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

AUGUST 5, 2014

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President's Message August 5, 2014014

Rotary InternationalGary C.K. HuangPresident 2014-2015

Today’s meeting was bothwell‐attended and quite informative. We heard a very inspirational speech from 9 year old Jacob Mossbach. Jacob has committed his time and energy to raising money for the Food Bank and raised over $10,000 for that cause last year. In doing so, he has done everything from handing out flyers in front of supermarkets to running triathlons. Our invocation was handled by Andy Berwick and Del’s song of the week, “If I had a Hammer” was spiritedly sung by all. John Brinker introduced the Club’s Red Badge program for new members. We will finally have a reason for members to remove those new member stickers from their badges. Our member moment speaker was Cathy Cash. We all learned a bit more about Cathy, her occupation and family.

Our speaker this week was Chris Ecklund, who presented us with the depressing statistics on the health of our population, the “fix it” programs we should avoid, and the best way to lower our cholesterol, weight and blood pressure. There is still hope for us all!

Don’t miss next week’s meeting when Amanda Allen will be speaking on the history of Stearns’ Wharf.

In Rotary Fellowship, Marc Fleischman

Robert and Marc with Chris Ecklund (Left Center) and Peter Blumert (R)

RCoM Guys in Hawaiian Shirts!

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Quote of the Day: "Never, never, never give up." -- Winston Churchill

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/

AUGUST 5, 2014

PRLS stands forPotential Rotary Leaders Seminars and is a program of District 5240, USAThe goal of PRLS, begun in 1993, is to provide a set of training sessions wherein current and future Rotary leaders could learn to become more effective in their leadership roles. The basic PRLS course consists of a one-day event covering five sessions: "Leadership," "Leading a Meeting," "Public Speaking," "Rotary, Your Club and You," and "Communications." This program was specifically developed to train individuals whose goals include a future leadership position in Rotary. They learn skills that will make them more effective in that role. The instruction was carefully designed to improve individual leadership skills that are broad based and not just Rotary- specific. Participants have found substantial value in the many practical applications of information presented throughout the curriculum. The program's blend of curricular theory and practical application skills helps prepare students for success in any leadership role."This PRLS program offers practical training in professional circumstances that can benefit anyone on both a personal and professional level.

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 (Starting next week I will list current classes at this location).

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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

AUGUST 5, 2014

If I had a Hammer written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays in 1949

Written in support of the those oppressed, it was first recorded by The Weavers, a folk music quartet composed of Seeger, Hays, Ronnie Gilbert and Fred Hellerman. In 1962, Peter, Paul & Mary made it a #10 hit The following year Trini Lopez made it a #3 hit. It’s been recorded in Italian, French, Spanish, Czech & Arabic! Dozens of recordings incl. The Seekers, The Brothers Four, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash & Leonard Nimoy!

If I had a hammer,

I'd hammer in the morning, I'd hammer in the evening, All over this land, I'd hammer out danger, I'd hammer out a warning, I'd hammer out love between, My brothers and my sisters, All over this land.

If I had a bell, I'd ring it in the morning, I'd ring it in the evening, All over this land, I'd ring out danger, I'd ring out a warning, I'd ring out love between, My brothers and my sisters, All over this land.

If I had a song I'd sing it in the morning I'd sing it in the evening all over this land I'd sing out danger I'd sing out a warning I'd sing out love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land

Well, I've got a hammer and I've got a bell and I've got a song to sing all over this land It's the hammer of justice It's the bell of freedom It's a song about love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land

It's the hammer of justice It's the bell of freedom It's a song about love between my brothers and my sisters All over this la-a-and !! YEAH!

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See: http://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=ad8501b0-e07d-4c2b-a8c6-f31c0615ee17

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 5, 2014

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: John BrinkerBackup: Chris DeVries50/50 Raffle: Larry HammettGreeter: Sucheta Kapuria

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 12 The History of Stearns Wharf / Amanda Allen (Stearns Wharf)

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

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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!

AUGUST 5, 2014