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The FOGHORN
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
March 8, 2018
CLUB ASSEMBLY
Article by Susan Kealey
Photos by EJ Dieterle
Membership — There will be a class on how to bring in new members April 7 at the SF Airport Museum. In our club, Board action was taken to allow organizational memberships. For example Sheriff, school district, etc. The membership would include a main member and alternates.
Magic—we will provide $5,000 each to Abundant Grace Coastside Worker, Senior Coastsiders, and Coastside Children’s Programs. The funds will be used as follows: support for Abundant Grace's homeless farm program; Senior Coastsiders will provide hot and cold packs in their "Meals on Wheels" program; and Coastside Children’s will fund a math teachers training program. This year we want to get more focused with the auction. The vision is a smaller, more focused offering. "Fund a Need" activity will be used, and there will be a live presentation to encourage contributions.
Magic—we will provide $5,000 each to Abundant Grace Coastside Worker, Senior Coastsiders, and Coastside Children’s Programs. The funds will be used as follows: support for Abundant Grace's homeless farm program; Senior Coastsiders will provide hot and cold packs in their "Meals on Wheels" program; and Coastside Children’s will fund a math teachers training program. This year we want to get more focused with the auction. The vision is a smaller, more focused offering. "Fund a Need" activity will be used, and there will be a live presentation to encourage contributions.
Also under consideration is a game.
Linda and Renee are working on gift certificates from restaurants and bigger items. We were asked for ideas, contact Linda and Renee. We are looking for auction items like experiences, tickets, spa items. For example, the tamale making class and the accordion for events items have done well. Since the event will be held June 2, it will have a summer theme. Marketing materials, posters, etc. are on the way. The event will be catered. We are looking for a band. If you have a band to suggest, please provide their name and contact info to Liz. We are also looking for corporate sponsors.
Last chance to attend the Learning and Leadership Development Assembly—several club members are already registered, see Liz or Mitone. It is on March 17.
Charise reported on the Pilarcitos High School life skills program. It has been running all week helping the students with things like job hunt preparation, resume writing, interviewing, etc. The program will move to HMBHS next. This program was started in 2009. Thank you Charise for starting this program!
Club Administration—contact Renee for Ano Nuevo tix. Our Board reviewed the qualifications for becoming Club President and determined that we needed to allow more flexibility with respect to officer and director appointments. The Board voted unanimously to suspend two amendments for two terms to facilitate that flexibility. For more information, see Warren.
Rainy Day Project, needs more volunteers and a coordinator for Monday. Contact Liz.
Youth—Rafa and Louise reported on recent activities. Both sets of parents have visited. Among activities mentioned, they’ve been skiing (Rafa learned about powder) and Louise is on the crew for the musical, Little Mermaid.
Giants Trivia—all over this writer’s head.
Charise reported on the Pilarcitos High School life skills program. It has been running all week helping the students with things like job hunt preparation, resume writing, interviewing, etc. The program will move to HMBHS next. This program was started in 2009. Thank you Charise for starting this program!
Club Administration—contact Renee for Ano Nuevo tix. Our Board reviewed the qualifications for becoming Club President and determined that we needed to allow more flexibility with respect to officer and director appointments. The Board voted unanimously to suspend two amendments for two terms to facilitate that flexibility. For more information, see Warren.
Rainy Day Project, needs more volunteers and a coordinator for Monday. Contact Liz.
Youth—Rafa and Louise reported on recent activities. Both sets of parents have visited. Among activities mentioned, they’ve been skiing (Rafa learned about powder) and Louise is on the crew for the musical, Little Mermaid.
Giants Trivia—all over this writer’s head.
March 15th — St. Patrick’s Day Feast at Cameron’s. Bring your favorite Irish limerick.
March 8 , 2018 Meeting Recap
Article by Rose Serdy
Photos by EJ Dieterle
Greeters: Past President Dave Dickson and Mary Rogren, Sargent at Arms
Inspirational Thought: Mary Rogren – Quotes from Maya Angelou – “When in pain don’t be the pain” and others.
