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Shannon's Step Down Party
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Jun 18, 2016
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Russell Hampton
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MEETING DATE:  May 26, 2016
 
 
Call to Order:  President Shannon Seifert
Flag Salute:    Jonathan Bradfield
Invocation:     Jim Bray
 
VISITING ROTARIANS:  None
 
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:  Cyndy McDermott, Jackie MacNeil, Eduardo Marquez, Jake Bradfield, Michelle Bradfield, Clay Bradfield, Colleen Staffel, Jonathan Staffel, Lorena Chavez, Geri Coats, Caitlyn Archuleta, Tonia Archuleta
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
1) Lee Carol, asked if we would get more participation for the Homeless Shelter Feed if we moved it to a week day, rather than on Sundays?  Think about it…….
 
2) Mike Gibson reminded us that our program next week will be the Scholarship Awards presentation.  We would like to have everyone here where we will award $30,000 in scholarships.   There were 68 applications.   Mark Jackson’s daughter, who will be graduating from Sonoma State, will be our guest speaker.  Pat McDermott, please wear your good pants…!
 
3) Tim Seifert, reviewed Step Down Attendees
 
4) Tim Ortega: Operation Surf is coming up – Big BBQ, tentatively set for October 21st
 
5) Check Presentations: 
  • $2,000 to Eduardo Marquez on behalf of Concerts in the Park–
Kicks off on Sunday June 26,  @ Buena Vista Park,  the rest of the series will be at Rotary Park.  Concerts every Sunday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
 
  • $100 to Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Contest winner, Caitlyn Archuleta, who came in 3rd place district-wide.  Kate Ferguson thanked Geri Coats, who distributed the essays.
  • $500 to Jackie MacNeil on behalf of the Santa Maria Library Foundation.   The purpose of the donation is to support all libraries in Santa Maria, particularly their Homework Centers, which provide tutors for K-6th grade students 4 days a week. They also support an online tutoring program, Brain Fuse, through the city website.  Only thing needed to participate is that students must have a library card.
6)  Kevin Walthers, reminded us of the Friday Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on Friday, May 27, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ The A Street Café.   Event supports VTC Elks Rodeo Queen Candidate.
 
7)  Jim Bray, reminded us of the upcoming Community Action Commission dinner on Thursday, June 2, 2016, honoring the Brunellos and Lois Capps
BRAGS
Rotarian of the Month, Tim Seifert bragged on Shannon for completing a very successful year as president!
 
 
Michele Jensen: bragged $25 on Geri Coats for saving the Inter-Act club at Righetti Shannon Seifert doubled the brag for $50
 
Ted Ortega: bragged $100 on last Wednesday’s soft opening of the all new Cachuma Resort and Spa, and that his daughter, Julianne is going to UCLA
 
Mark Jackson: bragged $100 on all the hard work and organization of the Barn Party Teams; decorating, set-up, and take down.  He also bragged an additional $30 on his daughter Rachel, who graduated from Sonoma State
 
Dan Blough:  bragged on his receipt of a phone call from Kiwanis in Guadalupe stating that he won $500 in a ticket drawing, he gave it all back to them, so no money for this brag.
 
Andy Caldwell: consolidated a $10 brag for his birthday, the COLAB dinner, his 40th high school reunion, a kid graduating from College, and on Martin Testa for the best BBQ ever.  (Wow, all of that for $10??)
 
Jean-luc Garon: bragged $50 on the club for all the well wishes and his birthday last week.  He also bragged $50 to the compassion fund. 
 
Shannon Seifert: bragged $50 on Wendy and Jim Foxen for organizing a trip to the Academy of Magical Arts. 
Carol Bradfield: also bragged $50 on the same event
 
Kevin Walthers: bragged $50 on the Barn Party Crew’s mentoring of his son Trey.  This included Dave Wright, Jim Ventriglia, Mike Cardona, Tim Seifert, and Chris Hastert
 
Shannon Seifert: bragged $30 on the Rotary BBQ Team who cooked for the YMCA staff last night, and on Tyler Bray - what a good kid!
 
Teresa Reyburn: bragged on the City Crew, Celebrating Santa Mira’s Home Town Heroes Event to be held on June 7th at 6:30.  She provided a sneak peak of the banners that were sold to honor veterans
 
 
 
FINES
Wayne Miller:  $30 on a  Redneck Selfie Stick
Mark Jackson: $30 for his insurance application question: “Have you ever been in an accident that resulted in your death?”
PROGRAM
 
Loren Chavez from the California Strawberry Commission
 
 
Lorena is the President of the State Strawberry Association.  A local Santa Maria girl, she is the daughter of an immigrant, who came in search of the American dream.  Lorena attended St. Joseph High School.  Her family farms over 600 acres; she is a partner with her brother Daniel.  She is proud to say she was picking strawberries as a child, and she still does.
 
Lorena spoke about her pride in her Dad, who taught her good morals and working hard.  He is still actively involved in the farm today!
Presidential Notes and Info
Reflections by our President on an Extremely Successful Year
 
Shannon provided a recap of a great year; a year filled with fun times, many successful events and  providing  a lot of support and service to our community. 
 
Thank you Shannon for your strong Leadership!
 
 
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