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To the uninitiated, the fact that Prez William (known in certain circles as "Mr. Memo") started the 1255th meeting of the newly designated Santa Rosa West Club, in a timely fashion, would seem of little significance. However, to the seasoned veteran of our Prez's tenure, it can only mean one thing ...extended announcements.
Flag salute by Michael Moore, who, after thorough research, determined that the position of Old Glory within the confines of Los Robles had not varied since the dawn of time. Martin Miller Hessel announced that the tractors were working and sod was being busted even as he spoke. Blessed be the Caterpillars, for they shall be the prefabricators of the Multi-Cultural School.
Mr. Moore was again called upon to cover the omission of Mr. Prez to secure an intro giver. Michael did his usual excellent job and introduced 14 visitors from 9 different clubs. Guests, also initially omitted, numbered seven, including, of course, our old friend "Harvey" who tagged along with Ken Raymond.
Richard Standard (right) wisely decided to take the money and run. His slight limp however, was a sorry testament to the coercion he underwent to contribute a 10% tithe to the club.
Bored (sic) Meeting next Tuesday, the 12th, 12:00 noon, Bank of the West; ask Chris Rosell for directions, somewhere south of Fairbanks.
Foundation Dinner, November 16, 1996, Red lion Inn, Rohnert Park. Tickets $50 per person, see Chuck Stark.
Bob Marigo gave his newly acquired Arkansas (where I hail from, they pronounce it "Ar- Kansas") Democratic beverage container to Phil Talamantes. (Aside: you know, as this contributor is writing this bulletin, it is election day and I thought of Phil Talamantes and the fact that I was going to the polls to cancel out his vote. It struck me that however old he gets, I still have to clean up after him.)
Mark Decker (left) slickered Mike Moore out of $350 with the help of ringers Ken Kushnir and Ed Burr. Mike's "investment" grants him the exclusive right to advertise the product line of his choice on the back of the "Crab Feed" tickets. Mike will discover something appropriate, I'm sure.
Ellie Lowry is recovering at home from hip surgery, please call and tender well wishes.
Mary Farha is seeking Service Above Self applicants.
Jim Underhill presented a plaque and tendered well deserved recognition to Patty Timko for her outstanding service in connection with RYLA ( does not stand for Rebellious Youth in Los Angeles, or, Republicans You Laugh At). Great job and many thanks to Patty.
New Red Badges (after Jim Benoit's usual "History of the Universe Part I") went to Anne Abrams and Tom Tessier. Welcome, good and gentle folk.
Blue Badge: Ray Mattison, out a five spot, traded his red badge for a blue one.
Dennis Crandall (right) is out a couple of sawbucks for impersonating a deceased comedian, much to the delight of certain juvenile fans.
Jim Sullivan is in big trouble . . . more to follow. Ditto Phil Talamantes.
Don Ling paid $100 for riding on the coat sleeves of his hard working son.
51 marbles $310, Dennis Crandall's winning ticket loses in the end.
Rich Pratt graciously contributed his $20 winnings to the scholarship fund.
Frank Heany gave a wonderful presentation and described his life as a guard and eventual warden on the Isle of Alcatraz, which, provided housing to many naughty persons. See Ed Burr for travel arrangements and accommodations. Book early because it's a popular destination getaway.
The objective of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is the achievement of world understanding and peace through international charitable and educational programs. The Rotary Foundation includes the following programs.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The world's largest privately sponsored international scholarships program has sent, since 1947, more than 21,000 scholars from 127 countries to some 105 countries at a cost of more than $198 million.
3-H GRANTS: Health, Hunger, and Humanity, begun in 1978, these grants fund large scale, on-to-five year humanitarian projects. A total of 125 projects in 49 countries have been approved or completed, with an appropriation of more than $29.4 million.
ROTARY VOLUNTEERS: This program subsidizes expenses of Rotarians, Foundation Alumni and Rotaractors who have volunteered their services in another country. Since 1980, more than 990 volunteers from 42 countries have served in 74 countries. Carl P. Miller Discovery Grants provide seed money to help Rotary clubs and districts investigate potential international service projects. The program, which began in 1989, has made 69 grants totaling $168,900 and has involved the active participation of Rotarians in 38 countries.
POLIO PLUS: Contributions and pledges of more than $226,000,000 support the goal of international health organizations to immunize all the world's children against six vaccine preventable diseases that kill and cripple some 7 million children each year. 97 polio projects have now been approved which will immunize more than 594.5 million children at a cost of more than $172 million.
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE: Begun in 1965, these annual awards are made to paired Rotary districts to provide travel expenses for a team of four or five young, non-Rotarians from a variety of vocations. Rotarian hosts organize a four-to-six week itinerary of educational and cultural points of interest. More than 3,700 teams from 100 countries have participated at a cost of more than $32 million.
MATCHING GRANTS: These grants, begun in 1965, provide matching funds for international service projects of Rotary Clubs and districts. There have been more than 1,900 grants awarded for projects in over 135 countries with expenditures of more than $16.4 million.
GRANTS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHERS: Rotary grants for university teachers to serve in developing countries begun in 1985-86. Grants of $10,000 each are provided to higher education faculty members to teach for six to ten months at an institution in a developing nation.
ROTARY PEACE PROGRAMS: This program began in 1987-88. It offers a network of activities including international seminars or conferences that focus on the causes of conflict and examine activities that can enhance and improve the search for peace.
November 11: Sue Smith from Hewlett Packard will talk about HP
November 16, 1996, Foundation Dinner -- Red lion Inn, Rohnert Park. Tickets $50 per person, see Chuck Stark.
November 18: GSE team who went to the Philippines
November 25: Jerry Price will talk about his experience climbing Mt. Everest at age 61.
December 2: Billy Gianquento will talk about Hunting & Fishing in Sonoma County
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