Rotary Club of Santa Maria
President's Message
 
 

 
Dear Rotarians,
 
THIS WEEK WE ARE OFF SITE:  Central Coast Truck Center @ 1400 W. STOWELL RD.  SEE YOU THERE!
 
It was great hearing from our friends at Peoples Self Help Housing this week,  Good to know they are helping families attain their goals of home ownership with planning and a great amount of "sweat equity"!  I was surprised at how many families were helped in both SLO and Santa Barbara counties.
Housing is so difficult to find on the Central Coast.  They are making a difference in our communities and our local families!
 
This week we will hear from Gary Ruskauff who manages Central Coast Truck Center for the Freightliner brand.  Moving freight of all kinds is critical in commerce and I am interested in learning more about this business.
 
Rev. Carl Neilsen will not be able to speak April 2nd due to some health concerns.  Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Hopefully we will be able to have him back after his recovery.  
 
March 26th:  Dignity Behavioral Group (checking up on myself and John)
April 2nd:  Open
April 9th:  Dylan George with Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
April 16th:  Park Clean up and group lunch
April 23rd:  Open
April 30th: Dark (5th Tuesday)
 
Service Above Self,
 
James Stoddard
 
 
 
 
February February 6, 2024    
Super Bowl Pool/Rotary Intl Anniversary Feb 23)
 February 13, 2024    
February 20, 2024    
February 27, 2024    
March March 5, 2024    
March Madness Blood
March 12, 2024    
March 19, 2024 S.M. Inn Off Site: Central Coast Truck Center, 1400 West Stowell
March 26, 2024 S.M. Inn Dr. David Ketelar, Jill Ausin, Ken Dalebout, Mental Health
April April 2, 2024 S.M. Inn Open
Paul Harris B-Day April 5th Rotary Day of Service April 22
 April 9, 2024 S.M. Inn Dylan George:  Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
April 16, 2024 Offsite/Park Cleanup of Buena Vista Park
April 23, 2024 S.M. Inn Open
 
 
If you have any programs please put them on the calendar.
 
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Central Coast Truck Center
 
 
1400 West Stowell
 
 
We are not meeting in the Kent Room at the Historic Santa Maria Inn this week at 12:10 PM. We are meeting at Central Coast Truck Center, 1400 West Stowell.
 
 
People of Action Community Service Project
 
 
Many thanks to President James, Ken Dally, Alice Patino, Marga Cooley, and Erin Krier for all their efforts this past Saturday with the People of Action Community Service Project.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Board of Directors
 
Board of Directors
Past President: Bob Curry
President: James Stoddard
President Elect:  Nancy Crawford
Secretary: Amber Simmons
Treasurer: Ryan Sedley
Club Service/Membership: Nancy Crawford
Community Service: Leonardo da Vinci
International Service:  Laura Mohajer
Vocational Service: Erin Krier, Tom Allen
Foundation: Tom Martinez, Fred Donati
Youth Service: Erinn Dougherty
Sergeant at Arms: Jorge Chavez
Peace Chair:  Amalia Rea
Media Communications:  Marga Cooley
Family of Rotary:  Lynda Gantt
Club Meeting Time Keeper:  Gladys Overwith
 
Paul Harris Corner
 
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"To attempt to superimpose its views through the exercise of force, is seldom the part of intelligence; it is frequently the part of ignorance."
 
Sunshine Report
 
 
As far as we know, everyone is happy and healthy.
 
 
 
Club History
 
Do you know who the President of our club was when the new bronze bell was ordered on May 6, 1958?   You can find the answer by going to the club website, where Susan Rees has posted the history books of the first 75 years of our club, or you can go to the bottom of the Rotator.
 
Maricopa Update
 
 
 
