“Do the right thing, do the thing right ….. and have FUN doing it!”

MEETING MINUTES August 17, 2006 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Luann Jackman

President Larry Curtis called the meeting to order at 12:25 pm.

The pledge was led by Past President Bill Rob Sundberg and the invocation was given by Pastor Stan Warner.

Visiting Rotarians

Christopher Mychaylk, Darcy Quinn, Suzanne Bales and Phil Brown all from Novato.

Guests

Bill Kelly brought his lovely wife Joanne and son Andy.  Dean Moser’s guest was Charlton Prine.  Bill Doughty had a guest, Maria Cavenough.  John Marshall introduced Joe Niesyn.  Garry Gast had his lovely wife Lori and Marie Borders had as her guest, her son Erik (who was trying to sell raffle tickets to everyone).

Announcements

President Larry shared excerpts from the police log in the Novato Advance.

We received some thank you’s from NBCC, Pregnancy Resource Center and the Fire Foundation for donations from the Monte Carlo event.

Roland Fuette announced the following:  Sept. 14 will be the parking lot Fireside at Forks and Fingers’ back parking lot beginning at 5:30 pm and Oct. 8 is the District 5150 Foundation Fundraiser (we all received information via email).

The committee assignments for Monte Carlo were handed out.  Be sure and check to see where you are helping.  This does not include assignments the day and night of the event.

Wendy Irving asked for help for delivering food from the Food Bank to Novato Human Needs.  Jack Marshall volunteered to help.  Also a reminder that we are selling tickets at the Labor Day at the Lake event.  Shifts are from 4 – 7 pm and 7 – 9 pm.  Please sign up with Wendy.

Daryl Weinroth asked for “volunteers” to play in th4e Novato Golf Tournament on Sept. 15 to take place at Indian Valley Golf Course.

Pastor Stan Warner let us know that he did get a car however needs another one.  J

Garry Gast reminded us about the Bocce Ball Tournament on August 27 starting at 9 am.

Fine Time

Rob “the Griz” Sundberg recognized the following:

§         Shelley Klaner for her birthday in Tahoe

§         Roland Fuette for MaryLou’s birthday

§         Bill Kelly for his willing the drawing a number of weeks ago and his 45^th wedding anniversary

§         Erik Borders (Marie actually) for his birthday – he is 10 years old

Speaker/Program

Dr. Robert Byers is a physician in the orthopedics services at Marin General.  He is on the cutting edge (pun intended) of surgeries in the area.  They are minimally invasive spinal surgeries.  They include endoscopic spinal microsurgery, kyphoplasty and the “x” stop.  Dr. Byers reminded us that great doctors plus great nurses with great physical and occupational therapists in great hospitals working together create great outcomes.

He also reminded us all that we need to have good and strong core musculature and good posture at all times. 

Raffle

Phil Brown won a bottle of wine.

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Do the right thing

Do the thing right

Having FUN doing it!

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Member Spotlight – Dogs as a pet seems to be the favorite – of the 22 members who responded 1 said dogs, 3 said cats, 1 said both, 1 picked horse, 2 like fish, 2 like snakes and 1 said none.

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Rotary Facts

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Upcoming Meetings

August 24          David Haskell - Obesity – The Unintended Consequences of Public Policy

August 31          Brooke Thatcher, Financial Abuse of the Elderly – Note: the meeting will be at Unity Marin at Hamilton

September 7      Richard Torney, 1906 Earthquake

September 14    Lunch meeting DARK

5:30 pm Fireside Patio Party at Forks N Fingers

 

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Catheryne DiPrete at "Catheryne DiPrete" <Catheryne.diprete@morganstanley.com>.

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 3^nd Wednesday of the month.  They meet at the Circle Bank on Grant Avenue in Novato.  They begin at 4:30 pm.

Upcoming Firesides

September 14                        5:30 pm – Patio Party at Forks and Fingers (Note a change in the date)

January 28                        6 pm – Interact Fiesta Dinner at the Inn Marin

May 10                        6 pm – location to be determined

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

August 25                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm at the Pitchford’s home

August 27                        Bocci Ball Tournament for Rotoplast – in San Rafael

September 9                        Salmon Fishing Trip

September 24                        Ignacio Friends and Family Picnic

October 21                        Wine Tour

November 17                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm at Roberta DiPrete’s home 

December 8                        Club Holiday Party at Novato Oaks Inn

February 14                        Valentine’s Dinner – 6 pm

March 30                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, location to be determined

April 27                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, location to be determined

June 29                        Debunking – 6 pm

District Foundation Information

October 8 will be a Bay Cruise and Blue Angel Flyover

District 5150 Newsletter and Information

For more information all you need to do is log on to the District Web Site at:

http://www.rotary5150.org/newsletter.htm

December 2        District Holiday Party at the St. Francis Yacht Club

April 19 – 22         District Conference in Yosemite at the Tenaya Lodge

International Information

June 16 – 20                        International Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

District 5150 Newsletter and Information

http://www.rotary5150.org/newsletter.htm

Need to make up a missed meeting?  Now you know where and when:

Day of the Week                        Name of Club                        Time of Mtg.       Location of Meeting

 The Four Way Test

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

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