MEETING MINUTES December 28, 2006 at Inn Marin, Ignacio
 (the last meeting of the year)

Submitted by Luann Jackman

President Larry Curtis opened the meeting by welcoming everyone.

The Club led themselves in the pledge.  Larry Levy asked for health for the entire club.

President Larry also shared a thought for the day – “Laughter is God’s sunshine”.

Visiting Rotarians

Grant Garl from Novato (did a PSA about his new work)

Special guest and visiting Rotarian:  Greg Malloy, PDG, Terra Linda

Guests

Hailey Sundberg, Rob Sundberg’s daughter, was his guest.

Announcements

President Larry thanked Fred Pfeifer for transportation for Santa and Greg Malloy for being Santa and Wendy Irving for all her work.  President Larry was disappointed and concerned about the turnout for the meeting.  Only 18 members showed up.

John Marshall shared about the save the date post cards that we can mail out to all our friends about Monte Carlo.  (Good job Rocky.)  John will be having tickets for us at our next meeting.  John also, promoted the Cabaret show at Inn Marin, with a 3-course meal with Rickey’s.

Novato Advance had a nice article about the late Pastor Stan.

Paul Hutchinson announced the Paint the Town Red Celebration at Stonetree on January 20, 2007.  This is the annual Novato Birthday Bash.  He also presented a $282.08 for our percentage of the ads in the Rotary section of the Novato Advance.  This year was the largest section ever produced.

Larry Levy updated the club on Bob Kane; he is healing from a new hip replacement surgery.  He and Eddie are down in the assisted living section of Villa Marin.  Eddie is also recovering from surgery.  He would love visitors.

We are partnering with Novato Theater Company for Monte Carlo, they are helping create the decorations for the event.  We will be having work parties in January and February.   The three dates in January are 6^th, 13^th and 20^th.  There will two shifts each day, 9-11:30 am and 12:30 -3 pm.  Please sign up.

We have been asked to “pass the hat” to support the Rotary International Rose Parade float.

Jack Marshall shared a joke – something about bears and beers and bars.

The board of directors has decided that effective January 1 our weekly lunch fee will be $16 plus the non-eat people will have a $1 increase as well.

(Bob Finer will be doing his vocational talk next week.)

Fine Time

The Griz (Rob Sundberg) and the Griff (newest member John Griffin) recognized Shelley Klaner for Pete’s birthday.  She gave him a surprise party at Finnegan’s.

Today is Pauline Stuber’s lovely spouse’s birthday.  They were planning to go to his daughter’s house however John has a cold.

Paul Hutchinson gave a donation because of his good life.

Speaker/Program

Greg Malloy, long time Terra Linda Rotary member, past district governor joined us to make us laugh, introduce his wife Marsha, (who belongs to Novato Rotary) by photo and share some interesting information about being a Rotary Warrior.

He gave us a quiz to point out that we don’t always remember the headlines of the past.  However when asked about folks who are part of our lives, we can remember them.  The people who make a difference in our lives are the ones who care about us.

He also shared magic tricks with hankies and one with 3 ropes.  The true magic is getting involved in Rotary.

Greg also shared some of his stories about his time in Rotary and how special and important the opportunities he has had with Rotary.  There are many opportunities to be a “magician”.  And many lives have been changed, including his own.

His challenge to us is to bring Rotary to life for all of us, our families, friends and communities.  He shared that we are so close to eradicating Polio.

Thanked us again for letting him be Santa for us.

Raffle

The raffle was won by Rich Ronsheimer again – and again did not draw the correct marble.

Next week’s program will be about Novato’s economic future.  We will also induct Ron Weller at next week’s meeting.

Happy New Year to all!  Hoping 2007 will be the best ever!

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Do the right thing

Do the thing right

Having FUN doing it!

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Member Spotlight –  Last week’s question was – 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?

The answer is Rocky Cosgrove.

This week let’s spotlight the only member (who completed the form) who was born in a very snowing state these days, Colorado – who do you think this person is?

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Upcoming Meetings

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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