MARCH 19th, 2019
CLUB ASSEMBLY
IN ADDITION TO CLUB BUSINESS,
THE CLUB WILL
VOTE FOR THE 2019-2020
SLATE OF CLUB OFFICERS
and BOARD MEMBERS
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MEETING NOTES
FROM THE MARCH 12th MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 12:05 by President Michelle Shipman
FLAG PLEDGE: John Henning
INVOCATION: Jaime Stoddard
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Visiting Rotarian Nick Martinez was asked to
INTRODUCE HIMSELF to the Club by President Michelle WHO
WAS LATER FINED for this action. Nick, from the Pismo Club,
promoted his Club's Spaghetti Dinner.
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ROTARY FAMILY: Laura Segura issued a last-call for March Madness
Blood Drive - Tues, March 12th.
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GUEST SPEAKER
MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
PRESIDENT AND CEO
SUE ANDERSON
AND WE THOUGHT WE KNEW EVERYTHING ABOUT
MARIAN HOSPITAL'S HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
DID YOU KNOW:
* Marian's annual budget is OVER $600 Million!
* Marian Hospital was founded 80 YEARS ago by Sisters of St. Francis.
*The original hospital at 124 So. College was started with
an investment of $25,000!
* Marian and French Hospital emergency rooms saw
99,143 patients last year. That's 272 patients PER DAY and
11 patients PER HOUR every 24 hour day!!!
* Marian/Dignity Health operate 35 CLINICS in Santa Maria!
* Dignity Health provides $20.5 MILLION in "charity care" to include
medical care for the poor and community health education.
* The new focus of Marian/Dignity will be to develop a psychiatric care
facility in Santa Maria.
* An estimated 18% of our population will experience a mental health
issue in their lives.....that's roughly 20,000 people.
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jaime Stoddard - reported on a Rotary leadership workshop. President Shipman reviewed the 2019/20 Slate of Officers and Board.
THE CLUB STILL NEEDS A VOLUNTEER - CLUB RUNNER!!!
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EXEMPTION BADGE PRESENTATION
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS
NINETEEN YEARS IN ROTARY
BOB FRIAS
Bob gave new meaning to being a basketball FAN!
A long time Loyola Marymount basketball fan,
GO LIONS!!!Bob described the 1990 team's record scoring year and their ascension to the Western Conference Tourney.
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THE FINE MASTER - KEN DALLY
FINES & BRAGS:
* Jim Talbott proved again to be a "shameless Grandpa" with his
brag about his grand daughter's 5th birthday. Pay $20 Jim.
* President Michelle was FINED $20 for her breach of Rotary protocol
during her Guest Rotarian introduction.
* Nancy Gastelum gladly paid her $20 for her participation in the
"Leading with Love" conference last week. She also assisted
the Fine Master in "Ratting Out" conference attendees: Terri
Lee Coleman, Susan Rees, Alli Borja, and Michelle Shipman
who each were socked with a $5 fine.
* CLUB ANNIVERSARY: Rick Ellison rounded his Two Year ($2) fine
to an even $30! GOOD JOB RICK!!
* Scott Dunn took a $20 opportunity to promote his company's
Labor Law (3/19) and Sexual Harassment (3/21) seminars.
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Exemption Badge for Next Week 3/19
BOB FRIAS!
For THE SECOND TIME in 19-YEARS and
SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS!!
50/50 Drawing Ticket - BOB FRIAS
I think an audit of the Drawing Tickets is in order!
Bob had NO LUCK pulling the elusive white marble!
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Heather Weare - President Shipman's "Step Down", June 18th at the
Far Western Restaurant. Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres.
2) John Henning - 2019 GREEN BUCKET CAMPAIGN has STARTED!!!
Bring your toiletry samples to the meetings for
distribution to Good Samaritan Services and Catholic
Charities in April.
3) The Club is still recruiting a WEB MASTER for the Club Runner!
4) DON'T FORGET.....SUNDAY, MARCH 31st, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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MARCH 19th...CLUB ASSEMBLY - Club President Michelle Shipman (No Speaker)
MARCH 26th...CLUB SERVICE WEEK. Adopt a Road and Brown Bag Lunch
APRIL 2nd...Nick Frankle of Operation Footprint
APRIL 9th...Donna Polizzi, founder/CEO of "Keys 2 the Coast"
APRIL 16th...TO BE ANNOUNCED
APRIL 23rd...Kurt Hixenbaugh, Vino de Amici Wine Bar
AND......REMEMBER, EXCITING Program Speakers:
1) Help keep member attendance UP,
2) Attract and engage NEW MEMBERS,
3) Make the difference between
....AND....
IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A GREAT PROGRAM SPEAKER,
CONTACT EITHER PROGRAM CO-CHAIR, BOB FRIAS or SCOTT DUNN.
Rotator Editor, Jim Talbott
