Our 1.4 million-member organization started with the vision of one man—Paul P. Harris. The Chicago attorney formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905 as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.
At our Jan. 26th meeting Co-President Carl gaveled the meeting to order. Dave Brubaker graciously accepted our lunch donations. Christine Fenn led us in the pledge of allegiance while Leslie Bouche gave us the “The Greatest Gift”
\The Greatest Gift
'It flies on wings, powerful unstoppable
It flows and rushes; tumbles and spins
Expands, contracts
Sometimes creeping so very slowly – and then flies onagain
At times It yells
Then whispers softly from behind
Pay attention… pay attention!
It is the Great Trickster
The Grand Illusion…
It is the Greatest Gift
Even as It slips through our fingers
We cannot hold on to It
And yet It is ours
To use
We use It well when we love and connect, work and play
Laugh and weep
Rest and dream
And when we serve from the heart
Open your eyes…
Then open your Other Eyes
Embrace this Gift with awe and reverence
For while we count It and measure It
We never know how much we have
This precious Gift we call Time"
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Our guests were escorted to the lunch line where Jayne and her crew fed us a wonderful meal.
Co-President Dr. Carl thanked Fern Barishman for her talented ivory playing and Bill Hatch and Catherine Lee for setup; Deirdre Daly on roving mic; Cindy Frings as photographer and Christine Fenn as Reminder editor. A big shout out to Kelle Rasmussen for putting this all together, please see her for volunteer opportunities
Jack Jacobs gave us a preview of upcoming programs: we will be having Get Acquainted Talks, Adrianna De Leon, daughter of Carl Gross will be singing and entertaining us with her amazing voice, Beth Pratt, Regional Director of the National Wildlife Federation will speak about P22, the Mountain Lion and it’s crossing.
Kelley Rasmussen passed around the spreadsheet for signups for vital club services such as setup-takedown, inspirational moments, pledge, roving mic, etc. Thank you to all who signed up
Thank you Ren Adam for fining and challenging us regarding Ojai’s famous elephant Tara and what years Rotary International started, with net man Bob Eisler as the collector.
Cheree could not be here today, but she wanted to announce the meeting of the Peace Committee this Monday, January 29th at the Gables at 4:45, all are welcome.
Betsy Smith announced the bike repair station is up and going at the old Baldwin road trailway and one at Sarzotti Park after the City Council approved it and our Shred Day is on Apri 6th at Nordoff High schools parking lot. A planning meeting will be held Wednesday 1/31 at 5:30 at Betsy’s home, “Let’s get Shreddy”!
Program – Judith Vander, Musicologist shared her work with the Shoshone Women and their music through the years. Judith gave us an insight into the enchanting world of Shoshone music and dance.
Our Closing Quote:
“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”
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