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Keep reading to find out which Rotarian once played
the harmonica with panties on his head
in this week's "In the Spotlight"

Meeting Responsibilities
August 18, 2016
 
Greeter
Boucher, Carolyn
 
Greeter
Birkner, Jeff
 
Invocation
Baxter, John
 
Guest List
Hyrchuk, Ron
 
Attendance
Jambazian, Mike
 
Rat Fink
Klepper, Bill
 
August 25, 2016
 
Greeter
Jeries, CPA, Ted
 
Greeter
Marquis, John
 
Invocation
Keowen, Andy
 
Flag Salute
Lawrence, Rich
 
Attendance
Ladd, Rick
 
Guest List
Kruglov, Louis
 
Rat Fink
Little, Eric
 
Upcoming Events
Backpack - School Supply Giveaway to local kids
Aug 18, 2016 – Aug 19, 2016
 
Club Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Aug 18, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
RMCP Committee Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Aug 18, 2016
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Club Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Aug 25, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Dog Days of Summer Golf Tournament
Moorpark Country Club
Sep 01, 2016
 
Club Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Sep 01, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Seriously Awsome Stuff Sale
Samaritan Center
Sep 03, 2016
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Club Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Sep 08, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Club Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Sep 15, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
RMCP Committee Meeting
Grand Vista Hotel
Sep 15, 2016
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Speakers
Aug 18, 2016
 
Aug 25, 2016
 
Sep 01, 2016
 
Sep 08, 2016
 
Sep 15, 2016
 
Sep 22, 2016
 
Sep 29, 2016
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gregg Hartman
August 1
 
Pat Abruzzese
August 2
 
Richard Perini
August 8
 
Kailey Wagner
August 12
 
Jim Lowry
August 20
 
Keith Derrick
August 20
 
Peter Cicciari
August 20
 
Rich Lawrence
August 22
 
Joe Engle
August 24
 
Erik Sellfors
August 25
 
Larry Gordon
August 30
 
Mel Vines
August 31
 
Anniversaries
Hal Reniger
Carol
August 3
 
Chas Wilson
Phyllis
August 6
 
Pat McDonagh
Patsy
August 8
 
Joe Engle
Karen Smith
August 11
 
Herschel Berger
Laura Jen Kin
August 12
 
Arun Sharma
Rajni
August 14
 
Mary Paseta
Ivo
August 23
 
Bill Fox
Joyce
August 26
 
B.J. Anderson
Ken
August 30
 
Join Date
John Ryu
August 7, 2014
2 years
 
Keith Derrick
August 7, 2014
2 years
 
Rich Lawrence
August 10, 1995
21 years
 
Mel Vines
August 12, 2004
12 years
 
B.J. Anderson
August 15, 1991
25 years
 
John Malan
August 16, 2012
4 years
 
Dan Jaeger
August 28, 2008
8 years
 
Len Geres
August 28, 2003
13 years
 
George Kerr
August 30, 1990
26 years
 
Paula Williams
August 31, 2000
16 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President-Elect
 
Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Service
 
International Service, Co-Chair
 
Community Service,Co-Chair
 
Community Service, Co-Chair
 
Vocational Service, Co-Chair
 
Vocational Service, Co-Chair
 
Public Relations
 
Youth Services,Co-Chair
 
Youth Service, Co-Chair
 
Family of Rotary
 
Family of Rotary, Co-Chair
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
The Rotary Foundation, Co-Chair
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large - Cajun Chair
 
Parliamentarian
 
SSR Charitable Foundation Chair
 
RMCP Chair
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Highlights of Today's Meeting
This Week's Hats Off Award Goes To...
Dan Jaeger presented his award to Larry Silverman for all the work he is doing in setting up our weekly meetings.
Cajun Update
Rob Hitchcock recognized all who worked hard on the Cajun Festival with a medal.  He announced the following proceeds: Gross ($665,466); Net Proceeds ($167,800 - a new record!). We will hold 20% of the net income for the 2017 festival and distribute $135,000.
 
In Our Thoughts
Dan Jaeger said to keep John Bagnall in our thoughts as his mother recently passed away.
Announcements
Blood Drive - August 18
Jim Robison announced the next blood drive will be August 18. Sign up sheets are on the table now
Golf Tournament Goodie Bag
Bruce Bromberg talked about the need for donations for our golf tournament's goodie bags. Please contact him with a donation now.
Dogs Day of Summer Golf Tournament - Thursday, September 1
Golfers wanted! But even if you
don't golf you can still be involved
by purchasing a tee sign. Contact
Cindy Jacoby to renew or purchase
your tee sign today cindyjacoby@
svef.org. Click
below for more information signing
up to golf and see the flyers below for more informa
Special Meeting Tomorrow Night
Stell Ortiz announced that there will be a meeting tomorrow night at her house at 6:00 p.m. to meet with a Costa Rican Rotarian about Interact/Rotaract.
Wine Tasting Event from Rotary Club of Simi Sunset
Cindy Belmonte from the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset talked about a new event they are having - a Wine Club featuring various Paso Robles Wines. They are launching on September 11th at Moorpark Country Club from 3:00-5:00pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join them at this Tasting Event! See flyer for more information below.

