OCTOBER 31, 2019 CLUB NO. 913 EST. 1921 ROBERT MENVIELLE, PRESIDENT 2019-20

Halloween (And Our District Governor Visit) Welcome to the latest edition of the El Centro Rotary News. And Happy Halloween! Three of our members wore costumes to the meeting and were rewarded with a bottle of wine from President Robert! Congratulations David, Kris and Jennifer.

President Robert Menvielle called the meeting to order and asked Kris Becker to lead the pledge to or flag, followed by the invocation given by Bob Mapes.

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Living the 4Way Test Daily

EL CENTRO ROTARY NEWS

“Service

above

Self”

OCTOBER 31, 2019 CLUB NO. 913 EST. 1921 ROBERT MENVIELLE, PRESIDENT 2019-20

James Garcia led the members in a rousing rendition of America the Beautiful.

Our Special Guest visiting Rotarians were our District Governor, Marta Knight (Churl Vista Sunrise club), and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Minshow (El Cajon club), introduced by Kathy Ball. Jon LeDoux introduced his guest, Ruben Castro, Assistant El Centro Elementary School District Superintendent. Jennifer Thomason introduced her guest, exchange student Suzanne.

Special Presentations President Robert presented a $2,000 check to George McFaddin and Jon LeDoux, supporting the ECESD Gymnastics Program for Special Needs children. This is a partnership of El Centro Rotary (George’s Kids fund) and ECESD.

Announcements The program on November 7 will be on the dangers of Vaping.

The 2019 Cattle Call Queen and her Court will be visiting.

Sign up for the STAR program if you haven’t already!

District Governor Marta Knight presented Jennifer Thomason with the “Club Super Hero” award for her work on the “Little Libraries.” Only 60 of these awards were given out in District 5340. Congratulations Jennifer!

Whining and, Well, You know…

No fining today. Not sure about the whining…

In Other News

Central HS Football Team won the Bell. Again.

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Did You Know?

We make a difference!

District 5340 Governor, Marta

Knight

Wine is now served at lunch.

OCTOBER 31, 2019 CLUB NO. 913 EST. 1921 ROBERT MENVIELLE, PRESIDENT 2019-20

Today’s Program District Governor Marta Knight introduced herself and told about her father, a Rotarian in Tijuana and District Governor of District 4100. She had an “Aha!” moment at a Rotary International Convention when she watched the Parade of Flags. It led to her involvement in Rotary. She especially encourages us all to live out the 4-Way Test every day.

She has led Study Exchanges to Ecuador, providing a Mechanical Cow, school supplies for kids, and vocational training materials for a juvenile prison.

Our Rotary Theme, “Rotary Connects the World” has led to a new Strategic Plan for Rotary International. The core values of the plan are: Diversity, Integrity, Service, Leadership, and Fellowship.

As always, Rotary’s goal is to grow Rotary.

DG Marta also spoke about the Rotary Foundation, and the effectiveness of grant monies available for various programs. She also challenged us to help support District 4100, our Sister District.

She concluded her presentation by announcing that next year, April 17-18, 2020, will be the District 5340 Conference, to be held on Coronado Island.

Marta then presented President Robert with a “Pennies for Polio” jar to advance the End Polio Now effort. President Robert presented District Governor Marta with a bottle of wine.

Lastly

Wes Blakely won the drawing. $13. The big pot is now at $54.

Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. 24 were in attendance.

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