Let's Celebrate the Holiday Season
Make sure you have RSVP'd to either Joe Mackey or Sandy Pugliese (sandyp304@gmail.com). We need a proper headcount to endure enough food for the evening.
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Why Santa Claus is Definitely a Rotarian Ever noticed how Santa Claus perfectly embodies the Rotary spirit? Click "Read More" to find out how.
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Choose Rotary on Giving Tuesday! You can start the holiday season on a charitable note by donating to the Rotary International Foundation on Giving Tuesday this December 3rd.  |
Big West Rotary $500K PHS Challenge Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you enjoy making a difference. Then this offer is just for you! To celebrate Rotary Foundation Month and support The Paul Harris Society, our Zone Director Dan Himelspach, his wife Leslie Lawson, and an anonymous benefactor are donating a combined $500,000 to The Rotary Foundation. They challenge 500 members from Zones 26 & 27 to join the Paul Harris Society by December 31, 2024, aiming to raise $1 million. The Paul Harris Society members pledge to contribute $1,000 yearly to The Rotary Foundation. Membership enrollment is now simplified just by clicking here.
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St. Madeleine's Receives Rotary-Labeled TablesOn November 16, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of El Cajon refurbished picnic tables that had been previously donated to St. Madeleine Sophie's Center. Some tables were so rotted they had to be replaced. After construction and refurbishment, club members painted them. Once dry, the Rotary emblem was stenciled onto the tables before they were returned to the center for use. Visitors to the center will mostly find these tables in the garden area. The Rotary Club of El Cajon has long supported St. Madeleine Sophie's Center.  |
COME SEE YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK Join us for an exhilarating look at the power of giving and its impact in our communities and abroad! Come see your donations at work! District 5340 is delighted to host the annual Foundation Seminar, highlighting projects financed by the Foundation. Attendance is free of charge and a great opportunity to introduce new members and candidates to the Magic of Rotary. The seminar welcomes all Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary enthusiasts. It will take place on November 9, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Price Theatre UCSD, situated at 3135 Matthews Lane, La Jolla, CA 92093. Join us for an inspiring morning and learn about the incredible work the Rotary Foundation is doing. |
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The Kindness of StrangersRecently, the Club had the privilege of hearing guest speaker Bob Gans, who shared the poignant history of his parents, both of whom were Holocaust survivors fortunate enough to escape the mass persecution and annihilation of countless Jews. His detailed narrative recounted the hardships his parents faced and highlighted the kindness and generosity of those who helped them flee Austria and eventually settle in the United States.  |
Rotarians Volunteer at Feeding AmericaIn San Diego County, more than 350,000 individuals struggle with hunger, while 38% of the food produced is wasted. Feeding San Diego is committed to ensuring that those facing hunger receive nutritious meals through efficient food rescue operations. The food is often sourced from large grocery stores, which donate products that cannot be sold due to shelf-life constraints, discoloration, irregularities, or excess inventory. This food undergoes a sorting process to remove any spoiled items before it is packaged for distribution. This past month, The El Cajon Rotary Club took on the task of sorting pears and, with the help of other volunteers, succeeded in preparing 9,200 pounds of pears to be distributed among 3,000 families.  |
Rotarians Headed to EnsenadaOn November 1, Club members will embark on their annual journey to the Thousand Smiles facility in Ensenada, Mexico. They plan to buy supplies and, upon arrival, will prepare sandwiches for the families present with their loved ones receiving treatment. Thousand Smiles is a nonprofit organization operating across borders, staffed entirely by volunteers, and provides comprehensive programs for cleft lip, palate, dental, and hearing care in a permanent clinic in Mexico. Their mission is to deliver the finest care, education, and ongoing support to children in need and their families. Details of this service project will be featured in the December issue of this bulletin.  |
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20 Organizations Receives Grants20 community organizations were honored at the El Cajon Rotary Club's Annual Grant Night dinner held on Monday, October 1 at Hooley's in Rancho San Diego. Each of these organizations were awarded a grant to further their work in improving the lives of those in our community and surrounding areas. Some of the areas addressed were homelessness, food insecurity, literacy, veteran needs, youth services, maternity care, domestic violence and more. |
Join Us in Sorting Food at Feeding San Diego Food Insecurity always becomes a focus around the fall season. Our club has elected to volunteer at Feeding San Diego (Sorrento Valley) to help with food sorting on Saturday, October 19 from 9-11:00AM. We need to register volunteers by October 5. Email Sandy Pugliese if you wish to participate. Minors are welcome - a waiver will need to be signed by parent/guardian. Feeling blessed in life - consider helping families less fortunate through this service project.
