Rotary Club of Montecito

Tuesday’s @ Noon at the Montecito Country Club

District 5240

Loretta ButtsDistrict Governor 2014-2015

Rosslyn RayAssistant District Governor 2014-2015

Marc Fleischman President 2014-2015

Joseph Kirkland Secretary & President Elect 2014-2015

Andrew Berwick Treasurer

John GlanvillePast President

Directors

Lynda Nahra, MembershipConner Rehage, ServiceRobert Mislang, Youth & RYLA Jennifer Goddard-Combs, Programs James Fenkner, Public Relations Paul Kresmer, Grants & RI

P.O. Box 40218, Santa Barbara, CA 93140

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President's Message August 12, 2014

Rotary InternationalGary C.K. HuangPresident 2014-2015

Today’s meeting was more sparsely attended as our members got their last bits of summer vacation out of the way. The room was filled, however, with a number of guests. Sucheta brought her first guest, Juli Kordie, a local Montecito resident who attended our Summerland Winery vineyard event. Robert brought Bilo Zarif, the owner of Summerland Winery, who has expressed an interest in joining our club. Mark brought Clan Muron, an investment counselor and Jennifer brought Emily Parker.

Our member moment was given by one of our newest members, Bernadette Bagley. Bernadette is responsible for training and education at QAD.

Lynda distributed our July Ignite report. The goal is for each member to score at least 10 points so start thinking about any guests you think would be interested in our club. One occupational need expressed was for a new member who is a dentist.

John Glanville announced that our Fall round of Foundation grants opened today and continues untilOctober12.Letyourfavoritelocalnon‐profits know so they can submit applications.

Our guest speaker this week was Amanda Allen, the director of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (formerly the Ty Warner Center) who spoke on the history of Stearns Wharf.

Robert walked off with the raffle winnings this week.

This day in Montecito Rotary Club History took us to August 12, 2003, during the reign of Kurt Koenig. Kurt was cornered and had to justify why the Club’s annual picnic was moved from Manning Park to Summerland Park (suspiciously close to Kurt’s house).

Our board of directors will be holding its second meeting of the year next Tuesday.

I look forward to seeing you all next week.

SAVE THE DATE! September 2 Club BBQ - Details Forthcoming!

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Quote of the Day: "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." -- Carol Burnett

UPCOMING ROTARACT EVENTSocial: First Thurdays

When: Thu, September 4, 6pm – 10pmWhere: The Neighborhood Bar & Grill, West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA Description: Come enjoy your fellow club members for our monthly social at the Hood. Enjoy games, friends, food and drink. Get to know who you volunteer with! Please bring invite yours friends.Questions? Write to "santabarbararotaract@gmail.com" or see the website at http://sbrotaract.com/

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THE OBJECT OF PRLSTo provide a training environment for Rotarians to learn effectiveness as individuals on a daily basis.

A complete schedule of classes are located here: www.prls.org/calendar.html

Master PRLS: Faciliation SkillsAugust 23, 2014Santa Barbara Business College Campus, Ventura

Master PRLS: Situational LeadershipSeptember 13, 2014Location TBD, SLO-Santa Maria

September 27, 2014Marriott Courtyard, Bakersfield

October 11, 2014Santa Barbara Business College, Ventura

October 25, 2014Santa Barbara Business College, Ventura

Master PRLS: Extemporaneous Public SpeakingNovember 8, 2014Location TBD, SLO-Santa Maria

November 22, 2014Marriott Courtyard, Bakersfield

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July 15, 2014

To All District 5240 Rotarians:

We are excited to announce the launch of a District Fundraising Event to elevate our assistance in the fight to eradicate polio globally. Rotary District 5240 is presenting the EPiC Challenge that is open to Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and non-Rotarians. The Challenge includes 2 Events in 2 of California’s Cycling Cities and scheduled around the District Conference in Monterey.

