Dear Rotarians,
It was great to hear from our District Governor, Marta Golding Brown this past week. Rotary is making a difference in so many ways in our community. This week our club donated $1,000 to support the fight against human trafficking in our county. So many of our Rotarians are involved with helping others
in our city and county!
Because of our recent speaker at Rotary, Sandra Dickerson, my wife and myself enjoyed a wonderful concert by Santa Maria's own Philharmonic Symphony!! What a joy!
Marga Cooley presented a Spring Fundraiser that we will decide as a Club to go forward with!
Tom Martinez was busy distributing funds from the Super Bowl and the rest of the proceeds going to our Club! Thank you Tom!
This next Tuesday we will hear from Joanna Dominguez with People's Self Help Housing. They are doing a great work and I am looking forward to their impact in our City and with the families they
have helped to find housing!!
March 5th: People's Self Help Housing
March 12th: Nate Moss, Principal of Delta High School
March 19th: Off Site, Central Coast Trucking 1400 W. Stowell
March 26th: Dignity Behavioral Group: Dr. Ketelar, Jill Austin and Ken Dalebout. Addressing Mental Health
April 2: Rev. Carl Neilson, Serve Santa Maria
Service Above Self,
James Stoddard
| February |
February 6, 2024 |
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Super Bowl Pool/Rotary Intl Anniversary Feb 23)
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February 13, 2024 |
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| February 20, 2024 |
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| February 27, 2024 |
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| March |
March 5, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
Joanna Dominguez, People's Self Help Housing |
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March Madness Blood
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March 12, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
Nate Moss, Delta High School |
| March 19, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
Off Site: Central Coast Trucking, 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 |
Rev. Carl Neilsen, Serve Santa Maria |
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Paul Harris B-Day April 5th Rotary Day of Service April 22
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April 9, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
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| April 16, 2024 |
Offsite/Park |
Cleanup of Buena Vista Park |
| April 23, 2024 |
S.M. Inn |
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If you have any programs please put them on the calendar.
Joanna Dominguez
People's Self Help Housing
We are meeting in the Santa Maria 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: Herbert Hoover
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 Director of Lighting: Shanda Leer
Paul Harris Corner
"Rotary brings out and develops the best there is in men."
Sunshine Report
As far as we know, everyone is happy and healthy.
If you want to know who the uninvited guest was at our club meeting on January 22, 1924, 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 again discuss the current state of dating. Januvius began, "Last week we talked about your nephew and his problems with dating. Well, today I want to talk about my niece. She is a very nice girl and has a good career. She's an excellent nurse. Unfortunately she seems to get along better with her dog than she does men." Homer intervened, "I can see where that would be a problem." Januvius continues, "A couple weeks ago she took her dog to the dog park. She was having a great time playing fetch with her dog. Another dog came over and started playing with her dog. Things were going OK. The dogs were not growling or barking at each other. The other dog's owner came over and introduced himself to her. Not only did the dogs get along, the dog owners got along. They talked for about half an hour while the dogs played with each other. Then she had to go home." Homer opined, "That sounds like a good start." Januvius said, "I agree. A couple days later she again took her dog to the dog park and the other dog owner was there with his dog. This time they talked for almost an hour while the dogs played and everything seemed to be going good." "This sounds promising," offered Homer. Januvius continued, "A few days later she took her dog to the park and this guy and his dog were there again. After talking for a few minutes he said, "I have a cabin up in the Sierras. I'm going up there this weekend. I was wondering. .." Immediately her brain jumped to warp speed as she asked herself, "I hardly know this guy, how could I go spend a weekend with him? We have never even had a coffee together, why would I want to spend several days with him? "What if he's related to Charles Manson?" He finished his sentence, "I was wondering if I could take your dog to the cabin with my dog?" Homer concluded, "I guess sometimes we need to be patient and let people finish their thoughts before we jump to conclusions."
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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