MEETING MINUTES March 2, 2006 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Denis Pepin

President Tony “gonged” the meeting to order at 12:40 P.M.

After the Pledge (Susan Gilmore) and Invocation (Reverend Stan), Dick O’Brien introduced the visiting Rotarians:

Visiting Rotarians

Larry Walters - Palau

            Kay Jones – Novato

            Dave Jones – Novato

            Klif Knoles – San Rafael

Guests

We had the pleasure of Jessica Wasserman also joining us today.

Announcements

John Tanko reminded us of the Blood Drive at Inn Marin on March 30th.   He passed the sign up sheet…did you commit?  Save the Date and your blood!

Monte Carlo Update – NOTE: FINAL REVIEW NEXT WEEK…BE THERE!

            -About 320 tickets sold…need 80 more from the members.  STUBS NOW OVERDUE…GET THEM IN OR ENTER ON-LINE!

            -Make sure to change the Minimum Bid in our program book for the Costa Rica Eco-Tour (Item 9) to $2,000.

            -Wendy needs you to “proof read “ her Silent Auction Supplement, particularly those related to your donators.  NOW and report to her promptly!

Fine Time

“The Griz” nailed a few people for various infractions like:

            -John Tanko – 5^th Anniversary (Darby must be a saint)

            -Bob Finer – Birthday

            -Bob Carpenter – Induction Anniversary

            -Rich Ronsheimer – The “perpetual” birthday

Speaker/Program

Dean Moser introduced our Guest speaker, Dr. Seth Shostak from the SETI Institute.  Wow, was he ever a “shot in the arm”.  The search for “ET” is alive and well.  Some of the snippets he left us with are:

            -We now have a complete understanding of biology (Solved the Human Genome).

            -By 2020, the computer will exceed the human brain in capability.

            -There is no proof of intelligent beings anywhere in the universe.

            -Did you know the earth was 4.5 billions years old?

            -Oldest life is 3.5 billion years old.

            -Sheer size of the universe suggests that there may be life elsewhere.

            -Lastly, we are just a small part of the “Big Show”!

A great  program, seemingly enjoyed by all.

Raffle

President Tony closed the meeting in a timely fashion.  (Psst, the pot is still alive).

Upcoming Meetings

March 9              There is a meeting

March 16            Larry Walters, Reforestation project in the Republic of Palau

March 23           

March 30            Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California - Golden Gate Bridge Barrier

 

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

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 2^nd Wednesday of the month.  They meet at the Bank of Marin located at 378 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.  They begin at 5 pm.

Upcoming Meetings

February 23        Dr. D. H. Short, Pass Christian Rotary Club and surgeon - The total destruction of Pass Christian Mississippi by Katrina

March 2              Dr. Seth Shostak of the Seti Institute

March 9              DARK

March 16            Larry Walters, Reforestation project in the Republic of Palau

March 23           

March 30            Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California - Golden Gate Bridge Barrier
 

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

March                        Interact Dinner

March 30                   Blood Drive

April                           MacKey Terrace B-B-Q

April 20 – 23              District Conference

April 29                      Club’s 30^th Anniversary Celebration

June                           Relay for Life

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

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