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Support Military Families Experiencing Food Insecurities To recognize veterans, Rotary is uniting with veteran organizations to combat hunger amongst military families. Nearly a quarter of active-duty service members experience food insecurity and 1 in 9 working-age veterans his live in food insecure households. This drive is running currently through November 11. To help, please bring non-perishable items to our club meetings or purchase products for this food drive virtually on the Feeding San Diego website. Sandy has offered to collect your food donations each meeting and take them to an appropriate distribution site closer to the end of the drive. Let's demonstrate the generosity of Rotary by contributing to this cause.
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Rotarians Take Field Trip El Cajon Rotary club toured the East County Advanced Water Purification Project site. This Program is creating a new, local, sustainable and drought-proof drinking water supply. The Program will use state-of-the-art technology to purify East San Diego County's drinking water supply. The Program provides East San Diego County with increased control of its water supply. This independence secures a long-term solution for the continued water supply stability in our communities and safeguards the vitality of our economy and quality a life. Their goals' supports one of Rotary's Areas of Focus - Access to Clean Water.
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October is Economic & Community Development Month Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty. Rotary members train people to become resources for their community, offering networking activities, advice on new business development, and mathematics and financial management training. Learn how Rotary helps support local economies.
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Governor's Visit Inspiring On August 27, District Governor Dianne Crawford visited the club and recounted her mother's life work. After her time in the US, she dedicated herself to serving those in need on the Caribbean Island where she was born and to which she later returned. For her efforts she earned the highest honor a civilian can receive from the French government - the National Order of Merit. Separated by a vast ocean, Dianne was oblivious to the extent of her mother's endeavors. She was profoundly moved and humbled upon learning her mother's story, which prompted her to reassess her life and ultimately decide to devote herself to service in San Diego via Rotary's initiatives. Dianne's dedication to service shone through as she presented her vision for her tenure as Governor of District 5340. With a primary focus on membership, she detailed her strategy, which includes initiatives for community engagement, youth empowerment, global outreach, innovation, adaptation, and the growth and retention of members. In her discussion with the board, she extended her support to the club in enhancing its membership and in celebrating the club's illustrious 99-year legacy. |
Volunteers Needed Our newest club member who works for Home of Guiding Hands (one of our corporate members) relayed that they are holding its 42nd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, October 11 and are looking for some wonderful volunteers. If you are interested in spending a few hours (shifts from 6:30-9am or 1:30pm-4pm) or the whole day (6:30am-3pm) on the beautiful golf course, please email Dawn Ivy or connect by phone at 619 938-2854 by Friday, September 6. She will provide volunteer roles once they compile our group of volunteers.
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Club & Guests to Tour Advanced Water Purification Project in Santee In lieu of its September 17 meeting, El Cajon Rotarians and invited guests will have the opportunity to tour the $950 million East County Water Purification Project in Santee, hosted by Padre Dam Water Board president, Bill Pommering, a member of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. The East County Advanced Water Purification Program will create a new, local, sustainable and drought-proof drinking water supply by using state-of-the-art technology to purify recycled water. This will produce up to 30 percent of the region's drinking water. Work for the entire project is expected to be complete in late 2025 with purified water production to begin in 2026. In the works for about a decade, the project will take about 15 million gallons of wastewater now pumped daily to the Pt. Loma treatment plant and put it through an extensive filtration and purification process before it’s sent to Lake Jennings, treated once more, and then delivered to local homes and businesses. To learn more, click here. |
Time to Talk Your Business Up The District will host a business networking event on September 5th. It presents an opportunity for business professionals to showcase their work and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Joining Rotary often appeals to those looking to expand their business network while also contributing to community service. This event offers an ideal mix of Rotary camaraderie and business outreach.
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BINGO! Congratulations to Rotarian Ginger Poutous on her big win playing Bingo at the Carlton Oaks Country Club. Ginger participated in the social between the El Cajon Rotary Club and the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Also joining in on the festivities was Past District Governor Marge Cole.
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Club Earns Highest Honor Congratulations! The El Cajon Rotary Club earned the highest honor a club can receive - the Rotary Citation for 2023/2024. The Rotary Citation is an award that recognizes the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Taking action toward achieving the citation goals helps our club engage our members, stay relevant in our community, and run more efficiently. Good job everyone! We are making magic happen!
