Club Bulletin Oct 10, 2012
Posted by William Ring
GREETER: Emerson lead us in the pledge and recited from memory a speech by Winston Churchill given to the House of Commons on June 4,1940 in the darkest days of WWII. (And not the Blood Sweat and Tears one.)
GUEST: Barbara Scott
VISITING ROTARIAN: Marie Sculley (RCMS RotaRooter)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RotaRooter and Member of RC Novato Sunrise Marie Sculley came to announce their Octoberfest on October 20 at the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church. She modeled the aprons and passed out fliers for the event. She also noted that Bill S is in the hospital getting a new knee.
Cap Alan said that the Call of the Sea sail went well with a full boat and excellent weather.
Liz, Barbara Scott, Past Pres Ken and Paul gave a report on the Garden project which went very well this past Saturday.
Thanks to Paul, we have been able to get all material at a steep discount. Check out the pix on the website.
Lisa told about a documentary film on six countries where women and girls are treated poorly. A particularly poignant topic considering current events. Her daughters are writing papers on the subject as a part of their honors program in English. When someone mentioned that women were still being discriminated in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, a lively discussion followed.
Susan and Chuck are going to the Grants Training.
Past Pres Rolando noted (via e-mail) that all RotaCare slots are filled up to December. Get your reservations in for the rest of the year.
Also via e-mail, Christy is inviting all to the Center for Domestic Peace Open House. This Thursday 5-7 at 734 A Street, San Rafael.
GOOD TIMES:
Dr Earl had a contractor tell him that the job was done with no overrun.
Last week Cap Alan announced the return of Dianne to her own home after five months of rehab. Unfortunately, it didn't last. Bill R and others have found out that she is back in Marin General. An ad hoc committee consisting of Bill R, Dr. Mike, Dr. Earl, Herman and Farhad is forming to see what can be done to help her.
PROGRAM: Club Assembly
Pres Herman led us in a discussion of our priorities. We talked about:
Membership: Jarayr and Farhad are doing a good job of dealing with the area of membership. Herman noted that although we are not following the Ignite program formally, we are accomplishing its goals and many of its prossibilities.
Fund Raising: We discussed a number of possibilities including continuing the Golf Tournament. (See below)
Speakers: We all agree that Emerson is doing a really good job.
Rotary Club Service: Peter D proposed that we consider a new mission. That is, we need a specific large and long-term program that would transcend the smaller projects that we have been doing. The example is one club's pure water program that is being conducted outside the normal large grant support that normally is used. While there was general agreement that it should be considered, it was also agreed that a full club meeting was not the venue for such a discussion. It was also pointed out that we would probably be more enthusiastic (and successful) about fundraising if it had the goal of supporting this one important major program.
Website/Bulletin: A straw pole favored continuation of the use of first names. (With the majority firmly in the don't care camp.)
This being RCMS, we were unable to finish by 8:30, but most agreed that it was both needed and highly productive.
GUEST: Barbara Scott
VISITING ROTARIAN: Marie Sculley (RCMS RotaRooter)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RotaRooter and Member of RC Novato Sunrise Marie Sculley came to announce their Octoberfest on October 20 at the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church. She modeled the aprons and passed out fliers for the event. She also noted that Bill S is in the hospital getting a new knee.
Cap Alan said that the Call of the Sea sail went well with a full boat and excellent weather.
Liz, Barbara Scott, Past Pres Ken and Paul gave a report on the Garden project which went very well this past Saturday.
Thanks to Paul, we have been able to get all material at a steep discount. Check out the pix on the website.
Lisa told about a documentary film on six countries where women and girls are treated poorly. A particularly poignant topic considering current events. Her daughters are writing papers on the subject as a part of their honors program in English. When someone mentioned that women were still being discriminated in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, a lively discussion followed.
Susan and Chuck are going to the Grants Training.
Past Pres Rolando noted (via e-mail) that all RotaCare slots are filled up to December. Get your reservations in for the rest of the year.
Also via e-mail, Christy is inviting all to the Center for Domestic Peace Open House. This Thursday 5-7 at 734 A Street, San Rafael.
GOOD TIMES:
Dr Earl had a contractor tell him that the job was done with no overrun.
Last week Cap Alan announced the return of Dianne to her own home after five months of rehab. Unfortunately, it didn't last. Bill R and others have found out that she is back in Marin General. An ad hoc committee consisting of Bill R, Dr. Mike, Dr. Earl, Herman and Farhad is forming to see what can be done to help her.
PROGRAM: Club Assembly
Pres Herman led us in a discussion of our priorities. We talked about:
Membership: Jarayr and Farhad are doing a good job of dealing with the area of membership. Herman noted that although we are not following the Ignite program formally, we are accomplishing its goals and many of its prossibilities.
Fund Raising: We discussed a number of possibilities including continuing the Golf Tournament. (See below)
Speakers: We all agree that Emerson is doing a really good job.
Rotary Club Service: Peter D proposed that we consider a new mission. That is, we need a specific large and long-term program that would transcend the smaller projects that we have been doing. The example is one club's pure water program that is being conducted outside the normal large grant support that normally is used. While there was general agreement that it should be considered, it was also agreed that a full club meeting was not the venue for such a discussion. It was also pointed out that we would probably be more enthusiastic (and successful) about fundraising if it had the goal of supporting this one important major program.
Website/Bulletin: A straw pole favored continuation of the use of first names. (With the majority firmly in the don't care camp.)
This being RCMS, we were unable to finish by 8:30, but most agreed that it was both needed and highly productive.