Santa Rosa West Coming up

April 5, 1999

Sonoma Land Trust

Opening

The Pledge was led by Tom Boylan. Invocation: Ginny Pitts quoted Einstein. Hard to understand but probably had something to do with the theory of relativity. I.e. every thing is relative! Visiting Rotarians: Ron Street beat up on the downtown faction. Announcements Chris Parr gave us a GSE update about Neil and his team. They are having trouble communicating with the civilized world! Stories so far include nails, razor blades and some form of self flagellation coupled with lots of rice! For a message from the team and a description of their adventures click here.

Our Guests this week were from as far away as Holland.

Patsy Barnes encouraged members to attend the District Assembly on Apil 17^th.

Bill Fisher mentioned the need four applicants for the Grand Jury and reminded us of the Bob Lucas Benefit on April 18^th.Past Pres.

The Sunrise club will be having a fundraiser, "Men can cook too!" soon. Get your application from Prez Richard.

"Rapp in Rotary Assembly" being held by Maureen and Mike Merrill focusing on the roles and possibilities for partners, family and friends of Rotarians, with discussion about how to get involved in Rotary, and the chance to ask questions about how family can participate in Rotary activities. It will be a fast paced activity on Saturday April 17- 8:30-2:30PM. Call Chris Parr at 544-7286 for more information.

The Santa Rosa-Kagoshima Student Exchange Program is accepting applications for students to travel to Japan for 4 weeks over the Summer of 1999.   The trip is subsidized by the Santa Rosa Sunrise Group as well as Rotary Groups from Hiroshima and Kagoshima Group, Friends of Kagoshima and Santa Rosa Businesses. The cost for each student is only $1,900.00. Applications must be in by April 16, 1999.   Contact Mary Haller at 538-0950 or Fern Harger at 539-8030 for more details.

Its On the House if SRWest members attend the upcomming District Assembly, SRWest will pick up the registration fee.  This is Mike Merrill's year and it is important that we make a good showing at the Assembly.  Contact Bob Harris or Rich Standard for Details.

The Bob Lucas "Celebration of Life" Fund Raiser

Will be April 18, 1998, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Avenue. Tickets are available from World of Carpets or from Janet Codding. There will be Rex Allen’s Swing Express and many, many surprise celebrity guests. Includes Hors D’oeuvres and opportunity to win a pre-owned Walnut Hammond H100 Console Organ $600 value, some lessons included (Donated by Music Exchange). DONATION $20.00 (checks payable to the Santa Rosa West Rotary Community Fund). SPECIAL SPONSOR TICKET: $100.00 which includes all the above plus special reserved VIP seating with all refreshments and libations at the event served to you at your table.  WISH LIST:  Raffle prizes with value between $25-$100 (can be gift certificates or anything!). We will sell the raffle prizes at the event. Cups, napkins, small paper plates, people to pass out flyers and spread the word and sell tickets, places to sell the tickets, we have Music Exchange and World of Carpets (Arnie sponsored the tickets, too! Thank you Arnie!)

New Members Inducted Phil Talamantes led the induction of new members Paula Wren and Chris Parr (left, in the center). Phil talked about new ideas and old members (or was it old ideas and new members? - couldn’t tell for sure) - Welcome Chris and Paula.

Recognition: We celebrated Mike Mullins (left) 29th anniversary.
	Marv Hyman (left) visited us from Palm Desert at a cost of $50; Brian Herndon was fined for turning 56.

Jim Sullivan turned 60 @ 1.30 p.m. and was fined $50; and, for some reason Bill Gittins (right) went (vacationed ?) in Hartford for $20. Brian Jamar was welcomed back from Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru with a fine of $50.

Program

David Katz of the Sonoma Land Trust gave us an excellent presentation about the Trust, its mission and the impact of the 40% expected population growth in the county through the year 2020. SLT is a private non-profit organization and the oldest (23 Years) conservation group in the county. The organization has 1400 members and currently has 10,000 acres under its wing.

This Weeks Writer is Ken Dansie
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