MEETING MINUTES, 27 December, 2007 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Charles Swensen

December is Foundation Month

The first meeting of December our president, John, called the meeting to order at about 12:30.  Following the pledge led by John Marshall, Larry Levy gave his thoughts for the day noting that Pastor Stan had passed away a year ago and that it was the second day of Hanukkah.   

Announcements

Bill Kelly: Reminded everyone we still need more homes fro the January Home Hospitality “Fireside” meetings

Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation Board held its election to fill the two vacant positions and in a close vote Catheryne DePrete and Michael Fish were elected to office. Congratulations to both of you.

Fines:

 - George Dray wife’s Laurie birthday on 11/24 and George birthday on 11/29 also owned up to having 2 grandchildren over the last 6 months.    

- Doug DeSalvo and his wife Angela also share birthdays in the same month. Doug on 12/29 and his wife on 12/10

- Art Wasserman Missed his induction date by 1 day (12/17/77) and missed pronounced Dean Moser name. So close. His generous children donated to the Paul Harris foundation on his behalf for his Christmas gift and he will be selling his business in January and playing golf for the company from now on.

- Pauline Stuber spouse John celebrates his birthday on December 28^th he is 79 years young.

Speaker/Program

John Griffin gave a very informative speech on State Farm insurance for today’s Craft talk.  State Farm insures 20% of all homes and14% of all cars in California and enjoys a 19% share of all cars nation wide which equates to about 42 million vehicles. Not sure how interested his fellow Rotarians would be about insurance after the Holidays proved to be very as newmorous questions were asked regarding Southern California wildfires and replacement cost. A very informative speech.

Thanks John.

Jim Lamont was inducted into Rotary today by Peter Pelham. Jim gave his 5 minute talk about his life which started in Queens NY and at the age of 14 found himself living in California. After working in the South bay with Dotcom companies the birth of Jim’s child encouraged him to move his business to Novato where he has enjoyed working and raising his family. Now after building a successful Financial Planner Company Jim is ready to give back to his community through Rotary.

Welcome to Rotary Jim.

Upcoming Meetings

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 4^th Tuesday of the month.  They meet at the Inn Marin.  They begin at 5:00 pm.

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

January 17, 2008, (Thursday) – Individually Hosted Firesides

▪          Nine Pot Luck Dinners at individual homes (8 per home)

▪          Timely Club Discussion

March 8, 2008, (Saturday) MONTE CARLO NITE

April 24, 2008 (Thursday)- Fireside / Monte Carlo Critique                    

▪          BBQ Steak / Rib / Corn on the Cobb

April 9-13, 2008

▪           District Conference

May 16, 2008 (Friday)-Afternoon Strutin’ and the Sportin’ Life        

▪          Afternoon at the track-

▪          Chariots race to Golden Gate Fields with Libation

▪          Bet on the ponies

▪          Buffet Dinner at the Turf Club

June 28, 2008, (Saturday) – Presidential Inaugural and Debunking

▪          Inn Marin Banquet Facility

▪          Cocktails and Dinner

▪          Hello Hollywood Hello-theme

▪          That Was the Year That Was- Film and Skits

Club Information

The Rotary Club of Ignacio’s web site can be found at Ignaciorotary.org

The Rotary Club of Ignacio’s web site can be found at Ignaciorotary.org

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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