DG inspires us August 27, 2013
Eric spoke about Rotary's involvement in immunizing 2 Billion children for Polio in 156 countries.
Engage Rotary, Change lives. He and other Rotarian's visited Zambia after the convention in Lisbon. He learned that 61% of kids under 5 have Malaria. He also learned that 55% of the women are HIV positive. He and other Rotarians worked on the project for making a difference.
August 27, 2013 Meeting with District Governor Eric Schmautz. Jess Perez-Assistant Governor joined us as well.
Our Greeter was Susan Lundy. Guests: People from Mission SR and also John Harper from the Rotary Club or Eureka. John just started a job as the new ad director of Pacific Sun.
Good News:
Karen's daughter got a double master from U. of Michigan and has a job in TexasQ
Theresa's son's wedding was on Saturday and it was the best day of her life.
Helen's family will be traveling to Rome Italy.
Harriet had one of her best days yesterday as her husband started Seminary School.
Bev's daughter just left for her Senior year at U. of Michigan. Her son just returned home after finishing his master's degree in computer science from UCLA. Bell Ringer
Ruth's son starts kindergarten!
Susan really enjoyed the Pacific's game.
Tom enjoyed the Pacific's game, a Raider's game, a Giant's game and also the Louis Vittan Cup.
Barbara was in Phoenix over the weekend where she enjoyed schmoozing with Facebook millionaires.
Stacie celebrated with Dan the 20th anniversary of their first date. She also sang the National Anthem at a Pacific's game and you can view that here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPCo0_DujmA
Hugh's daughter got a job.
Jim stumped most of us with his questions. Did you know that the first non-English speaking Rotary club was in Cuba?
Speaker: Eric Schmautz, district Governor. Eric has been involved with Rotary for 25 years.
He spoke about Rotary's involvement in immunizing 2 Billion children for Polio in 156 countries.
Engage Rotary, Change lives. He and other Rotarian's visited Zambia after the convention in Lisbon. He learned that 61% of kids under 5 have Malaria. He also learned that 55% of the women are HIV positive. He and other Rotarians worked on the project for making a difference.
Paul Harris Awards: Jim, Aref, Tom, Susan and Cindy were presented awards from Eric. Congratulations to all of you!
In closing Eric spoke about END POLIO NOW banners being put up around the district to make the public more aware of Rotary's involvement in the community.