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MEETING DATE:  November 12, 2015
 
 
Call to Order:  President Shannon Seifert
Flag Salute:    Spike Thiesmeyer (Guest)
Invocation:     Jim Peterson
 
VISITING ROTARIANS:  None
 
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:  Dana Ainsworth, Spike Thiesmeyer, Don & Lucia Lahr and Joe Halsell
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
1) Joe Halsell: Joe gave the club an update regarding his brother Charlie Halsell, who is currently suffering from major injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was flown to Fresno and is under the care of the hospital trauma unit. Charlie seems to be improving slowly but surely. The Halsell Family sends thanks to everyone for all the prayers and support that have come their way since the accident happened. The club will be donating to the "Go Fund Me" site set up to help offset Charlie's medical expenses.
 
 
 
2) Mike Gibson: Mike announced that the annual Christmas parade preparations are so far going according to plan. As usual, the response from the community has been extremely positive. With 115 applications for 105 spots, this year's parade is bound to be another spectacular event. Mike also reminded all members to sign up for the "Annual Toy Drive" that benefits our local probation department. All toys are given to the children of parents that are currently serving out their probationary requirements or jail sentences.
 
3) Rotaract Club: The Santa Maria Rotaract Club will be having a Christmas Potluck on December 2, 2015. Not only will it be a social gathering for the club, they also will write letters to our armed service men and women that can't be home for the holidays.
 
4) Betty Miller: Betty is organizing a group event for club members to see the current PCPA holiday presentation of Cinderella. The event will be be on Friday December 4. So far we have 60+ sign ups. If interested, contact Betty ASAP
 
5) Jim Peterson: Jim announced that 12 year old Lexi Brown (grandaughter of former member Wes Brown) has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that currently has her hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center. Jim urged everyone to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. A "Go Fund Me" site has also been established in her name.
 
6) Andy Caldwell Contest: The winner of the Andy Caldwell look alike contest from two weeks ago is Mike Moats. Mike and his lovely wife Susan will receive a gift certificate from the Hitching Post (courtesy of club member Terri Stricklin)
 
 
BRAGS
 
Jim Ventriglia (Rotarian of the Month): Jimmy V bragged on his recent trips to Arizona and Mexico. Since he has free brags all this month....the value (naturally) is priceless!
 
Reggie Johnson: Reggie visited the AHC campus on Sunday Nov 8 to partake in the wine event. Not only did Reggie buy some wine, he also took it to the Hitching Post, where Terri Stricklin waived the corkage fee for him. That was worth a $25 brag on Terri.
 
Betty Miller: Betty and Sam recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. $30
 
Dan Blough: Dan finally came to the end of his "home decorating tunnel". The final touches are in place and ready for the holiday home decorating tour on Saturday December 5th. If interested, tickets can be purchased at Rabobank.
Brag = $50
 
Kevin Walthers: Kevin bragged on his recent wedding anniversary...$6.  Because he felt cheap, he threw a birthday in there as well for a grand total of $55.
 
Rich Watson: Rich and his wife celebrated their 25th Silver wedding anniversary. That was worth $25 (of course).
 
Dale Johnson: Bragged $100 on his employer Halsell Bulders, for all the great humanitarian work that they do throughout the community. They have helped and continue to help a wide variety of people that could use something positive in their lives.
 
Martin Testa: Bragged $35 on his Mom's 85th birthday.
 
Peter Sterling: Peter celebrated a milestone B-Day.....$60
 
Carol Bradfield: Carol had a multitude of brags: 33rd wedding anniversary, a recent birthday and a rotating dinner...$50
 
Shannon Seifert: Not to be outdone, President Seifert bragged on the Maldonado site for the YMCA dinner, Testa Catering for providing a great meal, a recent zip line adventure and the Noon Time Rotary fundraiser. All of this for...$30 (Such a deal)
 
Mark Jackson: Not too many of us knew it, but Mark is the proud parent of a very talented artist (Rachel Jackson). He showed the members a recent acrylic painting that she completed. A female Norman Rockwell has been found! Proud Papa bragged $100 to the compassion fund.
 
FINES
 
Wendy Foxen; Apparently Wendy had a fake b-day party (most people avoid b-days??) Anyway, $30
 
Tim Seifert: Was fined $30 for letting his wife cut his hair (or was that "shave his head?"). That'll teach him! $30
 
PROGRAM
 
1) Operation Surf: Past President Ted Ortega presented a check for $1,750 to a representative of Operation Surf, Spike Thiesmeyer. Operation Surf is a very worthy cause that benefits disabled veterans. Santa Maria Breakfast Rotary has been a strong supporter of the program for the past several years.
 
 
2) Honorary Rotarians: Don and Lucia Lahr were named honorary Rotarians at this week's meeting. Don is a founding member of the club and he and his wife still help to support almost all of the Rotary fundraisers that occur each year. Don spoke about the many memories of his membership days and how proud he is to be named as an honorary club member.
 
 
3) Shannon Eckroth: Pat McDermott was the "Roastmaster General"as he welcomed Shannon as the newest member to the club. In his usual fashion (that he dedicates to the memory of club member Dave Carty), Pat good naturedly ribbed and roasted Shannon as an official welcome to our club membership. Shannon received her red badge and now will begin the process of completing a set of tasks to get her permanent blue badge. WelcomeShannon! Pictured are Shannon Eckroth, sponsor Reggie Johnson and Prez Seifert
 
50/50 Big Winners!
 
Eddie Stanfield & Shannon Eckroth (New member luck!)
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