Find out which Rotarian turns wine into vinegar in this week's In the Spotlight!
We had the pleasure of having our Interact students come to our meeting this morning to receive certificates for all their hard work they did on bring FAYM to our community!
Memorial Services for our dear friend and fellow Rotarian Steve Smith will be held on Saturday, March 11 @ 1:00 p.m. at Simi Covenant Church.
A reception will follow at the home of Michelle and Craig Foster. Our members are asked to bring dessert. Please contact Craig for their address - cfostersv@gmail.com.
Membership Competition
Doug Feco announced that during the next 30 days he will award a Paul Harris Fellow to the first person to bring in TWO new members! He will also provide a certificate to any other members who bring in ONE new member!!!
Hats Off Goes To...
Jeff Faulwell received the Hats Off Award this morning for his work on FAYM.
Hardly Strictly Moment...
Dan talked about his dad telling him that when he sees someone less fortunate to always think "but for the grace of god goes me". He read Rodney Crowell's Riding Our The Storm.
Career Day for High School Students
John Baxter talked about the upcoming Information and Career Day on Saturday, March 11th at the Boys & Girls Club from 10 am - 12 pm. See flyer in this bulletin for more information.
Tierra Rejada Clean Up Day
Carolyn Boucher talked about the upcoming 3rd Semi-Annual Tierra Rejada Clean Up Day planned for Saturday, March 11th see flyer in this bulletin below for important information.
Bolio is Back
Bill Klepper reminded us that that Bolio is coming up quick and teams are being formed! Don't miss out on this fun morning that is filled with fellowship, raising money for polio, and bowling with special needs kids Sunday, March 19th.
Cajun Updates
John Bagnell reported that starting today you can pick up your Cajun tickets. You will be billed separately for these tickets. You can keep them or sell them -- you decide! Karen Thompson is selling banners! She wants to get at least 5 banners each week! Help her out and reserve your banner now!
Kiwanis's RoundUp Is Looking for Volunteers
The RoundUp event sponsored by Kiwanis will be held on Saturday, April 1st - see flyer in this bulletin for more details. They have been very supportive of our Cajun event and this is our opportunity to show our appreciation (and to encourage their support for this year's Cajun). If you are interested in helping them out with Security, please contact Dale Cutler at Cutler5@me.com there are other opportunities to volunteer in admissions - greeting visitors and taking tickets at the gate; and checking ID. Please go to the following link to sign up: http://signup.com/go/r19e8e
Dan Jaeger reminded everyone about the upcoming ride on April 9th -- four wheelers' can also join in. Read all about it in the flyer below.
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NEW POTENTIAL MEMBER
Sophie Klepper
Student
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PROGRAM
Board Meeting
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Welcome Guests
This morning we welcomed:
Arvid Kruger
Jeff Gaul and Ron Wood
Dave Cutler and Elaine Hintlian
Sophie Klepper
Jay Gonzales
Jeff Gaul and Ron Wood
Elaine Hintlian and Dave Cutler
Arvid Kruger
Sophie Klepper
Jay Gonzales
Craig Foster
Retired CPA
Family: Married to Michelle for 32 years, with two grown children, Heather 28 and Michael 25
Strange, but true:
I make wine vinegar - I have a 107 gallon batch going right now
Passions, hobbies, interests:
Cooking, eating, travel, family activities, golf
What I'm really good at:
Playing the trumpet. I started losing my hearing because of it, so I don't play anymore.
One goal I’d like to accomplish during my lifetime:
I've always wanted to be able to play the piano or guitar. I recently bought a guitar and had a few lessons, so I'm working on it. The way it's going, I may be trying the piano pretty soon.
Favorite place to vacation/visit:
I've been fortunate enough to do a lot of international travel, and there isn't a single place that I regretted going to, but my favorite place so far was Israel. Visiting so many modern and ancient places, and religious and archaeological sites that remain from biblical times, I was amazed at the relevance and significance of so many places that are so important to Jews, Christians and Muslims, alike.
Why I decided to be an accountant:
My father was a financial controller and executive. I was good with numbers and I saw the financial stability that could come with a career in finance. But I was also an accomplished musician. I figured I'd hedge my bet, so I entered college as a double major, Music and Accounting. By my sophomore year I'd been dating Michelle for about a year, and I could see myself starting a life and a family with her. The conservative side of me that all of you know decided that I could support a family better with an accounting degree than as a starving musician. I'm glad I did.
There have been 3 cases in 2017 of Polio due to the wild polio virus. The most recent case of Polio was January 27th in Pakistan. Click on the link below for more information.
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