Call to Order: President Shannon Seifert
Flag Salute: Debbie Blow
Invocation: Jim Bray
VISITING ROTARIANS: NONEGUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Helen Thomas (SM Sun); Dr. Mark Malangko and Valerie (Speakers)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
​George Majoue announced that the Special Olympics Torch Run will have a special celebration at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center on Friday July 17 at 12:00 noon. He encouraged all to attend.
Dave Wright still needs four more volunteers next Thursday to help with Special Olympics BBQ. Please contact him if you can assist.
President Shannon reminded everyone that the YMCA Family Day in the Park will be held this year on August 16 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Waller Park.
Jim Peterson announced that "Kid's Night Out" in Guadalupe will be held on July 16 at 5:30 pm.
Congratulations to James Thomas for his work with 'Relay for Life'.
Now - start wearing your pin!
BRAGS & FINES
Abel Maldonado gave a BIG BRAG of $100 today on his daughter Erica for finishing college in 4 years. As a reward, he planted her a vineyard!
Randy Wise bragged $50 for his first grandbaby.
Jean-luc Garon bragged $50 on his great time in Big Sur with his family.
Debbie Blow bragged $25 on her recent trip to Wyoming.
Ted Ortega once again returned from Hawaii. This time it was worth $50.
Jean-luc Garon was fined $30 for not posting his Big Sur trip on Facebook..... (this is known as a presidential 'stretch' for the fine)
Tim Seifert was fined $15 for not coming clean about a recent newspaper article with his picture in it.
Mark Jackson was fined $30 for winning in a 'competition' held at last weeks meeting?
Wayne Miller was fined $30 because President Shannon thought she found his goat and posted it?
Ken Bradley was fined $30 because Shannon does not have her new badge yet......
PROGRAM
Dr. Mark Malangko spoke to the club about the young students of Ghana. Ghana is a country in Africa that has little resources to devote to the education of their young children. Electricity is in short supply and is not available in all parts of the country. To help students overcome this drawback, Dr. Malamgko is transporting solar study lights to Ghana to give to needy students so than can read and study when the sun goes down. Lights range from $10 to $30 each. After hearing this interesting talk, the club has committed to help purchase lights for his upcoming trip.
PRESIDENTIAL NOTES & INFO
John Hodgkiss (a friend to the club) had a recent devastating fire to his home in Orcutt. A special fund has been set up to raise money for the family. Contact Wendy Foxen if you would like to contribute.
Board Meeting following the July 23 meeting.
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