FogHorn October 13, 2016 - Getting Ready for Pumpkin Festival
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The FOGHORN
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
Occtober 13, 1016
Program: Pumpkin Festival Final Prep. A.K.A. All Hands On Deck
Article by Susan Kealey
Photos by Our photo togs were all away
Warren nagged one and all in person as opposed to the blizzard of emails we've been receiving. He also coached us on luring friends and family into servitude. Nag nag nag.... There was a significant amount of whining about costs, despite the fact that he caged many donations and discounts... More nagging...
Details were provided on where/when to show up. Warren also provided other helpful information like the fact that there will be whips to keep the rabble (the Rotarian rabble, that is) in line. The soup will contain gluten, clams, pesticides and hairnets. Alert Warren when the Health Dept. shows up, so he can escape. Admonitions to change gloves weekly and other health tips were shared. Teamwork and a myriad of details were committed to memory, the recipe is a secret, only disclosed to those who need to know.
Pumpkin pie fudge will be served at the Oddfellows Lodge during the festival. Others attempted to share information on the offerings of other organizations only to be cut off at the knees by our fearless leader. Although a pact with the pumpkin pie ice cream booth was considered.
Warren has a list and is checking it constantly. He was reminded he has half a shift in his own household... Liz is bringing morning coffee and donuts. Warren's barking is for our own good, it supports our treasury. More nagging and details...
It should be noted, as Irwin pointed out, having the incoming President manage the Chowder Booth effort is a tradition established several years ago to give the President-elect the opportunity to make the most of the fundraiser that adds substantially to his or her budget. It also gives the club the opportunity to see what we're in for next year and, speaking as a Past-President, it shows the President-Elect the kind of support our club is capable of; all one needs to do is ask.
Go HMB Rotary!
Pumpkin carving contest Oct. 27!
October 13, 2016 Meeting Recap
Article by: Rose Serdy
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THIS WEEK AT OUR MEETING
Greeters: PP Rose Serdy – Sweet “stand in” for the 2nd time …lovely Rosi Fontana Flag Salute: Rusty Reilly-Pond
Inspirational Thought: Rosi Fontana
Guests
Alicia was the guest of Rusty Reilly-Pond (may become a new member). Bill Klear, was the guest of Mary Corcoran (Bill will be a returning member to our club)
Announcements
President Liz Announcements: Foundation Event on the 8th of October was a huge success. We had 17 people from our Club attend honoring our 7 long-term Rotarians: Eric Shapira – 40 years; John Evans - 36 years; Irwin Cohen - 31 years; Dave Cresson - 31 years; Dr. Joy - 29 years; Pat Roma - 27 years. Betty Shapira and Caroline Gossart were also guests of the club at the event. Susan Kealey won the drawing at the event, a gift card in the amount of $750. Congrats!
District Governor Jeri Fujimoto will be helping out on Friday evening preparation for Pumpkin Festival .
Bonnie Dunham and Robin Jeffs provided an overview of the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay Foundation and the Endowment for new board members this week.
Board approved recommendation to name Heather Bodmann as an Honorary Rotarian.
Pumpkin Festival celebration at Seville Tapas next Thursday the 20th.
Spaghetti Dinner to end polio coming up November 1st. Joe Brennan needs volunteers to help.
Liz thanked Dave Andrews for covering for her while she was vacationing in Hawaii.
Renee Lewis has a survey to distribute regarding interest in social activities for club members. She provided a list of ideas to the members.
Shana Reilly-Pond will start recruiting dictionary distribution volunteers as her goal is to finish by December holidays: Shana is also working on finding a project for our Club to support our local homeless community members working with Mariners Church. She wants Rotary to support Dignity on Wheels and Abundant Grace as projects. She will be collecting personal travel items to distribute to homeless.
Linda Andersen has arranged for quarterly student recognition for Pilarcitos High students - “Citizenship Award” with the first one scheduled for October 27th.
Warren Bamore has been attending President Elect Socials and learning workshops .
Rosi Fontana reports our attendance has been up around 50%; also she asks that whoever takes attendance each meeting to please leave in the plastic box so she can record.
Happy News
Bill Johnson and wife Ann celebrated 48 years of marriage.
PRESIDENT LIZ on This Week in History
October 11 is the International Day of Girls
October 14 is the date that Winnie the Pooh was published
The MARBLE DRAW - no winner this week
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COMING EVENTS AND SPEAKERS
OCTOBER
Oct 20 OFFSITE AT Seville Tapas - Pumpkin Festival Celebration
Oct 27 Pumpkin Carving Contest
NOVEMBER
Nov 1 End Polio Spaghetti Dinner - Senior Coastsiders - TWO SEATINGS
Nov 3 Shop Talks: Ralph Ely and Nate Rey
Nov 8 Board Meeting @ Coastside Senior Center in the Rotary media room. 6-7:30pm
Nov 10 Armando Alcarez - The Uncomfortable Road to Diversity
Nov 17 Caroline Gossart: Exchange Student
Nov 24 DARK Happy Thanksgiving!
PHOTO GALLERY
Sorry, no photos this week!