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Bring Your Sweetie Day
(Valentine's Day)

Call to Order

President Mike called the meeting together at 12:30 PM

Pledge:

Harry Rubins led us in the flag salute.

Rotary Moment:

Bill Dodson gave us our Rotary moment.

Neil Silverman introduced our visiting Rotarians: Debi Zaft, Francis Schwayhat, John Poremba, Bob Dale, Carl Campbell, Charles Bolles (all from the Santa Rosa Club), Andi Valo (San Francisco Club), Don Johnson and Maureen McDaniel (Windsor club), Eleanore Webster (Santa Rosa Sunrise).

This was the first time for Neil to be our Greeter and he did a very good job. He tried to get his lunch first and Prez Mike had to tell him that it didn't work like that. I'm thankful to Neil because I was supposed to be the greeter and found out I also signed up to do the bulletin. Teamwork makes everything so much easier. (Mmmm...yes, I'd agree Chris, that and checking the Duty Roster at the end of each week's bulletin. -Ed J)

Valentine Guests:

Every lady received a red rose in honor of Valentine's Day. Whoever made this happen, we thank you. What a nice surprise. Our Valentine couples included:

Faye & Phil Talamantes	Susan & Neil Silverman
Ann & John Palmer	Teddi & Dale Sipe
Sandy & Bob Harris	Dee & Bob Marigo
Sharon & Brian Herndon	Elizabeth & Robin Marrs
Pat & John Withers	Carolyn & Jim Hinton
Ann & Bill Fisher

Alberta & Fred Zmarzly, First Lady Jan & President Mike Moore, Maureen McDaniel-Merrill & hubby PDG Mike Merrill. Thank you all for attending. It was so nice to see you!

Reports & Announcements

Bill Dodson - Club Service, please sign up to be the Greeter, Bulletin Reporter, Set-up, Rotary Moment, Pledge, Cashier or anything else you would like to help with. It's a lot of fun and you will get to know your fellow Rotarians better.

Prez Mike read us a "thank you" letter for the 25 pairs of shoes. Thank you Paula and Bob for doing a great job on the shoe project.

NO meeting Monday, Feb. 17. It's Presidents Day! Does that mean Prez Mike doesn't have to work that day?

Chris Parr-Feldman & Maureen McDaniel announced and encouraged our members to attend the Assembly on March 15th in Ukiah and to attend the District Conference on May 1-4, 2003, in beautiful Fortuna. The Assembly is chaired by DGE Norm Owen and everybody is invited.

This is not just for incoming presidents and their new board. It's for everyone, especially new members and for those who want a better understanding of what Rotary does. This is where you learn about Rotary. The following workshops are scheduled: How the Rotary Foundation Works, Public Relations & Publicity, Bulletins & Websites, Treasurers, Secretaries, Youth Exchange, Fund Raising, Motivating Club Members, Membership and much, much more. Our very own, PDG Mike Merrill, will be one of the presenters/trainers. Please join us.

The District Conference is chaired by DG Terri Clark and is a celebration of what was accomplished during the year. Meet the GSE Team, Play the Kahuna Challenge and win $500 for any service project of your choice, Learn how our Clubs Sowed the Seeds of Love in their communities, Meet Rotarians from our six counties, Have fun and dance at
Friday night's "Kahuna Island" and the elegant Governor's Ball on Saturday night!
Registration forms are available. Reserve your hotel room now!

Fine of the Times:

Brian Herndon - pictures in the paper and laser printers?

John & Pat Withers - will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Valentines Day. How romantic. Pat remarked it has been 50 years of savage love. Golly, I hope that's what I heard. $50. Hmmmm?

Fred Zmarzly - traveling around , again. This time to Los Angeles to visit his sister, $10.

Jim Hinton - traveled to La Quinta to play some bridge and to golf, $5.

Joe Perez - 15 servers and 1000 users. What was this about? Uh-oh... (Just some computer networkeeze -Ed)

Birthdays - $5 each for Jim Benoit (2/1), Janet Codding (2/6),  & Henry Von Der Mehden (1/27), Bob Harris (1/13)

& Gary Bayless (2/10). Did you know that this is the Year of the Ram, according to the Chinese calendar. Good things will happen, "Gung hay fat choy!" A little late but with all of these birthdays, I couldn't help but mention it. Happy Birthday to you!

Raffle:

Marv Hyman - got the lucky chance to pull the magic marble for $250. Doggone it! Not lucky today. Maureen McDaniel got the bottle of wine. What? We have wine? But where is Ginny? Must still be in Honduras?

Speaker:

Paula Wrenn introduced our speaker, C. W. Meisterfeld, of Meisterfeld School for Canine Training and Education.

Topic: :Good Dogs, Bad Trainers"

C.W. Meisterfeld is a pioneer in the field of canine psychoanalysis and painless psychological dog training. He has re-trained many "problem dogs", written books and articles, appeared on television, radio and as an expert witness.

Gain behavioral perspective on "bad breeds" and understand what your family dog is really learning from you. For further information you can reach C.W. at 763-0056, or check out his web site.

That's it for now, folks…see you on Monday, Feb. 24th. Remember, we're dark on 2/17.

Reporting live from downtown Santa Rosa: Chris Parr-Feldman.
Your Bulletin Reporter: Chris Parr

Your Editor: Jim Valinoti

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Contact Jim Valinoti at valinoti@sonic.net or (707) 829-2300.

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