Member Updates

  1. A card for Ashley Andrews was circulated around the room. Her father is battling cancer and is the reason we haven’t seen her for awhile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley and her family.

Announcements

  1. Aaron Rose asked for security volunteers for the Taste of Arcadia, to be held on Sep. 22 at the Arboretum. he needs 6 more volunteers to help, and the reward for your service is a free admission to the event. Contact Aaron if you can help.
  2. There will be a workshop at the Arboretum on Sep. 20, from 9 to 1 PM. We will be weeding an area near the Bamboo Room and will learn how to sheet mulch. Contact Richard Schulhof for more information.
  3. The Museum Foundation is having its third annual Barbecue Fundraiser at the Arcadia Museum Education Center on Sunday, Sep. 28 at 5:30 PM. According to Jim Helms, dinner will be provided by Jake’s Barbecue and entertainment provided by “The Late Bloomers”. Cost is $90 per person and reservations are required. Don’t miss this important fund raiser for the museum foundation which includes several rotarians on its board.
  4. Bob Harbicht told us to mark our calendars for Oct. 6, the Monday Night Football party at Paul Kalemkiarian’s home. A catered dinner will be served and you will have an opportunity to participate in George Fasching’s football pool. You won’t want to miss this very popular event!
  5. The Post Alarm Systems Golf Tournament will be held on Sep. 29 at the Glendora Country Club. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills. Contact Rob Post or John Wilson if you can play. They are hoping for at least 2 foursomes from our club.
  6. Bruce McCallum reminded us of the tailgate party at the Coleseum on Sat. Oct. 4, before the game between USC and Arizona State. Cost is $65 per person which includes your ticket, and $20 for parking. Contact Bruce if you would like to go.
  7. Jim Rider told us of a Rotary scholarship that was obtained by a member of our Interact Club. A year and a half ago, Andrew Wong became a member, and has now gained admittance to U. of California Berkeley. He applied and received a $5,000 scholarship from the Rotary Foundation. Jim reminded us that Rotary is a great source of scholarship money for those in need of financial assistance.
  8. Gil Stromsoe awarded several Paul Harris Foundation pins and certificates to the following members: Ramon Oseguera received his pin and has contributed $200 toward a second pin. Tim Vickery received a ruby pin for Paul Harris plus 8, or $9,000 in total contributions. Yvonne Flint also received a ruby pin for Paul Harris plus 6, or $7,000 in contributions, and Frank Griffith got a sapphire pin recognizing Paul Harris plus 4, or $5,000. Contributions add up fairly fast since your first $200 is matched by Rotary, and the last $200 is also matched.