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PROGRAM: July 26th

Senator Fran Pavley

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Susan Murata

President Elect Carol Freeman

Past President

Richard Williams

Secretary Suzanne Drace

Treasurer

Paul Dryman

Club Administrator Susan Engler

International Services

Chris Lamia

Vocational Services Mike Murphy

New Generations

Nancy Wohl

Community Services Mario Contini

Foundation Chair

Robert Bianchi

Family of Rotary Tony Kourounis

At Large

Joani Pappas

Program: August 2nd

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ASSEMBLYMAN JEFF GORELL

Working Together for California

Program Chair Maria Sanchez introduced Senator Fran Pavley, who received her Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning at CSU Northridge; taught middle school for 28 years; and completed her teaching career in Moorpark. She was always actively engaged in many community activities. In 1982, she was the first mayor of the City of Agoura Hills, where she served four terms as mayor and as a councilmember (1982-1997).

She was elected to the State Assembly in 2000, where she served three terms. In 2008, Senator Pavley was elected to the California Senate where she represents approximately 931,000 people in the 23rd District, which includes parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The Senator gave an interesting overview of the water situation in California, the high-speed rail project (Los Angeles to San Francisco), and, one of her hobbies, raising guide dogs to assist the blind.

Jeff Gorell was elected to the California State Assembly in 2010 to serve the 37th Assembly District. He recently joined with Lieutenant Governor Newsom to create the Gold Team to recruit new businesses for California.

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"We are determined to turn the tables and attract companies to California from other

competitive states."

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Guests:

Cast of Characters

Thousand Oaks Rotary Meeting

February 16, 2012

President Susan Murata opened the meeting, introducing Steve Stanley who introduced Shane Pierson for the Moment of Inspiration and salute to the Flag. Dan Overton led us in singing God Bless America. Queen Victoria Arndt introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests. Visiting Rotarians are Scott Wagenseller from Santa Monica; Tom Lucas from Moorpark; and Fred Lindberg from Westlake. Visiting guests are Karen Wholson and Theresa Elkins, guests of Tammie Helmuth; Senator Fran Pavley (our speaker) and Marie Lakin; Zac Koonce, guest of Phil Koonce; Victoria Wilson, guest of Denis Wilson; Cameron and Spencer Call, guests of Ron Call; and Tavis Schimmer, guest of Shane

Pierson. President Susan awarded Perfect Attendance to the following members: Nate Harimoto 15 years perfect attendance, 18 years in Rotary Martin Anderson 15 “ 23 “ Hugo Roche 18 “ 34 “

Fine Time

Courtney Wood was the Finemaster, asking pun-y riddles. Those fined were David Masci, Jeff Bornstein, Phil Koonce, Pedro Chavez, Richard Williams, Frank Corrigan, Martin Anderson, Bob Lewis, Vicki Arndt, Keith Parks, Felix Masci, and Tanya Caligiuri.

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August Birthdays

August 1 Dick Kohlbrand August 3 Norm Nagel August 7 Rick Lemmo August 8 Michael Hoffman August 11 James Collis August 11 Christine Steele August 13 Tamara Campbell August 13 David Masci August 14 Darin Arrasmith August 20 Mario Diaz August 21 Roger Benson August 21 Tammie Helmuth August 26 Dan Overton August 29 Judy St. John August 31 Chris Kimball

August Anniversaries August 3 Norm & Carol Nagel August 9 Mike & Leslie Murphy August 10 Robert & Pelar Cabral August 10 Tim & Mary Weaver August 11 Robert & Teri Bianchi August 12 Steve & Kathy Pederson August 13 Tamara & Greg Campbell August 14 Mario & Patty Contini August 15 Martin Anderson & Elaine Braybrooks August 15 Mike & Joanna Hoffman August 15 Ean & Phoebe Kleiger August 18 Darin & Lydia Arrasmith August 21 KT Connor & Jere Robings August 24 Dennis & Terry Gillette August 25 John & Karen Bradley August 29 Jill & Stephen Lederer August 29 Tex & Susan Ward

Announcements:

President Susan pointed out the list of upcoming events on our tables.

Norm Nagel is in the hospital, recovering at Los Robles. Lyn

Perry will be having surgery soon.

Nancy Wohl is looking for volunteers for the Conejo Free Clinic and Westminster immunization day on Wednesday, August 8th, from 9 – 11 a.m. and 5:30 – 8 p.m. She is also collecting children’s used clothing.

Joani Pappas reminded us of the Midsummer’s Eve Wine Festival coming up on Saturday, August 18th. Please take the flyers from the table and the entry hall, to give to your contacts. Admission tickets are on sale now, two for $100.

Regarding the auction items: We are looking for items for make baskets worth a minimum of $75. You can assemble your own, or bring us the items and we will package them. We are also still looking for other items for the auction – keep your eyes open while out and about, and while cleaning out your garage.

Pedro Chavez said that 26 fellow Rotarians have stepped up so far and made a $20 commitment for the Back-to-School backpacks project. Signup sheets are on the table. Seven Rotarians so far have volunteered to help to help stuff them, on Saturday, August 4th.

Richard Williams said that many awards were handed out at the District Governor’s step-down meeting, and we won the Governor’s Super Club Award and a Presidential Citation. That makes a clean sweep for all the things we applied for this year, based on all the work we did during the course of the year.

Richard also mentioned the letters we received from the RYLA kids. The thoughts expressed by them tell us how important that program is – both to us and to them.

