“Do the right thing, do the thing right ….. and have FUN doing it!”

MEETING MINUTES July 6, 2006 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Steve Minutoli

The first meeting of the New Year was called to order by President Larry Curtis, who asked Bill Doughty to lead us in the Pledge.  Larry Levi gave the invocation due to the fact that Pastor Stan is in the hospital and President Larry gave the thought for the day.

Visiting Rotarians

Phil and Jean Brown from the Novato Rotary, Mr. & Mrs. Boyd from Sunrise Santa Barbara and Dave Kopronos also from Novato.

Guests

Ramona Curtis joined us for President Larry’s first meeting.

Announcements

President Larry read a proclamation from Cynthia Murray for Past President Tony.

Denis Pepin will be leaving the club due to his move to Incline Village.  We wish him and Maxim the best.  Thank you for the wine with lunch today.

Roland Fuette was recognized for his participation not once but twice in the Novato Parade.

President Larry reminded everyone that next meeting is an evening mini Fireside – we will be emailed sometime this week, where we will be meeting.

Michael Fish announced that there are 4 spots available for a Rotoplast trip to Mexico, August 9 – 20.  This is a lot of hard work but the great joy and intrinsic rewards make it worthwhile.

The Rotoplast Bocci Ball Tournament fundraising event will be August 27 in San Rafael.  Join the team – it is a blast.

President Larry introduced his new board members – see list at the end of the bulletin.

Jerry Ghirardo presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Ramona Curtis.

President Larry also outlined some of the changes for Monte Carlo announcing that a committee is in place however there is not a chair for the event as of yet.

Fine Time

Greg Call had an anniversary, which was spent at Mt. Shasta on a second honeymoon.

Steve Minutoli was recognized for something however since he was taking the minutes he did not write it down and the editor can not remember.

Wendy Irving and Jay celebrated their 29^th anniversary where else but at Relay for Life.

Fran and Dick O’Brien also celebrated an anniversary – their 39^th.  They are shooting for another 39 years.

Matt Pavone was recognized for his wife’s birthday.

And Larry Levy was off by one day when he tried to remember his induction into Rotary.

Speaker/Program

Fran gave a short talk on her membership committee and their goals for this year.

Roland shared that Larry Levy will be a member of the Club Service committee taking care of “Sunshine”, keeping in touch with those in need.

Raffle

Denis won the first raffle and others also won bottles of wine.

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Do the right thing

Do the thing right

Having FUN doing it!

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Member Spotlight – Please send in your spotlight information.  I only have about 5 or 6 so far – please send to Luann. 

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Rotary Facts

It takes our whole club to get this bulletin done – please email Luann with the date you would like to take the minutes.  Thanks.

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Upcoming Meetings

July 6                  Club Assembly – preview of the coming year

July 13                DARK at lunch – Mini Firesides at 6 pm

July 20                Larry Levy - Employee Background Checks

July 27

August 3            District Governor Mark Flegel will be the speaker  (He will be meeting with the committee chairs in the morning beginning at 9 am.)

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Rotarians name at phone/email.

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

July 13                        6 pm – locations to be determined

September 14                        5:30 pm – Patio Party at Forks and Fingers

January 28                        6 pm – Interact Fiesta Dinner at the Inn Marin

May 10                        6 pm – location to be determined

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

July 28                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm at the Pitchford’s home

August 25                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm at the Curtis’ home

August 27                        Bocci Ball Tournament for Rotoplast – in San Rafael

September 24                        Ignacio Friends and Family Picnic

October 21                        Wine Tour

November 17                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm at Roberta DiPrete’s home 

December 8                        Club Holiday Party at Novato Oaks Inn

February 14                        Valentine’s Dinner – 6 pm

March 30                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, location to be determined

April 27                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, location to be determined

June 29                        Debunking – 6 pm

District Foundation Information

October 8 will be a Bay Cruise and Blue Angel Flyover

District 5150 Newsletter and 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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