Submitted by Steve Minutoli

President Tony Elshout opened the meeting and Elliot Howlett, from our Boy Scout troop led us in the pledge of allegiance.

Pastor Stan gave us the invocation.

Visiting Rotarians

Someone introduced Lon Bartolini from San Rafael and Darcy Quinn from Novato.

Guests

Bud Howlett and his grandson, Elliot from the Boy Scouts of America with their leader Joanne.  Also our Interact Club president and vice president, Kelly Miner and Alyssa Whitewell were present.

Announcements

Michael Fish reminded us about Bocce Ball on Sunday, August 28^th.  This is a fundraiser for Rotoplast. 

Jerry Gerardo handed out the raffle tickets for the Rotary Foundation events.  The $100 donation goes toward your Paul Harris.

Elliot Howlett, a member of Troop 82 and an Eagle Scout shared some of his experiences at the Boy Scout Jamboree.

Fine Time

Rob Sundberg gave recognition (and assessed fines) to Catherine DiPrete celebrating her birthday and anniversary.  They skied and barbecued to celebrate. 

Shelley Klaner celebrated her birthday in Las Vegas – ask her?  

Saul shared he drank for his birthday. 

The OBrien’s shared that their son, Michael was induced into the Novato Rotary Club. 

Rob celebrated his 10^th anniversary in Wisconsin – when they finally arrived. 

Jerry moved into a new home – watch for more information on the special party at his house.  

Susan Gilmore was also in Wisconsin on vacation. 

All were asked to be conscientious about reply to all when returning an email response.  There will be fines in the future.

Speaker

Mark Bartolini is a member of the IRC – International Rescue Committee, an international humanitarian organization.  They are on humanitarian missions in our terrorist world only working in countries involved in war – Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.  Very interesting talk about his work and what is involved. 

Ron Kern won the Raffle. 

Upcoming Meetings

September 1         Frank Cambria will speak on his visit to Vietnam

September 8         Walter Schug, Schug Winery, Wine Nation

September 15       Novato Arts Committee

September 22       Bill Cope - Bay Model

September 29       Lewis & Clark Expedition, Pat Ravicz

December 18         Lunch at the Youth Center

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Dave Pitchford at 382-8150.

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 2^nd Wednesday of the month.  They meet at the Bank of Marin located at 378 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.  They begin at 5 pm.

Upcoming Firesides

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

September 4                        Labor Day at the Lake – working in the beer booth 4 – 9 pm

September 15                        Novato Business Faire

December 8                        Holiday Party at the Marin Country Club

December 15                        Toy Drive at the Youth Center

International

Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves. 

Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:

§         Effecting change within the community.

§         Developing leadership skills.

§         Gaining an understanding of – and having an impact on – international humanitarian issues.

§         Developing relationships with community and business leaders. 

Through Rotary's service programs, a Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in its community. Programs of the Rotary Foundation offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. More than 1.2 million Rotarians make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe. 

Do you know a friend, family member, or colleague from your business or profession in another locality who has all the qualities of a good Rotarian?  Rotarians are adults of good character and good business or professional reputation, who hold or have held an executive position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession. Consider referring them for membership.

District 5150 Newsletter and Information

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

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

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