Submitted by Charles Swensen

February is Rotary World Community Month

The St. Valentine’s Day meeting was called by President John at about 12:30.  Following the pledge Larry Levy gave the thought of the day, a reading from Corinthians.

Announcements

-Bob Carpenter put in a pitch for their upcoming Fiesta Dinner.  This is to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Mexico to build houses for the otherwise homeless.  Tickets are $15 and the dinner is at Inn Marin on 24 February, 2008.

- President John Marshall announced that at the Novato awards the city put out a proclamation that named Ignacio Rotary as the lead club in the renovation of Stafford Park. 

- Steve Minutoli reminded all that our annual blood drive will be 20 March, 2008

- Fred Pfeifer reminded us that the district conference is 9 April up at South Lake Tahoe.  He called for a show of hands as to who’s planning to be there.

- Dave Pitchford noted that those not going to the conference could join in on the Interact trip to Mexico, 6-12 April.  He could use some adult supervision (nobody’s currently scheduled to keep an eye on him).

- Daryl filled in for the Fish report on Monte Carlo and pushed all to get going on auction items and tickets.  If you’re one who buys tickets rather than trying to sell them be sure to give them to someone.  The event is a success if we get a lot of people there, not just the money for a bunch of tickets.

Inductions:

Don Cliver sponsored Philippe Hobson

In lieu of Fines we heard poems from:

Dave Pitchford
            Charles Swensen
            Dick O’Brian
            Daryl Weinroth

Speaker/Program

Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of schools gave a talk on the status of the schools in Marin.  She proudly pointed out that Marin school are rated the highest in the state for test scores and in producing students qualified for entry into the state’s university systems.  She also highlighted the challenges she faces in the current budgetary climate.
 

Upcoming Meetings: 

21 February -   Monte Carlo Assembly
28 February -   Doug DeSalvo, daughter Alana and spinal cord injuries

6 March - Michael Marovich- The History of St Vincent’s School for Boys, Past, Present and Future
13  March - 
20 March -
22 March -
27 March -

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:

 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

District Foundation Information

            None this week

District 5150 Newsletter and Information

For 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

District 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

 The Four Way Test

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

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