Some people will use any excuse to break out the lederhosen. Bill said the outfit was rented but why was his name embroidered on it? In any event, Mr. Klepper and his companion reminded us were in the final stretch for our upcoming Oktoberfest on October 9th. Sell, Sell, Sell!!!!
Stephanie brought the meeting to order and welcomed the large group of members and guests we had this morning. Lots of good energy.
She then relayed a wonderful experience she had with a fellow member and, no Bruce, it wasn't you. At last week's meeting Stephanie and that member were discussing an item being worn by the member and Stephanie was admiring it. Afterward, she thought to herself that she was going to purchase that item but then completely forgot about it. Then, lo and behold, a package came to her door the following day with that item inside. Talk about a Random Act of Rotary. It brought joy to her heart.
Stephanie's challenge to us all is that we open up our hearts and minds when we have conversations with others and to look for opportunities to create those Random Acts of Rotary. And, she asked, that if you are involved in one, to share it with the Club. She wants to start a movement!
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President Kathryn opened by welcoming all our Zoom participants and thanking Steve for living close enough to have time to retrieve forgotten items before the start of the meeting.
She then reminded us that we will be dark October 14th - No Meeting - and that a social late that afternoon is being planned. Also, the District Governor's visit is now scheduled for October 28th. Kathryn said a reception will be held that evening at a place to be determined. If you have ideas for that location please share them with her.
Kathryn ended by reminding us that everyone has different ideas and that we all need to listen to them. And not only listen to those ideas but to hear and respect them as well. Kathryn quoted Michel de Montaigne, "There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees".
President Kathryn
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Peter Cicciari lead the Invocation.
Vince Dulcich lead the Pledge of Allegiance this morning. It was either this or the Chicken Dance for Vince. Good choice.
Deb Davila welcomed our Guests this morning.
Our Guests today included:
Mr. Dan Jordan
Mr. Thomas Herdering
Mr. Myan Spaccarelli (Guest Speaker)
Ms. Viviana Spaccarelli
Mr. Daniel Spaccarelli
Ms. Karol Spaccarelli
Ms. Dawn Ferguson
Ms. Sharon Hartman
Daniel Spaccarelli soeaking with Dawn
Karol Straccarelli
Dawn Ferguson
Dan Jordan, left, with Tim Gray
Thomas Herdring talking with Dawn Ferguson
Viviana Spaccareiil
Sharon Hartman
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Leigh Seaton talked about the upcoming, long term project with Simi Rec and Park where we will be cleaning up the various openings to the Arroyo pathway. We will be doing this work along with the other two Rotary Clubs in Simi but no competition there at all. The work will involve painting and planting so you're creative side will be taxed.
Leigh has arranged a field trip on October 14th with Rec and Park to view the various sites. Please join him if you can.
Martha Macker is coordinating the upcoming Family of Rotary event on October 14th in lieu of our weekly meeting. It will a 5:30 Happy Hour at a place TBD. Stay tuned.
Martha Macker
John Baxter, our Vocational Service chair, gave us a primer in learning how to teach since September is Education and Literacy Month. John is joined on the Vocational Service committee with John Bagnall, Tim Gray, Bob Bibb and Larry Borovay.
The primer involved implementing the Madeline Hunter Seven Steps to An Effective Lesson in the form of volleyball lessons with Demi (Bill?) Fox. It's a good thing an actual ball wasn't used, someone could have been injured.
John Baxter
John getting the Hook
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!!!REMINDER!!!
OUR NEW MEETING PLACE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE BEST WESTERN POSADA ROYALE
1775 MADERA ROAD
STARTING OCTOBER 21ST
Bond is Back!
Join Us!
Thursday, October 7th
7:00 p.m.
Studio Movie Grill
(SMG)
$10/pp
We will have a special showing of the New James Bond Movie " No Time to Die" -- Daniel Craig's last appearance as Bond.
