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Before the Bell

Preparations were well under way for the upcoming Lobster Feed. The tent was up and tables put out, but a boat load of work remains. This meeting is all about putting it all together in time for the big dinner, show, and party starting at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Diana Rich was saying that while it appears there is a lot to do, the Sebastopol Rotary Club always brings it together.

At the Bell Whistle

Still no rotary Bell so President Bob used a whistle to “Ring the Bell”, and called on Tony Given to lead the Flag Salute. Karen Daniels led us in a rousing version of “God Bless America”. Mark Stevens provided the Thought for the Day.

“Life is like a camera

focus on what's important

capture the good times

develop from the negatives

and if things don't work out

take another shot”

[Karen was already getting mentally prepared for Lobsta cooking –Ed]

Announcements

Kathie Mayhew announced that Bob Cugini will be convalescing at his home instead of at Kaiser in Vallejo. There is quite a bit of work required to modify his home. Some work will require building permits but much can be done right away.

Rick Williams announced that the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center will be presenting Haunted Halloween at the Bodega Schoolhouse on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 7:30 - 11:30pm.

Diana Rich identified the leads for the various tasks that needed to be accomplished for the Lobster Feed and asked if they needed additional volunteers. Volunteers were assigned as needed by the leads.

Date: October 4-5, 2013

Volume: 2013/14—Issue E12-13

Scribe: Jack Dunlap

Photography: D Schreibman/HH/D Rodella/T Given/ K Daniels/R Power

Co-Editors: Jack Dunlap /Tom Boag : The Dilleys

Club President 2013/2014: Bob Rogers

Preparation for The Lobsta Feed and the Lobsta Feed

Future Programs

October 11 Speaker: Alena Wall Program: Sonoma County Wellness

October 18 Speaker: Krista Martinussen Program: Human Trafficking – Latin

America

October 25 –TBA

November 1 Speaker: Mary Szecsey Program: West County Health Centers /

ObamaCare

November 8 Program: Veterans Day Program

November 15 Speaker: Nick Tipon Program: Sacred Sites

November 22 Speaker: Tom Harlan Program: Palm Drive Hospital Update

Handy Links Pinot for Polio Form Scribes and Photogs

Miscellany Next Board Meeting

Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 15th , 5:30 p.m.

Location: President Bob’s Home (Address in C/R)

(Normally 3rd

Tuesday of month, except October 8th

.)

MAKEUP NOTIFICATIONS – Send to Jack BLASCO

jcblasco@comcast.net

On-line Make-Ups: www.RotaryEClubOne.org

INTERACT MAKE-UPS – HAVE YOU TRIED

IT?

(Committee Member to call to confirm)

Analy High: 12:40 Most Wednesdays In Choir Room (Check with Bob Hirsch, Jack Dunlap, Ted Baggett)

Brook Haven: 12:10 First & Third Thursday, Room 18 (Check with Pauline Pellini, Mike Carey)

Hillcrest: 3:30 Every First Thursday, (Chk @ Office) (Check with Troy McAdams, Bill Cole, Tony Given)

Orchard View: Different meeting times (Check with Mike Carey)

Twin Hills: Every Other Tuesday beginning 10/1/13 (except for Holidays)

12:45pm - 1:20pm (Check with Dan Rasmus)

For all Interact Mtgs.: CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM MEETINGS

!!! CHECK IN AT SCHOOL FRONT OFFICE FIRST !!!

The Closing Bell Whistle

President Bob thanked Diana and everyone in attendance.

He then rang what-serves-as-a-Bell, closing the meeting. Everyone back to work after finishing your lunch.

The Lobster Feed Setting Up

Some folks embrace high tech.

But much of the work is “hands on”.

[There are just too many photos and not enough room. See the Supplement for additional photo coverage –Ed.]

THE ABC’s of Rotary

(Taken from “The ABCs of Rotary”, a Rotary International publication originally prepared by Dr. Cliff Dochterman who was RI President in 1992-93)

#6: Object of Rotary

In some areas of the world weekly Rotary club meetings begin with all members standing and reciting the Object of Rotary. This statement, which comes from the Constitution of Rotary, is frequently seen on a wall plaque in Rotarians' offices or place of business.

The Object of Rotary is "to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.” The statement then lists four areas by which this "ideal of service" is fostered: through the development of acquaintance as the opportunity for service; the promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions; through service in one's personal, business and community life; and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace.

The Object of Rotary has not always been expressed in this manner. The original Constitution of 1906 had three objects: promotion of business interests, promotion of good fellowship and the advancement of the best interests of the community. By 1910 Rotary had five Objects as increased emphasis was given to expanding Rotary. By 1915 there were six Objects. In 1918 the Objects were rewritten again and reduced to four. Four years later they had again grown to six and were revised again in 1927.

Finally, at the 1935 Mexico City Convention the six Objects were restated and reduced to four. The last major change came in 1951, when the "Objects" were streamlined and changed to a single "Object" which is manifested in four separate ways. The "ideal of service" is the key phrase in the Object of Rotary. This ideal is an attitude of being a thoughtful and helpful person in all of one's endeavors. That's what the Object truly means.

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