The meeting was called to order by President Michelle Shipman at 12:10. Ms. Shipman called John Henning to deliver a reflective prayer and Jim Talbott to lead the Club members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no visiting Rotarians to introduce to the Club and President Michelle proudly introduced her husband Hank Shipman, joining her for her inaugural meeting.
The only Sunshine Report involved President Michelle welcoming Barb Blanchard back after an absence stemming from her bicycle injury.
Our President’s 2018-2019 Plan – BE THE INSPIRATION!
There was no Program Presentation planned allowing time for President Michelle the opportunity to review her plans for the next year, revolving around the theme, “BE THE INSPIRATION!”
She described a related topic offered by a motivational speaker that Michelle witnessed who suggested that “WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATIONS…..START WITH WORLD CLASS PEOPLE” and challenged the Club to take-up her goal to move THE Rotary Club of Santa Maria into a WORLD CLASS CLUB level……Nice job Michelle.
Michelle further informed the Club of some of her goals/plans for the new year,
a) Formal meetings at the Santa Maria Inn will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays with the other two Tuesdays each month free to hold off-site meetings, special projects, or social activities.
b) Our President has set a goal to schedule other Club members to deliver parts of the meeting. As an example, Fred Pratt may be called on to lead the Announcements section of the meeting.
c) The Club members were again invited to assist Program Speaker chairs Bob Frias and Scott Dunn with suggestions for program presentations and/or speakers. Vibrant speaker presentations and speakers attract new guests…..guests stimulate membership!
d) Ron Nanning stepped to the lectern and restated his hope to revitalize our Century Club. The Century Club would allow a member to pre-pay his/her fines (NOT to include birthday or anniversary fines) for the entire year by paying $100 before the 2nd or 3rd meeting. This would give a nice “shot in the arm” to the Club’s budget at the start of the year.
e) President Michelle restated her goal to re-activate a Publicity Chairperson in the Club, noting the absence of a PR presence for the Club in the region.
f) A NEW Exemption Badge process was introduced. At each meeting, members would receive a single red ticket which would be drawn at the end of the meeting to determine the following meeting’s Exemption Badge Speaker, as well as the recipient of the $5 and $10 prize.
The inaugural Exemption Badge ticket was pulled in favor of Diana Harb with a $5 spiff going to Lynda Gantt and the $10 going to Heather Weare!!! I guess today's ticket draw was like the song, “Luck Be a Lady Tonight!”
Announcements
** Patrice Mosbey described her plan to hold a social event that would combine as many local Rotary Clubs as possible to attend a PCPA performance in Solvang this August. More info will follow.
Patrice also reminded the Club of her efforts to stimulate paid advertising in the Rotator.
** Program Chairperson Bob Frias and Scott Dunn EXCITEDLY announced that they had secured Dale Hampton, the “Dean of Central Coast Vineyards” to speak during the
JULY 17th Club Meeting. They informed the Club that Mr. Hampton has been involved in just about every vineyard development on the Central Coast since the 70's and RARELY speaks to groups. This is a unique and special opportunity for members to bring guests.
IF CLUB MEMBERS HAVE GUESTS to bring to this meeting:
1) Members can either treat their guests OR, “go Dutch”.
2) PLEASE INFORM Bob, Scott or Pres Michelle of your CONFIRMED guests for meal planning.
***SPECIAL NOTE: No gents, this is not what is meant by "going Dutch".....
.....To "Go Dutch" simply means you and your guests each pay your own way.
** Teri Lee Coleman announced that she was continuing to plan for ONE social event per month and would welcome ANY ideas or suggestions.
YEAH JOHN!!!!!
** NEW Rotator Editor Jim Talbott led the Club in a thunderous and appreciative applause for John Henning’s selfless years of serving as Rotator Editor, no small task in commitment to meeting attendance AND to work hours.
** Immediate Past Royal Highness Heather Weare shared a Thank You note received from the National History Museum for the Community Grants award they received this year.
Fines and Brags
Rueben Escobedo Fined an undisclosed amount for his being named “2018 Young Professional of the Year” by the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce.
Virginia Perry-Souza Pres Michelle offered to pay Virginia’s $5 fine for her recent “Looking Forward Award”.
Diana Harb PROUDLY Bragged about her recent 24th Anniversary and popped for a $25 fine.
Fred Pratt The ultimate in living his commitment to the Four Way Test and “IS IT THE TRUTH”, Fred bragged about his UNFINED Birthday in June (his TABLE was awarded the fine), his softball team’s softball tournament in Reno, and his vintage Duesenberg receiving a 1st Senior Emeritus Award. For his honesty Fred took the opportunity to pay $50 to the Club.
Heather Weare Shared a $5 brag about her 15 year old son securing his FIRST SUMMER JOB as a Lifeguard at the Country Club in Santa Maria.
Fred Pratt Added to his multiple Fines and Brags by proudly announcing his son’s work as CEO of the San Francisco Bay Zero Emissions program building a fuel cell operated Ferry Boat
and the $3 MILLION grant that he helped secure for the efforts. AWESOME FRED!!! From a trade news article:
….Dr. Joseph W. Pratt, CEO of GGZEM, added, “Hydrogenics is well known as an industry leader and an excellent partner in delivering advanced hydrogen-based power and fueling solutions.”
50/50 Drawing
Barb Blanchard’s ticket was pulled but alas, she missed the elusive White Marble.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05…..
GREAT JOB ON YOUR FIRST DAY PRES MICHELLE
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