January 12, 2023
President Roberto Rodriguez
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Pledge of Allegiance: Kevin Walters
Invocation: Peter Kang
Visiting Rotarians: District Governor Scott Phillips, Scottie Ortiz, Chris Wise? (that's what I heard), Kay Pitts, Jan Phillips, Kelly Ricker & Sherry (?)
Guests: Arthur & Carmen Garcia, Steve Foley, Peggy Blough, Annie Thomas, Brooke Bradley and Debi Testa
New Honorary Member
This morning, Peggy Blough was officially inducted into the club as an honorary member. Welcome Peggy! We're so glad that you're joining us.
Human Trafficking Seminar: is scheduled for January 28, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Santa Maria Inn. The cost is $25 per person and all business leaders in Santa Maria are urged to attend. If interested, Suzanne Levy and Kate Ferguson have more details on the event.
CASA Event: is scheduled for February 4, 2023. Frank & Scottie Ortiz have been named the King and Queen of the event. Contact Frank if you're interested in purchasing a ticket or two.
Offsite Meeting: Next week's meeting (January 19) will be held at Joe Nightingale School in Orcutt. Please remember.....DO NOT SHOW UP AT THE INN.
Jason Stillwell: announced that an area behind the North China restaurant will be formally designated as the Machado Plaza Event Center (to honor Teresa Reyburn (Machado) and her family).
It is with great sadness that this bulletin has to report the passing of a great man and fellow Rotarian Jim Ventriglia. The family informed the club that a memorial service will be held at St. Louis De Montfort on Friday February 10 @ 11:00 AM. Please keep your schedules open so that we can have as many Rotarians as possible honoring his memory.
Judge Arthur Garcia
Retiring Judge Art Garcia joined us this morning to receive an award. Frank Ortiz, Tim Staffel and District Governor Scott Phillips presented Mr. Garcia a Paul Harris Award, one of Rotary's highest honors.
Katie McPike
Katie McPike was welcomed into the Paul Harris Club as she became our club's newest member. Berto, Scott and Frank welcomed her into the club within the club.
Paul Harris Society
As ongoing contributors to the Paul Harris Foundation, Jerry Schmidt, Shannon Seifert and Jason Stillwell were added to the elite Paul Harris Society. Thank you for your support!
Ken Bradley
Ken was honored as a continuing member of the Paul Harris Society. Congratulations!
BRAGS
NOTE: All brags this morning go to the "Jimmy V" compassion fund.
Frank & Scottie Ortiz / Mardi Gras King & Queen brag ($50 each): Berto Rodriguez, Tanya Astrosky, Kate Ferguson, David Leroy, Linda Maloney, Kathy Simas, Tim Staffel.
"Jimmy V" Stories: The following members told fond stories about Jimmy and donated $100 each to the fund: Andy Caldwell, Mike Cardona, Leonard Champion, Mark Jackson, Berto Rodriguez, Shannon Seifert, Tim Seifert, Jason Stillwell, Laurie Tamura, James Thomas, Brooke Bradley and Kevin Walters.
Grand Total: $1,550
FINES
There were no fines levied today
PROGRAM
District Governor Scott Phillips
Our program this morning was presented by our current District Governor Scott Phillips. He spoke to us about his theme for the year which is Let's Get Loud. This means don't be shy about being a Rotarian. Tell people about your club, your members, the good that we do in the community and the rest of the world. Don't keep the gift of Rotary a secret! Scott also brought to our attention the many web offerings that are provided by the district to help enhance our Rotary experience. Mr. Phillips was a very good speaker and everyone enjoyed his presentation. If you weren't there, you should have been. Hope everyone has a great week and we look forward to seeing everyone at Joe Nightingale School next week.
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