Rotary Club of Montecito Tuesday’s @ Noon at the Montecito Country Club P.O. Box 40218, Santa Barbara, CA 93140 District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis MAY 20, 2014
ROTARY WORK DAY Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Saturday, May 31st Contact Mark Magid for more information
Rotary International Ron D. Burton RI President 2013-2014
District 5240 Board Retreat 33 Days and counting to Santa Barbara Yacht Club John's Stepdown party Jack McClenahan District Governor 2013-2014 Friday, June 20th June 24, 2014 at 6:00pm
Rosslyn Ray Assistant District Governor 2013-2014 You can now register online for the District 5240 Awards/ John Glanville DG Jack McClenahan’s Stepdown Luncheon President 2013-2014 Saturday, June 28th Marc Fleischman Celebrate the accomplishments of your Club and members at the District 5240 2013-14 Secretary & President Elect Awards Luncheon! Farewell DG Jack and hello DG Loretta. Receive your District 2014-2015 Awards to Clubs, RI Presidential Citations, RI Awards to Clubs and Rotarians, Avenues of Service Awards to Small Medium and Large Clubs. Who will be the Bronze, Silver Joseph Kirkland and Gold Clubs of Distinction? Who will win the coveted "Best" small medium, large Treasurer and overall club trophies?
th Murray Ray Event: Saturday June 28 , 11:30am-2:00pm Past President Location: Oxnard Courtyard by Marriott, 600 E. Esplanade, Oxnard, CA 93036 Cost: $40.00, Choice of three meals – Chicken Calypso, Pacific Salmon or Vegetarian Lasagna Directors Log in to register online – takes you right to the site http://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=07408ffb-ae53-45ff-8edd- Lynda Nahra, Membership 3bd6144002b8 Mark Magid, Service Rotary Room Rates are available at the Courtyard by Marriott, Oxnard for $109.00 Robert Mislang, Programs & Youth Phone 1-800-321-2211 ask for Group 5240 Rotary Room Rate Aaron Clark, Public Relations th Paul Kresmer, Grants & RI Last day to register for your room is June 24 ; last day to cancel room and receive refund, June 20, 2014. District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014
President's Message May 20, 2014
Welcome back to our usual Tuesday program with a beautiful view of the white caps on the ocean, a delicious lunch, and as noted by our Secretary and incoming President Marc, “a full house of members and guests”. Who knew that JT was such a draw for his incomparable invocation…I’ll never look at a Cheerio, American cereal, or rocky hilltop quite the same! With a quick flag salute we were onto our musical lesson for the week; how well do you know the tune “Catch a Falling Star” by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss? Thanks to Del’s leadership and song writing, the message trumped the music!
We had several happy bucks (Marc is glad to have his daughter gainfully employed and off the family insurance policy!), several of us noted Joan Russell Price’s induction into the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table (Go Joan!), and we learned a bit more about Harlan’s involvement with CASA Magazine; maybe Harlan can get our Club “written up” for one of our community programs?
Bill gave us an ABC of Rotary on what the “Classification Principle” is about, Lynda continued to shine as Membership Chair (even in abstention!), which brought us to the serious matter of “ratification”. Murray and the Nomination Committee, with unanimous support of the Club Board, sought and received a unanimous vote of approval for Joseph Kirkland as our President Elect Nominee for service as President in the Rotary Year 2015-2016. Joe will serve as Secretary for the Rotary Year 2014-2015 before succeeding Marc Fleischman as President. Well done and thank you Joe for your commitment to our Club! This followed by an announcement of Joe’s successor as Treasurer of the Club, a man of financial astute, Conner Rehage. Very much appreciate the engagement and dedication to our Club. Thank you!
We managed to celebrate Jerry’s birthday, remind folks of the upcoming Dodger Day on Sunday, June 15 (details in this AXIS), wish Marc safe travels on his way to Sydney for the Rotary International Convention, and discuss the upcoming Done in a Day Project at the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens on Saturday morning, May 31 (please check in with Mark).
That left us with a few minutes to thank the Golf Classic Tournament Team including Carolyn, Bill, Mark, Robert, Aaron, and Seth… and a cast of thousands! This year set a number of records for raffle tickets sold (over $4,000), number of foursomes (18), temperature at the first tee (98 degrees F), number of sponsors (8+), number of tee sponsors (more than 18), and low score (58 by Kurt and his “buddies”). Throw in a great silent and live auction (Mark’s second or third career) with mega buckets of wine and the Club is looking to net over $15,000 for support of our numerous activities in the community and beyond. We have a few pictures from the event (and are looking for more!) included in this edition of AXIS! Thank you!
