiting Rotarians to the front of the line please.

PE Husam thanked our greeter Kathy McGee and also thanked Daryl Cruser for taking attendance.

Guest of Joe Strohman were his daughters Hannah and Marie. Guest of John Masterson was his son in law Michael Martin and guest of Jeff Hata was Ryan Rogers.

Joe Strohman led us in the Salute to the Flag.

John Borneman gave our inspirational message and then led us in singing America the Beautiful.

Midge Stork announced that our raffle prize was a gift card to the Yard House generously donated by Jeff Burgh.

Dick Gallagher gave our joke of the week.

Happy $'s: Husam Hishmeh, John Borneman, Tim Hughes, Tim Blackwell and Midge Stork.

Joe Strohman updated us on what his daughters are up to ... Hannah is currently taking classes at Ventura College and Marie is taking acting lessons in Los Angeles.

Joe Strohman called on Nicole Kruetz to give us a quick vocational minute. Nicole recently returned to work after giving birth to her son, Colton, 5 months ago. Colton will be in Kindercare two weeks from now. For her day job, Nicole is the branch manager at the Ventura Branch of County Commerce Bank which has now merged with Citizen's Business Bank. County Commerce Bank went from $250 million in assets to $9.5 billion overnight! Nicole handles commercial lending up to $10 million.

Midge Stork conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was Bob Noville!!!

Announcements:

Juan Mendoza told us that he is involved with an international exchange "A Year in America" and he is looking for host families.

Tom Swan reminded us about the City Center project on March 12th from 8:00 - 3:00.

Rich Stewart needs tutors for Atlas school homework club and Rich is also looking for "Ambassador's" for the City's 150th year celebration.

Jordan Eller is looking for people to help with the scholarship committee this year.

Dave Anderson reminded us about the YMCA Victory dinner Friday night.

Midge Stork told us that Tom Hashbarger is very ill. Please email, don't call or go to visit.