Rotary Club of Ignacio
Weekly Club
Bulletin
2007/2008
August 2, 2007
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MEETING MINUTES: 2 August 2007 at Inn Marin, Ignacio Submitted by Charles Swensen The fifth meeting in the reign of our president, John, was called to order by John Marshall. Spankey led the pledge and Bob Finer gave a thought for
the day (we have insufficient room to Visiting Rotarians: Robert Rene Novato Real Estate Guests: Mary Shinski of Novato Spirit gave a synopsis of her
organization as she accepted a $600 Announcements: 1. The sign-up system has again been revamped (refined?)
With the addition of check-off 2. John reminded us a meeting on fund raising set for Tuesday, 7 August at 1500.3. Steve Minutoli called for volunteers for the Saturday work party at Stafford Grove. Needhelp, bring shovels and masonry tools. Be there at 0830. 4. Those attending the San Quentin tour notify Larry Levi. Plan to be at the main gate at1430, 17 August. Why does President John assume we all know where that is? 5. Rich Ronsheimer reminded us of the 23 August fireside. Golf at 1230 (contact Daryl),drinks at 1745, dinner ???? 6. Mike Fish put in a plug for Botchy ball to raise funds for Roto-Plast. 26 August, 0900-1700. $37.50 for adults, $15 for kids.7. Kirk Hylan gave an update on Dean’s progress. Plans to swim the Golden Gate inSeptember are still on. 8. Art Wasserman thanked Kirk for a $1000 donation to the foundation fund.Victims of the Bear: Daryl Weinroth had his 23rd anniversary and celebrated by taking the kids to southernCalifornia. Informed us that would never happen again (neglected to mention if that was his decision, Patrise’s or the kids). No gifts, no surprise. John Marshall had a birthday yesterday. Got dragged to a motel room for a surprise party(number of attendees not mentioned). We then treated ourselves to a dreadful rendition of ‘Happy Birthday.’ Shelley Klaner got her induction information correct.Paul Hutchinson did also, but pitched in $5 to show that a ‘Full Weinroth’ does not afford full protection.Fran O’Brien fended off the Bear with an incorrect but amusing definition for gravamen (Ihaven’t a clue if that is the correct spelling. Secret hand shaker: Rich Ronsheimer He awarded the free lunch to Charles Swensen, mostlyout of guilt for shanghaiing me into being editor. Program: Judy Arnold, County Supervisor for the 5 th district gave a talk on the accomplishments of thecurrent session. These included: 1. Hiring an economic consultant. 2. Working with Sutter Health on their expansion in Novato 3. Pushing for state funding of flood control. 4. Allocating $850,000 for bike lanes from Ignacio to Terra Linda. 5. Creating a structurally sound, balanced budget. 6. Starting progress to get unfunded retirement
liabilities under control (not sure how 7. Negotiating intra-county bus service 8. Confronting County General Plan controversies COMING ATTRACTIONS: 9 August:: Mike Cook - Rotaract 16 August: Rotary Membership Month Club Assembly 23 August: DARK for lunch. Show up at Indian Valley Golf Club at 1745 instead 30 August: District Governor, Brian McLaren Board meetings: the 4 th Tuesday of every month at Inn Marin at 1700.Rotary Club Of Ignacio Officers Treasurer: Greg Call Secretary: Marie Borders Club Service: Rich Ronsheimer Community Service: Steve Minutoli World Community Service: Pauline Stuber Vocational Service: Larry Levy Youth Service: Dave Pitchford Membership: Fran O’Brien Publicity: Shelley Klaner Sergeant at Arms: John Griffin Rantings of the Editor: Well, this is one down, forty-seven to go. In his strong
arm tactics to get me to take this on, Rich Please bare with my technical naivety. I will try to have
some clip art in here by the next issue. District Foundation Information
District 5150 Newsletter and InformationFor more information all you need to do is log on to the District Web Site at: http://www.rotary5150.org/newsletter.htm April 10-14, 2008 District Conference — A floating three day cocktail party-on dean Moser’s boat ▪ See a Dinner Show at Harrah’s South Shore with friends ▪ Pretend that you actually went to the District Conference ▪ Starts with the Wednesday Rotary Golf Tourney ▪ Be entertained like Royalty and never step ashore
International InformationDistrict Foundation 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
Rotary Club of Ignacio Officers
Treasurer: Greg Call Secretary: Marie Borders Club Service: Rich Ronsheimer Community Service: Steve Minutoli World Community Service: Pauline Stuber Vocational Service: Larry Levy Youth Service: Dave Pitchford Membership: Fran O’Brien Publicity: Shelley Klaner Sergeant at Arms: John Griffin Rotary Foundation: Jerry Ghirardo
Club Support Monte Carlo: tbd Fellowship: Bill Kelly Meeting Programs: Catheryne DiPrete Recognition: Rob “the Griz” Sundberg Bulletin: Luann Jackman Web Site: Tony Elshout
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