President Deb Davila talked about Giving Tuesday, planned this year for December 3rd (it's the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.) She presented 5 reasons why we should choose the Rotary Foundation as our charity that day. The Rotary Foundation has:
1.A 4-star rating on Charity Navigator due to our accountability and transparency.
2. The opportunity to make an impact in the world like we have done through partnerships like PolioPlus
3. A record of success
4. Global reach
5. The ability to bring peace through our Rotary Peace Centers.
Kailey Wagner, our Foundation Chair thi year, highlighted that November is Foundation Month! One donation can and does make a huge impact.
-- For as little as 60 cents a child can be protected from polio.
--$50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illnesses.
$500 can launch an anti-bullying campaign to foster a safe environment for children.
She highlight three ways that we can give and make a difference:
1. Become a sustaining member - pledge $100 or more each year to the annual fund.
2. Become a Paul Harris Fellow
3. Become a Benefactor - include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your estate plans.
There are more ways to give and you can learn more by visiting rotary.org today!
Jim Lowry and Bob Donnelly talked about what they learned at the recently held District Conference in October. They highlighted that the event made them better Rotarians! They learned about new fundraising ideas; other club projects; anti-terrorism and trafficking updates and more!
Simi Valley High School Lacrosse Team Needs Funds for Helmets
This morning members of the SVHS Lacrosse Team stopped by to ask for our assistance helping them fund $200 helmets for each player! We passed the helmets around!
Bring Your Shoes!
President Deb reminded us that the shoe drive is under way and will continue through the beginning of December. She shared a really pretty shoe this morning that was dropped off!
Ask your friends and family at Thanksgiving this year and if you can, solicit your co-workers. Put a box in the lunch room. We are collecting gently worn, used and new shoes.
Please bring them to the meetings on Thursdays, or you can drop it off at Meg's office - Visiting Angels, 1176 Road Runner Way, Suite B, Simi Valley. See flyer below for more details!
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YES! Updates
Steve Johnson announced we will be doing final clean up at Camp Rotary on Friday, November 15 at 8:00 a.m.
Dorina Timbol thanked all those that have come together to make this weekend happen!
They also thanked those that brought snacks this morning!
Haunted House Clean Up Needed
Richard Perini announced that sweepers and cleaners are needed at the haunted house location this Friday, November 15 - 10 am - 5 pm., Saturday,November 16 from 7 am - 3 pm and Sunday, November 17 from 9:00 am - 5 pm.
Thanksgiving Dinner Going Strong
Sophie Klepper said volunteers are really needed the second half of the evening. She thanked Fran Dobrich, who works with Jim Visage, for her Facebook campaign that raised $3700! Gift cards were also sent to her and they will be raffling them off during the dinner next week.
Flower Arrangements for Thanksgiving
Stella Ortiz announced last week that we will be making flower centerpieces for the Thanksgiving Senior Dinner, on Tuesday, November 26 at Stella's house at 6:00 p.m. Dr. P. will pick up the containers and flowers and you can make one of you and one the dinner and pay only $10. Wine and fun guaranteed at Stella's house!
Happy Face Maintenance
Bill Klepper talked about maintenance on Happy Face Hill on Saturday, November 23 meet at Jerry's Coffee Shop at 7 am.
Holiday Bike Assembly Planned for Thursday, December 5th
This year's Holiday Bike Assembly night will be on Thursday, December 5 at Monte Vista.
Simi Sunrise Charitable Foundation.card are now being sold! The new cards are being sold for 10 for $100 or $10/piece. Remember, they can be used for all occasions -- birthdays, condolences, get well and more!
Please contact Cindy Jacoby to purchase cards - cindyjacoby3@gmail.com.
PROGRAM
Board Meeting
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New Member Proposal:
Look around and see who YOU think would make a great member!
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Welcome Guests
Camille Cordova
Kaelyn and Savannah DeGonia
Fran Dobrich and Donovan Downey
Alejandro Cabrera and Yujin Jeong
James Grogg
Jim Tokatlian and Chris Soulakitian
Camille Cordova
Kaelyn and Savannah DeGonia
Fran Dobrich and Donovan Downey
Yujin Jeong and Alejandro Cabrera
Jim Tokatlian and Chris Soulakitian
James Grogg
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