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September 22, 2022
Meeting Responsibilities
April 4, 2024
 
Greeter
Tomlinson II, Frank
 
Invocation
Wilson, Chas
 
Flag Salute
 
Guest List
Berger, Laura
 
March 28, 2024
 
Greeter
Soulema, Albert
 
Invocation
Anderson, B.J.
 
Flag Salute
Tomlinson II, Frank
 
Guest List
Jordan, Daniel
 
March 21, 2024
 
Greeter
Richesson, Elizabeth
 
Invocation
Jacoby, Cindy
 
Flag Salute
 
Guest List
Stutzman, Jim
 
March 14, 2024
 
Invocation
Munday, Steve
 
Flag Salute
Gray, Tim
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mike Mutal
March 3
 
Josh Alexander
March 4
 
Eric Kaufman
March 10
 
Jarrod DeGonia
March 10
 
John Bagnall
March 11
 
Chas Wilson
March 14
 
Dave McCormick
March 17
 
Jim Anglin
March 20
 
Anniversaries
Ed Chapin
Angie
March 10
 
John Bagnall
Julia
March 17
 
Join Date
John Bagnall
March 6, 2008
16 years
 
Demi Fox
March 13, 2014
10 years
 
John Baxter
March 13, 2014
10 years
 
Matt Rowe
March 14, 2019
5 years
 
Josh Alexander
March 15, 2019
5 years
 
Linas Kojelis
March 18, 2021
3 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President-Elect
 
Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Service
 
International Service
 
Community Service
 
Vocational Service
 
Vocational Service
 
Community Service
 
Public Relations
 
Youth Service
 
Family of Rotary
 
Family of Rotary
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Director at Large
 
Peace Chair
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Parliamentarian
 
SSR Charitable Foundation Chair
 
RMC Chair
 
Peacebuilder club
 
Peacebuilder club
 
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2022 - 2023 Rotary Theme
President Laura thanked everyone who volunteered for YES! this weekend and all  the time and effort Dorina Timbol and her committee put into the planning and executing of this wonderful day for our youth.
 
She also talked about a new bylaw regarding the RMC and the Rotary Information night.  Please read below for more information on these topics.
The following is a proposal to change an existing bylaw:
 
SECTION 4.8 Risk Management Chair will preside over committee meetings and advise the board of risk related issues with all club related functions.
 
Revised to:
 
SECTION 4.8 –Risk Management Chair will preside over committee meetings and advise the board of risk related issues with all club related functions. fundraising and social activity involving the public.
Wednesday, September 28th
6:30 p.m.
BJ Anderson's House
4265 Avenida Simi
Everyone is invited!
 
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Cindy Jacoby presented the invocation this morning.
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Flag Salute
Tim Gray conducted the flag salute this morning.
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Karen Finmark
Cathy Gesell
Alyssa Potter
Sylvie Guerin
Fred Bauermiester
YES! Attendees
We welcomed the following guests from YES! - Tiffany Chang, Claudio and Nohemi Carillo, Adrian Jordan and  Josh, Stacy and Alyssa Potter.
 
 
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POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER: 
Alyssa Potter
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TIERRA REJADA
CLEAN UP DAY
September 24th
 
What:  Moorpark and Simi Valley Rotary Clubs will conduct our "Adopt-a-Road Program" trash pickup.
 
Where:  Our clubs will be picking up trash along Tierra Rejada Road between Moorpark and Simi Valley.

Time:  8:00am to 10:00am (approx.)
 
Meeting Place:  Elvenstar Ranch — 15540 LaPeyre Rd, Moorpark, CA  93021
On Tierra Rejada Rd, take the LaPeyre Road turnoff (Elegant Gardens Nursery location), it's on the South side of Tierra Rejada. Continue for a 1/4 mile and the ranch is on your left. We will have refreshments available and a great opportunity for fellowship.
Please Note:
·         All participants (no exceptions) will receive a safety briefing lead by our Rotary Project Leaders.
·         All participants must be at least 16 years old, and sign a waiver.
·         Contact your Club coordinator to sign up. It would be great to have at least 8 participants from each Club for efficient trash collection.
·         The County of Ventura has placed signs with the Club names and the Rotary logo at each end of Tierra Rejada.
·         We are inviting local press, so consider wear your Rotary attire for any pictures
·         The County will be providing vests, gloves, hats and trash bags. Please bring any trash pickup devices you may have.
·         Rain or Shine, though I don't think we have to worry about that.
·         Masks are not required, but feel free to bring if you like.
·         Call Bruce Thomas, Coordinator @ 805-990-1767 with any questions.
Ryan Valencia talked about upcoming community service project this weekend (see above for all the details) and also recently emailed the schedule below!  Mark your calendars NOW and plan to participate!
 
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Schedule
 

SEPTEMBER 24TH: Group 5 Tierra Rejada Cleanup - 8 AM to 10 AM

Lead: Ryan Valencia (ryanvalenciaCA@gmail.com)

Volunteers: 8 minimum

 

OCTOBER TBD: Pioneer Cemetery Fencing Project

 

Lead: Ryan Valencia (ryanvalenciaCA@gmail.com)

Volunteers: 6-7

Description: Fixing fencing posts at the pioneer family area of the cemetery

 

OCTOBER 7TH: Happy Face Hill Maintenance

Lead: Bill Klepper (bill@goklepper.com)

Volunteers: 4-5

Description: Weeding and coloring of the hill

 

OCTOBER 15TH: Relay for Life

Lead: Dr. Kathy Scroggin (kscrog@roadrunner.com)

 

