Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.
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.
In the beginning...
President Sue invited Rotarians to join in fellowship and service.
Pledge of Allegiance - Don Reed
Inspirational Moment - Bret Bradigan
No Visiting Rotarians today
Thank you to our meeting crew today:
Sgt.at Arms-Dave Watson
Set-up, Tech and IT crew - Jerry Marynuik & Cindy Frings Greeter - Janet Cambell
Reporter-Tessa Turner
Roving Mic - Fern Barishman
Fining - Kelley Rassmusen
Treasurer-Dave Brubaker
Thank you to Jane Cruz for nice lunch
Announcements:
Janet Cambell reminded us about the Beach party next Friday at Larry and Dennis's beach house on Pacific Coast Hwy. Please pay today $30 for non-drinkers and $35 if you'd like to drink.
On Friday Sept.5th, we will be meeting at the Ojai Valley Brewery,307 Bryant St.
We will not be here. They will be giving us a tour and we will have our program there. There is a sign-up sheet from the Ojai Noodle House. The cost is $20.00 or $21.00 depending on your choice, and we will have your lunch there for you.
Kay Bliss explained how our Peace committee is responding to a pressing need in our community. Some Ojai residents have been facing increased nutritional and financial stress since early June, when several families have faced loss of income from the primary wage earners who have either been picked up, or who are afraid to leave their homes to go to work because of the ICE raids. In response to this need, the Peace committee will present a motion for approval at the next board meeting, suggesting that the Rotary Club Of Ojai contribute $2000 to HELP of Ojai's Emergency Assistance Fund. Kay said that individual donations would be helpful and also that Help of Ojai really needs volunteers to meet the increased need.
Barry announced that there will be no meeting on Labor Day weekend.
Happy Bucks Confessions:
o Brett has just had a big birthday and now is eligible for Medicare. o Dave Brubaker has a brand new grandson.
o Christine's 40 year old son is getting married
Fining: Leah, Joe and Katherine Lee all answered Kelly's questions correctly and didn't have to pay. Rod and Liz answered incorrectly and did have to pay fines.
Program: Audrey Howe of CCHR
Barry introduced Audrey Howe who is the head of the California Coastal Horse Rescue (CCHR). Audrey begins by saying that the CCHR is celebrating it's 25th anniversary. She is very proud of this and says the reason for this success is that they are very mission driven. Their mission is to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses. Every year there are thousands of horses left with uncertain futures. There are various reasons for this. Sometimes owners need to re-home their horses for personal reasons such as financial problems or illness that makes them unable to care for the horse. Sometimes bad owners abuse or neglect their horses. The role of CCHR is to provide immediate safety, care and sanctuary. Their goal is to find new forever homes for some horses or to permanently shelter others. The process usually starts with
a call from Animal Regulation. The horse is then assessed and usually quarantined for a period of time. Because they are interested in healing the whole horse, they start with a visit from the veterinarian (usually Dr. Liskey) who makes a nutritional plan using the 'Davis Protocol' which is a slow increase in food. This is followed by foot care and dental care. Next is training and trust building. They patiently rebuild confidence. The end game is that these horses feel loved and valued. The heart of CCHR are the volunteers. It is a 100% volunteer run organization. Volunteers are the lifeblood of this mission with their commitment to the horses and to the community. The CCHR keeps a community connection by teaching care and share programs and encourages youngsters to respect animals and hopefully become the next generation of volunteers.
The meeting is adjourned with parting words from President Sue; A quote from Charles Glassman: "Kindness and compassion begins with the understanding that we all struggle.”
You are invited to visit us at an upcoming meeting.