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Rotary's Top Priority - Eradication of Polio Rotary’s top priority continues to be the eradication of Polio worldwide. This year, there have been 17 cases of Wild Poliovirus – 9 in Afghanistan and 8 in Pakistan. Eradicating a disease is a big job and we need your help to advocate, educate, and fundraise. This is an important topic. There is information and resources available for you at www.endpolionow.org, and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (www.polioeradication.org) provides detailed information on how Rotary and its partners work together to eradicate Polio. |
El Cajon Rotary Club Welcomes New Member In celebration of Rotary's Membership Month, we are excited to welcome Dawn Ivy as the latest addition to the El Cajon Rotary Club. Dawn, the development specialist at Home of Guiding Hands, brings a wealth of energy and enthusiasm to our team. She has graciously accepted a position on the Community Service Projects Committee. A warm welcome to Dawn!
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New Officers Installed Photo caption: Front Row - Gil Meachum, Stu Scott, Susan Ferrara, Tim McDougal, Sandy Pugliese, Ginger Poutous, Dana Fletcher, Cheryl Minshew. Back Row - Wes Schermann and Dave Johnston. Not pictured: Joe Mackey and Jean Daily. At the club meeting on July 23, the board members for the Rotary Year 2024-2025 were installed. The roster of elected officers and appointed directors includes: President David Johnston, Past President Stu Scott, Secretary Joe Mackey, Treasurer Tim McDougal, Club Service Director Ginger Poutous, Youth Services Director Susan Ferrara, Community Services Director Cheryl Minshew, Membership Director Gil Meachum, International Director Jean Daily, Sergeant-at-Arms Dana Fletcher, Member-at-Large Wes Schermann, and Executive Secretary Sandy Pugliese.
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400 Rolls of TP for ECTLC! Photo: Represents a partial collection of the total project It's widely recognized that the El Cajon Rotary Club and the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club frequently collaborate. Embracing this partnership, the El Cajon Rotary Club adopted the "Give a Sheet" initiative originally launched by the Santee-Lakeside Rotary, gathering 400 rolls of toilet paper. This donation was made to the East County Transitional Living Center, a refuge for over 450 men, women, and children, where the demand for toilet paper is understandably high.
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Club Grant Cycle for 2024-25 Begins The El Cajon Rotary Grant Cycle has commenced. The updated application is now available for members upon request. Sandy will bring the grant application forms to our meeting on July 2 for you to take. Remember, the deadline to submit grant applications is August 15! We will be holding a non-attendance gala to fundraise for this effort. We aim to award numerous grants with significant amounts to the qualifying and chosen organizations. This year, our non-attendance gala will be supported by donations from club members and any interested individuals in the community. The Foundation has pledged a 3-to-1 match to help us reach a funding amount comparable to that of last year. Contributing early will aid in determining the number of beneficiaries we can support this year. Donations can be made to the El Cajon Foundation by check, or online contributions can be processed through Sandy. |
We have a New District Governor July 1 begins a new Rotary year. As is customary, a new year brings new leadership. As leadership transitions, the baton must be passed. We are very appreciative of the outstanding leadership that was afforded us by the now Past District Governor Don Fipps. Assuming the role of District Governor for 2024-2025 is District Governor-Elect Dianne Crawford, a member of the Rotary Club of Southeast San Diego. Dianne was joined by numerous family members at the Governor’s Dinner, with several more attending via Zoom. Her grandson Kingston had the honor of inducting her as the new District Governor. In keeping with tradition, the outgoing leadership hands over their pin to their successor. Dianne presented her pin to Luis Carranza, the new Governor-Elect; Luis then passed his to Jeb Bakke, the new Governor Designee. The evening concluded with the exchange of club banners. Dianne's visit to the El Cajon Rotary Club is slated for August 27. Please mark your calendars now so we can give her a well-attended warm welcome. |
Annie Broke Her Leg The news might sound like a song title, but it's indeed true: Annie Johnston fractured her leg while in Mexico with her sister and a friend. Dave has gone to assist her during this difficult time. Regrettably, due to her condition, he was unable to fly her home, necessitating surgery in Mexico. Fortunately, the surgery was successful. Dave has secured a bed and breakfast for their stay as Annie recuperates and until she can safely travel by air. Annie is handling the situation bravely and has even shared a photo to express her gratitude for everyone's kind thoughts and well-wishes. She assures everyone that she is doing well.
