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The FOGHORN
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
September 21 , 2017
MINI SHOP TALKS and FUN!!
Article by Mary Rogren
Photos by EJ Dieterle
Our President Warren Barmore orchestrated a fun afternoon of socializing around our tables with two assignments for our tables. The first sharing event was for the table members to engage in “Table Talk Sharing” by going around the table and answering the following questions:
- What are some summertime traditions you grew up with or have now?
- Tell about the most exciting thing you did in any summer season.
- What did you do for Labor Day this year?
- How do you prepare your household for the seasonal changes to Fall? Upcoming holidays?
At my table, Stacy Trevenon shared that her best summer memory was seeing first hand an astronaut landing splashdown in 1969 in Hawaii . . . . (Does Dianne B know that?)
The second sharing event required each table to run a mini-shop talk. The assignments of “shop talker” and “moderator” for each table were decided via a mini roshambo competition. Questions included learning about family, professional career, etc. – but each shop talker (via the moderator) needed to share one interesting and likely unknown fact about him or herself.
The results:
Liz Schuck, as moderator, shared that Paul Wrubel served on the Board of the Cabrillo Unified School District.
Steve Wilson, as moderator, shared that Father Mike has experienced many pilgrimages including walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. His perspective is that churches should always be places of hospitality like tourist spots along the route.
Renee Lewis, as interviewer, shared that Mary Rogren’s great, great+ grandfather was said to be the oldest man living in the United States in 1875 – at 115 years old. Supposedly, he lived for a few more years beyond that.
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From the next table, we learned that Joe Brennon sailed from the Sausalito to the Galapagos and was a tour guide in the Galapagos for a while.
Mitone Griffiths shared that Shana Reilly-Pond moonlighted as a personal shopper at Nordstrom’s in the past. She loves romance novels – which she balances with her love for the Bible – but the romance and the Bible can also interwine . . .
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Meeting Recap
Article by Dwight Wilson
Photos by EJ Dieterle
President Warren Barmore opened his meeting as President by stating we are the best club and asked Ralph Ely to lead the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Greeters were Stacy Trevenon (Past President) and EP was Sergeant of Arms for the day.
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EP gave the Inspirational Thought on turmoil and how the calming of those around can help find the voice of reason.
Visitors and Guests:
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Warren Barmore introduced his mother, Doraldina Jonne.
Steve Wilson introduced prospective member Arancha Casal who is visiting for the third time.
Happy/Not So Happy News
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Steve Wilson announced he and Kathy were celebrating their second anniversary.
Charise McHugh presented a check to celebrate her 65th birthday and entry into Medicare
Mary Rogren presented her check for her birthday, and she is not old enough for Medicare.
Renee Lewis came back after spending two weeks in Scotland where she bought a kilt.
Joe Brennan took his brother to see the total eclipse in August. They also spent time at the Mt. Wilson Hubble telescope.
Announcements:
Pres Warren announced that Bill Gates was on the cover of the International Rotary Magazine and that World Polio Day is October 24th. He also announced that the District Governor is visiting next Thursday, and he is meeting with the Board at 10 a.m.
Liz Schuck announced that there is a First Toast reception on November 18th to support the Table of Plenty (see attachment).
Mitone Griffiths talked about the Shelter Box distribution in the Caribbean following the hurricanes. She also promoted the District Foundation fundraiser on October 21st in the San Francisco Wax Museum. The event has the complete museum for the evening.
Mitone also talked about the President Council meeting which discussed human trafficking and the huge problem it is in the Bay Area and the airport. The airport has a system in place to recognize and intervene, and there is a training and education program on the subject on October 25th from 6 to 8pm at the Aviation Museum. There will be an email going out for individuals who would like to go that evening.
Charise McHugh mentioned there is a group of Russian women that are involved in this on the coast.
Shana Reilly-Pond stated the beach clean-up last Saturday was a hugh success. Liz’s family, Dave Andrews, Millie Golder, Paul Wrubel, Bill and Ann Johnston, plus Brian Lee (at another beach) pitched in. Shana is encouraging Rotary to adopt a beach during the next clean-up.
Shana has signed us up to participate in the Interfaith free community breakfast at the Lutheran Church on September 27th. Four Rotarians each are needed for 6 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 9:45 a.m. shift. This will be a monthly event.
Shana also announced that Randy Houston has scheduled a Purple Heart Angler event for Costa Rica in January if anyone is interested.
Mary Rogren introduced the two exchange students, Louise and Rapha, who updated the membership on their previous weeks’ activities.
Reminder – Pumpkin Festival is coming!!!
Paul Wrubel reminded everyone to sign up for the respective shifts for the Pumpkin Festival on October 14th and 15th. Each member needs to sign up for two shifts. He is very happy with all the support he is getting with the coordination of the event. Everyone needs to participate at the preparation evening on Friday, October 13th at 5pm. So Ssave the dates (OCTOBER 15, 16, and 17) and plan to be there or pay up. Sign up early and often to get the shifts that you want.
Paul Wrubel reminded everyone to sign up for the respective shifts for the Pumpkin Festival on October 14th and 15th. Each member needs to sign up for two shifts. He is very happy with all the support he is getting with the coordination of the event. Everyone needs to participate at the preparation evening on Friday, October 13th at 5pm. So Ssave the dates (OCTOBER 15, 16, and 17) and plan to be there or pay up. Sign up early and often to get the shifts that you want. Marble Drawing
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COMING EVENTS AND SPEAKERS
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 28 District Governor, Ron Gin Visit
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