Hey, it's WET out there!

Today's forecast - rain. In fact, it's been raining non-stop for the past five days. President Al told us if we didn't want to come today, he understood and nobody would hold it against us. I took him at his word.
Happy holidays to all...and to all, a good night.

Abraxas Student of the Month - December 2010

As part of its ongoing partnership with Abraxas High School, the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club announced their Student Of The Month award for December 2010.

The presentation to Lorraine Liwanag was made by teacher Bob Lutticken and Rotarian Joseph Giamanco.

“Loraine hasn’t missed a day of school in a year and a half,” reported Mr. Lutticken, while also noting “she helps everybody and anybody both on and off the field.” Thanking the RB Sunrise Rotary for their ongoing support, he stated, “We have so many people in college because of you.”

Given the expanding programs at Abraxas and their success at cutting their dropout rate by fifty percent, it’s quite apparent they’re doing something right over there.

Loraine was treated as a VIP by the 65 professional members of the RB Sunrise Rotary Club. She was given a gift certificate and an award in honor of her achievement.

Maximizing meeting time

My good friend (and club finemaster) Jim Roth checks his email for the 47th time before having someone in the room who wasn't paying attention spin the wheel and pay a fine. Jim is the one on the right.

Toys for Tots

Sue Herndon is joined by the Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station - Miramar for the annual Toys for Tots collection. The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary clubs 65 professional members contributed $2,000 in toys for area children in need. Thanks for organizing this effort, Sue - nicely done!

Caring for those most in need

At this week's meeting we heard from Beth Gillig - a member of our club and head of US operations for Oasis Haven. The group has taken it upon themselves to place and care for abandoned and HIV positive children in Africa.

Having a martini for breakfast

Alan Underkoffler from Square Martini Media came in to tell us how to make the most of LinkedIn in our marketing efforts. He shared this link with loads of useful information.
I've already started overhauling my LinkedIn profile. Lots of good stuff.

SURPRISE!

Note just received from club president Al Watson.

I am the only one registered for my demotion party.
Feelings really hurt
Fearless Leader

I wonder if he realizes he's supposed to continue on as our president until June 30th...

Armed Services YMCA

Meet George Brown - CEO of the Armed Services YMCA of Camp Pendleton, CA.
George visited our club yesterday morning to tell us about Project Liberty Call, Concrete Beach, Operation Hero and the ASYMCA Preschool Programs. "The Armed Services YMCA's sol mission is to serve Camp Pendleton's active duty and their family members." he said, adding "There are many programs and services in place to achieve this goal, and witht he ever-changing needs of this region's service members, the ASYMCA must stand ready to respond to those needs as well."

George then talked about the Ball Gown giveaway and the annual Mud Run, and I couldn't help but wonder if they are both held on the same day...

Santa's Evil Elf

Boy, they all turn out at the holidays, don't they? At today's Rotary meeting we had Heather Dugdale in attendance, and she and fine master Jim Roth were going at it hammer and tongs. Both were in incredibly rare form, and Heather forever earned (at least in my heart) the moniker "Santa's Evil Elf". Given her outfit, I'm not particularly surprised.

Take the lamp out of the window

Jerry Hetherington - our wandering minstrel - has returned to the club (well, at least for today's meeting!). Seems he can't sell that house and move to Colorado QUITE as quickly as he had anticipated. I'd say I'm sorry that it's taking you a while to blow town, Jerry, but my heart would really be in it. Besides, it doesn't meet the first rule of Rotary - it's not the truth.

I'm Sleeping In!

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club is dark this week.
I, for one, am sleeping in! HOO HA!

We proudly provide the newest tile in Poway's Veteran's Park.

'Nuff said.

Will the real Elmer Getz please stand up?

Longtime Rotarian Elmer Getz did the "Who Am I?" at this week's meeting of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary breakfast. A man who is truly committed to the community he moved to in 1985, Elmer is active at the Maranatha Church. He is the very definition of a gentleman - something I proved to myself by finding his picture next to the word gentleman in the dictionary.

