NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB FEB 9 , 2012!

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President  Uzo  called  order  at  12:30.

Invoca'on  &  Pledge  of  Allegiance:     by  Dave  ClarkeSong:  “I’d  like  to  teach  the  world  to  Sing”     by  Sco@  JacksonRotary  Minute:  -­‐  Diane  Pearce  reflected  on  A  Century  of  Service  about  the  Rotary  river  that  starts  with  a  single  drop  but  runs  wide  and  deep.  She  challenged  each  of  us  to  serve  in  our  capacity  to  further  the  Rotary  mission  of  Service  above  Self.Club  Guests:  -­‐Lauren  Carambot:  Kerby  Carambot’s  GuestBayo  Jekayinfa:  Pres  Uzo’s  GuestVisiting  Rotarians:Helen  Del  Grasso:  Asst.Gov,  District  5320Fine  Master:  Tim  Shields  -­‐  referenced  Rotary  in  Movies,  Song  and  Literature  to  stump  fellow  members  Scott  Jackson,  Bob  Fish  and  Russ  JohnsonRED  BADGE  INDUCTION  -­‐  Russ  Johnson  introduced  Kerby  Carambot  as  our  newest  member.  He  lives  in  Irvine  with  wife  Lauren  and  two  kids.  He  owns  an  Insurance  Agency.Announcements:  District’s  Hellen  DelGrasso  honored  3  club  members  for  exemplary  Rotary  service:Cecil  Hess:  joined  in  2001,  Past  President,  GSE  exchange  Chari,  Olive  Crest  Xmas  Holiday  Party  Coordinator,  PH+6Earl  Fusselman’s  68  consecutive  years  in  Rotary  set  a  record.  Member  of  6  clubs  since  1944;  Past  President,  District  Vocational  Service  Director,  PH+2Dave  Halm:  30  years  service.  Past  President

RI  Foundation  Chair,  2011  District  5320  Rotarian  of  the  year.UCI  Rotaract  members  Pedro  Jimenez,  Club  Sec’y,  &  Justin  Hannity,  Intl  Chair  reported  on  a  successful  PassionFest  event  held  last  week.  With  400  attendees,  it  raised  $1,800  in  a  lively  program  with  13  performers.Speaker:Gavin  Huntley-­‐Fenner,  Governing  Board  Member  of  IUSD,  discussed  the  business  of  education  and  the  strength  of  our  local  schools.  Irvine  Schools  have  faired  much  better  than  other  districts  through  this  down  cycle  but  storm  clouds  loom  with  the  CA  Budget  crisis.  None  the  less,  IUSD  added  jobs  even  as  they  trimmed  the  budget.He  believes  there  is  an  obligation  to  educate  the  community.  It  adds  valueto  the  economy  here  in  Irvine.  Teacher  quality  surveys  require  objectivemeasures  that  reflect  what’s  actually  happening  with  IUSD  teachers,  notgeneric  measures  from  across  the  state.Unconventional  wisdom  hires  talented  administrators/teachers  and  rewards  them  for  taking  risks.  Hold  them  accountable  but  give  them  the  ability  to  try  new  concepts.  Principals  as  well.  Decentralized  management  gives  them  the  ability  to  make  local  decisions  that  are  best  for  their  schools.  He  is  proud  of  the  fact  that  Irvine  fosters  not  just  academic  but  social  competence  which  is  important  in  educating  the  next  generation  of  teachers  and  leaders.       Kerby

Program - Next Week Thursday, Feb 16th...Henry Walker, CEOFarmers & Merchants Bank

W. Henry Walker is CEO, Chief Credit Officer and Corporate Secretary of Farmers and Merchants Bank. A community bank with $4! Billion in assets, it has 22 banking offices centered in Long Beach, Orange County and the South Bay. F&M is rated as one of the safest bank in California.

A fourth generation banker, Henry is active in all areas of management with specific responsibility for loan portfolio, hiring at the officer level, incentive compensation, product development, strategic planning, branch expansion and lease negotiations. He is active in many community organizations and currently is on the boards of: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Pacific Symphony, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Tichenor Orthopedic Foundation.

Henry graduated Pepperdine in 1988 with a BS in Business Administration, starting his professional career one year earlier. Henry participates in polo, golf and snow boarding. He has memberships at the Santa Barbara Polo Club where he has been a member for 25 years.  At the age of 42, Henry's passion is banking and he plans to stay active in the business for a minimum of another 30 years.Valentines theme. Remember to bring your spouse.

Meeting Notes Gavin Huntly-Fenner, IUSD Board

--------------------------------------------Thursday, Feb 23, 12:00pmJacqueline Sidman, Harness the Power of your Mind for SuccessThursday, March 1, 12:00pmMatt Kinley, Tredway Lumsdaine & Doyle “Obamacare”Thursday, March 8Club Assembly & Major Donor Presentations --------------------------------------------June 1-3, District Meeting in Long Beach. Volunteers are needed to help with Cook-out at our club’s booth.

Member Duties:[Invocation/Pledge/4-way Test]Feb    16      Keith    Nelson/  Stu  Colville/Junius  Jaubert  Feb    23    Blanca  Ocampo/George  Coult/Russ  Johnson  Mar    1      Ken  Paddock/  Casey  Crandall/  Art  Kleinpell    Mar    8        Jim  Parsons/Sanjay  Dalal/Steve  KoenigsbergCheck your dates... aka a Steve Hammers  relief act...

NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB FEB 9 , 2012!

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Happy BirthdayFeb 16th - Pat BrainerdFeb 24th - Casey CrandallMar 25th - Stu Colville

Happy AnniversaryFeb 6th - Darryl Sato [Elsa]Mar 10th - Kerby Carambot [Lauren]

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RotaflyerEditors: Guy Harden, Kerby Carambot

Published by Newport-Irvine RotaryUzo Okereke, PresidentBob Fish, President-ElectDiane Pearce, Club SecyJerry Rekers, TreasurerGreg Arbues, PR DirectorDave Halm, RI FoundationSteve Hammers, Club SvcStu Colville, NIR FoundationPat Brainerd, Vocational SvcSanjay Dalal, New GenerationsRuss Johnson, MembershipJunius Jaubert, Past PresidentBill Zeller, Int’l Service

New Member: Kerby Carambot & wife Lauren