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March 8, 2023 – Via Zoom at 5 pm, almost…the meeting started off by Zoom dropping immediately. We all had to log back in. This was the monthly meeting with Rotary International Director, Vicki Puliz and Rotary International Director Elect, Dan Himelspach for District Governors Elect. We had 14 of the 30 District Governors ElectContinue reading “RID & DGE Monthly Meeting”

March 7, 2023 – The social was at West End Bar & Kitchen in Del Mar starting at 4:30. We needed to bring cash to facilitate a single bill divided by the attendees. Donna and I left at 5:45 pm leaving cash with the hope that it covered our share of the appetizers. The clubContinue reading “Rotary Club of Del Mar Club Social”

February 21, 2023 – Via Zoom at 5 pm. The Panel was sponsored by Rotary Zone 26 & 27 hosted by Rotary International Director Vicki Puliz. John Hannes, RI Staff for Rotaract was the primary speaker. The panel discussion dealt with the recent elevation of Rotaract with the Rotary family. We should be talking aboutContinue reading “Rotaract Panel Discussion”

February 16, 2023 – The club met at 12 noon at Pacifica in Del Mar. Donna and I took Rosebud to the meeting.

February 13, 2023 – Via Zoom at 1 pm with PDG Marta Knight, Committee Chair, as host. District Governor Check asked for DDF to support metal health initiatives. We have $97K unallocated. Rotary Action Group for Mental Health to train pediatricians in Nigeria. http://www.matchinggrants.org/global/project2989.html Legacy for Good Committee – Jon Teich, TRF Major Gifts, joinedContinue reading “District Foundation Committee”

February 9, 2023 – Via Zoom. We review the status of our major projects and events such as Padres tickets, District Training Assembly, Foundation Gala, and the status of the 2023-24 District 53340 budget development. I also show the group the video produced by PDG Scott Carr use at Southwest PETS and my 2 minuteContinue reading “District Leadership Meeting”

February 8, 2023 – Via Zoom at 5 pm hosted by Rotary International Director Vicki Puliz. We had a great conversation about Presidents Elect Training Seminars and President Elect attendance.

February 1-5, 2023 – LAX Marriott Southwest Rotary President Elect Training Seminars was conducted February 3 through 5 at the LAX Marriott. District 5340 had 50 Presidents Elect and 7 Assistant Governors attend.

January 30, 2023 – Via Zoom I hosted the call as Chief AG Susie Callahan could not attend due to an illness. Marta Knight asked the AG to follow-up on the Monthly Contribution Report. She asked to look at completing District Grants. We talked about membership and Membership Leads. We then had each AG reportContinue reading “Assistant Governor Meeting”

January 23, 2023 – An in-person meeting Phils BBQ at Sports Area at 5:00 pm. We had ribs and chicken catered in. The District Advisory Council consists of Past District Governors living in District 5340 area. We had 14 attend the meeting. The agenda included and update from District Governor Chuck Pretto and me toContinue reading “District Advisory Council Meeting”