Submitted by Charles Swensen

November is Foundation Month

The third of November our president, John, called the meeting to order at about 12:30.  Following the pledge led by Don Cliver, Larry Levy gave his thoughts for the day concerning the wisdom of life’s lessons.  

Announcements

-Bill Kelly put in a pitch for the play on Friday and the Christmas party on 1 December.  The holiday party will be on 1 December at the hotel Mac.  Tickets are $50 each.

-Wendy Irving reminded us that Novato Human Needs volunteers to sort out food packages.

-Larry Levy has a field trip set up for Saturday. 

-Dave Pitchford needs volunteers for the dictionary program on 14 December.  We have three schools that we are responsible for.

-Art Wasserman called for food boxers on 16 December, pizza to follow.

-Jim Picchi noted that the music before the meeting was what was contemplated for Monte Carlo

-President Marshall announced a Monte Carlo meeting on 20 November 5pm (food included).

-Larry Dito, retiring Parks & Rec manager for Novato gave a farewell speech thanking us for the work we have done.  There will be a retirement party for him at the Margaret Todd Center to conclude his 35 year career on 29 November from 4:30 to 6:30.

Fines:

-Dallas Hickle missed his induction date and was fined accordingly.

-Wendy Irving got hers correct (despite) errors in the record and was fined accordingly

- Garry Gast took Lori to The Color Purple for her birthday

- Marie Borders daughter’s Pop-Warner football team won the championship.

- Peter Pelham had a family wedding with a soccer theme

- Bob Carpenter was asked how to get rid of raccoons.  This was not to be confused with the
   follow-up question concerning what a traditional Thanksgiving dinner consisted of.

Speaker/Program

Chris DeGabriele of the North Marin Water District gave a discussion about the district, its water sources and plans.  He proudly pointed out that his district provided water at half the cost of MMWD.
 

Upcoming Meetings

22 November - Dark
29 November - Dark, Holiday Party 12/1
6 December - Sibdas Ghosh, PhD., Dominican University Research into Sudden Oak Death
13 December - 13 December - Fred LaCosse, "The Founding of America"
20 December – Regular meeting to be held at Novato Youth Center -- Toy Drive
27 December - 

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Catheryne DiPrete at "Catheryne DiPrete" <Catheryne.diprete@morganstanley.com>.

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 4^th Tuesday of the month.  They meet at the Inn Marin.  They begin at 5:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

December 1, 2007, (Saturday) – Kick-off Holiday Dinner Party, at Hotel Mac                       

▪          Drinks in the bar among rich holiday decorations

▪          Entertainment by a jazz trio and vocalist

▪          Dinner and Dancing in the private 3^rd floor ballroom  

January 17, 2008, (Thursday) – Individually Hosted Firesides

▪          Nine Pot Luck Dinners at individual homes (8 per home)

▪          Timely Club Discussion

March 8, 2008, (Saturday) MONTE CARLO NITE 

April 24, 2008 (Thursday)- Fireside / Monte Carlo Critique                    

▪          BBQ Steak / Rib / Corn on the Cobb 

April 9-13, 2008

▪           District Conference 

May 16, 2008 (Friday)-Afternoon Strutin’ and the Sportin’ Life        

▪          Afternoon at the track-

▪          Chariots race to Golden Gate Fields with Libation

▪          Bet on the ponies

▪          Buffet Dinner at the Turf Club

June 27, 2008, (Friday) – Presidential Inaugural and Debunking

▪          Inn Marin Banquet Facility

▪          Cocktails and Dinner

▪          Hello Hollywood Hello-theme

▪          That Was the Year That Was- Film and Skits  

Club Information

The Rotary Club of Ignacio’s web site can be found at Ignaciorotary.org

District Foundation 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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