MEETING MINUTES January 6, 2005 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Suzanne Bales

Marie Borders got our new year going with the pledge and Pastor Stan gave meaningful words

Visiting Rotarians

Charming Bill Kelly introduced Don Violin from San Rafael and Bill McNicholas from Marin Evening

Guests

Dean Moser introduced Novato’s new Chief of Police.  It was the perfect meeting for him as discussions of Monte Carlo and drinking followed. 

Gorden Walker announced he will be lecturing on Ignacio in the 50s at Inn Marin, February 10^th, 5:30 wine reception 6-7:15 lecture.  $35 donation will help the Novato Historical Guild.

Announcements

Pauline Stuber announced Laura Wulbern, of high school scholarship fame, had passed away.  She saw 100 Christmases and birthdays.  She has made arrangements for her scholarship to continue through Ignacio Rotary.

President Garry mentioned he and Michael Fish did jaunt to Sacramento with the wives to hear Rotary’s International President speak.

Daryl requested anyone having digital photos of the work parties of Scottsdale Pond to send them to him.  He is submitting them to Rotary International’s magazine.

Bob Carpenter mentioned the Tahoe Rotary’s ski challenge, March 4^th.  Rotaract might be raided for some good skiers. 

Hearts of Plenty dinner with be Feb 10^th.

Fred stated the fireside will be Feb 16^th, at Indian Valley Golf course.  6PM cocktails, 7PM dinner.  Since it comes right after Valentines, the theme will be continued.

Feb 23^rd is the 100 year anniversary of Rotary.  There will be a 3 club social at Grace’s restaurant, Days Inn Novato.  There will be no meeting on the 24^th.

President Garry announced Gina Grant has dropped out.  She now lives in Santa Rosa and has a career change.  Miss you Gina, stop by to visit

Jim Picchi will replace her on the international committee.

On to Monte Carlo: 

Cheerleader Chidlaw, along with Matt Pavone played good cop bad cop.  Thursday the 13^th is the cut off for live auction items.  5 of the 10 teams have made goal of $6000.  Live auction items need to be $1000 or more.

Web site is up and running-www.rotarymontecarlo.org-can also access through Ignacio Rotary web site.  Going big time-can buy tickets on the site with Visa or Mastercard.

All kinds of great prizes have come in, but of course more would be great-one week stay at the Mayan Palace, One night at the 4 Seasons, SF with theater tickets, week in Maui, $1500 gas BBQ, golf and hotel stay at the Sanctuary !

Dine around program is also going great guns, according to cheerleader Childlaw-Rotary will see 20% profit-restaurants participating are Hilltop, Wild Fox, Cacti, Graces Garden Restaurant and Rickys.

Corporate sponsorship is up a whopping 80%  Brayton Purcell uped the anti by being a $5000 featured sponsor-others are paying $1500

Our own Dean Moser will again be the MC

Really shaping up well – keep on bringing in the items!

Shark Time

So much Monte Carlo time that there was no shark time!

Speaker

Eileen Jones of the Marin County Office of Education discussed Walker Creek and Camp Soulajule.  Our club does help with scholarships for the kids in need.

Pictures spoke a 1000 words!

Upcoming Meetings:

January 13            Fred West, past District Governor

January 20

January 27

February 3

February 10

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:

January 28 – location tbd

February 23 – 100^th Anniversary of Rotary

March 4 – Ski Challenge

March 25 – location tbd

May 27 – location tbd

Upcoming Community Service Projects:

January 29 – final work day at Scottsdale Pond

Upcoming Board Meetings:

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

February 9

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

Centennial Documentary Premieres in Chicago

6 January 2005

A new TV documentary highlighting Rotary International's first 100 years of volunteer service premiered 5 January on Chicago PBS affiliate WYCC, Channel 20.

The television special, "Service Above Self," is a look at Rotary's success as one of the world's largest club-based humanitarian organizations as it approaches its February 2005 centennial. The program was produced by Horizons Communications Group, a documentary production agency.

"Service Above Self" examines Rotary's roots in downtown Chicago. The organization's first service project was the purchase of a horse so a local physician could make house calls. Soon after, the club sponsored the construction of Chicago's first public "comfort station" (restroom).

Rotary expanded rapidly over the 20th century and played a major role in such historic events as the founding of the United Nations.

The hour-long documentary highlights several key Rotary programs, including the worldwide effort to eradicate polio. Through the PolioPlus campaign, Rotary is a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Rotarians and people, who have benefited from Rotary's educational opportunities, including film critic Roger Ebert, appear on camera to explain how Rotary has affected their lives.

Horizons Communications Group's last major documentary, "The Hunger Heroes," was nominated for an Emmy Award and received a Gracie Allen Award.