1) 2)200K Team/Individual Challenge Ride

Friday, October 3, 2014

Paso Robles to Monterey, CA

Family Poker Bike/Run/Walk

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Fisherman’s Warf, Monterey, CA

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in the late 1940s to the early 1950s, in the United States alone, polio crippled around 35,000 people each year making it one of the most feared diseases of the twentieth century.

As recently as the 1980s, polio existed as a global epidemic, crippling and killing millions of children around the world. Thanks to Rotary and its partners, today there are 3 countries (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria) where polio is still considered an endemic illness. In May 2014, due to unique and difficult situations in these countries, the World Health Organization has declared – “polio is a global public health emergency”. There is a threat of polio spreading worldwide once again. The work of Rotary has never been more important.

Proceeds of the EPiC Challenge will benefit Rotary’s Polio Plus® Campaign and will be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The 200K Team/Individual Challenge Ride is a non-competitive endurance cycling event while the Poker Bike/Run/Walk is an active family event. All are invited to participate in this effort to help the fight against polio. Around the District, EPiC Training Rides have started and more are being organized to prepare Rotarians and their friends for the EPiC Challenge.

Ways to get involved NOW:

Sign-up to participate yourself or sign-up others to participate on your behalf.

Build Teams of Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, friends and family.

Create Teams of cyclists or walkers or runners.

Form Multi-club Teams, relay and/or mixed distance.

Be a Sponsor and/or Find a Sponsor, Support a Team as a fundraiser, Volunteer to Help.

More information available at epic-challenge.org and for questions, please contact the following individuals:

Sponsorships: John Clay jclay@crowellweedon.com

Donations & TRF Contributions: PDG Luz Maria Ortiz-Smith luzmaria@smithandortiz.com

Volunteers: Madelyn Stringham

madelynstringham@gmail.com

As caring Rotarians, let’s all join hands to END POLIO NOW!

Yours in Rotary Service,

__________________________________ _______________ Edwin A. Velarde President, D5240 Charitable Foundation (2014-2015) & Chairman, 2014 EPiC Challenge, presented by District 5240 Email: edwinvelarde@att.net

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The cost is: $30 for people 16 years of age and older $16 for people 5 to 15 years of age Free for those under 5 years of age

The price includes: Valet parking Admission fee Wristbands for access to the Rotary tent Buffet lunch (sandwiches, salad, cookies, and water) Free wine tasting Access to nearby bar for cash/credit card purchases of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages Polo matches at 1 and 3 pm A visit from a Polo Manager to give a 5 minute overview of the game and take questions A visit from a player and pony to show the gear and help with the game explanation Patron the Polo Pony mascot visits during the divot stomps for photos

Rotary Group 8 Social

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Join your fellow Rotarians for an exciting polo match at the fields in Carpinteria. Bring your family and prospective Rotarians for a fun day of fellowship. New to polo? Information about the sport including a video is at www.sbpolo.com.

RSVP and payment is due to your Rotary Club by Sunday, September 7.

Timeline: 12:30 guest arrival 1:00 first match begins 1:00 – 2:30 buffet lunch served 1:45 first divot stomp 2:30 first match concludes 3:00 second match begins 3:45 second divot stomp 4:45 second match concludes

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From a global epidemic in the 80’s, today 3 countries remain where polio is endemic. Rotary’s work is never more important. We are this close! Join us to finish the job of the most important global public health humanitarian effort. Join ROTARY, Polio Plus®, WHO, UNICEF, CDC and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to completely eradicate polio, the crippling and killing disease that affects young children.

2 EVENTS IN 2 CALIFORNIA CYCLING CITIES!

PASO ROBLES TO MONTEREY, CA Aid stations, SAG Support. 100K, 50K, 30K options. Ride with a team or ride to meet teams. Available Pre-ride Pasta Dinner. Start through the vineyards of Paso Robles, a host city of the world class Tour of California. Scenic Jolon-San Luis Road and breath-taking East Carmel Valley Road, relive Stage 5 of the 2011 Tour of California. Finish Line Dinner! (200K Team/Individual Challenge Ride route subject to change)

FISHERMAN’S WhARF, MONTEREY, CA Bring friends and the whole family. Everyone’s invited to join this active lifestyle gathering. Choose your healthy Sunday activity. Run or Walk 5K or 10K, or Bike 10M or 20M. Non-competitive Poker Format. Extra cards available. Event T-Shirts. Finisher medals for kids. Fun healthy activity for all ages!

