___________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
FEBRUARY 26th, 2019
BACK IN OUR REGULAR ROOM
GUEST SPEAKER
BROOKE TOWN
Co-Owner of "The Spoon Trade"
295 West Grand Ave, Grover Beach
Brooke Town grew up watching her father tending bar in the small town of Durango, Colorado, but her love of hospitality began in her teenage years on the Central Coast. Talking to farmers, winemakers and other industry people reinforced the value of relationships.
The dinner menu is a collection of Chef, Jacob Town’s favorite things to cook, serve and eat. Jacob will use locally sourced products to create modern dishes that nod to the classics. Look for comforting entrées, such as Fried Chicken and Waffles or our fresh made pasta.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MEETING NOTES
THE FEBRUARY 19th MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 12:05 in the Kent Room by President Michelle
FLAG PLEDGE: Tom Ross
INVOCATION: Jim Talbott
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS:
Terri Lee Coleman introduced Judge Rogelio Flores & her husband Doug
Yvonne Biely - 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino
Bob Frias - Dr. Wen Chen, guest speaker & Vicki Bow, speaker's friend.
Virginia Sousa -Alex Magana, Molly Shiff of RotarAct and
Carlos Escobedo - "Open Streets"
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ROTARY FAMILY: Laura Segura introduced Carlos Escobedo to describe the upcoming "Open Streets" event that will take place on Sunday, March 31st, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Main Street from Broadway to Blosser will be CLOSED for dozens of booths promoting: Physical Fitness, Sports, the Arts, Musical Performances, and TRANSPORTATION options.
__________________________________________________________________________________
SIPS-N-SOMBREROS FUNDRAISER CHECKS ISSUED
2018 Sips Chairperson Cynthia Schur and President Michelle issued checks:
* $30,000 to Steve Lavagnino and Judge Flores and the "Vets Stand
Down" Program, the beneficiary of the 2018 "Paddles UP".
* Ruben Escobedo, Alex Magana and the RotarAct Club for their Silent
Auction work during the 2018 Sips-N-Sombreros
________________________________________________________________________________________
GUEST SPEAKER
DR. WEN CHEN
"The Negative Impact of the Chinese
Government on the Chinese Culture"
Your Rotator Editor was PROFOUNDLY impacted by this riveting presentation! While I am the first to admit that my understanding of Chinese history had previously been based entirely on our education system and our media, it was astonishing to learn of the plight of the devotees of "Falun Gong" and the manner in which the Chinese government has targeted these people for the harvesting of human organs. Maybe even more sinister was the revelation shared about how the Western World, to include the USA, has ignored and failed to condemn the Chinese government for these atrocities, literally the murder and organ harvesting of THOUSANDS of followers of Falon Gong.
For more information to come to you own conclusions: www.StopOrganHarvesting.org...OR...read the book,
"The Slaughter" by Ethan Gutmann.
______________________________________________________
A Blue Badge was issued to Jessa Brooks.
The Club also passed the bucket for Jessa's new baby boy's
college scholarship fund. The Brooks family will match the Rotary
donation of $213!!!
EXEMPTION BADGE PRESENTATION
JOHN HENNING described to the Club his recent exploration of the Georgia Aquarium and it acres-acres-acres of exhibits. Be sure to take John's
recommendation and sign up for the "Behind the Scenes Tour"!!!
THANK YOU, John
____________________________________________________________________________________
THE FINE MASTER - KEN DALLY
BIRTHDAYS:
Virginia Souza - 12/23. Our born and raised Santa Marian paid
her own B-day fine.
Alli Borja - 2/8. SLO born, Alli celebrated with wine tasting and
dinner with friends/family AND paid her own fine.
ANNIVERSARIES:
Terri Lee and Doug Coleman -Jan. 12th...17-YEARS and a $20 fine.
Carl and Norma Engel - Feb 1st...FIFTY ONE YEARS - fine waived in
honor of the patience of Saint Norma!
CLUB ANNIVERSARIES:
Alli Borja - Two years = $2!
BRAGS:
Alli Borja - $15 for her pictures of her wonderful three kids!
Pres. Michelle - $25 for the picture of her TEN Yellow Lab Puppies!
Yvonne Biely - FINE WAIVED for her retirement and 45 YEARS of work!
PHONE PENLTY:
Peter Lopez thought he had snuck out of the meeting without getting
penalized for his cell phone RINGING during the meeting....
NO SUCH LUCK PETER--$5 PLEASE!
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Exemption Badge for Next Week - 2/26, Terri Lee Coleman
50/50 Drawing Ticket - Fred Donati...but NO LUCK with the
white marble.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Heather Weare - President Shipman's "Step Down", June 18th at the
Far Western Restaurant. Cocktails and 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) PLEASE RSVP TO FRED DONATI FOR THE FOLLOWING PARTY!!!
Fred Donati and Shirley Fowler
MARDI GRAS PARTY
Saturday, March 2nd from 5:30 - 9:00
RSVP TO FRED A.S.A.P.
Open to all current Rotary Club Members/Spouses/S.O.'s
165 Poppy Lane, Arroyo Grande
JUST BRING YOUR FAVORITE APPETIZER
Beverages, Jambalaya & "The Kings Cake" will be provided by Fred/Shirley!
AND BE SURE TO BRING YOUR BEADS AND MASKS!!!
____________________________________________________________________
**HEATHER WEARE: Still collecting SUITABLE books and magazines for the
Altrusa Club to distribute to senior centers.
**FROM TOMMY MARTINEZ - "MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!"
DAY OF HOPE - APRIL 10th
2019 Rotary Christmas Parade - December 7th
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FEBRUARY 26th...Brooke Towne, Owner of "The Spoon Trade" in Grover Beach.
MARCH 5th...Waiting for confirmation from Scott and Bob
MARCH 12th...Erinn Dougherty, Principal of St. Joseph's School
MARCH 19th...CLUB ASSEMBLY - No Speaker
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
