banner
Meeting Responsibilities
Aug 1st, 2019
 
Greeter
Schulte, Kim
 
Greeter
Shaffner, Jerry
 
Attendance
Coger, Roger
 
Invocation
Sharma, Arun
 
Flag Salute
Shrago, Marshall
 
Guest List
Sidlinger, Mike
 
Aug 8th, 2019
 
Greeter
Skidmore, Rod
 
Greeter
Spry, Rachel
 
Attendance
Stutzman, Jim
 
Invocation
Thompson, Karen
 
Flag Salute
Timbol, Dorina
 
Guest List
Torres, Jesus
 
Aug 15th, 2019
 
Greeter
VanDyck, Harry
 
Greeter
Vines, Mel
 
Attendance
Wilson, Chas
 
Invocation
Whalen, Bob
 
Flag Salute
Whipp, Jeff
 
Guest List
Alexander, Josh
 
Aug 22nd, 2019
 
Greeter
Anderson, B.J.
 
Greeter
Anglin, Jim
 
Attendance
Chapin, Ed
 
Invocation
Bibb, Bob
 
Flag Salute
Brill, Bob
 
Guest List
Bruce, Linda
 
Upcoming Events
Potato Party
Home of Kim and Helen Schulte
Aug 10, 2019
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Holiday Boat Party
Dec 13, 2019
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gregg Hartman
August 1
 
Richard Perini
August 8
 
Geovanny Ragsdale
August 10
 
Kailey Wagner
August 12
 
Jim Lowry
August 20
 
Peter Cicciari
August 20
 
Rich Lawrence
August 22
 
Sophie Klepper
August 22
 
Laura Jen Kin Berger
August 29
 
Mel Vines
August 31
 
Anniversaries
Chas Wilson
Phyllis Wilson
August 6
 
Herschel Berger
Laura Berger
August 12
 
Laura Jen Kin Berger
Herschel Berger
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
Linda Bruce
August 1, 1993
26 years
 
E.P. McKnight
August 2, 2018
1 year
 
Bruce Bromberg
August 4, 2016
3 years
 
Bob Brill
August 10, 2017
2 years
 
Rich Lawrence
August 10, 1995
24 years
 
Mel Vines
August 12, 2004
15 years
 
B.J. Anderson
August 15, 1991
28 years
 
John Malan
August 16, 2012
7 years
 
Dan Jaeger
August 28, 2008
11 years
 
George Kerr
August 30, 1990
29 years
 
Paula Williams
August 31, 2000
19 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
Deb Davila
 
