October 14, 2014 

Meeting called to order by President Vince at 12:30 pm

Pledge: Lynne G.

Thought:  Kirk S. “You get what you pay for.”

Guests:  Rodge & Singh, Pablo

Visiting Rotarians: Katie Gallegos [Watsonville]

Correspondence and announcements:

Project Pajamas - this Saturday, October 18, packing pajamas at Twin Lakes Church

Vince announced a Rotary Youth Exchange Workshop scheduled for October 22, at the Aptos Library from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Trina announced that this Saturday, October 18th, is the Firehouse Museum BBQ. Tickets can be purchased on line or at the firehouse. The link is on the Freedom Rotary website home page.

Patsy announced the "Drive for Schools" 10th Anniversary Raffle.  The drawing is Oct. 26 at 1:00 pm on at the SC Boardwalk Bandstand.

Vince noted the next board meeting is Thursday, October 23, at Trina's house.

Gloria noted that the Rotary Foundation had to reschedule this weeks board meeting.

John S. announced that a letter was sent to past and potential casino night sponsors asking them to keep us in mind for next year.

Detective:  Conducted by Gloria Garing, the following people were fined as follows:

-          Doug F. for his motorcycle road trip, $5

-          Vince G. for Rotary Trivia, $5

-          Heather G. for baby update, $5

-          Paul V. for backing up into a tree, $5

-          Ron I. for getting in trouble, $5

-          Dan C. for losing 10 lbs, $5

Raffle: Conducted by Ben P.:

- Our guest Singh (a solar light), Ron I. (canned air), Steve B. (a solar light), Patsy G. (USB charger), Gloria G. (screw-driver set).

Program Feature:

In the absence of a scheduled speaker, Freedom Rotarians spoke about their past.

Adjournment: 1:30 PM