The meeting was duly called to order by President Tony Elshout.  Tony also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Reverend Stan Warner provided the invocation and thought for the day.

Visiting Rotarians

Pauline Stuber introduced the following visiting Rotarians:  from the Novato Club—Grant Gail, Phyllis Cope, Cindy Milano and Christopher Mychylik.

Guests

Roberta DiPrete introduced her husband, Freddie Kusin.

Announcements

Larry Curtis, chairperson of the Community Service Committee, announced that this coming Saturday, 10/22/05 at 9:00 a.m. we will be planting ground cover on the Ignacio Blvd. median strip.  Please bring your “round tip” shovels and picks.  The session will be followed by a chili cookout lunch in the adjacent parking lot.

Susan Gilmore announced that our annual Holiday Party would be on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 at the Marin Country Club.

Visiting Rotarian, Grant Gail, reported that the Foundation Fundraiser would be a party celebrating the Rotary Foundation.  An auction and raffle will accompany the Carnival theme festivities, with live music.  All this to take place on November 5.

Wendy Irving informed us that past Ignacio Rotary president and new member Rick Ronsheimer is in Novato Hospital.  We all pray for Rick’s recovery. 

Gary Gast bragged about the University of Oregon Ducks’ victory last week.

Fine Time

Rob “The Griz” Sundberg exacted donations from induction celebrants Kirk Hyland (’96), John Marshall (‘96), and Rob himself (’03)

“You reely missed it, you shoulda been in the Mentawi’s last month!” Dallas Hickle brought in pictures of the huge waves he caught while on surfari in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra.  Dallas reported the faces at 20 feet, breaking in chest high water on coral reefs.  The club would like a power point show, and hopefully Dallas will accommodate this.

Jim Picchi contributed handsomely for his daughter who is attending the University of London.

Speaker/Program

Sympathies to all who failed to attend this meeting.  Roberta DiPrete and John Tanko regaled us with their five-minute speeches.  Each presentation was outstanding, and we are fortunate to have such interesting and devoted new members in them.

Reverend Stan Warner provided an informative talk on how to make the best of our soil for gardening.

Monte Carlo Update:

Greg Chidlaw announced the cast and tasks for Monte Carlo Night Goes to Paris:

John Marshall—ticket sales
Dean Moser, Peter Pelham and Greg Call—venue
Dean Moser—gaming
Shelly Klaner—publicity
Peter Pelham and Greg Chidlaw—corporate sponsors
Susan Gilmore, Dean Moser and Wendy Irving—decorations
Ana Levinson—food (more volunteers needed for this!)
Bob Carpenter—bar
Larry Curtis—champagne
Jerry Ghirardo—non-profits (more volunteers needed for this!)
Rob Sundberg—music
Roland Fuette—Interact/ROTC
Wendy Irving—auction book
Wendy Irving, Luann Jackman—silent auction
Matt Pavone—live auction
Stan Gustafson, Dennis Pepin—wine
Rocky Cosgrove, Fred Pfeifer—post-event (more volunteers needed for this!)
Fran O’Brien—dine-around
Tony Elshout—music
George Dray—coat check
Shelly Klaner—Cabaret
Steve Minutoli—signage

P.S.  Chuck Swenson got to draw the marble

Upcoming Meetings

October is R.I. Vocational Service Month

October 27            GSE/Oaxaca Program- Timothy Long

December 18         Lunch at the Youth Center

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

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

December 8                        Holiday Party at the Marin Country Club

December 15                        Toy Drive at the Youth Center

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
 

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