SMG has given us a rate of $10 a person.
Email Bob Whalen atthisLINKand let him know how many tickets you would like.
You will be billed through your Rotary Account! It will be a fun event so act fast as there is limited seating. And wear your best 007 attire.
Let's all enjoy this film together!
Evelyn Garfield, President of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley, announced their upcoming Halloween Bash.
Evelyn Garfield
Carolyn Boucher told us that we will be having a Team Ginny table at the Oktoberfest as well as a booth at the Street Fair on Saturday, October 30th.Carolyn is looking for volunteers to work the booth.
Carolyn Boucher
Get those tickets sold!!!!!
Please contact Herschel Berger for Volunteer questions (as well as marital advice) at the following email or phone:
syd2karli@aol.com
(805) 377-3974
See either John Tolson or Jake Finch for all ticket sales.
The 2021 Oktoberfest event is being held from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 9th at LEMON PARK
Deb Davila, in charge of Corporate Sponsors for Oktoberfest, thanked the following for their support and is shown here with Fernando Estevez - the bow tie is back!
Area Sponsor: Ventura Orthopedics (Dr. Gregg Hartman)
Table Sponsors: Union Bank (Fernando Estevez), Tim Gray, Pacific Beverage, Waste Management
Friends of Oktoberfest: Herschel and Laura Berger, Larry Borovay, Deb Davila, Erringer Family Dental Group ( Harvey Mahler), Dan Gesell, Bill and Sue Klepper, Mid Valley Properties (Maggie Kestly), Harry and Marilyn VanDyck and, last but certainly not least, Dr. P's Prickly Pants - no, not a typo.
In Kind Sponsor: City Autobody (Gary White)
Larry Borovay let us know that there is an opportunity to purchase cases of wine at 80-90% off of the original price. It would be great if 4 cases could be bought and then donated to the VIP tent at the Oktoberfest.........See flyers below.
Larry and another view of the lederhosen
Please see Stephanie Shannon if you're interested in supporting the Moorpark HS Baseball team.
Leigh Seaton reminded us about the Blood Drive he's coordinating on October 7th. Please see Leigh to set up an appointment. This is a BYOB event.
TIERRA REJADA CLEANUP
Leigh also let us know that we will be working with the Moorpark Club to spruce up Tierra Rejada on October 16th. Stay tuned for more details.
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Our Guest Speaker this morning was Mr. Myan Spaccarelli with For The Need Foundation. Well, for someone professing to not being comfortable at public speaking, Myan did a wonderful job getting his message across. Very moving. That message involved helping homeless youth. Following is the For The Need Foundation Mission and Vision Statement:
The “For the Need Foundation” uses 100% of its donations to help the houseless and critically ill youth populations by providing them with mentorship, resources, everyday materials, gifts on the holidays, and various activities. We believe that every child deserves a chance to be something great if given a little help.
Myan talked about how the homeless situation continues to deteriorate here in Southern California despite the billions of dollars being thrown at it. He feels that the source of the problem is not being dealt with, which, in his opinion, is helping the youth. His organization works with the Salvation Army in coordinating events for homeless children staying at Salvation Army shelters. Myan relayed a couple of stories in which just a small act of kindness shown to these kids at one of these events changed a life. Absolutely inspiring!
He ended by saying that For The Need Foundation is always looking for mentors for the kid. If interested, here is their contact info:
https://www.fortheneed.com
Myan Spaccarelli
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Happy Birthday Linas!
Looks like Leigh is wishing Larry Happy Birthday!
Happy Anniversary Carolyn!
A shout out to Steve (ol' Prickly Pants) on his song selections. Outstanding!
Our Zoom option at work
Two more weeks of The Chicken Dance
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We meet next week, October 7th, at the Junkyard.
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Please remember to bring a friend or an acquaintance to our next meeting. This is a GREAT way to grow our membership! And the guest's lunch is taken care of.
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