2016-08-30 Salvador Rico and Mike Pastryk

Flag Salute: Wally Krutz

Inspiration: Steve Jorgenson

Song: Sandy Krutz

Guests:

Our “daughter” Ella Dahlstrom

Visiting Rotarians:

Penny Millar – Santa Rosa Sunrise

PDG Mike Merrill

Speakers:

Salvador Rico – Ukia South

Mike Pastryk – Rohnert Park/Cotati

Birthdays:

Bill & Joan Bolster

Allen Cristenson

Daniel Myers

Art Diaz

Maureen Merrill (again)

Brian Ling

Laura Buhrer

Bill & Earlene Rash

Anniversaries:

Sue and John Nelson

Bill & Earlene Rash

Leslie & Glen Griswold

Ed & Louise Turner

John & Wendy How

Brian & Debbi Ling

John & Donna Lecave

Announcements:

Rene announced that the club has donated $2450 to the Foundation. She recommended members consider “auto-pay” to make regular donations.

Dennis Marks submitted his resignation because he is retiring to Reno.

Rag’s bone marrow celebration Wed. 8/31 at their home

Ella’a welcome reception at the “Green” Thursday night

Cali Calmecac Scholar Garden dedication Friday 9/2 @ 10 am

Pacific Coast Air Museum Gala Fund Raiser 9/23

Membership & Foundation seminars 9/24.  Prez John will be attending “membership” and Rene will attend “foundation” and they would love some company

Clayton Fire Update: Help is still needed even after fire is under control

Program:

Salvador Rico and Mike Pastryk talked about “Hands on Cleanup Projects” near Guadalajara, Mx.  Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 1-9 (see attached flyer).

They spoke of the efforts to reduce/eliminate pollution of the Rio Ameca river outside Tlaquepaque, Mx. which flows through Puerto Vallarta and into the Pacific which ultimately can affect our own beaches and the fish we eat.

Their primary goal is to prevent cancer in children caused by the pollution. They have received a Global Grant from RI to aid in their efforts.

Leah “rolled the dice” for the pot (prez John forgot the football helmets and the 2 giant dice were all that was available in the cabinet . But, alas, she did not succeed in rolling a “7”; so the pot continues to grow.