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Officers and Directors Elected 2024-2025 The officers elected for the upcoming year are as follows: President - Dave Johnston, Secretary - Joe Mackey, and Treasurer - Tim McDougal. The club is actively seeking members to fill the roles of President-elect and Vice President. The appointed directors include Membership – Gil Meachum, Club Service – Ginger Poutous, Sergeant-at-Arms – Dana Fletcher, Community Service – Cheryl Minshew, Youth Services – Susan Ferrara, International Service – Jean Daily, Member-at-Large – Wes Schermann, and Past President – Stu Scott. Installation will be held on Tuesday, June 25. |
Rotarians Volunteer at Thousand Smiles Clinic in EnsenadaMembers of the El Cajon Rotary Club traveled south to Ensenada to lend a hand at the Thousand Smiles Clinic. Tasked with shopping and providing lunches for the volunteers, club members provided sandwiches and all accompaniments on Friday and chili and salad on Saturday. Members also had the opportunity to meet and talk to other Rotarians and volunteers as well as get a glimpse of the many services provided to young ones who otherwise would never receive care. This particular weekend, with school out on Friday, the clinic registered over 120 children to receive care. Families lined up outside starting in wee hour of the morning. Children were screened and provided basic exams and education on Friday with approximately 20 children returning on Saturday for necessary surgeries or more complicated procedures. Volunteer professional staff included dentists, an ENT physician, anesthesiologist, audiologist, hygienists, dental students and nurses. Alongside Rotarians were community members both local and US based who provided meal preps, basic education and much more. The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club is likely to have a new Rotarian soon as a result of a first-time community volunteer who learned about Rotary and saw first-hand that Rotarians are People of Action! El Cajon Rotary Club has a long-standing relationship with the Thousand Smiles Foundation providing volunteers, purchasing a commercial grade stove and building picnic tables for outside breaks and dining.   |
El Cajon Rotary Distributed Grants to local Non-Profits On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, non-profits throughout San Diego County were guests of the El Cajon Rotary Club for their Annual Grants Night event. Through fundraising efforts, the Rotary club distributed grant checks of various amounts to 20 non-profit organizations. Organizations included the American Legion Boys State program, El Cajon Police Department, Noah Homes, Saint Madeline Sophies Center, the Miglat Project - an anti-sex slavery project, Crisis House, Boys and Girls Club, 29 Eleven Maternity Home, Sonshine Haven, Meals on Wheels, Workshop for Warriors, Wreaths Across America San Diego, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, Fisher House Southern California, Home of Guiding Hands, Shelter Box USA, Proxteem Mobility and Esteem, Friends of the Water Conservation Garden, East County Transitional Living Center and Foothills Christian High School Football for a player scholarship.
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Happy fives began with Steve, whom always makes us feel good, with a donation and a joke regarding the women's clothing issue. Steve S spoke of the fire department rating. We are very thankful. Cathy was happy for the FD rating being one of the best and that it would help real estate values. Cathy was also grateful for the special times of the recent graduates. Roger is leaving for a cruise to Switzerland. Vince gave a happy five for his granddaughter turning 21. Alison is traveling to Alaska for a cruise as well. Roger was happy to get his sunglasses back. Humbert was thankful that his daughter came to visit and Max and Sheryl rounded it off with some very generous gifts to the club. Thank you!
Erick reminded us of the Gala that is coming up on the 27th! Wes purchased a ticket for Joan Lambo to attend.
Steve Hamann was welcomed back with smiles and open arms. Steve presented us with a fantastic presentation as only he can provide.
He discussed the issues of the East County Chamber of Commerce. His presentation was very informative and gave us a look into the future. Steve discussed the importance of Web presence for businesses. The Chamber is providing service to members to help them with Google business services and optimization. Thank you Steve and the Chamber.
Cheryl M returned the Owl who now has a name "Halla". She had a fun time and the owl returned with a belly full of money. She also has a new friend. If you want to take her on a trip, she is a great conversation starter to let people know about Rotary!
Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting! Thank you to all guest whom attended last week. We will see you all at the next meeting!
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Stu Scott was named Rotarian of the month. Thank you Stu and Bonnie for always being there to help and doing more than you are asked to do. Stu is a member of the board and also helps with new members. He and his wife always open up their home and they have provided us with 3 "Rotary to work days" this year instead of just one. He volunteers to deliver the benches along with other members. We are proud to have him as an member. He exemplifies what it is to be an El Cajon Rotarian. El Cajon Rotarians do not say "it has to be done this way because that is how it has always been done like that", instead they look outside the box.
Jim provided us with a donation in celebration fo his Rotary Anniversary.
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Happy fives began with Sean and Dep thanking the club for its contribution to the funds for the wells. Cathy was thankful for the "four way test". Alison provided a happy five and Jim S was happy for his daughter selling her house in Illinois. Ellie provided us with an interesting tid-bit; the triple crown winner trained her horses as well! Terry told of of the trip to Washington DC. Humbert was happy that Charles has returned. Elmer told a thought provoking story; during a recent trip the family found a ski from a family members accident 32 years ago. Meredith informed us that i-mortgage is currently within the top 10 and that her son Kyle made it to division1. Vince was proud of his granddaughters graduation. Roger told a funny story about a septic tank with the sticker that said "your loss is our gain".