Pam Russell and the Rotary Foundation

Did I mention that Pam Russell of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary club came to visit with us yesterday morning? She told us everything there is to know about the Rotary Foundation, and let me tell you - this lady REALLY knows her stuff!

I liked the part where she explained about us receiving $4,000 to use on a clean water project in Africa. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is!

Demerie Hill Picks Up The Magic Pen

After six years as the Publicity Chair for the RB Sunrise Rotary, I have finally handed over my pen to Demerie Hill. Demerie, who joined the club just two months ago, has jumped right into the fray, introducing herself to area columnists and editors, and getting the word out about our club and all the great events we're doing. I, on the other hand, will now have more time to focus on this blog and other forms of electronic media, like our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=247469753192) First up on her agenda - announcing the Distinguished Citizen Dinner for President-Elect Rick Coburn and our annual dictionary project, where we give away about 1,000 dictionaries to third graders at nine area schools.

Sorry, Demerie - didn't mean to scoop you! Looks like putting down the pen may be a little more challenging than I realized.

How we get so many good things done

Congratulations to the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary for surpassing the goal of raising $25,000 during our recent fundraising campaign. Especially when times are tough, it's great to see everyone putting themselves into the process and helping raise money so we can help others. Our fundraising committee chairs - Nasrin Barbee, Larry Campitiello, Rex Teets and Dan Krall. Not pictured is Mark Berdan. Sorry Mark - you ran off JUST as the others showed up. Hopefully we'll get you all in one place next time.

separated at birth?

Fernando Favela, PDG from District 4100 joined us at RB Sunrise Rotary and discovered his twin (seriously - check this out!). Turns out Fernando and Rod Weiss were discovered on the same doorstep and hadn't seen each other in 45 years. Okay...maybe not.

Hail to the Chief

Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary is a club I'm proud to call mine. Today we learned that our own Carl Kruse - former club president, Poway city council member, former Poway mayor, retired banker, and all around good guy (his license plate says SERVIZ - kind of says it all) - has secured his place in line to be Governor of Rotary District 5340 in 2013-2014. However, since Rotary has a trial period (during which he'll have training wheels on his shoes), it is (for the moment) a provisional appointment. This means Carl is now officially (get this) the District Governor Elect Designate Nominee, Provisional.

I want to know how he's going to fit all that onto his business card.

In addition to a standing ovation from the club he calls home, all the stars came out for Carl as District Governor Dave Breeding was joined by a host of other celebrities to honor the next guy to wear the maroon sports coat.

Well done, Carl. We all kid you about ... well, just about everything, actually. But we're VERY proud of you. Ya done good!

Mike Moffat, Iron Man

Mike Moffat just returned from Washington DC where he spent a gorgeous Sunday running (and finishing!) the Marine Corps. 26k marathon. Mike finished around #11,000 - roughly halfway through the crowd. WHEW! - I got tired just hearing about it! Nicely done, Mike.

RB Sunrise Rotary Announces Speakers for November, 2010 Meetings

The RB Sunrise Rotary Club has announced the following lineup of speakers for November, 2010. Their meetings are a MUST for anyone interested in camaraderie and community insight.
Next month’s schedule includes:

• November 2nd Jacques Lord will examine the challenges associated with building the ultimate “GREEN” house after the Witch Creek Fires
• November 9th Andrew Skinner of the Triumph Foundation will discuss the impact that spinal cord injuries have on the people who live with them
• November 16th Pam Russell will provide an overview of the Rotary Foundation
• November 23rd Robin Hill will be speaking about PTSD -- Its History, Present and Future, and the latest protocols used to resolve the trauma associated with PTSD in our veterans
• November 30th George Brown will provide a range of ways to provide support for members of the armed services and their families year-round, and especially during the holidays

The meetings start promptly at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Speakers begin their presentations at 8:00 am. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings at no charge if staying for just the speaker. A $15 fee will be charged to those staying for breakfast.