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enge.org Rotary District 5240 Charitable Foundation is a 501-(C)3, Tax ID: 77-0407204. Proceeds of EPiC Challenge will go towards the work of Rotary’s Polio Plus®.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2014 FAMILY POKER BIKE/RUN/WALK

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AT LONG LAST (OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY) REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 5240 DISTRICT CONFERENCE. THIS MESSAGE IS BEING SENT TO ACTIVE MEMBERS AND HONORARY MEMBERS IN ROTARY DISTRICT 5240 ON THE 5240 WEB PAGE, CLICK ON THE LINK "District 5240 Rotarians Register online " JUST BELOW THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE LOGO TO REGISTER.

LOOKING FOR TRANSPORTATION?: CLICK ON THE CONFERENCE LOGO TO GO TO OUR OWN "SEE MONTEREY" WEBSITE. ON THE LEFT IS "GETTING HERE" WHETHER BY TRAIN, PLANE OR CAR. ADDITIONALLY WE ARE SURVEYING FOR INTEREST IN A BUS TO TRANSPORT FOLKS HERE. INFORMATION IS ON THE REGISTRATION FORM.

LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO?: ON "SEE MONTEREY" CLICK ON "THINGS TO DO". ADDITIONALLY,THE MONTEREY CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU HAS TEAMED WITH LOCAL FOLKS ON A PROGRAM CALLED "FLASH YOUR BADGE" (DC BADGE) FOR DISCOUNTS ON A VARIETY OF RETAIL SHOPS AS WELL AS SUCH THINGS AS WHALE WATCHING. SEE "SPECIAL OFFERS" ON THE SEE MONTEREY SITE. THIS ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY VARIOUS SIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES AT YOUR LEISUURE.

LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION AS THE CONFERENCE APPROACHES. HUMPBACK WHALES HAVE INVADED THE BAY AND ARE SEEN DAILY BROACHING THROUGHOUT THE BAY!!

BUD BIERYDISTRICT CONFERENCE CHAIR

AUGUST 12, 2014

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver, and initially recorded by John Denver in 1971. Denver was an American singer-songwriter, actor, activist, humanitarian, and avid pilot who died in a single-fatality crash of his personal aircraft at age 53. The song was a hit initially and is still popular. Hillary Clinton quoted it in the opening line of her speech after her massive win in the 2008 W. Virginia Democratic primary, stating: “You know, like the song says, ‘It’s almost heaven.’” It was played at the funeral memorial for Senator Robert Byrd at the state capitol in 2010 and it inspired the West Virginia Legislature to change the state song to "Take Me Home, Country Roads”.

Almost heaven, West VirginiaBlue ridge mountain, Shenandoah riverLife is old there, older than the treesYounger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze

Country roads, take me homeTo the place I belongWest Virginia, mountain mammaTake me home, country roads

I hear her voice in the morning hour she calls meRadio reminds me of my home far awayDriving down the road I get a feelingThat I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

Country roads, take me homeTo the place I belongWest Virginia, mountain mammaTake me home, country roads

Take me home, that country roadTake me home, that country road

We need your Pictures and Comments for Axis! Going on a trip ?

Visiting Friends?

Most Fun you had last Week?

Doing Good While Having a Good time ?

All are worthy contect for our weekly newsletter!

Please visit our club website at: www.montecitorotary.org Update your roster listing information including Photo!

Visit Rotary International site at: www.rotary.orgupdate your access information and register

The Top 10 Reasons to Join the Montecito Rotary Club 1. One person can make a difference and together as Rotarians we can

have a stronger impact. (I am one‐Rotary is many.)

2. For camaraderie, and new friendships.

3. To serve locally, nationally or internationally.

4. To learn more about other cultures.5. For a way to share your talent and resources effectively.6. To have a place to go each week to connect with like‐minded people who

motivate you.

