It's kind of cool being the head of the publicity committee (actually, I'm the entire publicity committee, but that's another issue) for my Rotary club. Nobody breathes down my neck to make deadlines, my words appear in the newspaper (and sometimes my name as the source of the photographs), and the club members appreciate the work I do.
Yesterday there was a lot to appreciate - 14 articles published in the past 21 days, most of them with photos. There are four more stories to write this week (Friday's project) and others in the works. Hopefully it's helping the club and the overall effort.
On a sadder note, we had a memorial for Marc Aaron this past Sunday. Lots of people turned out to drink beer and eat (his recipe) hot wings at the Tilted Kilt (owned by his best friend Tony). And I understand there's already been a decent initial donation to the Marc Aaron fund set up at the Temecula Valley Bank in Rancho Bernardo.
Finally, four of us sat down after yesterday's meeting to strategize a new website and other technological issues. Seems we're going to test Club Runner, which will help us get our site back on track. We're also going to develop an electronic newsletter (Martin and Michael working together, instead of it just sitting on Martin's shoulders) and begin implementing YouTube, FaceBook, LinkedIn and other technologies.
Kendra is getting off to a good start - I'm very impressed with her already, and she hasn't even taken office yet.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
A busy few weeks
Wow - three weeks flew by really fast, and nobody even noticed I hadn't made an entry in my blog. Should I be relieved that nobody's breathing down my neck, or upset that nobody reads the silly thing. Well...either way.
Sent out a bunch of publicity, including this:
RB Sunrise is there for Joslyn Center
Ever eager to help the RB Community, the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary has contributed $1,000 to the Joslyn Center of RB.
The Joslyn Center for Senior Citizens sponsors everything older residents could possibly want in a community center. From exercise programs to tax help, seniors in RB know they’ll find it all under one roof.
Operating entirely without tax support for operating expenses, the Joslyn Center sometimes finds it a challenge to meet their budgetary needs. “We usually don’t have any extra dollars for upgrading old equipment or buying new.” says Arlene Cawthorne, Executive Director of the Center. She adds “We are planning on using this $1,000 donation to purchase new computer equipment to improve our efficiency as well as providing additional services for our membership.”
“We’re delighted to be able to help the Joslyn Center meet such a critical need” says Steve Sayler, president of the RB Sunrise Rotary Club, noting “Rotary always tries to be present when there’s a need anywhere in our community.”
The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.
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The memorial service is being held for Marc Aaron this saturday at the Tilted Kilt, owned by his friend Tony Laureti. 4-8 pm, by Petco Park. I miss Marc - he was one of the good guys. There will be a notice about the service and the memorial fund in the Pomerado Papers this week. It reads as follows:
A “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” in honor of Marc Aaron will be held from 4-8 pm on May 18th at the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 310 10th Avenue, by Petco Park in downtown San Diego.
Originally from Philadelphia, Aaron passed away on April 15th after a short illness. The president of Bob Worner, Ltd., he was active in the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, RB Sunrise Rotary, BNI and numerous other community groups.
A memorial fund has been set up for his family. Contributions should be made to the HELENA AARON IN MEMORY OF MARC fund, and mailed to Temecula Valley Bank, 16469 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128.
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This weekend we'll also have our club's reverse drawing. Tickets are only $100 each, and we're selling 200 of them. I just bought lucky number 175 for my daughter. More later - gotta go walk the dog.
Sent out a bunch of publicity, including this:
RB Sunrise is there for Joslyn Center
Ever eager to help the RB Community, the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary has contributed $1,000 to the Joslyn Center of RB.
The Joslyn Center for Senior Citizens sponsors everything older residents could possibly want in a community center. From exercise programs to tax help, seniors in RB know they’ll find it all under one roof.
Operating entirely without tax support for operating expenses, the Joslyn Center sometimes finds it a challenge to meet their budgetary needs. “We usually don’t have any extra dollars for upgrading old equipment or buying new.” says Arlene Cawthorne, Executive Director of the Center. She adds “We are planning on using this $1,000 donation to purchase new computer equipment to improve our efficiency as well as providing additional services for our membership.”
“We’re delighted to be able to help the Joslyn Center meet such a critical need” says Steve Sayler, president of the RB Sunrise Rotary Club, noting “Rotary always tries to be present when there’s a need anywhere in our community.”
The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.
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The memorial service is being held for Marc Aaron this saturday at the Tilted Kilt, owned by his friend Tony Laureti. 4-8 pm, by Petco Park. I miss Marc - he was one of the good guys. There will be a notice about the service and the memorial fund in the Pomerado Papers this week. It reads as follows:
A “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” in honor of Marc Aaron will be held from 4-8 pm on May 18th at the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 310 10th Avenue, by Petco Park in downtown San Diego.
Originally from Philadelphia, Aaron passed away on April 15th after a short illness. The president of Bob Worner, Ltd., he was active in the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, RB Sunrise Rotary, BNI and numerous other community groups.
A memorial fund has been set up for his family. Contributions should be made to the HELENA AARON IN MEMORY OF MARC fund, and mailed to Temecula Valley Bank, 16469 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128.
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This weekend we'll also have our club's reverse drawing. Tickets are only $100 each, and we're selling 200 of them. I just bought lucky number 175 for my daughter. More later - gotta go walk the dog.
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