President Laura started the meeting a little early due to our packed agenda this morning. She welcomed our Zoom participants, Bill Fox, B.J. Anderson, Bruce Bromberg, Cindy Jacoby and Linas Kojelis. She also mentioned that our Club has received numerous awards over the years and has a reputation within Rotary for getting things done. We are, in Laura's words, a special Club.
Laura then recited her "Why Rotary" elevator speech to us, going something like this:
Simi Sunrise Rotary is a non-political, non-religious social organization comprised of business, civic and professional leaders who meet on a regular basis in order to form friendships that will better the community through those friendships both locally and abroad.
Laura then ended with a reading of the 4 Way Test, a good reminder for us all.
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Kathy Scroggin lead this morning's Invocation leaving us with food for thought.
Gary White lead the Flag Salute.
Bob Whalen welcomed our Guests this morning. They included:
Ms. Willow Borovay
Mr. Don Broot
Ms. Marilyn VanDyck
Mr. Sam Wolfe
Ms. Annika Sumby (Special Guest)
Ms. Mina ???????
Ms. Daryn Berger
Willow Borovay and Grandpa Larry
Dan Broot with Dorina Timbol
Marilyn VanDyck with her assistant
Sam Wolfe
Annika Sumby with John Tolson
Left to right, Herschel Berger, Eric Kaufman and Mina, Eric's Significant Other
Daryn Berger with Mom
Camille Cordova was our Greeter this morning
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Eric was inducted this morning as our newest member. Eric is a local Simi boy and raised a family here as well. He works in the Biotech industry and is a self-described computer nerd and proudly claims to have been sued by Steve Jobs early in his career. Welcome to Simi Sunrise Eric!
Eric Kaufman, center
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Mike Kort, president of Simi Sunset Rotary asked that we include this Blood Drive announcement:
The joint blood drive with the three Simi Valley Rotary Clubs will take place on Tuesday, August 23rd from 2:30-7:00 pm. The Vitalant blood mobile will be parked at the Simi Valley Town Center just west of Starbucks.
There are only 35 spots available...let's fill them up so please share this information.
John Tolson was notified by Annika Sumby, new Executive Director of the Samaritan Center that they have ZERO $10 food gift cards to pass out to their clients on Friday, July 22nd. Six days a week, different organizations provide a meal. (The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise does it on the second Thursday of the month!) On Fridays, the Samaritan Center shuts down early and for the dinner, will pass out a food gift card (worth $10). If a member would like to make a donation (either with a food gift card, or monies), please contact John Tolson (he can come pick it up or accept Venmo and make it happen. THANK YOU.
Geovanny Ragsdale reminded us about the upcoming Family of Rotary events - see above. Please note the CHANGE IN DATEfor the District Governor's visit to September 29th!
There is a note below on the upcoming Saturday, August 6th Family Picnic at Lemon Park. It has a QR code for RSVP'ing and for letting them know what side dish you are bringing. You can also use these links to sign up as well:
And, as per earlier edict, all members must schedule their personal vacations around these Family of Rotary dates or risk public shaming.
Kailey, left, and Geovanny
Steve Hise reminded us that Pickelball will be played prior to the August 6th Picnic. Play will start at 10:00 AM and what a great way to build up an appetite for the Picnic! See Steve for details.
And, Steve has offered to teach anyone to play who wants to learn so no excuses for not participating. And Bill promised that no commercials will be filmed during play.
President Laura earlier announced a Community Needs Assessment committee meeting on Monday, August 1st at 6:00 PM. Laura is looking for Club members who would be interested in joining the committee. It will be a combination of all Simi Rotary Clubs.
This meeting will be held at 99 Ranch at the mall.
A reminder about the upcoming 5240 District Conference.
