Newsletter for February 13, 2008
JOG Reporting
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President
Sally calls the meeting to order.
Forrest leads the flag pledge.
Thought for the Day:
Derek quotes for Valentine's Day:
PVR guests:
Andrew Kern was introduced by Russell Rice.
Laura Seagrave was introduced by Demi Gross
Al Kaplan, Downtown Club Rotarian, introduces self today!
Matt Carter and Pedro were introduced by Jennifer.
Larry Piatti, a visiting Rotarian from San Rafael Club.
Announcements:
Rickie has become our official board monitor, she will keep our calendar board updated. She also reminded us of our coming First Friday at Tres Hombres.
2/15, First Friday is at Tres Hombres, 5:30 pm.
2/21 Golf Tournament Meeting: Rooster Run @ 5:30 PM
2/21 Rotaract Meeting: Rooster Run @ 6:30 PM
2/28 SCARC Dinner Cloverdale
4/11- 4/12, District Assembly in Ukiah, nine PVRs
signed up already- club pays for registration and reception with form from
Liz. Sign up for Hornblower
cruise now if you are going.
May 22, Golf Tournament
Reminder that semi-annual club dues are payable
now - help Sally, Walt, and Liz by getting yours taken care of if you
haven’t already. Thanks.
Welcome Back! Jerrie back from India
Birthdays:
Austin Garner celebrated but beat the rap by not being here today
Walt celebrated his birthday by losing his memory after a few celebratory margaritas; Connie also mentioned that she will no longer continue her marriage to Walt but is happy to be a sibling!? Walt kicked in $20.
Kevin paid his fine last week with his family present but TODAY is is real birthday - happy birthday Kevin!
Bruce's son, Sean celebrated birthday number 7 and with a rare Monday day off the family took a jaunt to Healdsburg for lunch and a hike.
Finely no Fines: Dave Johnson, hearing of several of our Rotarians fine works (Pam, Jo T) being published in District Rotarian Newsletter thought it better we only fine those who are mentioned in the news for other reasons besides being a good Rotarian - Pam and Jo are off the hook!
Other Fines:
Christine offered up $12 for her Dad's birthday.
Dawn gave up $20 with gratitude as her mom, now sufficiently recovered can now drive herself!!
Derek fined himself $21 for his role as Thought of the Day Monitor for February.
Jr. Achievement: Libby announced that we now have 5 members for JA - but the school needs 13; let Libby know if you can participate.
Volunteer Bartending: Speak with Jim F. if you can assist in a small fundraising effort on Saturday, Mar 1 - we need bartenders.
Reminder: Governor Ken has asked each of us to contribute $5 for a district wide adopt-a-village program in Nigeria - please bring to next meeting.
Upcoming Speakers and Programs:
March 5 Andy Ferguson - China USA Partnership....Is it Possible?
March 12 Tom Corbett, Jan Mandrell, Pamela Tuft, John Fitzgerald - Petaluma Sesquicentennial
March 19 - Casa Grande Interact Club - Rent-Er-Act and Highlights of Leadership Conference
March 26 - Ben Stone,
Sonoma County Economic Development Board - Business and Economic Shifts in
Sonoma County: Innovation Council Update
Raffle:
Forrest's ticket is chosen but no luck on selecting the blue marble.
Speaker:
Kevin brings in our Guest Speaker with much FanFare: Pedro Rocha de Moraes!
Our very articulate and personable exchange student, Pedro, was our guest speaker today, he gave a powerpoint presentation giving us an insight to Brazilian life and culture. If you would like to see a detail of his presentation please visit our website: http://www.petalumavalleyrotary.org/pedro/
Pedro spoke about the political aspects of Brazil, its climate, beautiful cities, including Rio de Janeiro, what it is most proud of, especially the Amazon, soccer, and its beautiful wildlife Pedro showed us a bit about its food and music, the special time of the year before Easter when carnival is celebrated. Brazil, as a country has also excelled in its development of alternative fuels and aircraft.
Pedro has learned to speak excellent English and says that among other valuable lessons being an exchange has taught him how much he loves his own country and appreciates it even more.
Visit http://www.petalumavalleyrotary.org/pedro/ for more details.
Meeting Adjourned