The Board meeting opened up with thanks being given by President Katherine to all of the volunteers involved in Oktoberfest this past Saturday. With Special Thanks given to Laura Berger and Larry Borovay for putting it all together. It was a great success and a lot of fun as the picture above shows. Job Well Done Laura and Larry!
The Board Meeting opened up with a lot of comments about the Oktoberfest and they were all very positive. Everyone agreed it was a well received community event that included different generations and brought great visibility to our Rotary Club and to just Rotary in general. Dorina mentioned that, as a result of Oktoberfest, she is talking to 4 people who are interested in joining Rotary.
As Kathryn put it, We're Back! Oktoberfest was, she said, the first big Simi community event put on by a service organization since covid hit and it was successful. People had a lot of fun, there were no disturbances (Thank You Big, Bad John Bagnall!) and we made money. This money will go a long way toward our fundraising efforts. She said that there would be a proper celebration of the success of Oktoberfest at our meeting next week.
Other items of note that Kathryn mentioned are that Deb Davila will step in as Acting Club Service Director, Bill Klepper as Acting Community Service Director and Camille Cordova will coordinate the Blood Drive while Leigh Seaton is out on a Leave of Absence. Get back soon Mr. Seaton!
Kathryn ended by letting us know about an upcoming Group 5 effort in honor of World Polio Day on October 24th. Volunteers are needed to work on an Iron Lung Display at the Simi Town Center. See more information on this below under Important Announcements.
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Notes from President Kathryn's message of October 7th:
The District Governor's visit is scheduled for October 28th. Kathryn said a reception will be held that evening at a place to be determined. If you have ideas for that location please share them with her.
In regard to our meeting at the Best Western starting October 21st, Kathryn asked that we all be respectful of space and how others feel about meeting inside now. Masks will be available as we all need to stay healthy, which is our theme.
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Bob Donnelly lead the Invocation October 7th.
Corey Baker lead the Pledge of Allegiance October 7th.
Jesus Torres welcomed our Guests October 7th.
Our Guests on October 7th included:
Mr. Donavan Downey
Dr. Cynthia Herrera (Speaker)
Mr. Bernardo Perez
Mr. Dan Jordan
Mr. Dave Haas
Dr. Herrera and Mr. Perez
Mr. Dan Jordan (left)
Mr. Dave Haas (center)
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In order to honor World Polio Day, a Group 5 effort (which comprises all 5 Rotary Clubs in Moorpark and Simi) is being organized. This will involve displaying an Iron Lung at the Simi Town Center. Volunteers from all 5 Clubs are being sought to work in shifts at the display. The first shift will be responsible for setting up the display and the last shift with taking it down. The display will last from Tuesday, October 19th until Sunday, October 24th. Following is a link to an online Volunteer Spreadsheet. Please help if you can......
BJ Anderson and Larry Borovay have asked that we support the upcoming October fundraiser for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation. Please come out to the Junkyard on the 21st and not only support the Arts but enjoy some great food as well!
Yep, it's that time of year again! Sophie Klepper is once again organizing our Club's annual dinner for the Senior Center. It will be a Drive Thru dinner just like last year and will be held on November 24th. Sophie will be looking for help so keep this in mind.
Sophie Klepper
Leigh Seaton had more details on the upcoming Arroyo clean up project with Simi Park and Rec. It will involve dressing up the 7 entrances to the Arroyo Bikeway.
Leigh has arranged a field trip on October 14th with Park and Park to view the various entrances on a bus tour. Leigh needs people on this so let him know if you can join him next Thursday at:
4201 Guardian ( Park and Rec Building) at 11:30 AM
The tour will take 1 1/2 to 2 hours and Leigh said you might get to wear a helmet!
Neil Young - he does it all
Martha Macker is coordinating the Family of Rotary event on October 14th in lieu of our weekly meeting. It will a 5:30 Happy Hour at the Junkyard.
Martha Macker
Evelyn Garfield, President of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley, announced their upcoming Halloween Bash.
Evelyn Garfield
Carolyn Boucher told us that we will be having a Team Ginny table at the Oktoberfest as well as a booth at the Street Fair with and an estimated 18,000 people potentially walking by. Great exposure that will require help manning the booth. Please let Carolyn know if you can assist.
Saturday, October 30th.Carolyn is looking for volunteers to work the booth between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM.
Please see Stephanie Shannon if you're interested in supporting the Moorpark HS Baseball team.
TIERRA REJADA CLEANUP
Leigh also let us know that we will be working with the Moorpark and Simi Clubs to spruce up Tierra Rejada with the Adopt-a-Road Program on October 16th from 7:30 AM to Noon. Spruce up sounds nicer than picking up trash. The County will be providing vests, gloves, hats and trash bags but please bring any trash pickup devices you may have. Rain or shine and you must be at least 16 years old. Please meet at Elevenstar Ranch off of Tierra Rejada at the Elegant Garden Nursery location.
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No Guest Speaker this morning
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Oktoberfest 2021
Congratulations on your engagement Martha!
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Our meeting next week on October 21st will be at the Best Western Posada Royale!!!!!
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Please remember to bring a friend or an acquaintance to our next meeting. This is a GREAT way to grow our membership! And the guest's lunch is taken care of.
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