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club itself can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.

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RB Sunrise Rotary Distributes Six Interact Scholarships

At this past week’s breakfast meeting, RB Sunrise Rotary awarded its first scholarships to departing members of the Scripps Ranch Interact club. Six scholarships of $500 each were distributed.

Interact is Rotary International’s service club for students ages 12 to 18. Sponsored, supported and guided by individual Rotary clubs, it is the equivalent of a Rotary club at the high school level.

Interact clubs are expected to complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of leadership skills, personal integrity, helpfulness, respect for others, individual responsibility, hard work, international understanding and general goodwill.

There are over 10,700 Interact clubs with almost 200,000 young people in 109 countries and geographical areas around the world.

“We’re VERY proud of our Interactors” said program coordinator Phil Schneider upon announcing the scholarships. “While all our students are very active with the programs we’ve established for them, these six in particular stood out and deserved to be recognized. They demonstrate the quality of students working with Rotary International and their love for community service, and help provide a shining example for the rest of the community to follow.”

The students receiving the scholarships (and the schools they’ll be attending this fall) are:

• Emily Berg Co-President Interact; UC Santa Barbara


• Lauren Trott Co- President Interact; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo


• Phoebe Gurrola; University of San Diego


• Radhika Raman; University of Southern California


• Samantha Conrad; UC Berkeley


• Tiffany Chu; UC Berkeley

“Young adults in Interact have a chance to help themselves by helping others” noted Dr. Kendra Jeffcoat, an educator and past-president of the RB Sunrise club. “For us it’s the equivalent of a farm team.”

“We see this as a way to help instill positive values that will guide young peoples’ choices throughout their lives, simultaneously strengthening their academic and social skills.” Dr. Jeffcoat continues, adding “In reinforces Rotary’s 4-Way Test, which asks of everything a person thinks, says and does, the following:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned?

“We’re delighted to be in a position to help the youth now leaving Scripps Ranch High School to start the next chapter of their lives with some tangible support.”

The RB Sunrise Rotary is a group of 65 professionals dedicated to providing service above self. They meet every Tuesday morning at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Area professionals are invited to explore membership at a free breakfast of their choosing.

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club can be found online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

From left – Lauren Trott, Emily Berg, Phoebe Gurrola, RB Sunrise Rotarian (and Interact Advisor) Phillip Schneider, Tiffany Chu, and Radhika Raman. Not shown - Samantha Conrad.

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RB Sunrise Rotary Announces Speakers for September, 2010 Meetings

The RB Sunrise Rotary Club has announced the following lineup of speakers for September, 2010. Their meetings are a MUST for anyone interested in camaraderie and community insight. Next month’s schedule includes:

• September 7th Carol Davis of the Wounded Warrior Program will explore ways civilians can make life easier for those fighting on our nation’s behalf
• September 14th Nicholas J. Yphantides – Noted author (My Big Fat Greek Diet), consultant, speaker, healthcare executive and family practice physician and community advocate - asks the question; “What the health is going on in America?”
• September 21st Gary Shaw, Community Relations Director for the San Diego Convention Center Corp., discusses the importance of the convention bureau for building the city’s future successes. Mr. Shaw spent 33 years at the Daily Transcript, U-T and San Diego Metropolitan writing more about Downtown San Diego redevelopment and local banking and finance than just about anyone else. The Convention Center generates $1.3 billion a year in economic impact and supports 12,000 fulltime jobs throughout the county.
• September 28th Jane Allen Austin provides reasons we should all love our parents.

The meetings start promptly at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Speakers begin their presentations at 8:00 am. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings at no charge if staying for just the speaker. A $15 fee will be charged to those staying for breakfast.

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club itself can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.

RB Sunrise Rotary Donates $1,000 to Ed Brown Senior Center

Ever eager to help those most in need within the community, the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary has contributed $1,000 to the Ed Brown Senior Center.

