Our 1.2 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.
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In the beginning…
On a lovely crisp winter day, Ojai Rotarians gathered for fellowship and service. President Kay Bliss gaveled the meeting to order, thanked all those who helped make the meeting function smoothly, introduced those attending by zoom, and welcomed visiting Rotarians and guests.
Announcements:
- Next week will be a photo shoot, so wear your Rotary Shirts.
- The Taste of Ojai website is up.
- Betsy Watson encouraged applications for $25k of Community grants.
- Our new member Dr. Jerry Maryniiuk is leading a project to place AED in our community.
- Feb. 8 is the RCOEF Board Meeting.
Special Award:
President Kay presented the Bob Skankey Humanitarian Award to Judy Fiske Lucas, who has worked to improve the lives of fieldworkers in Ventura. She founded Friends of Fieldworkers in response to the 2013 fire which destroyed the living quarters of 27 families of farmworkers. Judy received a standing ovation from Rotarians who admire her devotion, as well as a check for $2000 to further her efforts.
Upcoming Programs:
Bret Bradigan briefed us on upcoming programs:
- Feb. 10: Get acquainted talks
- Feb. 17: Journalism: British vs. American style
- Feb. 24: something different
Fining:
Betsy Watson did her usual splendid job in extracting money from reluctant Rotarians.
Program: Kimberly Cluff
Kimberly is the legal director for the California Tribal Families Coalition, a group of tribes which oversees the Indian Child Welfare Act.The ICWA is intended to preserve and protect native American Cultural heritage by ensuring that native children are adopted by parents of similar culture and background, as well as promoting the health, safety and welfare of families.
Kimberly is the daughter of long time beloved Rotarian Sheila Cluff.
You are invited to visit us at an upcoming meeting.
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