MEETING MINUTES February 2, 2005 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Suzanne Bales

President Garry (60 years plus a week old) brought the meeting to order at 12:20 P.M.

Steve Minutoli led the pledge while Pastor Stan gave the innovation.  If suffering from truth decay, study the bible! 

Visiting Rotarians

Bill Kelly introduced the visiting Rotarians: Irv Schwartz from Terra Linda and Lisa Fish of Novato 

Guests of Rotarians 

Announcements

President Garry mentioned over $5000 has been raised by District 5150 to aid Tsunami victims. 

Two more work parties still to go for Scottsdale Pond.

Save February 16th for our fireside, to be held at Indian Valley Golf Club.  Feb 23rd will see the gathering of all 3 Novato clubs at Days Inn to celebrate 100 years of Rotary!

Saturday night is Novato Rotary’s polenta feed.

Thursday, Feb 20th will be the Hearts of Plenty dinner, 630pm-Tony Elshout is the person to see.

Marie Borders discussed the blood drive-March 3rd the unit will be in front on Inn Marin-appointments will start at 930AM and go until 230 to give everyone the chance to participate.

Before Chiding Chidlaw geared up for Monte Carlo we all trooped out for group picture taken by Lisa Fish for Monte Carlo.

On to Monte Carlo!!!  Auction books are being printed tomorrow with copies being ready for distribution at the fireside meeting.  Anyone interested in taking out program ads please see Fran OBrien-$75 for a business card size, $150 for a ¼ page.  See John Marshall for posters and tickets for MC.

Recognition

Recognition time mentioned Shelly Klaner just back from Naples Florida-visited an aunt and uncle.  Rocky Cosgrove hit is big in Scottsdale with a couple of grand won in video poker and blackjack.  Think that kind of luck calls for a large donation!

Dennis Pepin was dinged for his wife’s birthday.  They are planning to go to Carmel to celebrate.

Tony Elshout volunteered his wife just got two new kitties. 

Speaker

Stan Dennison brought us a special treat – his company’s nationwide speaker Craig MacFarlane.  Those not in attendance missed a great speaker and inspirational talk.  Blind since an accident at 2-1/2, Canadian MacFarlane shared the stories of his life.  Everything is possible with this man!  He recommends you take failure and frustration and use it as stepping-stones to a better performance.  He has lectured to over 900 Rotary Clubs and traveled the world delivering a message that makes you want to be that better person.  His web site is www.cmpride.com.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t deliver his personal passion and optimism that hearing him in person does. 

Upcoming Meetings:

February 10            Dr. Carol Patterson, executive director, of the Marin Community Clinic

February 16            Fireside at Indian Valley Golf Course for Valentine’s Day

February 17            Dark – no meeting

February 23            Rotary 100^th Anniversary social at Days Inn with other Novato Rotarys

February 24            Dark – no meeting

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

Mark your Calendars Now!

Events:

Our holiday dinner and party will be with the other Novato Clubs – December 3, 2004

Upcoming Firesides:

February 16 at Indian Valley Golf Course

Upcoming Socials:

February 23 – 100^th Anniversary of Rotary

March 4 – Ski Challenge

March 25 – location tbd

May 27 – location tbd

Upcoming Community Service Projects: 

Upcoming Board Meetings:

(every 2^nd Wednesday of the Month, 4:00 pm at Circle Bank in Novato

February 16 (special date) before the Fireside

March 9

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

International

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