Humbert gave a demonstration of the Rotary Web page and the social media pages that have been created. He indicated how over one thousand users a week are coming to look at our Website and other demographics.
Jim McGarvey and his wife gave a an overview of the San Diego Airshow...formerly known as Wings Over Gillespie. This has been a staple in our community and is growing every year. We are thankful for all their efforts.
Erick has set meeting times at 11:00 a.m. every Tuesday for the Gala.
Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting! Thank you to all guest whom attended last week. We will see you all at the next meeting!
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 Erick WON and pulled the black marble! He won and generously added over 374.00 in winnings directly into the hat for the Special Olympics. Tamara suggested volunteer donations. The El Cajon Rotarians responded with 889.00 in contributions for the Special Olympics! Thank you Rotary Family.
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Susan celebrated 38 years of wedded bliss with a generous donation to the Rotary general fund. Erick (27), Tamara(27), and Elmer also celebrated their anniversaries with generous donations. Happy fives began with Jim for his handsome picture in the paper with his cowboy hat. Steve chimed in with a donation since he did not have to wear a hat. Ellie was thankful for her and Ginger's participation in the citizens patrol. Cathy gave a Happy Five as well. Tamara announced the Special Olympics, Sean was happy that his cousin had returned from deployment. Alison was was instrumental with reminding us of the Special Olympics and reminded us to keep Andy in our hearts and passed a card around along with the hat. Josh was happy that the Pregnancy Care Clinic golf tournament went well.
Dep Tuany provided us with a riveting presentation. He spoke of the need for clean drinking water in Africa. The El Cajon Rotary club is working on a similar project. Captain Terry Masango has been working to get the grants and the matching funds. Terry has also been working to get a club in Africa to help with the El Cajon Rotary project. Dep was a member of another Rotary club and has already built some wells in Africa. He told us a story of how he lost he child due to poor water quality. He has made this his life's work. The El Cajon club members provided generous donations toward his efforts.
As a reminder, Cheryl M has graciously taking the ROTARYOWL along with her on her travels. Please follow the owl on Intstagram and see where she is heading next. Wherever the RotaryOwl goes she spreads the word of Rotary! #ELCAJONROTARY #ROTARYOWL.
Contact Erick for meeting times on the Gala. Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting! Thank you to all guest whom attended last week. We will see you all at the next meeting!
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.gif) Everyone can win! Just a reminder that YOU have a 50 percent chance to win the marbles this week!
1/2 of your donation goes to Rotary and 1/4 goes to the winner and 1/4 goes into the raffle.
Please remind yourself to bring money to get into the winnings.
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Monica started off the Happy Fives with a donation thanking everyone for the America on Main Street event. A success! Erick continued with a five from two weeks ago. Wes thanked us all for the success of Duncan Hunters golf tournament to help Veterans. Roger was thankful for getting his garage cleaned. Cathy reminded us of the park "kaboom" project and was happy to see El Cajon's America on Main Street. Tim thanked Ellie for attending the Christian High awards on his and Rotary's behalf. Kristie's daughter is engaged. Max mentioned his trip with his two brother-in laws. Sean is proud of his sons moving from kindergarten to first grade. He also informed us of the Pregnancy Care Clinic's Golf Tournament. Although there was rain at the tournament, their was warmth in everybody's hearts. Carol had a great trip to Central America. Welcome back Carol!
The RYLA students provided us with some great stories of their adventures and life changing events. Their parents told stories of the young adults. The parents where amazed at the change in their children and their maturity. The RYLA students reminded us that the struggles of life are put their to make us who we are and who we can become. Together they sang their cheers and told us of the inspirational speakers they encountered while on their adventures. Thank you Sheryl for your continued work on this very special Rotary project. RYLA changes lives!
As a reminder, Cheryl M has graciously taking the ROTARYOWL along with her on her travels. Please follow the owl on Intstagram and see where she is heading next. Wherever the RotaryOwl goes she spreads the word of Rotary! #ELCAJONROTARY #ROTARYOWL. Currently the El Cajon Rotary Owl is visiting Mt Rushmore.
Contact Erick for meeting times on the Gala. Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting! Thank you to all guest whom attended last week. We will see you all at the next meeting!
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Everyone can win! Just a reminder that there is a one in three chance to win the marbles! 1/2 goes to Rotary and 1/4 goes to the winner and 1/4 goes into the raffle. Please remind yourself to bring money to get into the winnings.
