Posted by Jeff Hata on Feb 22, 2018
We were led in the Salute to the Flag by Laura Shannon.
 
Bill Crookston delivered our Inspirational Message.
 
Judy Hoag introduced guests and visiting Rotarians. Guest of Margarida Eidson was Dawn Rosin and visiting us from Salt Lake City, Utah was former member Tom Shilton.
 
Midge Stork announced that our opportunity drawing prize was a $50 gift card to Urbane Cafe graciously donated by Tom Swan.
 
Vance Thompson gave our joke for the day followed by John Borneman who led us in our song of the day.
 
President Harriet passed around the sign up sheet for our tree planting day on March 10th.
 
Husam Hishmeh spoke about the City Impact Golf Tournament on April 30th at Spanish Hills.
 
Bill Spellman let us know that all of our RYLA candidates are registered and ready to go.
 
Kris Hansen spoke about membership. All of our club members should look at how we all benefit from Rotary and share with others. 
 
Rich Stewart let us all know that Pete Gallagher is at Treacy Villa and encouraged everyone to go visit Pete when they get a chance.
 
Bill Gray gave a report on our club foundation. The Foundation had a 22.24% return last year and is at about $2.75 million now. The goal is to get to $3 million and have cash in the accounts to be able to fund 3 years worth of scholarships. We will be allocating $50,000 for scholarships this year.
 
We have about $1,300 to donate to fire victims. If you know of someone who needs help, please let Bill Gray know.
 
Jeff Hata let the incoming board members know that March 10th is the District Assembly and if you are new to the board or your Avenue of Service, you are highly encouraged to attend. Also, May 19th will be the incoming Board Retreat. The Retreat will be from 10:00 - 1:00 with a club social immediately following from 1:00 - 4:00.
 
Melody O'Leary-Namikas will be leading a group to do a clean-up at Serra Cross this Saturday. Meet at 10:00 behind City Hall.
 
President Harriet spoke about the monthly survey results and also discussed the list of activities that our club has been involved with so far this year.
 
Happy $'s: Tom Shilton, Jeff Hata, Husam Hishmeh and Bill Spellman.
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