May 9th Rotator (May 07, 2023)

President's Message

Fellow Rotarians,

Please join us this week to hear from Kerri Burns, CEO of Santa Barbara Humane (assisted by her pup, Kali), who will provide an overview and update about SBH’s activities. We hope to see you there!

Board members: there will be a Board meeting following Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Upcoming presentations are below; please note we have an opening for a speaker on June 6, so if you have someone in mind, you can add them at this link: http://tinyurl.com/SMRotaryCalendar

May 16, 2023	S.M. Inn	Patrick Sheehy: History of Strawberry Growing in the Valley (VS)
May 23, 2023	S.M. Inn	Club Assembly (redesign of club flag)
May 30, 2023	Offsite	Tour of new Fine Arts Building at AHC
June 6, 2023	S.M. Inn	open / (Wine Raffle Drawing)
June 13, 2023	S.M. Inn	Matt Hart, Betteravia Farms: Ag Technology in vegetable farming (AP)

YIRS,

Bob

This Week's

Meeting

Kerri Burns

CEO of Santa Barbara Humane Society

We are meeting in the Kent Room at the Historic Santa Maria Inn this week at 12:10 PM.

Wine Raffle

Our Rotary Club is having its wine raffle on June 6th. All members are asked to bring in two bottles of wine of some value (no Two Buck Chuck or Ripple). Please bring in your wine by May 16th. James Stoddard is collecting the wine. If you don't bring in your wine on time you may end up in the trunk of a 1969 Chevy Monte Carlo. You will also be asked to sell or purchase $100 of tickets, 5 tickets of $20 each. Money is due on May 23rd.

The Rotary Club of Santa Maria 2021-22

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Past President: Virginia Perry Souza

President: Bob Curry

President Elect: James Stoddard

Secretary: John Henning

Treasurer: Heather Weare

Co-Treasurer: Ryan Sedley

Club Service/Membership: Jessa Brooks

Community Service: Marga Cooley

International Service: Laura Mohajer

Vocational Service: Erin Krier, Tom Allen

Foundation: Tom Martinez

Youth Service: Erinn Dougherty

Sergeant at Arms: Tom Ross

Club Exotic Dance Instructor: Wanda Wigglebottom

Paul Harris Corner

"The only way anyone can prove his love of his fellowman is through service to his fellowman."

Sunshine Report

Ron and Mary Nanning are recuperating from their various problems. Let's keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Maricopa Update

Last week Homer Higgenbottom and Januvius Winterbottom met at the local coffee shop to discuss back aches and boat payments. Januvius began, "Remember I told you I was really going to get serious about working out and improving my fitness?" Homer responded, "Yes, I do remember that. How is that going?" Januvius piped up, "Not so great at this time. A couple days ago I went to pick up a weight at the gym and I threw my back out." "So, are you taking some ibuprofen and taking it easy for a few days?" asked Homer. "Not really," replied Januvius, "I decided I was going to be proactive about my recovery. I went to the chiropractor to fix my back." "What did he tell you?" inquired Homer. Januvius said, "He took x-rays and said I should see him for three treatments a week for two years, and then he would reevaluate my condition for any further treatments. He said I had NBPS." Homer asked, "Did you ask him what that stood for?" "Of course," answered Januvius. "It stands for New Boat Payment Syndrome." Homer jumped in,"Yours or his?" "His," Januvius barked. "I guess," started Homer, "You should be glad he didn't say you had NMCS, New Maui Condo Syndrome. I don't think he is following the Four Way Test." Januvius answered, "I think I'll take some ibuprofen and take it easy for a few days!"

IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A GREAT PROGRAM SPEAKER, CONTACT President Bob

Mondays

6:00 PM Santa Maria South

The Historic Santa Maria Inn

12:00 PM San Luis Obispo

Madonna Inn

Tuesdays

7:00 AM SLO Daybreak

Hotel San Luis Obispo on Palm Street

Cambria Sunrise Centennial

Cambria Cafe

7:15 AM Solvang Breakfast

Alisal Ranch Grill

Templeton

Ian McPhee's

12:10 PM The Rotary Club of Santa Maria

The Historic Santa Maria Inn

Pismo Beach/5 Cities

Ventana Grill at Shorecliff Lodge

Morro Bay

Chablis Boat on the Embarcadero

Wednesdays

7:00 AM Grover Beach

Mission Inn, Pismo

Nipomo

Willow Restaurant

Paso Robles Sunrise

Paso Robles Golf Course

12:00 PM Atascadero

Spring Hill Suites

San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Madonna Inn

12:10 PM Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

6:00 PM Lompoc Rotary Club

Lompoc Embassy Suites

Thursdays

7:00 AM Santa Maria Breakfast

The Historic Santa Maria Inn

8:00AM Rotary Club of Cuyocos

Luna Cafe

12:00 PM Paso Robles

Paso Robles Inn Ballroom

Arroyo Grande

Mason Bar and Kitchen

Buellton

Marriott Buellton

Fridays

6:45 AM Vandenberg Village

Village Country Club

7:00 AM Los Osos

La Palapa Restaurant, 1346 2nd Street

12:00 PM Cambria

San Simeon Bar & Grill, San Simeon

To visit our website select the link: http://www.rotaryclubof santamaria.org/

To visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/#1/SantaMariaRotary

To visit District 5240's website select the link: http://www.rotarydistrict5240.org/

"Cybermake-ups" http://rotaryeclubone.org/

District Governor Scott Phillips

Assistant District Governor Judy Henbury

May 9: Kerri Burns, Santa Barbara Humane Society/ Board of Directors Meeting

May 16: Patrick Sheehy, History of Strawberry Growing in the Valley

May 23: Club Assembly, Redesign of the club flag

May 30: Tour of new Fine Arts Building at AHC

June 6: Wine Raffle/Drawing

June 13: Matt Hart, Betteravia Farms

What is the importance of Rotary?

"Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come for miles to watch you burn."

Jennifer Jones

The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Elevator Speech

We are a leadership organization comprised of local business, civic, and professional leaders.

We are a nonpolitical nonsectarian service club.

We meet regularly to get to know each other, form friendships, and get things done in our community.

In 2020 we had a virtual fundraiser and raised over $53,000 which we gave to five local charities:

Orcutt Trails

CASA

Casa of Hope

ECHO/Band of Brothers

YMCA

We support the Interact Club at St. Joseph's High School and we donate scholarships to Allan Hancock College.

We clean up Buena Vista Park and with three other Rotary clubs we coordinate the Rotary Christmas Parade.

Come and learn more about our club's humanitarian service and high ethical standards and help us build good will in our community.

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

of the things we think, say, or do:

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

First The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

Second High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as on opportunity to serve society;

Third The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

Fourth The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT

The following code of conduct has been adopted for the use of Rotarians:

As a Rotarian, I will

1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life

2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect

3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people's quality of life in my community and in the world

4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians

5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment.

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