Foghorn Aug. 11, 2016 Mtg - Welcoming New CUISD TEACHERS
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The FOGHORN
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
Article by Susan Kealey
Photos by EJ Dieterle
Program: Welcoming NEW CUISD TEACHERS and STAFF
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John Corry, Assistant Superintendent/Human Resources, thanked us for our ongoing support and indicated our meeting is part of the new teacher orientation.
New administrators were introduced by Jane Yuster, Superintenent, who also acknowledged the support from this community and Rotary. It's been a busy summer with maintenance and construction projects, and new facilities opening...Pilicartos, Adult Education, Cunha Gym and Hatch School. Work on Farallone View will start next year.
Principals introduced the new teachers:
There are 7 new teachers for HMB High. Our high school has 18 unique advanced placement courses. There are also CSM courses being taught, in addition to athletic, band and arts programs. The high school compares favorably with private over the hill schools.
Cunha is turning out better students sooner. There are 4 new teachers and 4 transfers from other Cabrillo schools. Thanked Rotary for prior support and encouraged teachers to take advantage.
At Hatch there are 4 new teachers and an assistant principal. We were thanked for the dictionaries, they light up the students minds. Construction challenges are a current reality, but will be overcome.
In El Granada there are 2 new teachers and an appreciation for the community's connection with the schools.
Special Education introduced one new speech pathologist.
The Personnel Department begins the hiring and assessment process in February. They were given a special thank you for all their hard work this summer, including Mike Cary, Personnel Technician and Steve Goldberg.
Our guest’s sense of enthusiasm and excitement was quite obvious. It was also interesting to note that several of the new teachers grew up in the area and graduated from HMB High School.
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August 11, 2016 Meeting Recap
Article by Rose Serdy
Photos by EJ Dieterle
THIS WEEK AT OUR MEETING
Greeters: PP: Ginger Minoletti – Dwight Wilson
Invocation: Dwight Wilson – “Be Happy and Be Positive”. Ginger Minoletti is our Chair for Small Donations Committee and
Dwight Wilson is our club’s Treasurer and past School Board member
Visiting Rotarian – Janice from Fisherman’s Wharf Club.
Guests: New member with application up for review – Kathy Monozon – Millie Golder – former HMB Rotarian.
President's Welcome Prsident Liz – shared the role of Rotary globally and locally: 1 ½ million members worldwide, Focus is to end Polio. We support local schools through our Interact Club, Mentoring programs, partner with HMB Chamber to teach students real world skills to seniors at the high school.
Mary Corcoran has even helped students obtain local jobs. We also give Dictionaries for every 3rd grade student, and support the Back Pack project when school starts..
She explained that we have 2 Fundraisers. Funds from Pumpkin Festival chowder booth to support our programs and
Magic of the Coastside which honors outstanding community volunteers who aren't Rotarians; and this year donated funds for fishing trip on 9/17 for Disabled Veterans. She also xplained purpose of “Green pig” - members not wearing their Rotary pins and container for donations for “Polio Plus”.
Happy and Not So HappyNews:
Ralph Ely announced that his son, Brian, is joining him in his Real Estate business.
Shana, aka, “Rusty” announced her kitty, Rosie , returned home last night after disappearing for days. Recommended app called “Next Door” reason she was found.
E.J. has been in Europe for a few weeks visiting German and Austria…..Mom Says "hi”.
BIRTHDAYS: Sunshine Chair, Teresa Adam asked everyone to celebrate with Christine Quinn, Paul Wrubel and Steve Wilson with the group singing a round of “Happy Birthday”!
Member Recognition
Paul Wrubel – introduced Mary Rogren as recipient of the “Blue Badge”. Mary has fulfilled her member obligations to go from “Red” to “Blue”.
Paul shared he was President of our local school board at one time and said on a panel at Stanford where they discussed the secrets of teaching: Love what you’re doing and know it. Assumption freedom of moving and your friend’s son or daughter could be in your class.
Announcements
John Evans our incoming exchange student is from Belgium. Larkin, John’s wife, now retired from teaching, was sorry she could not make the meeting; she is spending time with their grandchildren.
Bill Johnston: Weight loss challenge with Dave Andrews weighing in at 358 pounds. Pledge can be $1 or 50cents a pound. Starting last week and any new sign ups have 77 days to sign up to also lose weight.
Joe Brennan who is also a member of Odd Fellows and was able to secure OF Hall so we could celebrate the life of our “Doug Adams”. Doug's first wife sent a "Thank You" note to the HMB Rotary with food and support.
Re: Relay for Life - Mary Corcoran. is requesting those who walked to provide her with number of laps.
John Evans reminded everyone about Summer gymnastics in Olympics.
Charise McHugh reminded group tonight is “Chamber Network at Night” at Carter Park – Shakespeare battle scene will be performed.
In February at Network at Night – Charise reminded teachers this is a”Supplies Party” … where attending teachers in the district have the opportunity to a $100 donation from local businesses for school supplies. Also , local hardware store will be donating , paper, pencils, etc to teachers to pick up.
Small Donations Fund Update
There was also a "Thank You" note from Judith at Boys and Girls club for the $500 donation from our Small Donations Fund.
HMB Rotary sent a $500 donation to American Cancer Society also.
Liz’ s – Did You Know?????
Smithsonian was built in 1846 by English scientist
American Pie came out in 1973
American Youth Day with focus on Eraticating Poverty
August 14th is a Jewish Holiday –
The MARBLE DRAW - no winner this week
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Pres. Liz has announced some new changes for the marble drawing: There are now two blue marbles besides the white and green ones. If you pick a blue marble, you get $10, if you get a red marble, you pay $5
COMING EVENTS AND SPEAKERS
NOTE CHANGES BELOW FOR AUGUST MEETING LOCATIONS
Aug 18 Shop Talks - Dave Cresson & Paul Wrubel PCC
Aug 25 Club Olympics at La Nebbia Winery
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