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December 2, 2020 – I hosted a Zoom Meeting with guest speaker Sylvia Whitlock speaking to District 5340 Leadership. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Whitlock In 1987, Whitlock became president of the Rotary Club of Duarte making her the first woman to hold such a position within Rotary International. The chapter’s charter had previously been revoked in 1978 after theyContinue reading “Sylvia Whitlock”

November 19, 2020 – I hosted the monthly meeting of the Presidents Elect. This meeting covered The Rotary Foundation. After initial comments by DGE Dan Gensler, the group of 27 Presidents Elect and 1 Assistant Governor were divided into 4 breakout rooms with senior facilitators DG Steve Weitzen, PDG Janice Kurth, PDG Marge Cole andContinue reading “Presidents Elect Monthly Meeting”

November 18, 2020 – I hosted the monthly District Leadership Meeting December 18, 2020, by way of Zoom. Our guest speaker was Rotary International Annual Giving Officer for Area 26/27. Unfortunately, I failed to start the Zoom recording at the beginning of the session. Geoff Cochran | Annual Giving Officer | Email Geoff Cochran is anContinue reading “District Leadership Meeting”

November 14, 2020 – Coffee with RIPN Jennifer Jones. There were questions about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) among others. Rotary Foundation Celebration There were stories about the work The Rotary Foundation. Final Plenary Session After a video of the event on World Polio Day and for the Annual Convention in Taipei in June 2021.Continue reading “Big West Rotary Zone 26/27 Institute”

November 13, 2020 – TRF Trustee Geeta Manek, PRIP Cliff Docherterman on the origins of our Polio eradication journey, Craig Needham with the inspiring story of his mom who raised a family while in an iron lung, and Steve Farber, leadership expert, sharing insights that remain true regardless of our changing times. Rotary Foundation, PolioPlusContinue reading “Big West Zone 26/67 Rotary Institute”

November 12, 2020 – I attended the Zone 26/27 Rotary Institute virtually. The morning opening session began with 343 members on line. The session started with a great skit with the meeting organizers presenting they could not get the technology to work and had to call tech support. Of course they had to “reboot” whichContinue reading “2020 Rotary Big West Institute”

November 12, 2020 – I joined the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of San Marcos as their Assistant Governor. I could only be on the call for the first 15 min. I needed to leave to attend my own club.

November 12, 2020 – Our weekly meeting included me recognizing Scott MacDoanld with his PHF+1 and Dan Smargon as a Major Donor Level 2. District Governor Steve Weitzen joined our meeting today. Our speaker was Anthony Godfrey Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia. Anthony is a personal friend of Past President Brett Mattei. Ambassador GodfreyContinue reading “Weekly Meeting of the RCMC”

November 7 2020 – I hosted the District 5340 Foundation Seminar via Zoom that started at 9 am. There were usually 140 participants on the session during the 96 min event. Again, I forgot to switch on the video sound when I shared my screen that had the presentation with 8 imbedded videos. Unfortunately, IContinue reading “District 5340 Foundation Seminar”

November 9, 2020 – Participated on a Zoom call today to discuss a End Polio Now Fundraiser during the 2021 fall District Conference. Dell update: 30 room commitment, and they are will credit the District if they can sell the rooms; the room charge is $330 net net. We have until March 13, 2021, toContinue reading “End Polio Now Fundraiser”