Upcoming Speakers and Programs:
March 26 - Ben Stone,
Sonoma County Economic Development Board - Business and Economic Shifts
in Sonoma County: Innovation Council Update
April 2 - Club Assembly/Uganda Pen Pal Project
Today's
meeting was run by and be about Casa Grande Interact!
President Diana calls the meeting to order.
Forrest leads the flag pledge.
Special Presentation and Song: Ricki
and Jerrie delighted
President Sally with a welcome song for grandson Alexander Jackson's
arrival this past weekend!
Thought for the Day: Presented by Shelby.
We
are reminded of Martin Luther King's famous speech which inspired
thousands to go out and make a better world - how do our words inspire
others to create a better world?
Special Welcome!
To our Interact Club Members: Jimmy, Diana, Amelia,
Shelby, Jose, Mario, Laura, and Lilia
Guests: Gerald Moore was introduced by Dave
Johnson
Announcements:
3/27 SCARC Dinner
4/5 Madhatters Ball
4/27 Chili Cookoff
4/11-
4/12, District Assembly in Ukiah, nine PVRs signed up already- PVR pays
for registration and reception with form from Liz.
May 22, PVR Golf Tournament
Junior
Achievement - We had meeting this past Monday at Miwok to get started
on their programs - our club had a large turnout of volunteers. Pam
took a moment to express her gratitude in having the opportunity to
teach the program at Meadow School. She gave away a couple of E-Racers
to today's President Diana and (Walt and Sue's) Raymond.
Petaluma
Wetlands: Gerald Moore from Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (A committee of
Madrone Audubon) gave us a brief overview of what the group does,
educate the public about the ecology, wildlife, and values of the
wetlands, as well as provide hands on help in keeping the wetlands
environmentally sound. For more information how our Rotarians can help
you can contact PVR member Dave Johnson.
Chili
Cookoff - Cinnabar Theater will be once again hosting the Chili Cookoff
in April - this year they are having a silent auction so if you have a
donation or know of someone who would be able to donate please let Elly
know. They are hoping to raise enough money to secure a $10,000
matching grant.
Interact Advisors: Sheila Bride,
Libby FitzGerald, and Jim O'Grady - would one of you Rotarians like to
join us - we could use another hand!
Golf Tournament: Plans for our annual fundraiser are underway - please
think about how you might be able to contribute.
RYLA: Interactors Amelia and Diana
expressed their gratitude for attending RYLA last year and said how the
experience
helped them to grow both as persons and in their leadership skills.
Need
a Make-up?: Russ Freudenberg suggests visiting an Interact Club Meeting
held on Tuesdays at 12:30 to 1:00 PM at Casa Grande High School. $5
donation requested.
Diana's Fines and Happy Dollars:
- Connie mentioned her Jim's birthday would
have been this past week and
celebrated with a donation. He would have enjoyed the day with our
Interactors
- Ron Johns threw in a few bucks in
gratitude for the ideal skiing this past weekend.
- Bruce, and avid March Madness fan, will be
going south to watch Stanford; for this he gave us $.
- Russ will be leaving on vacation soon and
in thanks plucked down some cash.
- Monica told us that her mortgage business
is picking up and gave some happy cash.
- Then Monica was called upon in celebration
of her husband's birthday
and their recent Anniversary - she gave another $20!
- Forrest will be heading to Denver soon to
celebrate with old friends from WWII.
- Walt did not get off the hook for
celebrating 24 years in our club.
- Libby put in $5 in recognition to Elly for
her fine play recently seen at Cinnabar (its sold out!)
- Linda was grateful for the successful gala
at her gallery this past weekend.
- Sally gave (and Russell Rice helped) for
the birth of Jackson - including $100 to her Paul Harris
- Shadi, in today's celebration of NoRouz,
first day of Spring and the New Year, gave to the pot.
Raffle: Sally lost her marbles...so Tabitha's
ticket is chosen but will select marble next week.
Speaker: The Rent-Er-Act: an Interactor Auction
This
in-club fundraiser benefits the Interact projects including Fundraiser
for POULTRY & PIGGERY project in Osukuru, our village in Uganda.
Here are the participants:
1. Lilia & Kiara Covarrubias (Dynamo Sisters) 5 or more hours
of work
2. Laura Flores, 3 hours of work including tutoring, car washing or
babysitting
3. Mario Mejia - Computer Wiz
4. Greg Briggs offering any amount of hours of hard labor
5. Derek Linsey, a mellow, good worker, any amount of hours
6. Jose Chavez and Diana Gutierrez - giving 3 hours each
7. Shelby Giusto - Organizing,
tutoring, anything you want!
8. Amelie Sherry - Cleaning, tutoring, anything!
9. Jimmy O'Grady - I can and will do anything!
The
bidding was fierce (and confused, but fun) and in the end these great
kids earned beaucoup bucks for their projects thanks to
you all! Now...work those Interacters! They promised to do a great job
of whatever you hired them to do! But...don't forget
the snacks!
Meeting Adjourned
More pictures can be seen by clicking here.
