Submitted by Chuck Swensen

Meeting was called to order by President Tony Elshout, who asked Bob Finer to lead us in the Pledge however Dean got impatient and helped.  Pastor Stan give the invocation and thought for the day.

Visiting Rotarians

From Novato, Dan Violian and Marty W. joined us today (I apologize for not having the spelling of our visiting Rotarian’s names).

Guests

Steve Minutoli’s son Steven and Michael Carbone our speaker also joined us.

Announcements

Luann Jackman asked everyone to nominate a small business of the year and educator of the year, either on the slips of paper on the tables or by email.  We will be voting next week.  Also, she will be sending out the results of the Monte Carlo survey prior to tonight’s fireside.

Wendy Irving reminded us to mark our calendars for the Novato Relay for Life coming up on June 24 and 25.

Larry Curtis took the opportunity to honor Roland Fuette for his work with Interact and on the trip to Mexico.  Also mark your calendar for July 13, our first fireside of the new leadership.

Pastor Stan reminded us all that Sunday will be Mother’s Day and thanked Bob Finer for finding him two cars.

John Marshall shared that Denis Pepin was the winner of the “selling the most Monte Carlo tickets” contest.  He received a nights stay in a jacuzzi room at Inn Marin plus a gift certificate for dinner at Rickey’s.

Fred Pfeiffer asked for a show of hands regarding who will be attending the fireside tonight.

Shelley Klaner asked for volunteers to work at the Novato Art and Wine Festival (June 10 – 11).  The shifts are four hours.  Also asked for volunteers to help with the float for the 4^th of July parade.

Jerry Ghirardo presented Paul Harris Fellowships to Bruce Moeller, Steven Minutoli and Brendon Petori, Dean Moser’s nephew.

Fine Time

Fortunately we ran out of time so “the Griz” could not fine himself for his IJ front-page publicity.

Speaker/Program

Michael Carbone shared information on settling disputes through mediation verses trials or arbitration.  He shared that he is considered a “full time neutral”, which is what is needed in mediation.  He provided handouts and answered many questions. 

Raffle

Stan Dennison won the raffle however did not pick the correct marble out of the bag.  It is getting close – there are very few marbles left.

Upcoming Meetings

May 18            Iishwara "Iish" Ryau, Principal Nexus Academy

May 25            Nohemi Beissmann-Mason, Copper Canyon

June 1              Charlie Meade, Marin Advocates for Children

June 8              Heidi Kuhn, Roots of Peace, eradicating landmines world wide

June 15           

June 22            Dr. Peter Bretan - Rotaplant

June 29            DARK

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 Firesides

July 13

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

June 10 – 11                        Novato Art and Wine Festival

June 24 - 25                        Relay for Life

June 30                        Debunking – more information to come

July 4                        4^th of July Parade

District 5150 Newsletter and Information

http://www.rotary5150.org/newsletter.htm

Need to make up a missed meeting?  Now you know where and when:

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