 
Last week Homer Higgenbottom and Januvius Winterbottom met at the local coffee shop to discuss exercise and physical fitness.  Homer asked, "You are limping.  Are you OK?  Did you hurt yourself?"  Januvius responded, "Last weekend I was watching some sports on TV and I got motivated.  I said to myself, "I'll bet if I started training this week I could finish the 1K fun run that is scheduled for May right here in Maricopa."  Homer said, "That sounds painless enough.  What happened?"  Januvius answered, "I got out my running shoes and when I put on my right shoe my plantar fasciitis immediately started acting up.  I could barely walk."  Homer was incredulous, "You mean to tell me that you injured yourself just by putting on your running shoe?"  Januvius explained, "Wait a minute.  It gets worse.  I hobbled out to my truck and went to my doctor's office.  I told him what happened and he did a thorough examination of me.  He said that just thinking about running and putting on one shoe was enough to reactivate my plantar fasciitis.  He also told me that I was lucky I didn't try to put on my other shoe or I might have torn my ACL."  "Yikes!" exclaimed Homer.  "Did he prescribe any treatment for this condition?"  "As a matter of fact he did," said Januvius.  "He said that I have to spend two weeks on the couch not doing any physical exercise or labor.  I cannot watch any sports on TV.  I can only watch Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars movies.  I must eat at least one family size bag of Doritos every day, and I should not even think about my old running shoes.   He actually said it would be best if I gave them to the Salvation Army."  Homer asked, "Does this explanation you gave me pass the Four Way Test?"  Januvius responded, "My wife thinks so."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A GREAT PROGRAM SPEAKER, CONTACT President James
 
Mondays
 
6:00 PM Santa Maria South
The Historic Santa Maria Inn
12:00 PM San Luis Obispo
Madonna Inn
 
Tuesdays
 
7:00 AM SLO Daybreak
Hotel San Luis Obispo on Palm Street
Cambria Sunrise Centennial
Cambria Cafe
7:15 AM Solvang Breakfast
Alisal Ranch Grill
Templeton
Ian McPhee's
12:10 PM The Rotary Club of Santa Maria
The Historic Santa Maria Inn
Pismo Beach/5 Cities
Ventana Grill at Shorecliff Lodge
Morro Bay
Chablis Boat on the Embarcadero
 
Wednesdays
 
7:00 AM Grover Beach
Mission Inn, Pismo
Nipomo
Willow Restaurant
Paso Robles Sunrise
Paso Robles Golf Course
12:00 PM Atascadero
Spring Hill Suites
San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Madonna Inn
12:10 PM Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
6:00 PM Lompoc Rotary Club
Lompoc Embassy Suites
 
Thursdays
 
7:00 AM Santa Maria Breakfast
The Historic Santa Maria Inn
8:00AM  Rotary Club of Cuyocos
Luna Cafe
12:00 PM Paso Robles
Paso Robles Inn Ballroom
Arroyo Grande
Mason Bar and Kitchen
Buellton
Marriott Buellton
 
Fridays
 
6:45 AM Vandenberg Village
Village Country Club
7:00 AM Los Osos
La Palapa Restaurant, 1346 2nd Street
12:00 PM Cambria
San Simeon Bar & Grill, San Simeon
 
To visit our website select the link:  http://www.rotaryclubof santamaria.org/
 
 
To visit District 5240's website select the link: http://www.rotarydistrict5240.org/
 
"Cybermake-ups"  http://rotaryeclubone.org/
 
District Governor Marta Brown
 
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Assistant District Governor Rande Downer
 
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Answer:  Robert S. Magee
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 19:  Off Site, CC Truck Center
 
March 26:  Mental Health Experts, Dr. David Ketelar, Jill Ausin, and Ken Dalebout
 
April 2:  Open
 
April 9:  Dylan George, Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant 
 
April 16:  Clean Up of Buena Vista Park
 
April 23:  Open
 
April 30:  Dark
 
 
 
The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Elevator Speech
 
We are a leadership organization comprised of local business, civic, and professional leaders.
 
We are a nonpolitical nonsectarian service club.
 
We meet regularly to get to know each other, form friendships, and get things done in our community.
 
In 2020 we had a virtual fundraiser and raised over $53,000  which we gave to five local charities:
 
     Orcutt Trails
 
     CASA
 
     Casa of Hope
 
     ECHO/Band of Brothers
 
     YMCA
 
We support the Interact Club at St. Joseph's High School and we donate scholarships to Allan Hancock College.
 
We clean up Buena Vista Park and with three other Rotary clubs we coordinate the Rotary Christmas Parade.
 
Come and learn more about our club's humanitarian service and high ethical standards and help us build good will in our community.
 
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
of the things we think, say, or do:
 
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?
 
 
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
 
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
 
First The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
 
Second High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as on opportunity to serve society;
 
Third The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
 
Fourth The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
 
ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT
 
The following code of conduct has been adopted for the use of Rotarians:
 
As a Rotarian, I will
 
1.  Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
2.  Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
3.  Use my professional skills through Rotary to:  mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people's quality of life in my community and in the world
4.  Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
5.  Help maintain a  harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment.
 
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