Onward to our program, a sobering discussion on a tragic aspect of our society and an optimistic manner with which we can deal with gun violence. Introduced by James, Toni Wellen, Executive Director of the local Coalition Against Gun Violence gave us all reason to pause with the startling statistics on gun violence in our nation. The Coalition Against Gun Violence was "founded in 1994 upon the belief that by working together to combat gun violence through education and advocacy, we can create a safer community”. Who knew there is almost a gun per person in the United States; that’s a lot of fire power. The impact is tragic in ordinary lives but especially when it impacts children. There is a high cost of gun violence James, Speaker Toni Wellen and Toni outlined this along with various solutions, like the gun buyback program coming up in and John Santa Barbara on June 14. Guns are a polarizing issue in our society, whether that be political, the culture of violence, dealing with the mentally unstable, and constitutional “rights”. That said, Toni presented a valid case for being a responsible gun owner and working to reduce the tragedy that occurs daily in our country. Please join us next week for a visit from past DG Jane McClenahan (and wife of current DG Jack) on the topic of GOCARE, a Rotary project in Nicaragua.
Good Times Doing Good!
John- District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014
Sidebar: “Catch a Falling Star”, written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss Perry Como’s hit version was released in 1957 It was his last #1 hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard “Most Played by Jockeys” and #2 in the overall top 100. It was the first single to receive a gold record certification, on March 14, 1958. The single won Como the 1959 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, male. It is featured in many films, including The Princess Diaries, Love Actually, Everybody’s Fine and Never Been Kissed. Its melody is based on a theme from Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture. Lyrics:
Pick your fallen golf‐ball, Pick your fallen golf‐ball Hide in your pocket, Hide in your pocket Put it in a better lay. Put it in a better lay.
Find your fallen golf‐ball, Find your fallen golf ball, Kick it gently closer, So ‐ When the others look away. Kick it gently closer, When the others look away… Your score became a smaller number, But When the others look away… Golf’s only a game… When the others look away… So who cares ‘bout That extra help you needed They’re doing the same…
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Geo Query of the Day: What is the wettest place on earth? mes Answer: Mount Wai'ale'ale on the island of Kaua'i in the Hawaiian Islands (correctly guessed by our roving
Hawaiian, Lew Stone!). Mount Waiʻaleʻale, often spelled Waialeale in English without the ʻokina, is a shield mes volcano and the second highest point on the island of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. Its name literally means "rippling water" or "overflowing water" (Pukui, Elbert & Mookini 1974: 220). The mountain, at an elevation of 5,148 feet (1,569 m), averages more than 452 inches (11,500 mm) of rain a year since 1912, with a record 683 inches (17,300 mm) in 1982; its summit is one of the rainiest spots on earth. Recent reports though mention that over the period 1978–2007 the wettest spot in Hawaii is Big Bog on Maui (404 inches or 10,300 mm per year). District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014
2014 Golf Classic
This year set a number of records for raffle tickets sold (over $4,000), number of foursomes (18), temperature at the first tee (98 degrees F), number of sponsors (8+), number of tee sponsors (more than 18), and low score (58 by Kurt and his “buddies”). Throw in a great silent and live auction (Mark’s second or third career) with mega buckets of wine and the Club is looking to net over $15,000 for support of our numerous activities in the community and beyond.
Many Thanks to our Sponsors!
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Father's Day is Dodger Day! June 15, 2014 Game Starts at 1:10pm
If you're interested in a fun day at Dodger Stadium with your Rotary friends and family, Roxanne and Wade Nomura have made this trip to the ball game one of the easiest and most enjoyable weekend past times. Departing mid-morning from one of several locations in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, or Ventura, the Santa Barbara Air Bus takes the group right to Dodger Stadium within a quick walk to the gate and our seats. Please RSVP to Roxanne Nomura at your earliest convenience and join us for Dodger Day! Roxanne's email is [email protected].
COST: $75.00 includes bus ride, light lunch (on bus), ticket (Reserved Section above HOME PLATE), and a Father's Day Sport Bag.
John and James enjoyed the game last year! Travel on the Santa Barbara Airbus depart: SB City 9:00am You can write the check to JACL Carpinteria 9:30am Mail it to: Or drop off at Roxanne's office Ventura 10:00am Roxanne Nomura Coldwell Banker 5410 Hales Lane 1290 Coast Village Road Carpinteria, CA 93013-1433 SB, CA 93108-2749
Goings on in our Small Town: Rich Abbott Celebrates a Birthday and Gunther Rides a Bike
Rich Abbott is known for very consistent habits including his morning coffee at the Coffee Bean on Coast Village Road. What better place to surprise Rich with a celebration of his 79th Birthday than with friends, carrot cake (for improved eyesight!), coffee, and a rendition of "Happy Birthday" by James' daughters (now gone viral on YouTube!). Joining members of our Club were the Montecito Tennis Mafia and various other acquaintances of Rich... a man with many friends in this town. Happy Birthday!
Gunther spotted outside CVS! District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis MAY 20, 2014
MORE Goings on in our Small Town: Murray Announces his Retirement and Presents an Award at the County Education Teacher of the Year Awards Dinner
EVEN MORE Goings on in our Small Town: The 2014 Induction class for the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Hall of Fame - Congratulations to Joan Russell Price! District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014
News and Notices
Committee News: You will note increased PRLS stands for activity on our Club’s “Signature Programs” like Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars the “SBCC Vocational Scholarships” (thank you Kati and Carol!), “Foundation Spring It is a program of District 5240 / Upcoming Conferences Grants” (thank you Murray & Foundation Board), include: The schedule and registration information can be and our “Annual Golf Tournament & found here: http://www.prls.org/calendar.html Dinner” (thank you Carolyn, Bill, and Team!). These events seem to magically happen but MASTER PRLS 5 Business Planning and Project actually take a lot of effort by dedicated Rotarians Management willing to pitch in and make things happen! Please thank these Rotarians the next time you see them Saturday, 6/1/14 for their efforts on behalf of our Club and Rotary! East Courtyard Bakersfield Also, please extend a hearty "Thank You" to our Board and Committee members for their service to the Club this year. We would not be the Club we are today without their efforts! Note the Board Quote of the Day: "The most important thing meets monthly as it did this May 20 to discuss all about having goals is having one." - Geoffrey types of Club business; feel free to ask any of our Board members for an update or answer any F. Abert, 11th Century French Philosopher questions regarding the Club and its operations. District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014
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Please visit our club website at: www.montecitorotary.org Update your roster listing information including Photo! Visit Rotary International site at: www.rotary.org update your access information and register 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!
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. District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014 Weekly Updates PLEASE NOTE: Please have submissions to Maggie Garey at [email protected], by Wednesday morning following the meeting. Thank you! Upcoming Programs May 27 GOCARE, Rotary and the Nicaragua Project / Jane McClenahan June 3 Santa Barbara City College / Dr. Lori Gaskin June 10 Goleta Valley Hospital / Arie Dejong June 15 Father's Day Dodger Game June 17 SB Family of Chiropractic / Dr. Nick Araza June 20 Friday Board Retreat June 24 Stepdown for John
Weekly Assignments FOUR WAY TEST Invocation / Flag Salute: Ben Uruk 1. Is it the TRUTH? Backup: Joe Kirkland 50/50 Raffle: Sherry Lynn Melchiorre 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? Greeter: Carol Shabrami
May is the RED Team! 3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? Setup / Breakdown Team - The RED Team includes:
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? James Fenkner, Marc Fleischman, Ben Uruk, Diane Gabriel, Jennifer Goddard-Combs, Harlan Green (Captain), Larry Hammett, Carol Shabrami
Missed a Meeting? Make it Up! Day: Club: Place: Time: Tuesday Goleta Noontime Frog Bar (Glen Annie Golf Course) 11:45 am Goleta (2nd and 4th) Frog Bar (Glen Annie Golf Course) 06:30 pm Rotaract (1st and 3rd) Silvergreens on Chapala 06:30 pm Wednesday Carpinteria Morning Carpinteria Women’s Club 07:00 am Santa Barbara Sunrise Santa Barbara Club 07:00 am Santa Barbara North Harry’s Plaza Café 12:00 Noon Thursday Carpinteria Lion’s Community Park 11:45 am Friday Santa Barbara Downtown Fess Parker Double Tree 12:00 Noon Any Day at all, One World Rotary Club http://www.oneworldrotary.org/ 24/7/365! District 5240 Montecito rotary club axIS MAY 20, 2014 President’s Message May 2014
Dear Fellow Rotarians, I've had a unique opportunity to be a part of the polio eradication campaign from its very beginnings, more than a quarter century ago, to where we are now, which is truly "this close" to the end.
None of us knew back then how long eradication would take, or how many obstacles we'd meet along the way. I'm not sure how we would have felt about taking on the challenge if we had known. But there is one thing I know for sure: that every single day of the last 29 years has been worth it, because over those years, we have saved millions of children from being paralyzed by Ron D. Burton polio. There's no way to put a price tag on that. And today, we are closer than ever to a world in which no child will be paralyzed, ever again.
It's been a long race to the finish line. That line is now in sight. But we'll only cross it if we keep moving forward. And the only way to do that is with the help of every single Rotarian, everywhere in the world.
The first thing we need is your voice, and your advocacy. Think ahead to World Polio Day, on 24 October: What can your club and districts do to raise awareness? Write letters to your elected officials, hold a purple pinkie fundraiser, plan an event with a local school. If you or someone you know has a story to tell about polio, share it at www.endpolionow.org/stories. The most important thing is to keep the momentum going. Let your community, and the world, know that the fight against polio is at its most critical stage yet.
I'm glad to report that the End Polio Now – Make History Today campaign is going well. Rotary met the terms of the new agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and received US$70 million in matching funds in January, which will be fully committed in this calendar year. We have four more years of this agreement remaining, during which the Gates Foundation will match two-to- one every dollar Rotary spends on polio, to a maximum of $35 million per year. I encourage all of you to do what you can to help us make the most of this opportunity. I know that together, we can engage Rotary to end polio – and change the world, forever.
Ron D. Burton President, Rotary International