Meeting on Nov 5, 2014

Pres Lisa presiding.

 

Alan was the greeter provided the inspirational quote:

 

"Do not focus on your limits and shortcomings. Instead, turn always to the good. When you are tired or frustrated, say to yourself, "I dedicate my actions to the joy of others. I know that I have limits, but still I dedicate all my actions to their welfare, knowing that this has merit. From time to time encourage yourself to do more than you think possible. Remind yourself that you can work toward the good, can accumulate merit and the power to act for the sake of all beings. Your influence can ripple out in all directions and you can make a difference in reality." -Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche

 

 

 

Jim took a road trip with his chicken coup in the back of his truck. He met some interest travelers along the way. His chickens have since laid eggs.

 

Dianne celebrated her 78th birthday recently.

 

Chuck missed Rotary for the week we were dark, so he volunteered at Rotacare.

 

 

Ken thanked people who volunteered at the Day of the Dead event. He announced that there will be more upcoming service events.

 

Hank presented his frame picture series that he will be presenting to a Veterans group.

 

Tom reported on the recent Rotary Means Business. Although it was game 7 of the World Series, we still had a decent turnout.

 

DG Chris Gallagher reported on the TRF day at the aquarium, which was a good time.

 

Dianne presented options for the holiday party. The club voted to have the party in early December.

 

Farhad was presented with another Paul Harris fellow pin.

 

Lisa, in honor of the upcoming Veterans day, pinned the Veterans of our club: Chuck, Jim, Hank, Gus.

 

Alan also auctioned off an Educational Tall Ship T-shirt, Farhad won.

 

Jim auctioned off his farm fresh eggs, which Mike won.

 

Jayne (guest -Marin Evening Rotary) selected, but did not win.

 

John Bottari discussed several interesting facts about The Rotary Foundation. TRF and Rotary International are separate entities, each with their own managing bodies. Rotary International has a seat at the UN, because of its unique characteristics, even though it is not a nation. The UN comes to Rotary for help for projects that they are not able to do or take part in.

 

Polio is now wiped out in India and Nigeria, which only leaves Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan has the biggest number of polio cases, partly because of the armed forces who won't let Rotary in. There has been a national emergency declared in the country because of this, forcing anyone travelling in or out of the country to take polio immunization. This was a big step towards inoculation.