Meeting on Oct 22, 2014

Pres Lisa presiding.

 

Patricia provided the inspirational quote: “Altruism is the key to having a full life.”

 

Visitors: George Landau, Tiburon/Belvedere Club & Barbara Weldon- Harbor Rotary Club

 

Lisa provided words of appreciation for Aref of Harbor Rotary, for providing us with his space for our meeting.

 

Lisa also thanked Alan for hosting the Call of the Sea social. It was a great time, 43 people attended, and we earned enough to make our goal to donate back to the C.O.S.

 

 

Cammie displayed her Giants jacket proudly.

 

Chuck reported on his trip a veterans program that was put on by the alumni of Illinois. He promoted synergy with Pathway Home and which may be lead to potentially starting a Pathway Home in Chicago.

 

Jim went on a cruise to Alaska, which he had a great time on. Additionally, he helped his daughter move to their new home. He had car trouble along the way, but everything worked out. Jim ended his trip by going to a workshop on how to use a set of German woodworking tools.

 

Hank had flown to Edminton Canada to see family who had moved there. He attempted to cut his reporting short, but many agreed he failed to do so.

 

 

George Landau announced his club is jouining an Ebola prevention campaign in Liberia. The project will provide clean water, soap, and masks to prevent the spread of the virus.

 

Ken reminded us of the Day of the Dead celebration on Nov 1. There are 3 time slots available to volunteer.

 

Hank reported we are starting our Rotary Team Home project with assisting Dianne with minor projects around her home.

 

Tom stated our Rotary Means Business networking event is on Nov 29, West End Café, 5:30-7:30pm.

 

Lisa stated we have no meeting next week and the Foundation event is on Nov 2.

 

Dianne mentioned she wants help finding a location for our holiday party this year.

 

 

Patricia raffled off a ratchet screwdriver set, which Ken won.

 

Tom Santamorena discussed the history of his firm, Minto & Wilkie, and also his work history. Tom provide insurance products to commercial and individual clients, coordinate and direct new client transitions, manage insurance needs of client accounts, and builds and maintains relationships with clients. He coordinates needed support services to effectively run the accounts and maintain an existing customer base, and grow the base of business.

 

Jirayr Kembikian spoke about his childhood, interests-which include travel and mountain biking, and how he got started in the financial services industry. Working with San Francisco Associates, Jirayr assists individuals, families, and small businesses develop personalized strategies tailored to providing strategies to each client's financial situations or concerns. To work with clients to achieve financial stability, this approach focuses on identifying specific goals and helping overcome obstacles that can get in the way.