The TattlerThe TattlerRotary Club of La MesaVolume 2015-16, No.81 Meeting Date:

Wednesday’s @ Noon, La Mesa Community Center,

4975 Memorial Drive, La

Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Del Mar

Sam Bauchmann is leading the push for La Mesa Rotary

to get high school students from the schools we sponsor

(Grossmont, Patrick Henry, Mount Miguel & Mon

compete in the 4-Way Test Speech competition. He has a

packet of information if you know of any students that would

be interested. La Mesa Rotary will hold their contest

Wednesday March 2nd. If you know of any interested students

please let him know.

General Guidelines:

1. The purpose is to help youth. Rotarians and the

community-at-large to more completely understand,

encourage, and foster the principles of Rotary and the

objects of “Service Above Self.”

2. The contest is open to all students app

school. Each school will hold its own contest, sponsored

and arranged by the Rotary Club, or, when available, its

associated interact club.

The 4-Way Test

Of the things we think, say, or do:1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The TattlerThe TattlerRotary Club of La Mesa

Meeting Date: 3/2/16

ednesday’s @ Noon, La Mesa Community Center,

4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa CA 91942

Lunch Time

Opportunities

March 2Greeter Ted SanchezSongsPledge Mark BagulaThought Dani WomackRaffle Ben HamiltonFines Dolly Juntilla4

March 9GreeterSongsPledgeThoughtRaffleFines4

March 16GreeterSongsPledgeThoughtRaffleFines Steven Looser4

Way Test Speech Contest

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Del Mar

Sam Bauchmann is leading the push for La Mesa Rotary

to get high school students from the schools we sponsor

(Grossmont, Patrick Henry, Mount Miguel & Monte Vista) to

Way Test Speech competition. He has a

packet of information if you know of any students that would

be interested. La Mesa Rotary will hold their contest

. If you know of any interested students

The purpose is to help youth. Rotarians and the

large to more completely understand,

encourage, and foster the principles of Rotary and the

objects of “Service Above Self.”

The contest is open to all students approved by the high

school. Each school will hold its own contest, sponsored

and arranged by the Rotary Club, or, when available, its

Of the things we think, say, or do:

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Lunch Time Service

Opportunities

March 2, 2016Greeter Ted SanchezSongs Jay ThompsonPledge Mark BagulaThought Dani WomackRaffle Ben HamiltonFines Dolly Juntilla4-Way Mike Mascari

March 9, 2016Greeter Rob SauvajotSongs Bonnie WelchPledge Dale BaileyThought Parker CoxRaffle Louise Herr-MarshallFines Al Lantz4-Way Jim Miller

March 16, 2016Greeter Becki SchwartzSongs Dan WillisPledge Sam BauchmannThought Dolly JuntillaRaffle Rose HurstFines Steven Looser4-Way Tim Miller

If you cannot perform

your assigned duty,

please arrange for a

replacement.

Important Dates:Mar 2nd 4-Way Speech Contest

Mar 5th Spring Tea Fundraiser – La Mesa Sunrise 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Mar 16th Mark Veale – Global Conservative Group

IN REMEMBERANCE OF ROTARIAN SANDY BEHAR

It was with a sad hearth that we learned that our friend and fellow Rotarian Sandy Behar had passed

from our life here on earth to take on even higher levels of service with God.

Sandy, the person you could always count on. From hosting the annual Holiday party at his home, to

making sure the hamburgers were ready at every work project the club participated in around

the community. Who can forget his effort to ensure we assisted in every way possible with those

unfortunate people living in Hatti.

Sandy was that special person who was always actively involved in our club projects, making sure we

remained a strong vibrant club, and ensuring we had outstanding fellowship involving all our families.

From the writings of Alfred Lord Tennyson:

“Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me,

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of time and place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.”

When God sends forth a tiny soul, to learn the ways of earth, A Mother’s love is waiting here - we call

this wonder - birth.

When God calls home a tired soul, and stills a fleeting breath, a Father’s love is waiting there, This too

is birth - not death.

Farewell Sandy, and thank you for making our lives richer and more productive,

Because - YOU CARED!

We will miss his friendly smile, along with his words of good cheer and support.

La Mesa Rotary

2015-16

Board of

Directors

President:Mark Mathews

President Elect:Steve Looser

Past President:Bonnie Welch

Secretary:Scott Kilian

Treasurer:Ron Morell

2014-16 Directors:Bill AshmanSam BauchmannJack Dargitz

2015-17 Directors:Rose HurstDan WillisBecky Schwartz

Foundation President:Guy Elam

New Generations:Rose Hurst

Speakers Chair:Scott Elam

Membership:Jack Dargitz

Grants Chair:John Fistere

Social Chair:Guy Elam

La Mesa Rotary TATTLER Editor: Scott Elam

elamshallmark@cox.net

DISTIRCT 5340 TRAINING ASSEMBLY

2016 District Training Assembly

Joan Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice

University of San Diego (USD)

March 19, 2016 7:30 - Noon

The District Training Assembly (DTA) offers training on a

variety of Rotary subjects to club officers, directors and

committee chairs to help them become more effective club

leaders. All Rotarians, -- especially Red Badgers -- are

encouraged to attend.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Rotary

and network with other Rotarians. We expect full

attendance for each class so don't miss out,

Register today by clicking on this Link. The cost for this

meeting is $25 and includes a continental breakfast.

Visit the La Mesa Rotary online! www.LaMesaRotary.org

Or find us on Facebook! Just search for La Mesa Rotary.

La Mesa Little League

Opening Day Barbecue

Thank you all who helped to feed all the La Mesa Little Leaguers and their families

on Little League Opening Day! Special thanks to Jim Miller for heading up this

Barbecue! They cooked 210 hamburgers and 125 hot dogs in one hour! Our own Brant

Rustich threw out the first pitch! Thanks to Ben Hamilton & his daughter Courtney,

Mike Fellows , Jack Dargitz, Mark & Nancy Matthews, Marsha Darling, John Fistere,

Sam Bauchmann, Becky Schwartz and her son, and to Jim & Marcy Miller!

JOINT DISTIRCT CONFERENCE 532 & 5340

MAY 13-15, 2016

Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel

Join us as we combine forces with District 5320 (Orange County, CA) for a three day

educational gala and celebration of good works accomplished throughout the year. We

will also learn about exciting projects clubs are preparing to work on in our new Rotary

year (2016-17).

Districts 5340 and 5320 are honored to announce that the keynote speaker for

Saturday evening event will be Olympic Silver and Gold Medalist Rafer Johnson who

was instrumental in creating the California Special Olympics.

Great Speakers + Great Programs + Great Rotarians = GREAT TIME FOR ALL!

Our schedule for the 2016 District Conference includes:

Friday - Host hospitality stations hosted by 45 different Rotary clubs on Fridayevening,

Saturday - Three meals with plenary sessions with great speakers including Dr.Ramon Resa (farmworker turned physician), PDG Eric Kimani (Kenya)

and Rafer Johnson (Olympic medalist), student musician finalists from ourinstrumental music competition, informative breakout sessions, annual DistrictLegislative meeting, service projects, fun local activities and dancing.

Sunday - Celebration of Life and fun closing brunch,

Amazing hotel room rate at the Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel of $144/night

Call the Fairmont at 800-810-3039 and mention "Rotary District Conference" to get the

special conference rate of $144 per night. The Fairmont Newport Beach is located

at 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, 92660.

Conference registration is $250 per person, and includes all meals, sessions and

entertainment. To register visit www.rotary5340.org