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THE ACORN weekly publication by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2019-2020
President
Herb Gooch
President-Elect
David Stowell
Past President
Karen Furnari
Secretary
Rich Folsom
Treasurer
Chris Steele
Club Service
Bob Lewis
International Service Director
Michael Jansen
Community Service Director
Jim Friedl
Vocational Service Director
Patricia Jones
Youth Service Director
Andrea McClellan
Director at Large
Adam Antoniskis
Membership Chair
Carol Robinson
Family of Rotary Chair
Maria Prescott
Rotary Foundation Chair
K.T. Connor
Executive Treasurer
Larry Baker
Executive Secretary
Jeff Borenstein
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January Rotary Theme: VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Serve others using our unique skills to address community needs
Empower others through training and skill development
Inspire others to act with integrity by following Rotary’s
guiding principles
Program: January 30th
Craft Talks
Patricia Jones, Vocational Service Director
Program: January 23rd
The New Chief of Police of Thousand Oaks
Tim Hagel Introducing Jim Fryhoff
Retired Police Chief Tim Hagel worked for the National Forest Service , COSCA,
was a UCLA professor and helicopter co-pilot for the Ventura County Sheriff’s
Dept. where he flew with Jim Fryhoff. He’s also a Rotarian. From 1978 to 1989
Tim was a park ranger. He also worked for California State Parks, Conejo Recrea-
tion and Parks and the State of California Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
Tex Ward was his first employer when Tex headed up CRPD.
Tim, Police Chief Jim Fryhoff and Jim Friedl were at the Ronald Reagan Library on
Martin Luther King Day where a program for kids was organized and sponsored
by the Ventura County Sheriff and Police Depts, CRPD, Rotary, and Art Trek, with
help as well from Boy Scout Explorers. There were 40 youth mentors. Tim was
proud to announce that since the origin of the Safe Passage Program, crime anal-
ysis statistics showed local gang size has reduced by 46%
Tim introduced his seccessor, Jim Fryhoff, who worked for 5 Chiefs of Police in
TO. Tim said Jim is the perfect person to be in the position of Chief. Jim has
served 31 years in law enforcement. Thousand Oaks is the city he wants to serve.
The first program he worked on was the “Stand Proud Program” for 5th graders.
The program changed the culture of middle school, as it was an anti-bullying pro-
gram. Jim gave kudos to Tim for the Safe Passage Program.
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Thousand Oaks Rotary Meeting
January 23, 2020
Birthdays
Jan 01 Harimoto, Nate Jan 03 Irwin, Jacqui Jan 05 Kleiger, Ean Jan 06 Lindberg, Fred Jan 08 Caligiuri, Tanya Jan 12 Jones, Patricia Jan 15 Robings, Jere Jan 17 Roberts, Aline Jan 18 Corrigan, Frank Jan 22 Borenstein, Jeff Jan 22 Humphrey, Bill Jan 23 Anderson, Martin Jan 23 Boggs, Steve Jan 28 Buss, Marissa Jan 29 Sellers, Mark Jan 30 Williams, Richard Anniversaries
Jan 06 Fuller, Monica & Mark Jan 17 Warner, Ken & Laurel Ward
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President Herb Gooch opened the meeting, intro-
ducing President Elect Nominee John Bradley for
the Inspirational Moment. John spoke about the
importance Martin Luther King Day, marking the
33rd year. He noted that Martin Luther King Day
has been declared National Day of Service. MLK asked, “What are you doing for
others?” This ties into Rotary’s vision statement of “Together, we see a world
where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe,
in our communities, and in ourselves.” After John led the pledge to the flag,
Tony Kourounis led in singing America the Beautiful.
President Herb then welcomed Judy
Lazar back to the club. He also award-
ed Pat McCoy his 23rd Year Perfect
Attendance pin.
Mike Teasdale introduced Past President Brian Beck, Ean Klinger’s
guest Annie Dyess, Sevak Kodabakhshian’s guest Karen Howell, and
Denis Wilson’s daughter Tori.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Adam Antoniskis announced PRLS class to be held the evening of February 26th at CLU.
Pat McCoy reminded members to sign up for the Economic Forecast on February 21st.
Ken Warner encouraged all who could, to give blood on February 6th.. There is no higher service than giving
blood and saving a life.
Paul Dryman invited everyone to come to the Superbowl Party at Maureen and Harry Selvin’s on February
2nd at 3:00. There will also be a contest for most creative dessert and appetizer.
Nate Harimoto thanked those who signed up for the Nethercutt Museum and Casa Torres trip and for those
who couldn’t attend who made a donation to the cause, K-9s for Warriors. Much appreciated.
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THE CLUB REACHES OUT TO CHANGE THE WORLD THROUGH GLOBAL GRANTS AND MORE
Mike Jansen, Chair of the International Committee, presented Paul Harris Grant opportunities to
the group. He showed the many ways one can earn Paul Harris Fellow recognition by giving $1000
to the Rotary Foundation, as well as through Polio Plus pledges for $1000. But there is another
way, he added. There is the Paul Harris Matching Program unique to our Club, where the member
pays $600 to our foundation (TORF) and the club matches with $500. Of the $1100 received, TORF
keeps $100 and then pays $1000 to a qualifying Global Grant with the member getting credit for a
full $1000 Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
Mike mentioned some of the Global Grant projects we’re working on such as a Reverse Global Grant benefitting two
local clinics, a Haitian Water Project and a Children’s Hospital in Mexico. He also explained how the Mexican Hearing
Aid III Project with our sister Tijuana Club will benefit 40 children and 30 elderly using 12 Paul Harris Matches, and
with RI matching, district matching and other contributions, how member funds are leveraged. Each $600 from a
member thus can turn into $5,000 with leveraging. For example, this particular project using 12 Paul Harris Matches
will provide $59,900 in total funding for the hearing aid project, thanks to the grant money our District and Rotary
International then adds.
