FogHorn July 9 Meeting

Posted by Editor: FDBobko 
 
The FOGHORN 
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
 
                Program: Just Call Me Fie!  Our Rotary Exchange Student Reports on Her Year in HMB 
Article by Susan Kealey 
  
                              
Bon Voyage!  We will miss you, Anne Sofie Kristensen
 
Fie asked us to sign her flag and saying that the time flew by. Now she only has only one week left. A few of her thoughts on her activities while here:
  • Sports proved to be a good way to get to know people. She played volleyball and soccer. 
  • She chose a rigorous scholastic schedule--she showed us a picture of her homework for a year--it was a foot tall!
  • She was able to participate in the graduation ceremony even though she didn't have enough credits to graduate--thanks to John Evans and the CUSD Administration Rotary members. 
  • Fie had two great host families; you could tell she really appreciated them.  She shared many photos of her adventures with both families. 
  • Travels--Texas ( made her glad to be in Bay Area), Sedona, a road trip, Mexico-- even more of Mitone's relatives. Lake Almanor, skiing, Hawaii with 45 exchange students. Loads of terrific memories. 
  • Fie's third family is the other exchange students.  These were kids from all over the world, they've traveled together, met, stayed in touch, compared notes--from Fie's description, they made a deep connection and she'll count them as close friends for a long time. 
  • In considering what the possible negatives of the trip were--she said some might think this was a crazy thing to do.  Some of the thoughts were, she'd "lose a year".  The reality was not even close, she's gained some much more than if she had stayed home. For instance, she can talk to a crowd comfortably; she's learned to eat vegetables and wash her own clothes. The experience has changed her and helped her mature into the confident woman she is. 
  • Fie made a point to thank her host families, John Evans and Rotary.She also shared a big thank you from her mom as well
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Q & A
  • What are your plans when you return?  Fie has 2 more years of high school, she plans to go to college after. 
  • Has your year here changed any of your plans for your future?  At home she was in a business high school with plans to go into a business career.  While here she found her artistic side.  It opened her eyes to other possibilities. 
  • Will you go to England to study, now that your English is so good?  It's a possibility. 
  • What other languages do you speak?   She says she spoke German, but needs a refresher.  She also speaks Danish, of course, and English. 
  • What will you miss?  Being able to go to Safeway at midnight and being so close to San Francisco.
  • What could this club do for other exchange students?  Providing a list of names and pictures of club members would be very helpful
July 9 Meeting Recap
Article by Ginger Minoletti
 
Meeting started at 12:20 and I arrived at 12:23 – Important note to all members – Dave is starting at 12:15 sharp!
Past President Greeter this week was Bonnie Dunham and Dave Adams gave the Inspirational Thought          
Guests Richard White was the guest of Robin Jeffs and is a fellow Brit.
Special Guest Marco with his mother, Catherine Yaque
Jane Yusten, Cabrillo Unified School District new Superintendent who was the  
guest of our PE Elizabeth Schuck
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Happy/Crappy News –  Dr. Joy Enriquez announced that the board of Rotacare has decided it is time to close down.  Over the past year the need has been diminishing as Affordable Care is taking care of most people’s medical needs. Dave Dickson added  Where the clinic used to average 35 people a week, they have been averaging 7 or fewer a week.  And last week approximately 16 volunteers waited for the first hour before anyone showed up.  It is indeed happy news!  Joy's funds for her birthday will most likely be given to our Foundation.
 
Rosi Fontana announced that this is the 1st anniversary of Chuck’s death, and she will have a family dinner at the Miramar – followed by a burning of old cards in his memory.
Andrew Boyd-Goodrich will be going college touring to primarily Ivy League schools on the East Coast with his son – the rower!
Shana "Rusty" Reilly-Pond and her daughter visited DC and her future home at the American University there.
Announcements:  Pres. Dave and Dianne Bobko – "Thanks for everyone’s help with the 4th of July parade."  We had a good presence with 3 vehicles, lots of walkers and our new signs.   There were many parade watchers calling out from the sides responding to our "What We Do" signs. 
***Dave read the list of upcoming District training which is as follows:

Basic PRLS

Earn yourself a Rotary pearl pin by attending this one-day Potential Rotary Leader Seminar program. It is chocked full of useful information – leadership tips, communications strategies, Rotary info, and more. Well worth the $50 price, which many clubs pay for. To learn more and register, go to www.rotary5150 and click on Training/PRLS.

Programs Training

Pick up ideas on how to plan and implement community, vocational, and youth service projects – including “peace projects” in this Saturday training session. The value is great. The price is right – free. To register, email gpchow@comcast.net. ​

Membership & Public Image Training

To learn more and register, visit www.rotary5150.org and click on “Calendar” and “August 1.”

Master PRLS #3 – Facilitation Skills

Learn more at www.rotary5150.org and click on Training/PRLS. The Rotary Foundation & Grants Training

To learn more and register, visit www.rotary5150.org and click on “Calendar” and “August 8.” ​

Master PRLS #4 – Strategic Leadership

Learn more at www.rotary5150.org and click on Training/PRLS. Master PRLS #5 – Business Planning & Project Management

Learn more at www.rotary5150.org and click on Training/PRLS.

Dianne is looking for a new logo for the Foghorn – please forward ideas and sketches to her.
Dan Miller – Carter Park cleanup 7/25. 
Shana "Rusty" Reilly-Pond reminded everyone of the Relay for Life event also on the 27th.  Our team is up and running with $2000 raised to date and the goal is $3000.  She is asking everyone to get their payments in now!
Mitone Griffiths shared her excitement about her daughter,Mia, who was at the Stanford Tech Trek week for intermediate student girls sponsored by our local Association of American University Women.  She was one of 5 students who were chosen for this among a large number of applicants. Erika and Dianne are both AAUW members who support this program.
Dan Bodmann made it to the meeting and Dianne presented him with his "Service Above Self" STAR and "It's All About What We Do" certificate for all of his commitment, creativity and long-term service to our Club as the former Editor of our FogHorn.
John Evans came in and was presented his "Service Above Self" STAR by Dianne for his tireless work for our Youth Exchange program and with this year's student Fie Kristensen.
 
 
Paul and Dan planning for Carter Park Clean Up - Rusty and Warren smiling
 
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Linda, Susan and Mary
Another delicious lunch!!!!
 
 
 
 
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