MEETING MINUTES December 14, 2006 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Marie Borders

The meeting was called to order by the President Larry Curtis at 12:20 pm. 

In lieu of the invocation, Larry asked for a moment of silence in honor of the late Pastor Stanford Warner.

Visiting Rotarians

Al Angulo, Don Beyer, and Forrest Craig, all from the Novato Club; Terry Molloy for the Terra Linda Club; and Jan Hutchinson from Novato Sunrise.

Guests

Nancy Griffin, spouse of John Griffin, who will be inducted today; and Bill and Cecilia Huber.

Special Recognition

The Club inducted John Griffin as its newest member, and he was warmly welcomed by all.

Announcements

Thanks all around to those who organized and put on the Club’s Holiday Party, including Roland Fuette, Dave Pitchford and Tony Elshout. 

Wendy Irving reminded the Club about the Holiday Food Boxing event to be held at the Marin Food Bank on Sunday, December 17^th from 5-7, with a pizza party to follow at Red Boy.  She also reminded us that our meeting next Thursday will be held at the Novato Youth Center, and that we should try to arrive by 11:30 in order to welcome Santa, who this year will be Greg Molloy.  He volunteered to do this for us since our usual Santa, Stan Dennison, had an eye injury.  Get well soon, Stan!

Dave Pitchford needs volunteers for the distribution of dictionaries to the third graders at Novato Charter, Loma Verde and Hamilton Elementary Schools.

Peter Pelham reminded us to support the Novato Sunrise Club by purchasing our Christmas trees at the St. Vincent’s lot.

Rich Ronsheimer asked President Larry to announce Matt Pavone as President-Elect for the 2008-2009 term, which was previously announced at the Holiday Party.

Fine Time

The Bear fined himself for an unfortunate decision to allow an audience member at one of his shows to sit in with the band…

Peter Pelham and Chuck Swensen each recalled the exact date and year of their inductions.

Michael Fish, together with his wife Lisa, celebrated eight years of wedded bliss on November 29^th.  Oh, and one more little thing:  there’s a new young man in their lives!!!  Dylan Michael Fish was born on December 4^th – Lisa and Mike couldn’t be happier, and we couldn’t be happier FOR them.  Congratulations!!!

Speaker/Program

Paul Kingsman regaled us with his quest to become a two-time Olympian – the trials, tribulation, and triumphs.

Raffle

“Big guy” Rich Ronsheimer pulled the wrong marble.

Happy Holidays to all!

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Do the right thing

Do the thing right

Having FUN doing it!

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Member Spotlight –  In keeping with the holiday spirit – one of our members told me that his favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life.  Who do you think this is?

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Upcoming Meetings

December 21      Meeting at the Novato Youth Center – Santa is at 11:30 am.

December 28      Greg Malloy

January 4           John Potocny, Novato's Economic Future

January 11         Dark due to Joint Meeting on January 12

January 12         Joint Meeting with Novato Rotary at Margaret Todd – Dr. Cliff Dochterman will be the guest speaker.

January 18         Catriona MacGregor, Ecological Foot Print

January 25         Gail Haar, Novato Public Library, "South Novato Library's 5-10 Year Plan"

 

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

January 25                        Mini Firesides in Member’s homes – no noon meeting

May 10                        6 pm – location to be determined

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

January 12, '07      Joint meeting of the Novato Rotary Clubs at 12:00 pm at the Margaret Todd Center with past President of Rotary International Cliff Dochterman.

January 26                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm at Fran and Dick O’Brien’s home

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

February 14                        Valentine’s Dinner – 6 pm

February 15                        Valentine Celebration at lunch meeting

March 30                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, Shelley Klaner’s home

April 27                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, John Marshall’s home

May 6                        Family Day at Miwok Park

June 29                        Debunking – 6 pm

District Foundation Information

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

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

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

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