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ROTARY CLUB OF GILBERT ARIZONA AUGUST 26, 2021 4th THIRSDAY EVENING MEETING 6:30 PM

La Casa Flores

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WELCOME TO GILBERT ROTARY

Attendance: Mike and Robin Flores, Chuck and Kathy Holland, Donna and Gerry Backhaus, Jim and Pat Schermetzler, Cori Christenson-Barimo, Diana Tacey, Emmah Njoki, Toyin Atolagbe, Dave and Diana Hutchinson and Jill Amoroso

Gracias Mike y Robin por una fiesta deliciosa served to the Ranchera Music of Linda Ronstadt with

selections from Canciones de Mi Padre as well as other entertainers Ranchera songs are characterized by dramatic emotion and topics of love dominate poetic lyrics. Sentimental ranchera singers, their voices charged with a contagious emotion, are often capable of moving to tears even their most hardened listeners. Waltz, polka and bolero inspired rhythms accompany the singer along with sudden cries of emotion that highlight the singer’s sorrowful mood. Beginning in the 1930s, Mexico produced hundreds of comedias rancheras, films that presented the nation with a studio packaged vision of rural life along with the humor and music. By 1950, ranchera music had become the most popular music genre in Mexico. To see what you missed, check this out…..

https://youtu.be/zCraI-W0kFo

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For those of you that couldn’t make it, it was a really great time.

Mmmmmmmm …

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The Host with the Most…..

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And what’s a fiesta without a Dos Equis Pinata??? We have some very good sports in the club.

Pat gave it a go

Chuck’s turn

And Jill, our newest member …an initiation ritual perhaps? Jim and Gerry did a good job with the ropes.

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Finally Mike and the Executive Secretary!!! That pinata was darn near indestructible….and a ton of fun. Thanks to all who participated in the 4th

Thursday festivities!

Upcoming Meetings and Events September 2, 2021 – Regular Hybrid Meeting – 7 AM – Speaker Interact DG Brianna Rodriguez September 2, 2021 – 7:30 PM Rotary Sports Club Fantasy Football Draft at Cori’s September 9. 2021 – Regular Hybrid Meeting – 7 AM September 10, 2021 – Rotary Board Meeting – Gilbert House Restaurant – 7 AM September 16, 2021 – Club Assembly Hybrid – 7 AM September 23, 2021 – 4th Thursday Meeting

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September 30, 2021 – 5th Thursday Social TBA

Nunca serás capaz de cruzar el océano hasta que pierdas de vista la costa.

(You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”)

Sometimes you have to take risks to achieve your dreams. Even though it’s tempting to stick with

what you’ve always known, success often means you have to sail over the horizon!

Tener una buena semana !!!

Have a great week