Dear Rotarians,
I want to thank you all for your help in our club. This past week's meeting went way too long and that was my fault. Going forward speakers will know what our time limits are. Thank you all for your input...I hear it! Recovering from pneumonia so I'm feeling a little off.
This week we are meeting at Hancock College in the Fine Arts Building, Room F-243. Dean Rick Rantz will present Hancock's exciting UNITED program which will start next Fall. A map was sent out to all the members earlier this week. I will resend on Monday as a reminder!
We will be back at the SM Inn on January 23 where we will hear from a speaker with the City. We will be dark on the 30th.
We need speakers for the Month of February...so find those interesting topics and friends with great businesses and foundations that we need to know about!
February 27th will be a visit from our District Governor Marta Golding Brown!
Thank you all for adding so much to our club!
James Stoddard
| January |
January 2, 2024 |
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January 8, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
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January 9, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
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| January 16, 2024 |
Offsite |
Hancock College United Program |
| January 23, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
City of Santa Maria |
| January 30, 2024 |
Dark |
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| February |
February 6, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
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Super Bowl Pool/Rotary Intl Anniversary Feb 23)
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February 13, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
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| February 20, 2024 |
Offsite/Park |
Cleanup of Buena Vista Park |
| February 27, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
District Governor Marta Golding Brown |
If you have any programs please put them on the calendar.
We are meeting in the Kent Room at the Historic Santa Maria Inn this week at 12:10 PM.
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: Winston Churchill
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 Military Consultant: Major Payne N. Diaz
Paul Harris Corner
"The fittest of today is not he who possesses the longest claws or talons It is he who has come into the fullness of recognition of the fact that his success is dependent upon the success of other men in the community in which he lives; that the success of his community is dependent upon the success of other communities; that none is sufficient unto himself; that no man can ever succeed alone."
Sunshine Report
It appears that everyone is enjoying the sunshine today. The Rotator has no reports of illness or injury.
RYLA
(Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
Each year, thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program worldwide. Young people are chosen for their leadership potential to attend an all-expenses-paid camp to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event’s curriculum. If you know of a high school underclassman (no seniors allowed) who would want to participate in this program, please give the name to President James, who is our RYLA Coordinator. The applications are due in January. The RYLA camp is April 11-14.
Human Trafficking Program
Rotary International Convention
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2024 Rotary International
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After a successful exhibiting / participation at Rotary Melbourne Convention, with pleasure to announce as 2024 Official Tour Provider to INDIA for Rotary International Members.
*Tour starting from US $ 1780 per person*
Appreciate your help in circulating, with your District RI International Convention Chairman, your club/district.
Side Trips
Nepal|Sri Lanka|Bhutan|Qatar|Dubai and more…
Customize tours available
Rotarian Own Travel Agency
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If you want to know what year our club had two Presidents, then go to the club website and you will find that Susan Rees has posted the history books of the first 75 years of our club.
Maricopa Update
Last week Homer Higgenbottom and Januvius Winterbottom met at the local coffee shop to discuss travel plans. Homer began, "What has been happening with you this week?" "My wife is giving me a trip to Hawaii. And my neighbor's wife is giving him a trip to Hawaii, too," replied Januvius. Homer offered, "That sounds really great. How did this come about?" Januvius answered, "The other week my wife asked if I paid up my life insurance policy. I told her that I had. So she smiled and said that she was very proud of me and that she was going to give me a trip to Hawaii. She had already bought the tickets on Alaska Airlines and she got a deal on the special "fresh air seating." I've heard that those window seats are going like hotcakes. She got one for only $25 more than a regular seat." Homer interrupted, "And I suppose your neighbor's wife got the same deal for him?" "Exactly!" said Januvius. Homer thought for a second, then mused, "I think something may be going on here. You know that Alaska Airlines had a problem with a Boeing jet a few weeks ago. Perhaps your wife is trying to get rid of you. I suggest that you ask your wife to check the manufacturer of the airplane that she wants you to go to Hawaii on. Tell her "If it's Boeing, I'm not going!"
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
District Governor Marta Brown
Assistant District Governor Rande Downer
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