Thanks to your participation, the spirit of "service above self" is alive and well in East County and abroad.
Our Rotarians at Work day and 1000 smiles trip to Mexico were a success. And our local event at Stu's home succeeded in building 10 benches for various causes.
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We gave a resounding thank you for the Peace Officers for their unwavering efforts. The El Cajon Police held their annual award ceremony and we are all thankful for them. Shirley started with a generous donation and was thankful to be back. Tim gave a happy five thanking Ellie for getting the awards to the students and was thankful that we treated his guest well last week. Please remember to bring a guest this week. Monica reminded us of America On Main Street on Saturday the 16th, rain or shine. Cathy was happy that Carol had returned. Alison paid a happy five for St Madeline Sophie's field of dreams. Shirley was back from Alaska. Welcome back Shirley! Paul (From the Lion's Club) was very gracious and reminded us of the Casino Night for the Lions. Together we are stronger and can do more good for the community. (please see the event calendar for more information). He and his wife will be in attendance at our Rotary Gala along with the former Elks Club representative. Roger H gave five for his granddaughters graduation. Josh reminded us of the Golf Tournament for the Pregnancy Care Clinic.
Michael Harris from the Building Industry Association provided us with an amazing and factual look at the building industry and the effects that it has on everyone of us in San Diego. The presentation can be found on our Website. I hope we can have him back soon as these are real issues that make or break jobs and communities.
As a reminder, Cheryl M has graciously taking the ROTARYOWL along with her on her travels. Please follow the owl on Intstagram and see where she is heading next. Wherever the RotaryOwl goes she spreads the word of Rotary! #ELCAJONROTARY #ROTARYOWL. Currently the El Cajon Rotary Owl is visiting Mt Rushmore.
Erick reminded us to bring items in for the Gala on June 27th.
Thank you to our guests who came for a visit. Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting. Our membership is increasing every month, thanks to all your efforts. See you all of you in our Rotary Family!
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Thanks to your participation, the spirit of "service above self" is stronger every day!
Our Rotarians at Work day and 1000 smiles trip to Mexico were a success.
During our previous meeting...
Dick E. started us off by celebrating his 85th birthday with a contribution to the general fund. Marvin L continued the contributions by thanking Stu for his efforts on the benches and for opening his home for the Rotary at work Day. Welcome back to Marvin and his lovely wife. Elmer H gave the general fund a contribution for his anniversary. Elmer also presented his "who am I". He is a great addition to our El Cajon Rotary Club. The happy Fives started with Ellie making us all aware of Roger's first place win car racing. Ramona filled us in regarding her trip to Bangkok and Hong Kong. Welcome back Ramona! Roger H reminded us of the Lions Tigers and Bears Fundraiser. Monica Reminded us that America on Main Street is coming to El Cajon http://elcajonrotary.org/Event/eacd76aa-7504-4a04-a9af-bef8ff1cdb6d. Cathy proved a happy five for her brother-in-law's birthday. Roger G was happy for his retirement! Erick Was happy his wife was in attendance and that two of his son's would be graduating from college this month. Max was elated regarding the Padres and some free Padre tickets. Humbert was happy that his daughter, Ariel, is graduating from USD this month. Jim S was happy for his new car and for his daughters retirement. Terry was happy that the Salvation Army Golf Tournament was a successful kick-off toward raising the necessary funds for a new food bank in El Cajon. He was also happy for the 1000 smiles trip and helping all the children. He was saddened by the loss of his pet, "Buttercup".
Our very own Rotarian Elmer Heap "talked trash" to the group. He provided us with a wonderful presentation and video on the universe of waste management. In a riveting and fun presentation, he explained the importance of recycling. He was also able to educate us on the vision and the tasks that need to be tackled in the future of waste management. The group had many questions. They were addressed and we could have spent that entire day with Elmer.
As a reminder, Cheryl M has graciously taking the ROTARYOWL along with her on her travels. Please follow the owl on Intstagram and see where she is heading next. Wherever the RotaryOwl goes she spreads the word of Rotary! #ELCAJONROTARY #ROTARYOWL.
Erick reminded us to bring items in for the Gala on June 27th.
Thank you to our guests who came for a visit. Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting. Our membership is increasing every month, thanks to all your efforts. There was no winner of the marbles. There are only three marbles left and the pot is getting quite large. See you next week.
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Previous MeetingThis Rotary Family is growing stronger every week!
The spirit of "service above self" is strong in our group and our community.
Thank you all again for helping build the benches for Rotary to Work day. A special thanks to Stu and Bonnie.
