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March 16, 2021 – TRF Trustee Brenda Cressey presenting for the District Speaker Series. Comment of note: Africa is polio free that past year. $21MM for COVID-19 grants to support the responses. TRF 7th area of focus the Environment. Official roll-out is July 2021. Goal of $400MM, $408 has been collected so far. 1,315 globalContinue reading “Brenda Cressey”

AG Meeting Agenda – March 15, 2021 – Chief Assistant Governor Susie Callahan lead the meeting. Intro Brief Area Reports What has been good as well as challenging in your Area since our last meeting General plan going forward with the Presidents and PE’s in your Area Report by Governor Steve Weitzen Suggestions for PRContinue reading “AG Monthly Meeting”

March 12, 2021 – The meeting was to review the current status of planning for the District Conference. We have until April 15 to decide on the using the Del. We will be using the Crown Room during the morning early afternoon. Dan asked each club PE to provide a silent auction item for fundContinue reading “2021 District Conference Planning Committee Meeting”

March 11, 2021 – The weekly meeting started with the International Service Committee as seen below. Cash $ 15,000   2021-22 International Service Budget $   5,000   Cancelled G-2413 Menstrual Hygiene Project Rollover 2020-21 Budget $   3,000   Cancelled G-1579   Clean Water for Baja Project Rollover 2020-21 Budget $ 23,000 District Designated Funds (DDF)  $10,000 Global Grants CommittedContinue reading “RCDM Weekly Meeting”

March 9, 2021 – I attended the evening version of the twice monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Vista as their Assistant Governor. The guest speaker was Travis Tyler, Lead Counselor at SOAP MAT, Stop Opiate Addiction Program LLC. http://www.soapmat.com/ Update on the First Grade Reading project. Have two books to record reading.

March 8, 2021 – Chief Aide Susan Callahan, DG Steve Weitzen, Bill Walsh, Steve Lilly, Ava Payne, Dawn Van Siclen, Dana Albert, Victoria Waufle and DGN Chuck Pretto attended. DG Steve started off with a comment about working together as we move into 2021-21. June 28, Governor’s Dinner – 150 guest at the Del MarContinue reading “Area 3 Presidents and PEs Monthly Meeting”

March 8, 2021 – District Governor Steve Weitzen made his official visit to the Rotary Club of Carlsbad Hi-Noon. As the Assistant Governor, it was my responsibility to introduce him to the club. The pre meeting started out with videos of dog playing with balls by themselves; very funny! Pat Hurley will be the ClubContinue reading “Rotary Club of Carlsbad Hi-Noon DG Official Visit”

March 6, 2021 – Day 2 of Presidents Elect Training Seminar again using Zoom Webinar. The Keynote address was RI President Elect Shekhar Meht. He asked that every member bring one new potential member. He gave a number of good recommendations for international projects. Quote: Grow more, do more. Brenda Cressy, Rotary Foundation Trustee – DonationContinue reading “2021 Southwest Rotary PETS”

March 5, 2021 – President Elect Training Seminar by the way of Zoom. The evening started out with PDG Scott Carr as the Chair of Southwest Rotary PETS. The opening remarks were presented by Vicki Pulitz RI Director Nominee. Harold Payne via guitar reviewed the 4 pillars of the RI Strategic plan; Adapt, Engagement, ImpactContinue reading “2021 Southwest Rotary PETS”

March 4, 2021 – Monthly gathering of the leadership team of District 5340. Chief of Staff and District Governor Nominee presiding. Ron started out talking about the Membership Committee and about the new members. Leads Update: 37 leads, 6 dismissed, 31 assigned to the clubs, 2 club contacts, and only 1 admitted. Public Image –Continue reading “District Leadership Team Meeting”