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March 9, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Board Meeting was held this Week at Varenita
 
 
 
2022 - 2023 Rotary Theme
President Laura welcomed Club Members, Zoom participants and Guests.
 
Laura talked this morning about the Category Award Criteria that the District puts out.  See below.  She has touched on this in the past and said that she feels very strongly about achieving as many of the criteria as possible.  While not adhering to every criteria on the list (some are just not attainable), she said that our Club has done an outstanding job with most of them.  And that "we are that close to finishing".  Laura encourages us all to keep these criteria in mind and to keep an eye out for opportunities to complete them such as when committee members meet to discuss an upcoming event.  The time spent in these meetings qualify for the criteria.
 
Please be sure to download the ClubRunner App.  It provides access to everything Rotary and is extremely helpful in keeping up with what's going on with the Club and contacting other Club members.  A link to the App is provided at the end of this Bulletin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Arun Sharma lead the Invocation this morning. 
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Flag Salute
Richard Perini lead us in Saluting our Flag this morning, a Flag that represents the greatest nation on earth.  
 
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James Winstanley welcomed our Guests this morning and they included Ms. Amy Nicholson (Chas Wilson's sister), Mr. Mike Kort (president of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset), Ms. Gina Truncale and Mr. Brian Park (both Special Guests). 
Amy Nicholson with Chas Wilson
Laura with Mike Kort
Gina Truncale
Brian Park
 
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Zoom was our Greeter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Larry Borovay said the Cruise is now SOLD OUT!  He also asked of the people going on the cruise to bring items along that can be given to the Ensenada Rotary Club for local distribution.  Items suggested were socks and toiletries and the like.  See Larry for ideas.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Laura reminded us that, since we are Dark on Thursday, March 30th, we will be having a Happy Hour at the Junkyard that evening at 6:00 PM.  This would be a Buy Your Own Food and Alcohol event.  Look forward to seeing you there!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Klepper is coordinating our next Blood Drive on April 6th.  Contact Bill to sign up:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Klepper is organizing a way to honor our local school crossing guards on April 19th.  He's arranging to have warm drinks delivered to the crossing guards in the morning and cold drinks in the afternoon.  He needs help with this so if you can assist, please contact Bill at: 
 
Bill Klepper was a busy guy this morning!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kailey Craig had announced earlier that our  Family of Rotary event on February 11th has been POSTPONED!  The good news is that it has been RESCHEDULED to Saturday, April 22nd.  It will be a Potluck Dinner at the Berger's with more details to follow.  So  SAVE THE DATE for Saturday, April 22nd.  
 
Please RSVP to Kailey or Geovanny at:
 
 
Kailey Craig
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Klepper announced our next Bolio event on April 30th.  It's being held at Haley's Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran.  Our Club will pick up the bowling fee so 100% of the $50 entrance fee will go to fighting polio.  It will be a fun event involving other Rotary clubs for a great cause.  Registration is at 9:00 AM with bowling starting at 10:00 AM.  Contact Bill if interested at:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A reminder about the upcoming Happy Face Music Festival on May 27th.  The Festival will be held from 1 PM to 7 PM at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park and will have an 80's theme.  Tickets will go on sale April 1st.  And Steve P. will be looking for help with obtaining sponsorships.  Stay tuned....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YES! is scheduled for October 21, 2023! Dorina Timbol is leading the charge for YES! across the District and is asking that sign ups start early.  This YES! program will be bigger and better than last year (which will be hard to do!) with discussions happening with, among others, the Simi Valley Chief of Police and the Simi Valley Unified School District Superintendent.  One theme this year will be humanizing the police.  
Apparently the YES! program is getting state-wide attention.  Dorina was in Sacramento recently speaking with California Senator Henry Stern who knew about YES! and will be attending on October 21st!  Very impressive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Following are the Club Survey Results
Above is part 1 of the Survey Results.  If multiple members suggested the same thing, it was only listed one time.
Above is part 2 of the Survey Results. Again, if multiple members suggested the same improvement, it was only listed one time.
Above is Part 3 of the Survey Results.
Dorina Timbol explaining the Club Survey results that she combed through and published.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Baxter is looking for help to review and grade the 18 Four Way Test Essays he's received.  They range from the 4th Grade up to Senior High School students.  Please contact John if you are interested at:
 
 
And, much more importantly, a certain Principal of a certain Independent Learning Academy here in Simi Valley wanted to make sure that we all knew that John is now working at said Independent Learning Academy.  Nice move for Monte Vista Dr. P.!
John Baxter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A note from Marta Golding Brown,
District Governor 2023-24:
 
Rotary Greetings!
 
Rotary District 5240 is hosting a virtual District Training Assembly on March 18, 2023, beginning at 9:00 AM.
 