7. To make life‐long relationships.

8. To be part of something bigger than yourself.9. To hear an interesting speaker each week and learn what is going on in the

community.10. To be able to take advantage of the true “family” of rotary while

traveling nationally or internationally.

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Missed a Meeting? Make it Up!Day: Club: Place: Time:Tuesday Goleta Noontime Frog Bar (Glen Annie Golf Course) 11:45 am

Frog Bar (Glen Annie Golf Course) 06:30 pmSilvergreens on Chapala 06:30 pm

Wednesday Carpinteria Women’s Club 07:00 amSanta Barbara Club 07:00 amHarry’s Plaza Café 12:00 Noon

Thursday Lion’s Community Park 11:45 am

Goleta (2nd and 4th) Rotaract (1st and 3rd) Carpinteria Morning Santa Barbara Sunrise Santa Barbara North Carpinteria Santa Barbara DowntownOne World Rotary Club

Fess Parker Double Tree 12:00 Noon

Weekly AssignmentsInvocation / Flag Salute: Carolyn Brown Backup: Bill Dial50/50 Raffle: Del HeglandGreeter: Kurt Koenig

Weekly Updates

Upcoming Programs

FridayAny Day at all,24/7/365!

http://www.oneworldrotary.org/

Setup / Breakdown Team - The YELLOW Team includes:Andy Berwick (Capt), John Brinker, Carolyn Brown, Kati Buehler, Aaron Clark, Chris DeVries, Bernadette Bagley

FOUR WAY TEST

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

August is the YELLOW Team!

PLEASE NOTE: Please have submissions to Maggie Garey at maggie.garey@maps.com, by Wednesday morning following the meeting. Thank you!

Aug 19 Nationally-Ranked DP Mock Trial Team / Bill Woodard (Coach)

Aug 26 Business, Tourism & Cruise Ships / Ken Oplinger (The Chamber)

Sep 2 Comic Books and the Movies / Matthew Berger

Sep 9 Montecito Journal / Jim Buckley

Sept 12 Rotaract Event at SB Courthouse

Sep 23 "The Little Book" - NYT Bestseller / Selden Edwards

Oct 21 Rotary International Update / District General Loretta Butts

Oct 28 State of the Club / Marc Fleischman

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President's MessageAugust 2014

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GARY C.K. HUANG President 2014-15

In Rotary, we mark August as Membership and Extension Month. There is a good reason why we remind ourselves of the importance of membership early in every Rotary year: because the job of growing our membership is one that we can never begin too soon. It is also a job that we can never stop working on. In order to keep serving, Rotary always needs to be growing!

We have talked for many years about the importance of the family of Rotary. In this Rotary year, I want to make not just the family of Rotary, but our own Rotary families, a priority in our membership. After 37 years of following me in Rotary, my wife, Corinna, finally became a Rotarian last year. We attended the chartering of a new club in Taiwan together, and she said, "It's time for me to become a Rotarian too!" So she joined that club. And soon, so did a lot of other people. Now that club has 102 members, and it's the second-largest club in Taiwan.

Inviting our spouses into Rotary isn't just about getting our numbers up. It addresses the reality that Rotary still has far more men as members than it does women, and that is something we need to work on. When we bring more women into Rotary, our clubs become more appealing to prospective female members – and become more productive as well.

This year we are going to have something new in Rotary: a membership support team pin. This means that if you invite a new member into Rotary, you get a special pin to wear with your Rotary gearwheel. But we all know that the job of growing membership doesn't end when a new member joins. It ends only when a new member is enjoying being a Rotarian and never wants to leave! And making sure that our clubs are enjoyable places to be is a key part of growing membership.

People come into Rotary for all kinds of reasons, but they stay because Rotary is fun to be a part of. So I want to remind all of you to have fun in your clubs and your districts. Rotary is based on the idea that our service is more effective when we serve together with our friends. So let's enjoy our Rotary service, share it with others, and Light Up Rotary together!

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