The Ed Brown Senior Center sponsors everything older residents could possibly want in a community center. Writing seminars, games, socials, virtual driving lessons, health screenings and a wide range of classes and entertainment are all available free to members paying a small annual fee.

Operating entirely without tax support for operating expenses, the Ed Brown Senior 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.” said Program Director Kathy Weyer. She added “We are planning on using this $1,000 donation both to improve our efficiency and provide additional services for our membership.”

“We’re delighted to be able to help the Ed Brown Center meet such a critical need” said the club’s past-president Nasrin Barbee upon presenting the donation. She noted “Rotary International always tries to be present when there’s a significant need anywhere in the world.”

The RB Sunrise Rotary is a group of 65 professionals dedicated to providing service above self. They meet every Tuesday morning at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Area professionals are invited to explore membership at a free breakfast of their choosing.

Information about the Ed Brown Senior Center can be found at http://www.edbrowncenter.org/. The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club can be found online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.


From left – RB Sunrise Rotary Community Service Chair Rod Weiss, EBSC Program Director Kathy Weyer, RB Sunrise Rotary Immediate Past President Nasrin Barbee

RB Sunrise Rotary Announces Speakers for August, 2010 Meetings

The RB Sunrise Rotary Club has announced the following lineup of speakers for August, 2010. Their meetings are a MUST for anyone interested in camaraderie and community insight. Next month’s schedule includes:

• August 3rd Michael Rennie, Executive Director of the Poway Center for Performing Arts, will provide an overview of the 2010-11 season.
• August 10th Andrew Skinner – a recovering quadriplegic and Founder of the Triumph Foundation – will discuss how to help people recover from spinal cord injuries.
• August 17th Robin Kaufman of CERT explores how to maximize the Community Emergency Response Team’s efforts in time of disaster.
• August 24th Mark Berdan of Berdan Benefits will examine the potential impact of President Obama’s Health Care Plan on the average family and business owner.
• August 31st Kathy Weyer of Performance Partners will discuss myths and legends of San Diego’s hospice facilities she’s learned through her volunteer efforts.
  
  The meetings start promptly at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Speakers begin their presentations at 8:00 am. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings at no charge if staying for just the speaker. A $15 fee will be charged to those staying for breakfast.

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club itself can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.

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RB Sunrise Rotary adds Three Paul Harris Fellows

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club has added another three Paul Harris Fellows to its ranks.

The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon an individual. Recipients are typically Rotarians, professionals and community leaders who are recognized for their outstanding contributions to those around them.

The honor and recognition accompanies a donation of $1,000 or more in the name of the recipient to Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fund in support of Rotary’s world-wide programs.

At this past Tuesday morning’s breakfast meeting, the club honored:

• Irene Dunny, wife of club Executive Secretary Jim Dunny
• Rod Weiss, who since joining Rotary this past October has been extremely active as the RB Sunrise Vocational Service Committee Chairman
• Jessica Barbee, daughter of outgoing club president Nasrin Barbee

At the ceremony, past club president Carl Kruse observed, “Today’s event is particularly exciting. In addition to being the largest group to ever receive Paul Harris Fellowships at one time for our club, we’re also helping the Barbee family to have a full set of Paul Harris Fellowships.” Ms. Barbee’s sister Cindy, father Ralph, and mother Nasrin all previously received the same award.

Since its inception, the Paul Harris Foundation has been dedicated to doing good for those who may not be able to help themselves. The first grant in 1930 provided seed money for what became the Easter Seals Foundation. “We can only hope our efforts here today also have that kind of positive result.” said Kruse.

The 65 business and community leaders in the RB Sunrise Rotary meet for breakfast every Tuesday at 7am at the RB Country Club on Greens East Road in RB. Professionals from throughout the region are invited to attend for some of the finest camaraderie to be found in north county, and prospective members are always welcome.