Relay for Life - October 1 and 2

Our club will field a Relay for Life team this year to support cancer research.  Please contact Chas Wilson if you wish to participate and volunteers will be needed too!
Program
Club Assembly Highlights
Larry Borovay and Pam Perry talked about their plans for the Family of Rotary - which includes gourmet dinners, a camp out, a Cultural Arts Center night and more.
John Bagnall and John Baxter talked about Vocational Services plans, which includes continuing the machine shop program, career opportunities for high school seniors and an essay contest.
Jeff Faulwell and Jennifer Wallace talked about their plans for Youth Service - which includes a Breakfast Club for Interact, YES!, RYLA, and FAYME.
Sam Wolfe and Carolyn Boucher talked about their plans for Community Service - which includes weekend events, Simi at the Garden, Back to School Shopping Spree for foster children, Tierra Rejada Clean Up and more.
Chas Wilson and Arun Sharma talked about their plans for International - which includes Partners on 4 Grants, polio eradication awareness, peace scholarships and more.
Deb Davila and Lisa Brough talked about the Rotary Foundation and their planes on educating more on the ways to give and the Foundation Gala.
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NEW BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION
Bruce Bromberg - Sponsored by Sam Wolf
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Welcome Guests
This morning we welcomed the following guests:
Mark Lowry and Cindy Belmonte - Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise
Dict Strayer
Lara Satler Cosmo de Resende - Exchange Student
Thalia Garcia Young - Host of Lara
Cindy Belmonte
Lara Satler Cosmo de Resende - Exchange Student
Thalia Garcia Young - Host of Loara
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Photos from
Today's Meeting
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Member Spotlight
Sam Wolfe
ABS Family, LLC
CEO (Chief Everything Officer)
Why I'm in Rotary:
Have always wanted to give back and support our Simi Community

Passions, hobbies, interests:
Travel, Vintage Cars, Family

One goal I’d like to accomplish during my lifetime:
To have no debt

On my bucket list:
#1 is to travel to Europe; Italy, Ireland, France, Greece, etc

My most embarrassing moment:
Was on a local talk radio show where a substantial prize was offered to the first person to get to a certain location and perform a certain act; Needless to say I was the first one and the act that was videoed for a later production and the act was of me dropping my pants to the ground in public on a very busy section of Ventura Blvd in Studio City, put ladies panties on my head and play the harmonica for 5 minutes...I won a trip to Vegas to see a show (don't remember the show)



Member Spotlight
Steve Johnson
Ammo Creative 
Motion Picture Advertising
Why I'm in Rotary:
When we adopted our daughter, I really wanted a way to serve the community we were going to be raising her in.
Otto Austel (my brother-in-law's father-in-law) invited me to join Rotary.  I don't know that I really had a choice, but I'm glad I took him up on it.  Our family had an amazing experience at the  Rotary Convention in Copenhagen, Denmark/Malmo, Sweden.  We've had exchange students from both Denmark and Italy stay with us.  I've had a few "Rotary Moments" over the years, but the biggest one was being able to participate in the Yes! program and witness the affect it had on many of our youth.

Strange, but true:
I'm purebred: all of my great grandparents were born in Sweden

Passions, hobbies, interests:
Don't have as much time to do them as I'd like currently, but I've been known to collect and restore arcade games and coke machines, build and fly RC planes, and brew beer.

One goal I’d like to accomplish during my lifetime:
Trying to learn to play the banjo. I just started and feel like I'll never be any good, but it's relaxing and I'm enjoying it anyway.

Favorite place to vacation/visit:
Locally, Yosemite and Tahoe.  Worldwide: Scandinavia, Sweden in particular.

What is one of the things on your bucket list?
Visiting Australia - which is where our family will be going over Christmas!


In other news
"Peace Is" video
Our club recently provided funding to translate a peace video from English into Spanish so that its message can be brought to Spanish speaking countries.  Click below to see the original video in English.
Polio Update - We're this close!
There have been only 19 cases this year of Polio due to the wild polio virus.  They have all occurred in Pakistan and Afghanistan.  The most recent case was 4 weeks ago.  Click on the link below for more information.
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