October 21, 2014 

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

Pledge: Doug F. 

Thought:  Doug F.  “Sending our thoughts to a club member with throat cancer.”

Guests: Candice Ocampo

Visiting Rotarians: Ralph Miljanich [Watsonville]; Sam Myoda [Seattle]

Correspondence and announcements:

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

Trina reported on the October 18th Firehouse Museum BBQ, and thanked those Rotarians who supported the event. Over 200 meals were purchased.

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

Trina announced the next board meeting is Thursday, October 23, at her house.

Vince, Ben, and Doug, reported on the recent Avenues of Service meeting.

Detective:  Conducted by Kirk S., numerous Rotarians were fined $5 for a variety of reasons.

Raffle: Conducted by Sandra P.:

-          Lynne G., Vince G, Brian L., and Philip B. received a rotary glass

-          Bill B. received a corkscrew    

Program Feature:

Sean Oguntoye of Nigeria spoke about Partners in Rotary.  Why give to Rotary Foundation?  Because Rotary Foundation is ourFoundation. During FY 2012/13, only 2% of funds went to administration, leaving a majority of funds to go toward projects.  Speaker belongs to Rotary Club of LLorin, Nigeria, District 9125, chartered in 2004.  Over the past three years, this club has invited Rotary Club Surgeons from India to come and give free surgeries to those in need, augmented the local blood bank, acquired an AED and more.  The King and Chiefs of Egbe Community says thank you to Rotary of LLorin and Rotary International.

Q&A:

Q: Nigeria did a very good job in containing Ebola, were Rotarians involved?  A: They were.  Even though clubs may be small, they all have community at the center. 

Q: How were the surgeries conducted?  A: The surgeons used the first day of their visit to screen nearly 2,000 people.  They spent the next three days completing over 1,000 general surgeries. 

Adjournment: 1:20 PM