Demi Fox announced a change in the date for the upcoming Food Fanatic Rotary dinner at the Mahler's. It was scheduled for Saturday, August 27th at 6:00 PM. That has CHANGED to Friday, August 26th at 6:00 PM at the Mahler's. Please RSVP Demi with a text to:
805.490.1401
Ryan Valencia announced a 13 Souls Memorial Run to honor the 13 Heroes who gave their lives for their country during the pullout from Afghanistan. It will be held Saturday, August 27th starting at 6:40 AM. It will be along the Bike Path and will consist of a 1K, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon and is free of charge. However, donations will gladly be accepted. See Ryan if you're interested.
Ryan Valencia
Bill Klepper wanted everyone to know about the upcoming Golf Tournament in support of the Simi Police Foundation. See Bill for details.
A previous Guest, Leila Thayer-Malone, announced a Walk to End Alzheimers coming up in October and left us a flyer below. See Martha Macker if this is of interest to you.
As Carolyn Boucher had previously said, it doesn't take any effort or money to place the Team Ginny car magnet on your car. Please see Carolyn if you'd like to get one.
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Our Speaker this morning, John Roesch, is a professional Foley artist and has worked in the film industry for over 44 years. A Foley artist is a person who re-creates sounds for film, video, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. They replace sounds that cannot properly be recorded on set. Foley studios have viewing screens, and props, as well as recording equipment to record sounds as they watch the film.
He works at Skywalker Sound and his company, Audible Bandwidth Productions can consult, design and implement Foley Stages from construction to "shakedown" anywhere in the world. He's worked on 11 films in his career that have been nominated for an Academy Award in Sound.
John entertained us with his knowledge of sound and a few stories about his experiences in the industry including being mistaken for George Lucas a few times over the years. One of these mistaken identities got him a free meal once, much to his embarrassment. He left us with the comment that our most precious commodity is time and that we shouldn't waste it. Truer words were never spoken.
John delivered his presentation via Zoom from Skywalker Ranch
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"I have no race prejudices nor caste prejudices nor creed prejudices. All I care to know is that a man is a human being, and that is enough for me; he can't be any worse."."
Mark Twain
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Bill and Joyce met in their childhood, living in the same town of Port Chester, NY. Joyce remembers Bill playing marbles as a little boy.
He attended Middlebury College in Vermont and studied Russian. When he joined the Army, he was stationed in Germany and worked in Intelligence.
He came to California because of his job at IBM. He joined Rotary because he had a Tire Shop in Newbury Park. His original intention of networking in Rotary became a life of serving others.
Harry looks good in a toupee!
The total number of Club anniversary years is 89!
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Martha Macker was highlighted this morning as our Person of Interest. Carolyn Boucher interviewed Martha and we found out the following:
Martha works at Varenita, a Senior Living Center here in Simi after having worked with children. From one end of the spectrum to the other she said. She has been in Simi for five years now and credits Rotary for opening up and expanding her relationships and friendships here in Simi
Carolyn, left, and Martha
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ROYAL ROTARIAN
Stephanie Shannon recognized Harry VanDyck as our Royal Rotarian this week. Harry's contribution to this community is quite extraordinary giving generously of both his time and money. He's served as past president of the Boys and Girls Club, the Free Clinic here in Simi, and the Simi Chamber of Commerce. Harry will do ANYTHING for ANYONE ANYTIME. But, most importantly, he's Marilyn's Best Friend.
Harry with his cape
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Steve Hise is the little boy in the background trying out his sister's new tricycle at her birthday party. Steve wanted to make sure it worked. She apparently wasn't too upset since she and Steve are now in business together.
Fun Facts: Steve is one of eight siblings (third in line) and has five children which explains his loss of hair.
Steve today
That's Deb Davila reluctantly putting her arm around her little brother. He doesn't look too thrilled either.
Fun Facts: Deb was a high jumper and hurdler in high school. She was also an All American in tennis in college. And, not to spread dirty laundry, she married her tennis coach.
......and Deb today. She hasn't changed a bit!
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Some sort of conspiracy being hatched here
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Our meeting next week, July 28th, will be in person at the Best Western. See you there!
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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 breakfast is taken care of.
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