He explained that Moorpark Rotary Club is an international sponsor of a Cerebral Palsy Project in India with a current
$7000 shortfall in funding. He explained that our Board recently approved the use of our Paul Harris Matching pro-
gram to provide this funding, and is requesting 7 Club members to contribute $600 each to provide the funding so
that we can help the Moorpark Club complete its wonderful project. Again, 7 contributors will mean $7,000 from our
Club through TORF goes to the project. The wonderful thing about Rotary is that clubs join together to help others
change the world.
When Mike completed his PowerPoint presentation, President Herb asked the members of the International Com-
mittee to stand and be recognized for their excellent work. Mike Jansen noted later that several members should
also be recognized, for the needed 7 contributions were fully pledged by the end of the meeting.
GROUP 4 EVENT SUPPORTING K-9s FOR WARRIORS
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Happy $$$$
Dave Wender carried the cup.
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Martin Anderson said 6 months before he was Club President, he spent every evening practicing saying
Khodabakhshian! He also put $75.00 in the cup for his 75th birthday.
Jeff Borenstein said his wife Judy asked Jeff to put $10.00 in the cup for Martin’s birthday, but Jeff said
he wasn’t worth it so he put in $5.00!
Jere Robings celebrated his 88th birthday.
David Harris reminded us of the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.
Norm Nagel was in Toksook Bay on the Bering Sea in Alaska where the 2020 Census is starting in the 90s
where he practiced as a dentist.
Nate Harimoto gave $5.00 welcoming Brian Beck back. His Lunch with the Judge Program inspired Rich’s
daughter to finish law school.
Nelson Buss added $2.00 to the cup as he was the only Buss in the room.
Hugo Roche – (I didn’t quite catch what Hugo said, but who does?)
Sevak Khodabakhshian thanked his office manager since 2003, visiting guest Karen Powell, for all her
service and all the years she has had to say his name!
Ken Warner celebrated 50 years of marriage.
K.T. Connor said she screwed up on the bulletin and said Doug Messner went to Tijuana, but she meant
Don Moors. Thank you, Don! She also had Jere drive her 7 hours to Scottsdale for a meeting. He was
given a free drink for his birthday. Jere told the waiter that this was the first time he’d ever received a
free drink!
Judy Lazar thanked members for letting her come back.
Pat McCoy announced a brief Economic Forecast meeting after the meeting
Program: February 6th The 2020 Census Venessa Bechtel, CEO of VCCF
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BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, Feb. 6 - 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
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Program: Tim Hagel and Jim Flyhoff (continued from page 1)
FINE SESSION
Paul Dryman was Fine Master. He used as a theme Superbowl Trivia.
Those fined for incorrect responses were David Krehbiel, Sevak Khodabakhshian,
and Barbara Cornwall. Those with correct responses were Carol Robinson and
Dave Wender.
When asked about Thousand Oaks’ ranking as the safest city, Jim said the numbers are as low as ever on rec-
ord over 25 years in crime studies. Tim said the City is dramatically safer today than in 1991. There has been a
decrease in robberies and burglaries.
Jim noted that 80% of school shooters told someone before they did it. He stressed: If you see or hear some-
thing, say something. Have a plan wherever you go. Be aware of exits, be prepared to get out, hide out, or
fight. Brian Beck said only 1 in 100 candidates pass the extensive background screening to be considered for
law enforcement.
As far as programs for more mature citizens in law enforcement, Jim mentioned the Volunteer in Policing Pro-
gram, where 50 volunteers save the officers many hours of their time, so they can respond to the more emer-
gent calls. There are Resource Center volunteers, who also help with fingerprinting and some of the questions
regarding homeless issues and services. The number of calls for homelessness exceed all others, since 50% of
the Nation’s homeless population is in California. Volunteers also assist in driver retesting. And the program is
a wonderful way for seniors to get involved as well.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT ME
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Can you cry under water?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Why do you have to 'put your two cents in'... but it's only a 'penny for your thoughts'? Where's that extra penny
going to?
Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
What disease did cured ham actually have? How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up like every two hours?
If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.
Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being
would eat?
Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!
If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
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Editor K.T. Connor, notes by Nancy Wohl, photos by Rich Folsom
58-59 DONN ODELL
59-60 JOHN HEYWOOD
60-61 MARV BURROW
61-62 ROSS DUSKIN
62-63 ROY McCOMBER
63-64 PAUL PACE
64-65 JOHN CONLAN
65-66 CARLOS SCURIA
66-67 MERRILL DARLING
67-68 PHIL OZAB
68-69 WILLIAM VANDERZWANN
69-70 ALVIN J. HOTZ, 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 (SKIP) 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
12-13 SUSAN MURATA
13-14 CAROL FREEMAN
14-15 NATE HARIMOTO
15-16 MIKE MURPHY
16-17 ROBERT BIANCHI
17-18 TIM WEAVER
18-19 KAREN FURNARI
PAST PRESIDENTS — Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks
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