In the beginning Bret began the meeting with the pledge.
He then identified visitors to the meeting and visiting Rotarians
Brett introduced Risha Baldami to give the inspirational moment Risha provided a quote from Eric Hoffer to begin the meeting roughly themed to lifelong learning
“In times of change, the learner shall inherit the earth, while the learned are beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists” … Eric Hoffer
Bret offers 2 of his favorite quotes from Eric Hoffer. Great causes begin as a movement, become a business, and eventually degenerate into a racket. And… People who bite the hand that feed them usually lick the boot that kicks them.
Brett tells a story of a street waif and reflective paints. Lunch by Chef Ray and 805 catering
Announcements When asked for announcements … Betsy encourages recruitment of gift certificates for the taste of Ojai
The guest speaker, Shaina Salin, offers handout sheets for the Osher lifelong learning institute at Cal State, Channel Islands.
Barry encourages those interested in the club’s financial details to join the meeting looking at finances coming up next week.
Bob Davis notes that it's world polio day and encourages continued contributions as the Gates Foundation will double donations.
Brett announces upcoming speakers… October 2nd. Margarita Edison, the district governor of rotary October 9, Jordan Kear, groundwater specialist for the Ojai Valley.
Fining with Ren Adam REN Adam begins fining with confessions… Wendy seeks people to sign up for upcoming duties. Maryland speaks of an artwork booklet created by girls in Afghanistan. Deirdre celebrates a birthday, and encourages sponsorships for Taste of Ojai Risha thanks those who came to the Ojai brewery for a presentation. Terry Beckett celebrates a birthday. Bill Hatch celebrates a granddaughter's birthday.
Ren Adams finings questions involve discovering things about members of the club. How many were born and raised in Ojai? How many have hiked to Chief's Peak and back? How many women in the club earned varsity letters in a sport? Number of people in the club who have been bucked from a horse? How many people in the club have ridden on an elephant bareback?
Program: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The guest speaker Shaina Salin is the program coordinator of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “OLLI” at California State University Channel Islands. Her presentation was an overview of the program and its benefits for health and well being. The program had a presence in Ojai in the past and would like to renew that relationship.
Brett thanks the guests, citrus is gifted, photos are taken.
Brett closes the meeting with a Bob Dylan (nee, Zimmerman) quote …
“He not busy being born is busy dying," from Bob Dylan’s 1965 song … It’s alright ma, I’m only bleeding” on the album Bringing It All Back Home.