OCTOBER 15TH: Fredrick Michael Gibson Run for Depression Awareness

Lead: OPEN

Volunteers: 15

Description: Manning water stations and manning the running course

 

OCTOBER 25TH: Food Distribution for Local Charities (Thousand Oaks)

Lead: John Tolson/Ryan Valencia (ryanvalenciaCA@gmail.com)

Volunteers: 3-4

Description: Logistical management of distribution of food to Simi Valley charities

 

OCTOBER 29TH: Clean Simi (Trail Clean-up Day)

Lead: Ryan Valencia (ryanvalenciaCA@gmail.com)

Volunteers: As many as possible

Description: Cleaning graffiti off of trail and picking up trash

 

NOVEMBER 23RD: Senior Thanksgiving Dinner

Lead: Sophie Klepper (sophieklepper20@gmail.com)

Volunteers: TBD

Description: Distribution of thanksgiving dinners at the senior center

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Geovanny Ragsdale reminded everyone about the dinner at Laura and Herschel Berger's house for the District Governor.  Tacos and margaritas will be served and if you want other alcohol please bring it!   Below is a link to RSVP for Scott's visit this event: (Copy and paste into your browser.)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTR2P65
 
REMINDER - For District Governor Scott Phillip's visit next Thursday, September 29th please wear something hot pink to the meeting. He likes Loud. 
Scott Phillips
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Larry Borovay talked up the need for everyone to sign up to volunteer.  Check the sign up posters on the wall each week and sign up!  He also thanked everyone who is and will be placing flyers throughout the city.
 
John Olsen has tickets for everyone to try and sell.  If you are interested in taking 10 tickets to sell @ $40 each, you will not be charged for any you return.
Oktoberfest Raffle
Tickets on sale now through October 31, 2022
 
Win a Trip to Europe
Germany - Czech Republic - Slovakia - Hungary - Austria
 
Ticket cost: $100.00  (Only 200 tickets will be sold)
 
Drawing date:  October 31, 2022 or sooner if tickets sell out.
 
Buying a ticket already makes you a winner! 
(Your purchase will help our club raise additional money to support this event!)
 
Winning the Raffle is the icing on the cake!
 
EMAIL LARRY BOROVAY to reserve your ticket today! 
 
These Raffle Tickets are a VERY important part of the success to the festival.  PLEASE either buy one (or more) or try and sell some!
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Kathryn Scroggin talked about the upcoming Relay for Life on Saturday, October 15th.  Our club will be having a table there and we need volunteers to man it from 10 am - 6 pm.  Sheets are on the tables now please volunteer!
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Dorina Timbol thanked all the volunteers who stepped up to help during YES!
 
She also invited students who attended YES! this past weekend to come and share their experiences with our club.  Here are some of the sentiments that they felt and enjoyed at the event:
-- Enjoyed meeting students from different backgrounds and the opportunity to share their lives and feelings with them.
-- The day was life-changing and impactful in ways they never thought possible.
-- The 4 different workshops allowed them to see themselves in a different way and to better understand the different points of views, which allowed them to develop and deeper understanding and empathy of other students lives.
-- They all agreed they made connections and new friends that the knew will last.
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Brian Gabler
State of the City
Brian Gabler has been the Simi Valley City Manager for more than 36 years.  He talked about the following city related issues:
 
1. More than $30 million will be spent on upgrading the roads and streets in Simi Valley.
 
2. He highlighted the ongoing SiFi Networks fiberoptics installation that will bring high-speed internet to every property in Simi Valley for around $30/month.
 
3. He talked about the ongoing problem of getting and retaining employees at businesses throughout the City and how they are working with the Workforce Development Board to create more training to hopefully add more employees to the workforce.
 
4. He highlighted the housing issues in the community and how city planning becomes more difficult when the local control is being circumvented by laws being created in Sacramento.
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The next Food Fanatic dinner is Saturday, November 12 and the theme is Thai.  If you want to attend please let Demi Fox know by texting her at: 805.490.1401
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Family of Rotary Holiday Evening and Concert
Saturday, December 10th
This will include a trip to Los Angeles to enjoy a Master Chorale program with a dinner afterwards.  Tickets are now on sale for $50 per person and this includes transportation to and from the event.  See Geovanny for more details.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale is the “the finest-by-far major chorus in America” (Los Angeles Times) and a vibrant cultural treasure. Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision, and artistic daring, the Chorale is led by Grant Gershon, Kiki & David Gindler Artistic Director; Associate Artistic Director Jenny Wong; and President & CEO Jean Davidson. Its Swan Family Artist-in-Residence is Reena Esmail.   
 
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District 5240 Conference November 18-20

Santa Barbara Hilton Beach Resort

633 East Cabrillo Blvd.  Santa Barbara

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Steve Pietrolungo -  September 22nd
 
Matt Row - September 23rd
 
 Dan Gesell - September 24th     
 Kim and Helen Schulte - 28 years
September 26th    
Steve Pietrolungo - 21 years
September 27th
 
 
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Birthday boy Dr. P. sleeping on the job...no!
 
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The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships.
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Karen Finmark, from the Free Clinic, talked about the upcoming Fredrick Michael Gibson Depression Awareness Run 5K/10K and half marathon, that will be held on Saturday, October 15th from 7 am - 10:30 am.  This is very personal to her since it is honoring her nephew who suffered from depression and not many people knew that.  This run is to encourage other so they Don't Suffer in Silence.
 
Visit www.FreeClinicSV.com/FMGRun for more information.
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A previous Guest, Leila Thayer-Malone, announced a Walk to End Alzheimers coming up in October.  See Martha Macker if this is of interest to you.
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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!  
 
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