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 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Polio Plus Drive 39% of the way to goal, and a long way to go!
Our goal is $3,500 this year, which is matched $2 for every $1 donated by the Rotary International Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for a Ron D. Burton total of $10,500 towards polio RI President 2013-2014 eradication. Our timeline is between now and June 30, 2014 (President John’s District 5240 term). See John for details. Jack McClenahan District Governor 2013-2014
Rosslyn Ray Assistant District Governor 2013-2014 John Glanville The Top 10 Reasons to Join the Montecito Rotary Club President 2013-2014
Marc Fleischman 1. One person can make a difference and together as Rotarians we can Secretary & President Elect 2014-2015 have a stronger impact. (I am one‐Rotary is many.) 2. For camaraderie, and new friendships. Joseph Kirkland 3. To serve locally, nationally or internationally. Treasurer 4. To learn more about other cultures. Murray Ray 5. For a way to share your talent and resources effectively. Past President 6. To have a place to go each week to connect with like‐minded people Directors who motivate you. 7. To make life‐long relationships. Lynda Nahra, Membership 8. To be part of something bigger than yourself. Mark Magid, Service Robert Mislang, Programs & Youth 9. To hear an interesting speaker each week and learn what is going on Aaron Clark, Public Relations in the community. Paul Kresmer, Grants & RI 10. To be able to take advantage of the true “family” of rotary while traveling nationally or internationally. District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014
President's Message February 4, 2014 Any day following rain in the Southwest shows the vibrancy of the flowers surrounding the Montecito Country Club; thus another beautiful day on the hill overlooking Montecito. Karen led off with an invocation and flag salute followed by three verses of "Mack the Knife" led by Del in honor of our speaker Ron Bamieh; more on this old song in the SIDE BAR of this edition of AXIS. We were glad to welcome several guests, which makes Lynda glad as we continue to make progress on our membership goals; remember to invite your friends and colleagues to join us on Tuesdays.
Several Happy Bucks received: Harlan celebrating the new Federal Reserve Board Chair, Janet Yellen who is also the first woman to head to Fed. Harlan believes the Fed will maintain low interest rates through the end of this year...stay tuned! Chris Devries has been spotted "bus side" throughout town as part of her career with Union Bank. This led to a lively discussion on what an appropriate fine should be... number of buses with Chris' picture, number of routes, number of Rotarians riding the bus with Chris' picture on it... it was looking expensive for Chris. Thank you for paying up!
We also received via Ross two checks from "Andy" Anderson, Past President of RCoM (1969-70) and the first Montecito District Governor of District 5240. He continues to receive a weekly dose of our club news via AXIS. One check goes for Polio Plus and one check goes for club operations. Very much appreciated! Ross then provided an update on the Rotaract Charter event held last Tuesday evening. The event was very well attended and the Rotaract Club has twenty plus members, a great leadership team, and lots of activities on their calendar. Rotaract will share many events and opportunities for service with our Club and vice versa. Well done and thank you Robert on initiating this process! We touched on the great input received for “One good rzzzeason for being a Rotarian” and have included the full list in this AXIS for your reading pleasure. In the method of David Letterman, let's start from the bottom: "10. To be able to take advantage of the true "family" of Rotary while traveling nationally and internationally." More to follow on Membership, the Ignite Report, and an upcoming New Member Breakfast. Speaking of travel, our friend and fellow Rotarian-to-be, Lew Stone headed off to Kauai with the last of our Club Banners. This allowed us to segue to a discussion on Club Banners both as our ABC of Rotary for the day and to the discussion of "what do we want our Club banner to look like"? Various suggestions were fielded from the floor and I believe Chris Devries offered to run a short competition for banner ideas... more to follow on this! Our program today was introduced by Kurt Koenig, who has known Ron Bamieh for a long time... more than 20 years. Ron is a Partner with his own firm in Ventura and with service in the Ventura District Attorney’s office and Department of Justice. The program titled "Chasing Evil... The Road to a Murder Conviction" was well titled and to the point. Much was learned from our fellow Rotarian from Ventura on the death penalty (pros and cons), specifics on a "cold case" (People versus Justin Merriman), a short history of the death penalty in California, who's on death row today, requirements for the death penalty John and Speaker, Ron Bamieh ("special circumstances" required), what makes you eligible as a jury member to sit on a jury for a trial considering the death penalty, specifics to the Justin Merriman case and what persistence it took to effect a conviction, and is the death penalty a law without purpose? Ron delivered a fascinating talk on a matter that effects society and all of us.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE CONTINUED... District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE CONTINUED...
