The meeting was called to order at and President Daly welcomed everyone to today's meeting. Therese Brown and Suzanne Scar were thanked for the invocation and Flag Salute. President Daly thanked Bill Prather and Fred Coleman for room set up. Fred Coleman and Randy Roth and Suzanne Scar were thanked for greeting, Mike was thanked as the roving mic, Dr. Watson as the fine master and Bob Davis for assisting. Suzanne was also thanked for desk duty and Ginger for serving the club. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visiting Rotarians: Alas, there were none.

Guests: Dick Weirick introduced his grandson, Chris. Dr. Tracy Bennett was introduced as our speaker. Jairo Soto (PEP Awardee) and his father Angel Soto. Brent Muth PE teacher at Matilija Middle School. 

 

 

Bill Prather shared upcoming talks:

 

 

April 26, 2019: Arbor Day @ Meiners Oaks Elementary. Get there at noon.

 

May 3, 2019: Nicholas Thatcher: Cruel Kids and what parents, teachers and student can do about them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Daly thanked Tara and all the Rotarians that participated at the Rotarian at Work Day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks was also given to Nancy O'Sullivan and our team who Walked for Kids last Sunday in Ventura in support of a Ronald McDonald House at Ventura County Medical Center. 

 

Thanks was also given to members who showed up at the CSUCI Leadership Awards to learn about the Peer Mentorship Ambassador Program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations was given to the International Committee as they received a check for $87,515 as a grant for the Rotary Club of Puri. $4k of our Club dollars went to make this happen! 

 

Al West reminded the club to participate next week at Arbor Day.  Get there early. Parking is limited. 

 

Dave Watson reminded members that they still need hosts and presenters for the Scholarship Awards. 

 

 

 

 

Marc Whitman shared that Jairo Soto has been selected as the Matilija PE student of the year for 2018-2019. Jairo is an excellent student and great all around young man. Jairo consistently works hard and leads not only with words, but by example. Jairo is helpful and considerate to all the students in the class and is always willing to help those who need it. Jairo passed on the opportunity to give a speech and instead showed his gratitude in push ups! 

 

Jack Jacobs shared that they will be working on the Allan Jacobs Trail on Saturday, April 20th. On June 1st, Allan's kids will be doing a Birthday hike to the Nordhoff Ridge and the club is invited to participate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ray Powers shared that Earth Day will be April 20th celebrating this Saturday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Al West shared an inspirational story of his experience on the night of December 20, 1977 when a fire spread through the Los Padres National Forrest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greg Rents is going "green" now renting battery powered equipment.

 

Bob Davis gave $20 to recognize Tara and her work as a Rotarian! Dave's fining questions were in preparation of Easter so the questions were either on Easter Candy or Religious symbolism of the Holiday. 

 

 

 

Dr. Tracy Bennett is a Screen Safety Expert. She is a psychology adjunct professor at California State University Channel Islands and is the author of Screen Time in the Mean Time which is a parent guide to get kids and teens internet safe. She is also a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience. 

 

Dr. Bennett is currently on the expert panel for Facebook's Messenger Kids and consults with experts in tech and education and has served as Global Ambassador of Teen Safe. She has appeared on Access Hollywood and various other national radio and television programs. 

 

She presented to the club on GKIS: Get Kids Internet Safe. Tools to reconnect, not disconnect. For more information visit: getkidsinternetsafe.com

 

Use the code "Wellness" for 10% off online coaching session.

 

President Daly finished with a closing thought for the day: