In the Beginning...
President Cheree Edwards rang the bell to commence the meeting. Jack Jacobs led us in the flag salute and Bryant Huber gave us a thoughtful invocation:
Every morning over the breakfast table or on the way to work, my family takes turns saying out loud, the things for which we are most grateful. Water, warm food, shelter, and soft beds. Safety, sunshine, rain, our health, our happiness and joys. Most of all we are grateful for the time we have been gifted with family and friends.
It is easy to always be looking for the next thing. A bigger house, a nicer car, a new TV, the next purchase from Amazon. The next success, the next milestone, the weekend, retirement...always the next thing.
But today and everyday I would ask that everyone please take at least take five minutes to stop. To pause with deep intention. To look around at all the blessings and riches we enjoy every day and to be grateful. To be thankful and take note of what is right there in front of us.
My grandpa was a very poor dairy farmer with some acreage he cared for in Michigan. But he made his own schedule every day, worked in nature, and in the earth, and had a loving wife and 8 loving children. My Dad always told me that Grandpa Bernie was the richest man he ever knew...I finally understand.
Then we escorted our guests and ourselves to the buffet for lunch.
President Cheree rang the bell again to thank Fred Coleman for setting up the room for our meeting, Mike Weaver and Wendy Barker for warmly greeting all of our members and guests, Bob Davis/Bryant Huber for the roving mike, Don Reed for manning the front table, Suzanne Scar for serving as our Reminder Editor and Ginger Case for lunch!
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Our guests this week were visiting Rotarian Barry Verga from Woodland Hills, Barbara and Mark from E Club World Peace, Mary Agnes Klock was introduced by Jack Jacobs who announced the Human Trafficking event on July 26; flyers on each table. Leslie Clark our Honorary Club member was introduced as the nominee for the United Nations Peace Prize this year.
Guests
Cathy Yee was introduced as our Special Guest.
Announcements
Betsy Watson announced that Bocalli’s will be hosting the 5th Friday in August. The theme is “Spaghetti Western”. Please sign up if you are attending.
Jack Jacobs introduced Leslie Clark who spoke about the history and her work with the Nomad Foundation.
Congratulations Leslie on your nomination for the United Nations Peace Prize!
A memorial for Bill Ghormley will be held at Bill and Karen’s home on Sunday July 21st At 2:00 p.m 412 Del Norte Rd.
Upcoming Programs
Bill Gilbreth gave us an update on the upcoming programs.
Click here for our calendar.
We were reminded that there will be an ISC committee meeting at Café Emporium Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Cont. of Club Assembly reports:
Cheree Edwards thanked Don Reed for being her sponsor and introduced Bret Bradigan.
Bret Bradigan, Chair of the Community Service, discussed the committee’s goals for 2019-2020.
Rotary Cartoon...
Fining--Ren Adam
Fine Master, Ren Adams opened up with asking for confessions:
Leslie Bouche started by confessing that two boys in our India school need sponsors (please talk to her regarding specifics).
Our guest, Barbara Klock talked about the Human Trafficking event flyer on each table. Ren continued with a whopping 100% contributors to all of his Rotary based questions.
Get Acquainted Talk--Ray Powers
Bill Gilbreth introduced one of our scheduled speakers, Ray Powers for his “Get Acquainted” talk. As a composer, photographer, life coach, author, peace builder and ecovist, Ray gave a creative and inspiring talk about his life and passions.
Final Thoughts
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
Abraham Lincoln