What is the ultimate lesson? Bad choices by victims can lead to bad results...while it is not their fault, victims can pay the ultimate price for bad decisions.
Next week's program is the “What's It Worth; The Art of Valuation” with Alice Karle, Fine Arts Appraiser. We look forward to Lynda, Kati, and Phil's "antiques" getting evaluated and priced. Additionally, see the attached article from the February 5, 2014 edition of the SB News Press on "Winters Sale" for the auction of Jonathan Winters estate... with proceeds to the Teddy Bear Foundation headed by one of our own, Jim Bechtel.
Looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday February 11, 2014 at 12noon at the Montecito Country Club; be there!
Good Times Doing Good!
John
Reminder: The next Board Meeting is February 11th at 11:00am!
Side Bar: "The Ballad of Mack the Knife"
Originally known as "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", this song was composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. It premiered in Berlin in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm. The song has become a popular standard recorded by many artists, including a US number one hit for Bobby Darin.
Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear And it shows them pearly white Just a jackknife has old MacHeath, babe? And he keeps it out of sight.
You know when that shark bites with his teeth, babe Scarlet billows start to spread Fancy gloves, though wears old Macheath, babe So there’s never, never a trace of red
On a sidewalk, blue Sunday mornin’ Lies a body just oozin’ life Someone’s sneakin’ ‘round a corner Could that someone be Old Mack the Knife? District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014 District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Geo Query of the Day What neighborhood in Santa Barbara (city limits) has the highest crime rate?
By checking "www.spotcrime.com" (which compiles a map with the current Santa Barbara police blotter) we see that Lower State Street between Hwy 101 and Anapamu has the highest incidence of arrests, arson, assault, burglary, robbery, shooting, theft, vandalism, and "other" crime. While this does not come as a surprise to our locals... this is news you can use! Again, be aware of your surroundings and don't position yourself to be a victim.
District 5240 "Celebrating a Quarter PRLS stands for Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars Century of Women in Rotary and Polio and is a program of District 5240 Eradication" Date: March 22, 2014 The schedule and registration information can be Location: Santa Barbara Elks Club found here: http://www.prls.org/calendar.html Time: to be confirmed Upcoming Conferences include: Keynote Speaker: Sylvia Whitlock, first female Notary President Master PRLS 5 – Business Planning and Project Management Saturday, 2/15/14 South Santa Barbara Business College (SBBC) Ventura Committee News: We are in process of updating the Paul Harris Fellow program awards credit for Master PRLS 5 – Basic PRLS (Before Coastal District Assembly) each Rotarian in the Club; please extend a hearty Friday, 3/28/14 thank you to Joe Kirkland and Marc Fleischman Location TBD (last checked 1/29/14) for taking this on. In addition to sorting out what qualifies for PHF credit at TRF (The Rotary Foundation) we will be clarifying what each item on your quarterly invoice is and where your dollars go! ROTARACT Events: Rotaract Web Site for more info: http://sbrotaract.com/
PLEASE NOTE: Please have submissions to Quote of the Day: “The more a man knows, the Maggie Garey at [email protected], by more he forgives.” - Empress Catherine the Great Wednesday morning following the meeting. Thank you! District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014
105th Annual Rotary International Convention 1-4 June 2014
You can take advantage of special travel discounts to make it easier to get to - and enjoy - Sydney, which is packed with family-friendly activities. Save on international and domestic travel to Sydney offered by our official airlines, Emirates Airlines and Qantas Airways. The New South Wales Government is offering convention-goers free transit passes for travel on ferries, buses, and trains in the greater Sydney metropolitan area from 29 May through 5 June. Learn more about the discounts and the other details for this year's event at www.RIconvention.org.
