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January 6, 2022 – I was supposed to host the monthly meeting via Zoom. I must have sent the wrong the link to the Team Members in my reminder earlier this week. A new meeting was created from a free account. We had to restart the meeting after 40 min. Awkward! District Administrator – PattyContinue reading “D5340 Monthly Leadership Meeting”

January 6, 2022 – The Rotary Club of Del Mar met via Zoom due to the Omircon COVID-19 surge. Ah shoot, I forgot to take some screen shots. The speakers discussed Just in Time fpr Foster Youth. https://jitfosteryouth.org/

January 6, 2022 – Rotary International Director Vicki Puliz lead the Zoom Meeting. Big West Rotaract was the topic today. Big West Rotaract formed in 2009. and is a 501(c)(3) 27 members in 3 different Zones.

January 3, 2022 – Rotary District 5340 conducted a meeting of the District Leadership Line; immediate past DG (Steve), sitting DG (Dan), DG elect (Chuck), DG nominee (me) and DG designee (Dianne). We talked about PETS, the Centennial event at Yuma, training of our new Administrator Patty, Public Image, membership of selected clubs, leadership positions,Continue reading “D5340 DG Line Meeting”

December 16, 2021 – At Jimmy O’s, PE Sharon Schendel led the meeting for the vacationing co-presidents Karl and Suzy Wagner. Klaus Gubernator, Philippe Lamoise and me supported the hybrid meeting . The guest speaker Stephen Tako, topic Leaving a Legacy. A presentation on how to write books. Stephen is a member of the RotaryContinue reading “Weekly Meeting of the Rotary Club of Del Mar”

December 15, 2021 – DG Dan Gensler made his official visit to the club at their current meeting place, The Loma Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach. The lunch was catered. Unfortunately, the indoor face mask mandate was back in effect again. But while we were seated, we did not have to wear ourContinue reading “DG Official Visit to the Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe”

December 9, 2021 – I joined DG Dan Gensler for his official visit to the club at the Sadaf Restaurant in the Gaslamp District, San Diego. DG Dan received a $4,400 check to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund for the club’s fundraising activities. He also had the honor to induct 5 new members into theContinue reading “DG Official Visit to the Rotary Club of San Diego Downtown Evening”

December 14, 2021 – Even though it was our 46 wedding anniversary, Donna and I attended the Rotary Club of Del Mar holiday party at Viewpoint Brewery in Del Mar. Over 45 people joined us for a buffet dinner provided by the brewery. There was a holiday cookie exchange. Donna made soft ginger bread cookiesContinue reading “RCDM Holiday Party”

December 13, 2021 – Lead by AG Bret Geernart, D5340 Area 7 had it holiday party at On the Border restaurant in Escondido. Good time had by all! DG Dan Gensler and his wife Chris, along with Chief AG Susan Callahan and her husband Eamon also attended.

December 15, 2021 – Vick Puliz lead the Zoom Meeting. 2022 Zone Institute was discussed with ERL attendance. Zone Summits were reviewed. Gordon McInally RI President 2023-24 will be at Zone Institute next year. PETS – RI Policy 15.020 DGE are in charge of the training at PETS. We should be very closely involved inContinue reading “RID and Zone 26/27 District Governor Nominee Meeting”