MEETING MINUTES, 20 September, 2007 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Charles Swensen

September is Publicity month

The third meeting in the third month of the reign of our president, John, saw a coup launched by President Elect, Matt Pavone.  One must always beware of impatient heirs.  Following the pledge (can it count if it is led by a foreigner?) Larry Levy offered a thought for the day.

Announcements

-Matt Pavone, reminded all of the TGIF at Kirk Hylan’s house on 28 September. 

-Gary Gonser put in a pitch for the play, The Seven Year Itch.

The Minnow:   Time to catch up (though he still hasn’t caught me for my wedding).

-Marie Borders’ husband had a birthday.  Neighbors stopped in to sing to him (revenge for what?).  Then she strapped on her hiking shoes (the way she said it begged the question if she put on anything else) and they went on a four mile hike.

-Pauline Stuber had an anniversary.  Only thirty-two years and she has already learned her husband’s name.  They took a cruise to Alaska (all the excuse you need to stoke the fires).

-Wendy Irving let slip that Jay had turned 69.  They had a dinner party and tried their hand (feet?) at stomping grapes.

-Matt Pavone blamed Daryl for his induction back on 9/9/99.

-Fran O’Brian booted another one.  Her word was “ennead” (a group on nine for those of us who were engineering students).

Matt Pavone then ejected all visiting Rotarians so they wouldn’t learn Shelley Klaner’s ideas for promoting the club.

Speaker/Program

Shelley Klaner gave an interactive talk on how to promote the club.  She started with the example of how Brittany Spear’s deplorable behavior has led to booming record sales.  “Sin for Rotary” next year’s motto.

Upcoming Meetings

September 27     Cliff Dochterman on membership

27 September   Friendly Fire of Rotary, speakers John, Fran & Dick

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.

Rantings of the Editor:

Back on the job this week.  All those who can come up with a Brittany-esque way to promote the club, drop me a line.  The best will earn notoriety in this space next week.

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

October 7, 2007

§         Foundation event on the Hornblower.  Flyers for the event are on the back table.

October 28, 2007

§         TGIF – Kirk Hylan’s place place.  Spouses & kids welcome.  Bar (especially for the kids?) and hors d’oeuvres, no cost.  1066 Bel Marin Key Blvd, 5:30pm.  RSVP to Bill Kelly @ kellyarchitect@bcglobal.net or 883-5388

November 12, 2007 (Monday) – Wine Cave Banquet

▪          Vertical Wine tasting in a romantic Underground Cave

▪          Tasting vertical Chardonnay

▪          Passed Hors d oeuvres

▪          Catered Banquet

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 28, 2008, (Saturday) – 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

There is one.

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

 April 10-14, 2008 District Conference — a floating three day cocktail party-on Dean Moser’s boat

▪          See a Dinner Show at Harrah’s South Shore with friends

▪          Pretend that you actually went to the District Conference

▪          Starts with the Wednesday Rotary Golf Tourney

▪          Be entertained like Royalty and never step ashore