For more information visit the District website at: http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?did=5240
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (AFL) MATCH
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park When: Thursday 29 May | Game starts at 7.10pm Price: $55 ‐ $390 Details
The draw for the 2014 AFL Season has been published and we have a first, a Thursday night match at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground where the fabulous Sydney Swans will play the famous Geelong Cats from Victoria. This will be a game of intense interstate rivalry between two of the best teams in the competition. This is a not to be missed opportunity to see the big men fly in this enthralling game of physical skill and strength. The Sydney Swans were the 2012 premiers and Geelong and Sydney were 2013 finalists.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED TIME – BOOK EARLY! Inclusions Silver – $55 | One Match Ticket and a Sydney Swans Scarf Gold – $70 | One Match Ticket, a Sydney Swans Scarf and an AFL Record (the official program)
The Club SCG Function – $210 | Premium undercover match seating, finger food, a Sydney Swans scarf and an AFL Record (the official program of the AFL). Please note: Dress code for this function is smart casual.
The Chairman’s Club – $390 | Premium undercover match seating, a two‐course sit down dinner, half‐time refreshments, guest speakers and entertainment. Please note: a dress code applies for the Chairman’s Club. Lounge suit, tie optional, strictly NO denim. Transport
Best to use public transport (bus) to the Sydney Cricket Ground. If you have collected your registration at Sydney Olympic Park between 3pm and 7pm Thursday then use your free travel pass provided courtesy of NSW Government.
Questions
Please email Jade [email protected] District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Let’s Go to Mexico ! April 7-10, 2014
Join us on a Rotary Project Safari to Queretaro, Mexico
Projects are planned with DG Jack’s attendance at the D4160 District Conference. Last year, about 20 of us accompanied the DG, bringing successful projects to distribute solar lights, fabricate reading glasses and work on a school. Homestays are being arranged. Volunteers are needed, so bring along your family and friends.
Contact [email protected]
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! District 5240 Montecito rotary club axis FEBRUARY 4, 2014 Weekly Updates
Upcoming Programs
February 11 What's It Worth? / Alice Karle
February 18 Santa Barbara / Lois Capps
February 25 Electric Guitars / Lee Gibson
March 4 Santa Barbara / Neal Graffy
Weekly Assignments FOUR WAY TEST Invocation / Flag Salute: Jerry Horan 1. Is it the TRUTH? Backup: John Brinker 50/50 Raffle: Chris DeVries 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? Greeter: Aaron Clark February is the White Team!! 3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? Setup / Breakdown Team - The WHITE Team includes:
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Karen Hickman (Captain), Jerry Horan, Jeff Kerns, Joe Kirkland, Kurt Koenig, Paul Kremser, Mark Magid, Bill Dial, Clas Lesander
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 FEBRUARY 4, 2014 President’s Message February 2014
Dear fellow Rotarians, It was 109 years ago this month that Paul Harris and three of his friends founded the first Rotary club. His goal was simple: to create an oasis of friendship amid a city of strangers, with those who shared his values.
Over time, the philosophy of Rotary developed and matured, and Rotarian ideals expanded to include service, vocational ethics, and international understanding. As Rotary grew and spread, Paul Harris envisioned a world in which conflict would ultimately melt away – a world where personal connections and acceptance of differences would relegate war to history. If people could only come together in a spirit of friendship and tolerance, he felt, Ron D. Burton they would soon realize how much they had in common. Paul Harris was fortunate in his lifetime to see the Rotary idea take hold and establish itself in dozens of countries around the world. Every week, in 34,000 communities, his vision lives on in every Rotary club meeting. But nowhere in the world does Paul Harris' vision take life as vividly as it does at our annual Rotary International convention. At a convention, for a few short days, we see the world as Paul Harris imagined it: a world where men and women from every corner of the globe come together, to build peace, to serve others, and simply to enjoy one another's company. Differences of background, politics, culture, and religion are woven together, all part of one bright tapestry. It is an unforgettable experience, one that Jetta and I look forward to every year. Every convention is different, and every one becomes a memory that we cherish. This year, I will have the tremendous privilege of presiding over the 105th Rotary International Convention in Sydney, 1-4 June. Sydney is a vibrant international hub, a gateway between East and West, and a wonderfully appropriate city to host a Rotary convention. It is tremendously diverse, rich in culture and history, and one of my favorite cities to visit; at once exciting and relaxed, it is a place where I know I will always feel at home – and always find something new to see and do. In 2014, Rotary members will gather to say G'day from Sydney. We will come together as friends and Rotarians, to reach out to the world and to one another, in an environment where all are welcome. I hope you will join us as we celebrate our successes, look to the future, and discover new ways to Engage Rotary, Change Lives.
Ron D. Burton President, Rotary International