During our previous meeting...
Doug started out the happy fives by discussing his trip to the Caribbean. His six year old was happy that the pirates did not take their ship. Doug was grateful there was not ebola. Cathy was happy to share the story of the former Eagle Scout that was from a foster home. Monica reminded us of the America on Main Street Event http://elcajonrotary.org/Event/eacd76aa-7504-4a04-a9af-bef8ff1cdb6d Roger H completed the happy fives with a story regarding a ride-along in a corvette race at the California speedway. Roger H gave the general fund a donation for his 43rd wedding anniversary.
Our very own Rotarian Steve Swaney gave us a riveting presentation regarding the Heartland Fire strategies. He informed us how we can protect our communities and properties. He also informed us of the preparations, field actives, and training. There where many questions and I am certain we will need to follow-up in the future. We are proud to have him as a Rotarian.
As a reminder, Cheryl M has graciously taking the ROTARYOWL along with her on her travels. Please follow the owl on Intstagram and see where she is heading next. Wherever the RotaryOwl goes she spreads the word of Rotary! #ELCAJONROTARY #ROTARYOWL.
Erick reminded us to bring items in for the Gala on June 27th. No time set for the next meeting.
Thank you to our guests who came for a visit. Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting. Our membership is increasing every month, thanks to all your efforts. There was no winner of the marbles.
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This Rotary Family is doing more for the community and working together with other groups to help.
Congratulate yourselves with the spirit of "service above self"!
During our previous meeting...
Joe, Bobbi, and Andy started us off with donations of 25.00 dollars a piece. They were pictured in the Herald news paper without their Rotary pins.
Roger H, Dave, Terry and Daniel provided generous donations for their wedding anniversaries.
Beginning July David Johnston will be our new speaker chair. Congratulations David.
Our President reminded us that Paul Harris had his birthday on April 19th 1868. Since it is Magazine week, Humbert urged us to read many historical "Rotarian" magazines. Amongst these was the first"Rotarian" magazine. In the past it was titled "The National Rotarian". In it Paul Harris discusses the unique importance of "toleration". In order for us to be a successful club, Paul Harris said he would shout, "TOLERATION"! This is what he viewed as one of tenets for the continuance of Rotary. We should not forget this.
Paul Harris also stated that we are "without precedent as a club" due to the fact that we "have no rules except such have been gathered from the creative imaginations...". In other words let's be creative and not fall on the sword of rules.
Paul Harris goes on for a page stating the importance of business in Rotary and defending it against those he calls out as "Mr Ethical Standard". "No true Rotarian ever permits his tail feathers to droop just because some outsider makes the remark that business is one of the KEY notes of Rotary."
You may download the Paul Harris article from the lower left of the www.elcajonrotary.org website under the title
Home Page Download Files. You may also see it here by clicking on this link (this is the direct link from the elcajonrotary.org Website). https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000010114/en-us/files/homepage/paul-harris-in-the-first-rotarian/pharris_rational_rotarianism_1911.pdf Cheryl M gave very generous donations since she is going on a five week vacation! Cheryl also provided a nice donation for the Rotary at work day project since she could not attend. As a reminder, she is graciously taking the ROTARYOWL along with her. Please follow the owl on Intstagram and see where she is heading next. Wherever the RotaryOwl goes she spreads the word of Rotary! #ELCAJONROTARY #ROTARYOWL.
Shirley, Meredith, and Josh also gave happy fives and tens. Thank you all.
Peter Griffith was our Speaker. He provided the members with a "hands-on" view of all the items included in the Shelter Box program. Peter set-up all the items right in our own meeting room!
He answered several questions and gave a fantastic presentation. He also gave our club a personal thank you for the Shelter Boxes we donated this year. http://www.shelterbox.org/about.php?page=16
Erick reminded us to bring items in for the Gala on June 27th. No time set for the next meeting.
Please remember to bring a guest to the next meeting. Our membership is increasing every month, thanks to all your efforts. There was no winner of the marbles.
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Previous Meeting
Another great meeting filled with comradery!
Elmer started us with some remembrances of Abraham Lincoln and the Morning Glory Brunch. Andy also had a great Abraham Lincoln story. A special thank you to Debra Emerson for the Morning Glory event.
Please click on these links to see pictures of the event. https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/116093769188020562107/albums/6137087321918762609
Wes provided a happy five for Parks and Rec. Jim Sheehan announced that Beth was going to be a proud grandmother. Vince read a fun story from one of the third graders whom received a dictionary from the Rotarians.Ginger was recognized at the Lions club for working together and bringing them 60 pairs of glasses and cases from our El Cajon Rotary Club. Good job to all! Joe indicated he would sponsor the beer and wine for the auction. We will be deciding on table baskets on the 21st. Captain Terry has scheduled and extra 1000 smiles trip fo May 1st and 2nd.
