Meeting Recap Feb 19

Posted by Dwight Wilson 
 
Rotary Notes from 2/19/2015
 
Dianne opened the meeting with group singing of The National Anthem.
 
​Charise started with three quotes about smiles, individual talent and value of personal relationships.  Susan Kealey and Charise McHugh were our greeters.
 
 
Guests
​Charise introduced Roy Truitt who is on her staff at the Chamber and a Rotarian from Santa Clara who talked about their fundraiser.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Evans introduced Haley and Sasha who are two high school students who are both on the wrestling team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mary Corcoran introduced his husband Bill Clear.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dan Miller introduced Jim Ring, a Rotarian since 1969 from San Rafael Mission.  He had raffle tickets to see for their fundraiser.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
History of Carter Park 
Liz Schuck introduced Larkin Evans, the granddaughter of John Carter, who gave us a brief history of Mr. Carter.  Carter Park was named in his honor.
John Carter was a principal who treated his students with respect and individual attention.  Every week he would create learning opportunities with special trips as awards for success.  He was also the mayor of Half Moon Bay. We were shown a picture of him opening a letter that is believed to be confirmation of the incorporation of City of Half Moon Bay.
Remember we have committed to clean Carter Park on a monthly basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy/Crappy News
We are expecting a donation of wine for our auction from last week’s speaker. Thank you Darlene!
Ginger has moved her business to bigger and new offices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Steve Wilson, has left the firm in SF where he has been practicing and has joined an international firm in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eric Shapira announced his home was robbed by individuals who posed as Water Employees when his mother was home.  Fortunately his mother is safe.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joe Brennan announced that a Gala for Alliance for Smiles is 4/11/15 in the Cit,y and there is a flier on the tables.  He is looking for several members to join to support the World Service Committee.  He has one table already.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Announcements
​Charise McHugh announced the Teacher Supplies Party is 2/26 from 5:00 to 6:30 at the Maverick’s Event Center.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liz announced they are still accepting auction items and written updates from those who have submitted auction items.  Charise, Rose, Steve and Susan brought in auction items today
Auction Committee is meeting next Thursday at 1:30
Service Above Self – 4 individuals were chosen as nominees for the Service Above Self Volunteer of the year award:  June Baxter, Carol Ferguson, Judy Macias, and Naomi Patridge.  Dianne stated we had many excellent submissions and requested for non-finalists that those who submitted their names would please contact them.
District Assembly is on March 21 which is the same weekend of our Gala.  District Conference being held on May 1 through 3 at Disneyland.
Joint meeting with Pacifica is scheduled on April 16th at the Senior Coastsiders.
Denali whose group received a grant to serve individuals whose primary language is not English needs office space two hours a week to meet the demands of the grant.  Suggestions included contacting Senior Coastsiders.  Charise stated the Chamber has space available to rent right now.