President Doug Feco talked about our upcoming 29th Cajun & Blues Festival and how the money raised goes to our community and internationally. He also said that with Mike McCaffrey's leadership, a committee has been formed to think about other fundraising ideas like a haunted house. We need to look to the future so we become less dependent on just one event.
He reminded us that we are Rotarians united for peace. Check out the link below for more information about how Rotary is working towards peace in our world.
Rotary Moment
Len Geres shared his Rotary Moment, which he said always includes the impact Rotary has on people's lives -- like the two clean-up days he participated in here in Simi Valley.
Rat Fink
Bruce Bromberg was our Rat Fink this morning and he shared what he called the paradoxes in life!
Doug Feco talked about the District Training Assembly Training for incoming Club Officers, Secretaries, Treasurers, Avenue of Service Chairs, Board Members, and Club Leaders.
Bill Klepper and John Tolson reminded us about our upcoming Bolio Day planned for Sunday, March 25th. The cost will be $50/pp - get your teams together now.
Volunteers Needed for Kiwanis Roundup
Doug Jackson from the Kiwanis talked about the need for volunteers for their security team for the upcoming Roundup, Saturday, April 14th.
Presentation and Discussion About Drugs - Thursday, May 3rd
Bob Brill talked about an educational and provocative presentation and discussion about drugs, and how their abuse effects our lives and our community that will be presented on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. See flyer below for more information about this FREE event for teens and adults.
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PROPOSED NEW MEMBER
Lori Cromley
Rodan+Fields
Life Changing Skincare
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PROGRAM
Boys & Girls Club
Virginia Hayward - CEO
We had the pleasure of having Virginia Hayward, CEO at the Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley come and speak to us this morning.
Since 1970 they have been serving children and teens here in Simi Valley. Their programs include:
1. Kindergarten
2. Garden to Get Healthy
3. Educational to Build Academics
4. STEM
5. Sports and Fitness
6. Arts
7. College and Career
Highlights from 2017 are:
1467 members
$34,000 scholarships
720 hours of academic support
85,000 free healthy snacks
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Welcome Guests
This morning we welcomed:
Lori Cromley
Doug Jackson
Clara Minet
Lori Cromley
Doug Jackson
Clara Minet
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Photos from
Today's Meeting
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