Mountain View Rotary Club
Meeting Agenda - August 22, 2017
Notes by Paul
President’s Greeting:
Good afternoon! I’d like to welcome you to the Rotary Club of Mountain View. My name is Scott Johnson, your President for 2017-2018
Our Rotary International theme for this year is “Rotary: Making a Difference.” Our Mountain View Rotary Club theme is “Mountain View Rotary: Having Fun Making a Difference.”
Pledge of Allegiance: Alan
Thought for the Day: Paul Reinhart (4’fer) Foot Ball references
Song of the Day: Songmaster Phil Armi – “God Bless America”
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests: Scott Johnson - Bob Chamberlain from Bend Oregon Rotary
Vocational Minute/Spotlight: Dick Lubman – Free Little Libraries – there are 1000’s of them! They were started by a Rotarian from Wisconsin. Also 91% of youth worldwide are literate.
Club Announcements:
- Thanks to Paul for being the “4’fer” today! (greeter, thought, dessert & meeting notes)
- “An American In Paris” Theater Social, October 7th
- Mtn View Art & Wine Festival – volunteers for Sunday, Sep. 10th.
- Reminder to the Board: there is no Board Meeting in August. Next: Thursday, Sep. 21st.
- President’s Club: Recognition of new members (present certificates). Thanks to all! We are presently up to 12 members for a total of $1,800. Heather signed up today and Ernie was recognized for joining last week.
- Villa Siena Social on Tuesday, August 29th - BBQ Social
- Question: How many will be able to attend the District Governor visit on Sep. 5th? May re-schedule if not enough Board members can make it.
Other Announcements:
- “Save the Date” for the District 5170 Rotary Avenues of Service meeting, Thursday, Oct 5th, 5-9 p.m., Santa Clara Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara. Flyer available.
Personal Sharing/Announcements:
- August Bdays: 14th – Heather; 22nd – Walt; 30th – Jack W.; 31st – Bruce
- August Anniversaries: 4th – Fred & Debbie; 13th – Twana & Bruce; 20th – Dave & Cindy
Speakers: Ellen Thayn and Candace Bowers, Mtn View Library
- Introduction by Scott
- Lots of stuff going on at the library including monthly activities like story time, speaker program as well as book and eBook check out. Stop by!
Future Schedule:
August 29th - Dark, Social at Villa Siena, 5:30 p.m.
September 5th - Speakers: District Governor Orrin Mahoney visit. 10:30 a.m. pre-meeting.
4’fer: Ken Schwaderer
And remember…“Make Difference and have Fun!”