This training is provided to Club Officers, Avenues of Service Chairs, and club committee members. There are also sessions for new and long-term Rotarians. The sessions will begin with an opening presentation by Past District Governor Elizabeth Mahoney, District 5495, Arizona, who will highlight Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus, including the newest one, the Environment. We encourage all club members to review the sessions and attend as many as possible. In addition to our guest speaker, course offerings include:
 
Morning Sessions 10:30 AM:
  • Club Presidents
  • Presidents Elect
  • Presidents Elect Nominees
  • Club Secretary
  • Club Treasurer
  • Understanding the Foundation with Rotary International
  • Getting the Word Out
Afternoon Sessions 12:30 PM:
  • Club Service
  • Fundraising Strategies
  • Membership
  • International Service
  • Youth Service
Afternoon Sessions 1:30-2:20 PM:
  • Community Service
  • Global & District Grants
  • Peace Service
  • Vocational Service
  • Think Different in Your Club
  • Rotary Then and Now (PRLS)
Late Afternoon Sessions 2:30-3:45 PM
  • Grant Certification Seminar
  • Assistant Governor (AG) Training
Please utilize this link to register today to attend the morning guest speaker session and the additional the sessions of interest to you. You can also find the link on the District 5240 calendar, on the News and Events tab. Please reach out if you have any questions.
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
Marilyn Lippiatt
maryilyn@lippiatt.com | 805-402-3603
District Training Director
Rotary Club of West Lake Village
 
Marta Golding Brown
District Governor 2023-24
Rotary Club of Oxnard
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A reminder about Herschel Berger's previous announcement regarding how Club funds will be allocated this year.  As previously noted, this year will be the first since Covid hit that our Club has the ability to allocate funds to local organizations and activities.  Herschel is heading up a committee to best decide just how this allocation should take place.  A link to an application form in this regard has been created - see below.  Please print out the form and forward it to the organization for them to fill out and submit to Herschel Berger at:
 
 
Here's the link:
 
 
The last day to submit names for allocation is March 31st.
 
A copy of the 3 page Allocation Application form is shown below as well.
Herschel Berger
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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“Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.”

 

Mahatma Gandhi

 
 
 
 
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Deb Davila checked in with our fellow Club member, Ryan Valencia, recently.  Ryan is currently deployed in the Middle East and Deb asked Ryan if there was anything he or his Unit needed.  He said he was being well taken care of but what he suggested we all could do is volunteer with the For The Troops organization.   He asked that we gather items from the Wish List posted above and get them packed up and sent overseas.  
 
Deb is coordinating this effort and said that if you didn't have time to purchase items from the Wish List, simply give her a donation and she will make the purchase for you.  Deb can be contacted at:
 
Deb Davila
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

As a follow up to last week's speaker, Gem Munro of the Amarok Society, Laura received the following email:

Dear Laura,

Thank you for inviting Gem to speak to your club, and for your club’s warm reception of him! He had a wonderful time. As a token of gratitude, I have attached the story of Kushi, a Bangladeshi mother who has become a local hero.

We're so pleased to have worked in close partnership with Rotary clubs across North America and in Bangladesh over the past decade. Our partnership together has allowed us to bring education to the most marginalized children on the planet and make education a reality for thousands of people who are now changing the world for the better.

We do not employ professional fundraisers or marketers, and are asking for a donation from each club we visit. While any amount will make a tangible difference to our operations, we’re hoping your club will consider sponsoring a mother-teacher. Every day, this mother will teach at least 5 children everything she’s learned. I have attached a budget that breaks down the cost of adopting a mother.

If you should choose to adopt a mother, we will send your club quarterly updates introducing you to her and the children she teaches, and showing the difference your sponsorship is making.

Thanks for your interest in Amarok Society, and please let me know if there’s any additional information I can provide.

With best wishes,

Grace

Amarok Society
Teach Mothers to Teach the World
#300 - 10328 81st Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 1X2
(250) 305-4848
 
Here's a link to Rotary International Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's September 2021 Newsletter where she talks about the Amarok Society:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B.J. Anderson asked that we post this announcement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A note from Mary Paseta regarding the Rotary Youth Exchange:


Subject: Mar 25 - 26, 2023 - Youth Exchange Workshop at Grand Vista Hotel

Hi Laura,

I would like to share an announcement regarding the Youth Exchange Orientation that will be held at the Grande Vista Hotel in Simi Valley on March 25th-26th.

We need Rotarians to host inbound student and Rotarians.  I will be hosting 6 students at my house.

