The Cajun and Blues committee decided that from now on the Cajun stage will be named in honor of our dear friend Steve Smith.
Membership Competition
Doug Feco reminded us 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!!!
Rat Fink
Erik Sellfors was our Rat Fink this moring and he talked about the Texas Tract annual street garage sale. He re-gifted a Rotary item back to Bill Klepper that he had bought from him!
Hats Off Goes To...
Bob Whalen received the Hats Off Award this morning for his work on FAYM.
Hardly Strictly Moment...
In honor of St. Patrick's day, Dan read Johnny Tarr's Gaelic Storm.
Bolio is this Sunday
this Sunday. 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.
All Hands Cajun Meeting Next Week
Marshall talked about some Cajun & Blues past history -- like he concert we held to raise $40,00 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. There will be a hands on meeting at Monte Vista on Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Career Day for High School Students
John Baxter talked about mock interviews and the need for volunteers to help with high school students who will be practicing their skills on fellow Rotarians Wednesday, March 22nd at the Boys & Girls Club from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Gator Run Needs Volunteers
CaWe had the pleasure of a visit from an alligator and member of the Simi Sunset Rotary club too! The Gator Run this year is planned for Sunday, April 30th and volunteers are needed. Please call or text (805)338-9299 for more information!
Cajun Updates
Karen Thompson is selling banners! She wants to get at least 5 banners each week! Help her out and reserve your banner now!
Fishing Supplies Needed
Elaine Freeman said the park district will be bringing back the Fishing Derby this year and they are looking for donations of fishing supplies. If you have items, please let her know!
Join the Ride
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
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Welcome Guests
This morning we welcomed:
Lizzie Whitlock and Ali Gator
Josh Gray
Savannah Spearstra and Catherine Velasquez
Nicole Spoildero and Jasonpreet Pandher
Lizzie Whitlock
Josh Gray
Jasonpreet Pandher and Nicole Spoildero
Savannah Spearstra and Catherine Valasquez
Elaine L. Freeman
Owner, Urban Strategies
Family: Married to Jack with 2 children and 7 grandchildren
Why I'm in Rotary:
My Rotary experience was unique. I was inducted into the Rotary Club of Simi Valley and was the first woman Rotarian in Simi Valley and District 5240 brought in by Bob Huber who was my sponsor. That was in June of 1988. It was not without controversy. The US Supreme Court had ruled in May 1987 that women should be allowed in Rotary. Later, because of work constraints, I came into Simi Sunrise and was President in 2004-05. A great experience and our Club was recognized as best in the District.
What people don't know about me:
I love to Sea Doo and love the desert.
I serve as a Board Member for the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, serve on the State Legislative Committee for special districts and serve as chair for the Ventura County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).
Rotary has added such a positive to my life and there are no regrets for being a pioneer for women in Rotary. As a 86er, my participation has waned but my heart is still with the club and all the good that is accomplished.
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.