Pledge of Allegiance: Susan Kealey
Guests and Visitors
Liz Schuck's guest, Tim Hallard who is a potential new member. He works in programs addressing mental health and the homeless. Father Tom Hallard played for the SF Giants.
Steve Wilson brought guest Rebecca Ellis an artist, who also sings in choir at Methodist Church.
Honorary Member Heather Bodman joined us.
Happy/Not So Happy News
Teresa Adam shared her experience at Pilarcitos High School with John Parsons where they taught the students about finances, credit scores, balancing a check book, etc.
Mary Rogren will not be attending the Rotary leadership on the 17th as she will be participating in Rotary youth exchange in Omaha. Outgoing student, Cameron Deboce had his orientation. Mary is booked to go to Europe in May. Visiting with her son, Garret and finance who are moving to Italy for couple of months, and she will also be visiting Caroline in Belgium.
Kevin O’Brien shared his wife Debbie had her cast removed from her arm and all appears to be going ok. Also, announced the HMB Basketball varsity team won the first leg of the NORCAL series and will heading off to Modesto for game 2 on Saturday.
Movie Coco won 2 Oscars – their son was involved in the designs in the movie.
Steve Wilson’s son, Jeff who lives in Atlanta called to say he has met someone special /serious and wants to discuss with Dad this week end.
Charise MeHugh got a text from Chris Pond stating the Shana was in surgery, and she was halfway through an 8 hour operation.
President Warren just got rid of his Aussie 23-year old lifeguard, and he will be heading back to Australia.
Ginger Minoletti – son’s finance, May, has arrived. Wedding is scheduled for May 11th in Bali.
Ed Daniels and his girlfriend are going to Patagonia.
Bill Johnston gave update on Ayn. She completed radiation and met with oncologist and will be doing 9 months of hormone treatment. She had spinal fusion a while ago and they will be taking off her neck brace next week.
Mitone Griffiths' daughter Mia participated in swim meet in Texas for 4 days where they swam in meets 2 and 3 times a day. She said it was exhausting. Mitone was attending PETS that week end with President Elect Paul Wrubel.
Paul Wrubel – Life with PETS – came back refreshed, renewed and ready to lead the club in his year as president. He said it was three days of celebrating Rotary saying what an amazing organization. Paul is chair of the Chamber education committee and his focus is closing the gap between English and Spanish speaking students. The biggest disease is “ignorance”
Announcements
President Warren announced that Jeri Fujimoto will be our speaker sometime in April discussing her Rotary trip to India.
President Warren: said the Rotary Club of Pacifica is renovating club house. Volunteers welcomed.
Little League needs umpires for 11 years and up games.
International Women’s Day – Warren acknowledge the women in the club and their support of Rotary. Susan Kealey wanted to see women playing a bigger role in the heading the organization. Mitone Griffiths witnessed at Far West the outstanding women representing us in zone 25/26. Mitone also mentioned that San Francisco is chartering the first LBGT club.
Joe Brennan announced Odd Fellows is opening clothing store for ladies. $15 a bag at Odd Fellows hall. Donations welcomed.
Exchange Student Update
Rafa has been busy with visiting parents, school and skiing. Louise is doing well in school, and she also had a visit from parents, went skiing and helping with High School play, which she said is good.
Marble Drawing
Rose gets to draw this week!
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REMINDERS
Our Monthly Rotary Day at the Community Free Breakfast (held at the Lutheran Church will be Wednesday, MARCH 28. Please sign up for a shift for future days (last Wednesday of each month.)
Rainy Day Project for the Homeless - Rotary Assignment Shana Reilly-Pond and Liz Schuck are looking for volunteers to man the rainy day shelter for the homeless at a location next to the Lutheran Church. The Shelter will be open in the mornings on rainy days so the homeless can dry off, put on dry clothes, etc. Various charitable organizations on the Coastside will be manning the shelter.
OUR SPEAKERS and PROGRAMS for MARCH
3/15 St. Patrick Day feast, Offsite at Cameron's
3/22 Rotarian Shop Talks: Arancha Casal & Dianne Bobko
3/29 Speaker: TBA
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