It would be nice if you and all involved with the Youth Committee could stop by the hotel to see what the Orientation is all about and to meet all of the Rotarians involved with the Exchange Program (SCANEX). In our last Orientation in February the District Governor from LA stopped by to visit.  I'm not sure if you would like to extend the invitation to our District Governor since this is being held in Simi Valley (great points for committee awards 😊).

It  would be great if we could share this video with all:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbTJ3z4B4Iw

 

Thank you.

Mary Paseta

Mary Paseta said this program needs to be promoted.  Prior to covid, there were 24 exchange students involved.  This year there are only 8, with just 4 from our District.  Please get involved if you can!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you recall, our Club donated funds for the purchase of books for the new Book Vending Machine at Crestview Elementary School.  There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 6th at 2:00 PM.  Laura is encouraging us to attend and represent Simi Sunrise.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jake Finch previously gave us an update on the Gift Card program she initiated with the Club last March.  These were the Gift Cards that were donated to help Simi Valley school kids and their families in need.  Jake gave us some stark statistics.  She said that there are 214 children in K-12 that are homeless here in Simi with 58 of those in High School.  In addition, there are 63 Foster Children, 27 of whom are in High School. 
 
The good news is that, since last March, 115 Gift Cards have been donated totaling $4,875 with $1,850 of that being disbursed to those in need. Over $3,000 of that amount was from our Club alone!  Our Club is AWSOME!
 
More help is always appreciated Jake said and that while Gift Cards to Kohls and Target are helpful, she said that she's also looking for Gift Cards to stores like Aldi and Smart & Final as well.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Klepper asked that this flyer be posted.  See Bill for details.  His email is:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mike Kort, president of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset, announced their 12th annual Johnna's Tea Party at the Grand Vista Hotel on April 23rd.  Mike is looking for volunteers to help out as waiters or donations for the event.  His club is also selling raffle tickets for a trip to Italy.  The tickets cost $100 with the trip itself valued at $6,500.  See Mike Kort for details at:
 
Mike Kort
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In celebration of Earth Day on April 27th, Laura announced that several of the Rotary clubs are organizing a clean up of Tierra Rejada.  See Laura for details.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mark your calendars for this year's Rotary Foundation gala on May 13th.  It will be held at the Camarillo Airport with more details to follow.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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HELPFUL LINKS TO ROTARY BUSINESS
 
 
The link for Continuing Resolutions is:    https://rotary5240.box.com/s/dz73te0f4ad4bcotytv5zfi1z578dw0b

The link for the Bylaws is:   https://rotary5240.box.com/s/re2crm11deb8uhwrzvbh9h7lbfrca1za

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https://www.rotaryclubofsimisunrise.org/

There is a phone app that can be downloaded to your phone; everyone should have that app on their phones.  You will have to download the app and then log in the first time.  After that, the login portion is not required.  

 
 
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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!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Our next meeting on March 16th will be in person at the Best Western Posada Royale at 1775 Madera Road starting at 7:00 AM.  Looking forward to seeing everyone!
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
March 9, 2023
 
Invocation
Sharma, Arun
 
Flag Salute
Perini, Richard
 
Guest List
Winstanley, Jamie
 
Greeter
 
March 16, 2023
 
Invocation
Sumby, Anni
 
Flag Salute
Sidlinger, Mike
 
Guest List
Tolson, John
 
Greeter
Timbol, Dorina
 
Speakers
Mar 16, 2023
My Chosen Vessels
Mar 23, 2023
Electric Bikes
Mar 30, 2023
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mike Mutal
March 3
 
Josh Alexander
March 4
 
Eric Little
March 9
 
Eric Kaufman
March 10
 
Jarrod DeGonia
March 10
 
John Bagnall
March 11
 
Chas Wilson
March 14
 
Josh Persky
March 16
 
Dave McCormick
March 17
 
Jim Anglin
March 20
 
Anniversaries
Ed Chapin
Angie
March 10
 
John Bagnall
Julia
March 17
 
Jim Visage
Beverly
March 18
 
Join Date
Fred Thomas
March 1, 2021
2 years
 
John Bagnall
March 6, 2008
15 years
 
Gary White
March 12, 1987
36 years
 
Demi Fox
March 13, 2014
9 years
 
John Baxter
March 13, 2014
9 years
 
Josh Alexander
March 14, 2019
4 years
 
Matt Rowe
March 14, 2019
4 years
 
Linas Kojelis
March 18, 2021
2 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President-Elect
 
Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Service
 
International Service, Co-Chair
 
International Service
 
Vocational Service, Co-Chair
 
Vocational Service, Co-Chair
 
Public Relations
 
Youth Service, Co --Chair
 
Youth Services,Co-Chair
 
Family of Rotary
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Peace Chair
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Parliamentarian
 
SSR Charitable Foundation Chair
 
RMC Chair
 
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