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YMCA Family Day at the Park
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Aug 21, 2016
 
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Sep 08, 2016
 
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Oct 09, 2016
 
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Oct 14, 2016
 
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MEETING DATE:  May 5, 2016
 
 
Call to Order:  President Shannon Seifert
Flag Salute:    Jason Stillwell
Invocation:     Shannon Seifert (in memory of Lexi Brown)
 
VISITING ROTARIANS:  Richard Velasquez and Hector Maldonado (Interact Club)
 
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:  Erika Webber, Delaney, Ashley and Laura Singh (VTC Enterprises), Kirby Fell (O.U.S.D)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
1) RYLA - Hector Maldonado spoke to the club about his experience at the RYLA conference that he recently attended. During his stay, he learned more about the Rotary International Organization and the different programs they sponsor. He also participated in seminars that helped develop leadership skills and team building ideas.
 
 
2) Ashley Singh - Ashley is a current Elks Rodeo Queen candidate. She is sponsored by VTC Enterprises. She spoke to the club about the many fundraising activities that are scheduled in the next few weeks. She sold tickets to the members afterwards.
 
3) Jim Bray - spoke abou the upcoming Community Action Commission Champions Dinner which is being held on 6-2-16. Lois Capps and Mr & Mrs Brunello will be the honorees. Contact Jim for more details.
 
4) Rotary Step Down Party - Mark your calendars for a great time! This year it will once again be held at the fabulous Hitching Post restaurant in Casmalia. The date is 6-18-16 starting at noon. See Tim Seifert to sign up.
 
5) Concerts in the Park - Teresa Reyburn gave us the "heads up" about a season ending concert extravaganza that will be happening sometime in the near future. Two popular local bands will be performing at Rotary Park. More info will be coming soon.
 
6) Barn Party Luau: Laurie Tamura brought everyone up to date about the upcoming fundraiser. Kate Ferguson stressed the fact that tickets still needed to be sold. She hated to be a witch about it, but sometimes "you gotta do what you gotta do".
 
 
7) Blue Badge Ceremony - Shannon Eckroth received her blue badge from Kevyn Walthers. She was very excited and thanked all of us "old timers" for making the club a fun place to be each week.
 
 
 
 
BRAGS
 
Tim Seifert (Rotarian of the Month) - Tim had a great trip to King City. He hunted, fished and helped the local FFA with a BBQ fundraiser. He was a little bit tired and sore, but all in all, he had a great time!
 
Craig Bernard - He and his wife Kelly, had a great time at Avila Beach. Frank and Scottie hosted a Rotating Dinner at the seaside location. A great time was had by all. $50
 
Jim Peterson - Just returned from Hawaii, where he and Arlene partied and golfed with fellow Rotarian couples - $50
 
Ted Ortega - He and Beth were also part of the Hawaiian Bunch. They even had a better time than the Petersons - $51
 
Jack Gresser - was also in Hawaii. Yvonne and Jack must have had the best time of all (judging by his brag amount) - $52
 
Mark Bachman - Mark made a trek to Hawaii as well. It wasn't all pleasure as a business meeting was the main priority... but he did get to go with the wife and no kids, so that was worth $100.
 
Mike Moats - recently returned from a trip to Arizona with a 4 foot/300 lb cactus in hand. This wasn't just an everyday cactus, it was a Saguaro (carnegia gigantia). He also helped his wife Susan celebrate her birthday (who knows, maybe the cactus was her gift?) Anyway, after an informative lesson in cacti history, Mike bragged a big $100.
 
Mike Gibson - Mike had quite a few brags. 1. CALM Fundraiser (net $25,000) 2. Waiters did a great job! 3. Awesome Scholarship Committee (68 apps/30 recipients) 4. Shannon's $13,000 grant money. All that said, the brags were worth $100.
 
Martin Testa - Martin had a birthday and he and Debi also enjoyed the Rotating Dinner at Avila Beach with the Ortiz's $62
 
Wayne Miller - survived his annual Vaquero Ride. He had quite a few bumps and bruises, but he thoroughly enjoyed himself. $30
 
Michelle Jensen - bragged on Frank & Scottie Ortiz for their Rotating Dinner and Mike Gibson for a nice BBQ after the scholarship winners were chosen. $25
 
Laurie Tamura - brought us up to date regarding Lawnae Hunter. Lawnae recently celebrated another birthday and is currently struggling with some health issues. She lives in Oregon and keeps in touch with Laurie on a regular basis. Laurie urged everyone to keep her in our thoughts and prayers. $50
 
Frank Ortiz - wanted to brag on Kate Ferguson for organizing a Rotary essay contest that included our local high school kids. In fact, one of our students came in third place among all district entries. $25
 
Jason Stillwell - he and his wife also attended the Ortiz/Avila Rotating dinner. $25
 
Peter Sterling - he is very pleased with the quality of candidates for this year's Elks Queen Contest. Peter is once again in charge of the contest and looks forward seeing the competition play out in the coming weeks. $25
 
FINES
 
Ted Ortega - Grey Goose on Tap? $30
 
Kate F, Kristine M and Shannon E - Official underwear models :)  $30 each
 
 
PROGRAM
 
OUSD / Digital Media Academy
 
This week Debbie Blow (Rotary member) and Kirby Fell from the Orcutt Union School District presented the program. They showed the members a new Digital Arts curriculum that is currently being offered in the school district. Participants range from elementary school through high school age with 30 teachers involved in the teaching process. The students learn a wide variety of digital video techniques and are encouraged to make a short film as a school project. The films are then submitted for a possible award by independent judges (Educational Media Innovation Awards). This year 143 videos were submitted for the competition. The awards were to be given out later that day.
 
50/50 Winners
 
Laurie Tamura & Ted Ortega
 
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