Susan reminded us that the three events we put on each year are mandatory events; that is, every member is expected to help and participate in each one. Please see Susan, Joani or Lois to sign up to help at MEWF. It takes a lot of work to put on these shows. Additionally – the Street Fair is coming up in October.

August 18, 2012 3:00 to 7:00 pm Hyatt Westlake

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Happy Dollars (Steve Hoffman is Cup-Bearer)

Steve Stanley wished Norm Nagel a speedy recovery.

Martin Anderson introduced Ken Warner, who came up with a unique idea for a donation to the wine event; Ken explained that he will be donating a free paternity defense.

Steve Pederson said that they are looking for more golfers to play in the Rotary golf tournament next Wednesday. Contact Roger Benson if you would like to play; that includes everyone except Robert Bianchi.

Tanya Caligiuri thanked Tamara Campbell for arranging for two great articles in the Star and in the Acorn about Andy Caligiuri’s trek of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Pedro Chavez (1) was recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times for the work they do in the non-profit community; and (2) after six weeks of training his butt off, he will be in the county’s Dancing with the Community Stars competition at the Salsa Festival on Sunday at 1:00.

Tammy Helmuth is celebrating her 19th anniversary with Mike, having just spent two weeks in Hawaii with the family; and she is looking for the contact information for a doctor who spoke here a few years ago who is a auto-immune specialist.

Matt Morrison pointed out the article in Furry Times of himself and his favorite furry friend Jack, who goes to work with him once a week.

Robert Bianchi matched Steve Pederson’s dollar, and raised him one.

MARK CALENDARS!

The Westminster and Conejo Free Clinics are holding immunization clinics on Wednesday, August 8th.

Both clinics are in need of volunteers.

The Conejo Free Clinic is being held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The Westminster Free Clinic will be held from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Volunteers are not asked to give vaccines, just to assist with

setting up the rooms for the clinics, distribute toys to the kids, or

help process some of the paperwork. The Westminster clinic is

also asking for any gently used items of clothing for any age as well as children's books to distribute at the evening clinic.

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THEIR

RYLA EXPERIENCE

"…truly life changing. …. I learned not to waste time, but to spend it. I learned to take initiative and do what I wanted to do now, not later.

"It's hard, cause you can't express all the amazing things that happen here. The things that I learned here will definitely stay with me for a long time. …. I think it's amazing how Rotary does this stuff for people."

"Everyone here is so positive and friendly I honestly don't want to come home to the real world. …. This has been a surreal experience that I will never forget."

"It has been one of the most amazing weekends of my entire life--definitely life-changing. …. I will never forget the lessons that I have learned at RYLA."

"In diversity we all were able to share each others' grief and grow all the stronger for it as friends. We learned that, regardless how different people may be, there are still many more things that we will have in common."

"I have made lifelong friendships and memories I will never forget. Listening to all the speakers and the stories of the fellow campers made me realize the true impact ONE decision can have on a person's life, good or bad. …. My motivation level and spirit are raised 110%"

"Because of RYLA, I feel like a more mature, wiser, more confident individual, and I look forward to using the skills I've learned here in school, in sports, and in my community. This camp has been amazing…."

"…one of my favorite weekends in my life. … I hope it does help me to success, and I would not have the chance if you did not send me up to RYLA."

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THE GANG'S (ALL?) HERE

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The Acorn is a weekly publication of the Thousand Oaks Rotary. Editors KT Connor and Tanya Caligiuri. Photos by Doug Tapking (and Mike Pruner for "busted").

Oaks

58-59 DONN ODELL

59-60JOHN HEYWOOD

60-61 MARV BURROW

61-62 ROSS DUSKIN

62-63 ROY McCOMBER

63-64 PAUL PACE

64-65 JOHN CONLON

65-66 CARLOS SCURIA

66-67 MERRILL DARLING

67-68 PHIL OZAB

68-69 WILLIAM VANDERZWANN

69-70 ALVIN J. HOLTZ, JR.

70-71 BEN CRANMER, JR.

71-72 GLENN GOODWIN

72-73 GEORGE VASLIEFF

73-74 HENRY STILL

74-75 JOHN TUEL

75-76 KENNETH HANSON

76-77 DAVID HUANG

77-78 WILLIAM HAAS

78-79 FELIX MASCI

79-80 HARLAND JONES

80-81 DAVE WENDER

81-82 GEORGE GIBB

82-83 NORMAN NAGEL

83-84 BILL PETERSON

84-85 MIKE O’BEIRNE

85-86 MARV SOSNA

86-87 FRED FERRARINI

87-88 DOC NEEDHAM

88-89 KENNETH ROBERTS

89-90 JEFF BORENSTEIN

90-91 DENNIS GILLETTE

91-92 MERV KOPP

92-93 TOM GLANCY

93-94 HUGO ROCHE

94-95 BRIAN BACK

95-96 TONY KOUROUNIS

96-97 JACK CAINE

97-98 DICK WIELER

98-99 JUDY ST. JOHN

99-20 MIKE GONZALES

20-01 NEIL SCRIBNER

01-02 BOB BIERY

02-03 HARRY SELVIN

03-04 RICK LEMMO

04-05 DOUG TAPKING

05-06 KATHY HILL

06-07 PETE TURPEL

07-08 VICKI ARNDT

08-09 MARTIN ANDERSON

09-10 KEITH PARKS

10-11 FRANK CORRIGAN

11-12 RICHARD WILLIAMS

PAST PRESIDENTS

ROTARY CLUB OF THOUSAND OAKS

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