October is Cybersecurity, ADHD, Breast Cancer awareness month and National book month, Socktober is an annual event celebrated in October every year1. It is a nationwide movement to collect socks for people who are currently experiencing homelessness.
In the beginning ...
Co-President Carl Gross called Ojai Rotarians, visiting Rotarians and guests together. Carl thanked all who helped with the planning and set up for today's meeting.
A big heart welcome to District Governor Marta Brown and her, Assistant to District Governor, John Marquez (Santa Paula Rotary Club, celebrating 100 years and also was one of our parent Clubs).
BOGDANOVICH Daniil Journalist from Belarus, spoke to conditions currently in this part of the world.
Ginny Seeker,
Claire Woolson (1st awardee of the Wilson Scholarship)
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Barry Verga and Taundra Roddick (our newest inductees),
Our Rotary 2017 John and Ginger Wilson scholar graduate Claire Woolson graduated from UCLA in 2021, taught English in Japan for 2 years, was a Tibetan aide volunteer, Looking forward to helping to develop a clinic and orphanage in India in December. She thanked
our Rotary Club for her scholarship which greatly eased her financial concerns which allowed her to pursue her passion for service to others.
Liz Sampson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Inspirational Moment: Bryant Huber, sang a wonderful song he wrote:
What is so exciting about February 18th you might ask? It was in fact the day in 1930 that Clyde Tombaugh discovered the planet Pluto! Pluto is named after the Roman god of the underworld, has five known moons, is on average -387 degrees Fahrenheit, is one third water, cannot be seen by the naked eye, and is part of the Kuiper Belt; an area full of icy bodies and other dwarf planets past Neptune. Sadly, Pluto was reclassified as a Dwarf Planet in 2006, officially stripping it of its standing as the ninth planet in our solar system. Currently, there is much debate about potentially 13 planets in total including the Dwarf Planets Ceres, Haumea, Makemake and Eris. In honor of Pluto's once prestigious standing I offer the following poem.
An Ode to Pluto
Oh proud caboose of our system's train!
I have often searched the stars in vain
In hopes that my eyes might attain
A glimmer of your frosty plains
So can you imagine my surprise
When astronomically wise guys
seized upon your compact size
And robbed you of the number 9!
Oh the outrage, oh the shame!
To take from you that lofty claim
Science-fair mobiles forever changed
A Roman god now floats defamed
Yet though they preach with PHDs
and telescopic wizardry
No matter what they might decree
You'll always be a planet to me
Announcements:
Sean McDermott, OVLC Bike repair stations will be placed along the bike trails.
Registration is starting 11/17 for a trip to India 1/29/24-2/10/24, Trip cost is approximately $3,500. This is an amazing opportunity for us to continue the incredible strides being made to eradicate Polio Worldwide. There are only 7 cases reported in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Amazing!
Kay spoke about our Peace Day and Peace Pole dedication (on behalf of Cheree) as slides of the day were being shown on the screen. shared our Peace day with a school in the Ukraine that inspired them to dedicate their own "Ukranian Wand of Peace", on the day they honor the "Day of the Defenders", those who have lost their lives protecting the people of Ukraine. It is amazing how Peacebegets Peace.
Reminder: District Conference in Bakersfield
October 20th -21st District Conference in Bakersfield, please join Deirdre, Carl, and Bill for a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Club Members in the District. Click here for more information.
Future Programs: Jack Jacobs updated us on upcoming programs for the year. This Friday we will welcome Barry Zimmerman, Healthcare Agency Director for Ventura County. Click here for more information.
Fining-Bret Bradigan
Confessions- Christine’s birthday, Bill Prather, Bob, David,
Cleanup of Invasive Species Day 10/14
Dr. Gross happy to have daughter Taundra being inducted as a Rotarian.
Bret the Elder had some good trivia questions, regarding home runs and Babe Ruth.
What President urged us to build bomb shelters? Where is the farthest out that a Rotary Flag has been placed and what 2 astronauts who flew to the moon were Rotarians?
Induction of New Members:
Taundra Roddick, Barry Verga, welcome! Taundra and Barry were inducted by Deirdre Daly and congratulated by DG Marta.
Congratulations to the Red Badge to Blue Badge awards to Liz Sampson, Kelley Rasmussen and Clinton Haugen.
Program:
John Marquez introduced our District Governor Marta Brown. Marta reiterated having fun and creating Hope. Our current District President for 2022-2023, Gordon R. McInally, would like our clubs to prioritize, "Mental Health Awareness". Really check in on your loved ones, friends and neighbors. Marta also mentioned the Polio Urgency initiative. The Maui Rotary relief and the 3 Laina Rotary Clubs give thanks to all the clubs that have promised to be there for the long haul in restoring the Island of Maui after their recent fire destruction.
Reminder of the Bakersfield 2023 District Conference, 5 areas of Service Club: Vocation, Community, International, Youth.
7 areas of Focus: Peacebuilding, Disease Prevention, Water, Education & Literacy, Environment and Children/Women.
October Economic and Community Development. Visit our District Website 5240, it has great metrics.
On 10/14 is the District Governor selection. On 1/13/24 are the Mid-Terms, virtually.
Final Thoughts…
Charlie Brown reminds us:
"Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker."
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