President-Elect
Bill Klepper
 
Past President
Mike McCaffrey
 
Secretary
Cindy Jacoby
 
Treasurer
John Tolson
 
Club Service
Kathy Scroggin
 
International Service, Co-Chair
Cesar Zambrano
 
International Service, Co-Chair
Stella Ortiz
 
Community Service
Jake Finch
 
Vocational Service, Co-Chair
John Bagnall
 
Vocational Service, Co-Chair
John Baxter
 
Youth Services,Co-Chair
Rob Hitchcock
 
Youth Service, Co-Chair
Sophie Klepper
 
Family of Rotary
Laura Jen Kin Berger
 
The Rotary Foundation
Kailey Wagner
 
Director at Large
Vince Dulcich
 
Director at Large
Peter Cicciari
 
Director at Large
Herschel Berger
 
Director at Large
Dan Jaeger
 
Director at Large - Cajun Chair
Leigh Seaton
 
Parliamentarian
Gary White
 
Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
ClubRunner Mobile
President Deb Davila received her President's Badge this morning from Past President Mike McCaffrey. It's official now!
DISCUSSION ABOUT CAJUN
President Deb Davila initiated a discussion about the Cajun & Blues Festival by talking about how challenging the festival has been in the past few years and how profits have been squeezed.  This discussion will be continued next week, but here are a few highlights from our members:
-- It was mentioned that the festival is more than just profits - it's about friendships, relationships, smiles and community engagement. Tying in with that it was suggested that we as members, need to be on the same page when we promote the event - community, fundraiser, etc.
-- Ticket prices are too high for many local families, especially once they enter the park they then need to pay for the rides, food ,etc. It was suggested that we create incentives with ticket purchases.
-- Possibly make it one day event and maybe just a music festival in general.
-- The need for an independent audit to see what has changed. This tied in with the suggestion that there are some financial inconsistencies and the need to look further into the details - such as beer sales and their expense versus actual sales. In the past, every check request was truly scrutinized.
-- The need to understand what the festival really is - is it for the community, to raise money for local charities or a club event.
-- Sponsors may not be happy with the results since their money could have made a greater impact at one organization. (Also, without this income we would have made no money at all.) The goal has always been for sponsors to understand that income would be spread to many local organizations thereby having a greater impact in the community. 
-- There were some positives -- online sales were the best ever! The kids area had many families attending.
Potato Party Planned - August 10
Kim Schulte reminded everyone about the upcoming unique Family of Rotary event Potato Party at his house on Saturday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m.  His address is: 12100 Browns Canyon, Chatsworth.
Kim shared photos and an actual potato this morning!  Those attending need to bring a side (that fits in a meatloaf tin) and whatever they want to BBQ that night!
Blood Drive Planned for August 15
Roger Coger, our new chair for blood drives,  reminded everyone about the upcoming Blood Drive planned for Thursday, August 15.  Sign up sheets are on the tables now.
Haunted House Volunteers Needed
Richard Perini reminded us that every weekend volunteers will be needed. The house will be open September 20th and see the below for more information on dates and times needed for volunteers prior to the opening.
This weekend:

August 3rd 10:00am – 8:00pm

We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 4th 10:00am-8:00pm

​​​​​​​We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.
RMPC Meeting This Morning
Jake Finch said that there will be a quick meeting after this meeting to review a contract.
August 10 - Potato Party
 
December 13 - Holiday Boat Lights
Simi Sunrise Charitable Foundation.card are now being sold!  The new cards are being sold for 10 for $100 or $10/piece. Remember, they can be used for all occasions -- birthdays, condolences, get well and more!
 
Please contact Cindy Jacoby to purchase cards - cindyjacoby3@gmail.com.
PROGRAM
Maria Ventura
Southern California Gas Company
We had the pleasure of hearing from Maria Ventura, the Public Affairs Manager from So Cal Gas Company.  She talked about renewable energy and how California leads the nation in setting climate goals and policy.  She highlighted the energy evolution - from coal to natural gas to greener and cleaner energy - like wind and solar.  But she reminded us that natural gas solves the intermittency issues with wind and solar.  She also talked about how biogas is converted and said we need a balanced energy approach.
=====================
Think about bringing
in a new member!
=================================
Rotary Club FinderNeed to find a club to do a makeup?  Or find out where Rotary clubs meet while you are traveling?  Click here to access the Club Finder page on the RI website.
============================
 
Welcome Guests
Silvia Maria Avalos-Ghiringhello
Roan Blacker and Family
Samantha Finch
Kim Gray
Jennifer Grogg
Erica Hartman
Ron Resnick
Cierra Tignac and Brianna Visage
 
Silvia Maria Avalos-Ghiringhello
Roan Blacker and Family (visiting Rotarian)
Samantha Finch
Kim Gray
Jennifer Grogg
Erica Hartman
Ron Resnick
Cierra Tignac and Brianna Visage
Important Information to Read

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

August 3rd 10:00am – 8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 4th 10:00am-8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 9th 1:00pm-8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 10th 10:00am-8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 11th 10:00am – 8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 15th 1:00pm-8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 16th 1:00pm-3:00pm Mandatory Volunteer Meeting. For anyone under 18 a parent is required to attend. We will be going over the haunt build, fire/safety, haunt rules, and answer questions.

August 16th 10:00am-8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 17th 10:00am – 8:00pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.

August 23rd 1:00pm-8:00 pm - We will be putting up walls and again keeping the facility clean. Please bring gloves, protective eye gear, fully charged drills, brooms, dustpans, vacuums and water.
Thank you for reading this week's bulletin!
If you cannot do your weekly assignment it is up to YOU to find a replacement.