Our speaker, Kathleen Hedberg, provided some riveting facts and graphics with a presentation from the Helix Water Board.
Erick reminded us to bring items in for the Gala on June 27th. No time set for the next meeting as of yet.
Please remember to bring a guest. Our membership is increasing every month, thanks to all your efforts.
There was no winner of the marbles.
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Previous MeetingWhat a packed filled meeting!
We had some great stories and "happy fives" from Carol, Ramona, Erick (10.00), Josh, and Cheryl. Daniel announced his new baby.
Our happy five numbers are way up! Please keep up the good work. Alison provided an update on the Morning Glory Brunch Event.
Please click on these links to see pictures of the event. https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/116093769188020562107/albums/6137087321918762609
Ginger collected the final prescription glasses for delivery.
Jacks and Cathy had their birthdays. Erick reminded us to bring items in for the Gala on June 27th. Our guest Speaker was Tony Zambelli who spoke about the unification of goals with between Rotary and the Elks. Mr Zambelli reminded us of the importance of "Under GOD" in our pledge. He was thankful and hopes to work together in future projects. He has also promised to publish our Rotary Gala at the Elks facilities. This weeks speaker is Kathleen Hedberg from the Water authority For Future events and speakers, please click on this link. http://elcajonrotary.org/Events/Calendar
There was no winner of the marbles.
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Previous MeetingIf you did not attend, you missed a good one! What a packed filled, exciting meeting!
Ginger P. received and award for community service directly from Senator Joel Anderson!
He was thankful for the synergy that was expressed between the various service clubs.
He also presented your current President with a certificate of appreciation and leadership.
The Senator also spoke of a bill to help veterans maintain their current privileges.
The Lions club President and a representative also attended and received several glasses from our club members.
These prescription glasses will go to good use to help the children and communities locally and around the glob.
I would encourage our members to attend their Casino Night as there members will be joining us on our Rotary Gala.
The St Madeline Sophie's Center Frog surprised us all by making an appearance. Reminding us of the event on April 11th.
Our speakers.... AMAZING! They encouraged us all to keep fit and get involved in sports at any age! They informed us that they enjoyed our club most of all they had visited.
We certainly enjoyed them as well.
Happy 5's wen to Wes, Cathy, Roger H, Jim S, Mercy The Lions Club President, and Shirley
Andy donated $500.00 in an animated video for the Salvation Army Golf Tournament.
We collected enough to purchase over 9 frogs at the Annual Morning Glory Brunch!
There was no winner of the marbles.
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Previous MeetingYou did it! Be happy you have helped this club grow and our outreach is strong. We had over 600 unique visitors to our Website in one week!
We had over 30 returning visitors in the same week. Our good old Facebook has over 100 members. Please do not forget our Google + page is active as well as our Instagram. Follow the antics of the RotaryOwl on our Instagram page as she goes to all kinds of places to raises awareness for the causes that we hold dear. Follow her at #RotaryOwl #elcajonrotary.
During our Previous meeting we had happy 5's from Cathy Hilton, Cheryl Minshew, Erick Lundy, Alison Cummings, Debra Emerson, Forrest Higgins, Terry Masango, David Miyashiro and Tamara Otero. Cheryl contributed and extra 5 and a hug for badge retrieval.
Mr Glenn Baris and our own Captain Terry gave us a great insight on the new work being done with the Salvation Army food bank and fundraising efforts.
Ginger volunteered to collect eyeglasses that will collected in this weeks meeting. Bring you eyeglasses!
April 7th do not forget to eat at O's Kitchen. If you eat dinner there, then 20 percent of all proceeds go to ROTARY!
The 2015 was district assembly was illuminating. We had a good showing with 9 members in attendance. Thank you all.
Our speaker this week will be Senator Joel Anderson and Kristen Cummings.
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PLEASE BRING YOUR USED GLASSES PLEASE bring any old or used glasses to the next Tuesday (noon) meeting.Ginger (from our El Cajon Rotary Club- past president) has kindly volunteered to collect any old glasses and get them to the Lions Club.
This is truly service above self and the community building bridges
and working together. Senator Joel Anderson will be there as well
as a guest from the Lions Club.
5 out of 7 children that drop out of school would stay in school if the
had proper prescription glasses. Help our community and the needy around
the world.
T H A N K Y O U A L L!
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