More information about the RB Sunrise Rotary can be found online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

RB Sunrise welcomes three new Paul Harris Fellows at the morning breakfast club. From left, Irene Dunny, Jessica Barbee, and Rod Weiss were all honored. Club president Nasrin Barbee joins them at the ceremony.

RB Sunrise Rotary Initiates Two New Members

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary has welcomed Laura Gillig and Jacques Lord as new members:

Ms. Gillig – a Priority Banking Officer for Union Bank – is also the head of US operations for Oasis Haven, a South African non-profit organization that seeks to place and care for abandoned and HIV positive children. Mr. Lord is an environmental consultant, geologist, and professional magician.

Both are joining Rotary with just one idea in mind – to help those around them. “I seek to make a difference in our community” says Gillig, who recently moved to North County and expects this to be the last place she ever lives.

For Lord the move into Rotary is a little more personal. “I want an opportunity to serve my community” he notes, but more importantly “I need to pay back for the services that were rendered to me and my family during the aftermath of the 2007 fires.”

The Lords are almost finished unpacking after moving into their recently completed home. It is considered by building experts to be perhaps the “greenest” house in San Diego, in large part thanks to Mr. Lord’s expertise.

Now in its 105th year, Rotary has grown steadily over the years and currently has well over 1.2 million members in almost 34,000 clubs worldwide.

“These are precisely the kinds of people we want to have in Rotary” observed Nasrin Barbee as she introduced the new members and presided over her last meeting as club president.

The 65 business and community leaders in the RB Sunrise Rotary meet for breakfast every Tuesday at 7am at the RB Country Club on Greens East Road in RB. Professionals from throughout the region are invited to attend for some of the finest camaraderie to be found in north county, and prospective members are always welcome.

More information about the RB Sunrise Rotary can be found online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

Picture (L-R) New Rotarians Laura Gillig and Jacques Lord welcome the opportunity to give back to the community by joining the RB Sunrise Rotary Club.

RB Sunrise Rotarians learn wheelchair dancing

The RB Sunrise Rotary Club recently played host to a team of wheelchair dancers.

“We match able-bodied partners with wheelchair users, teaching them both to cha-cha, rumba and waltz,” explained club co-founder Beverly Weurding, adding “We’re big on ballroom and Latin dancing too. Because learning to dance alongside an able-body partner gives wheelchair users a sense of confidence and equality that is sometimes missing in their lives.”

“Wheelchair dancing increases muscle strength and helps those who are physically challenged to make friends and be socially active” observed club president Nasrin Barbee. By the end of the meeting, many of the morning Rotarians – ranging in age from quite youthful to advanced years – had participated in this unique springtime social.

“We’re now matching able-bodied volunteers up for our next round of classes” Weurding noted with a smile. “You should all join us in La Mesa, where all our classes are free.”

The 65 members of the RB Sunrise Rotary can be found sharing a sense of conviviality every Tuesday morning at 7 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings. There is a $15 fee charged to those staying for breakfast.

Information about wheelchair dancing and the free classes this organization offers can be found at http://www.wheelchairdancers.org/. For additional information about the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club, visit the club’s website at http://www.rbsunrise.org/

William Valencia, Certified Ballroom & Latin Wheelchair Instructor and Beverly Weurding, Wheelchair Dancer

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RB Sunrise Rotary Initiates Three New Members

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary has welcomed three new members to their midst:

• Scott Bramwell, Managing Director of Cornerstone Wealth Management
• Kathy Weyer, President of Performance Partners
• Terry Green, President/Chief Development Officer of the Palomar Pomerado Health Foundation

Now in its 105th year, Rotary has grown steadily over the years and currently has well over 1.2 million members in almost 34,000 clubs worldwide.

“We’re in every community, in every country. We’re men and women, every age, every nationality. We’re your neighbor and your friend. And we’re leading the way to make the world a better place.” noted past-president Carl Kruse as he introduced the new members to the club.

The 65 business and community leaders in the RB Sunrise Rotary meet for breakfast every Tuesday at 7am at the RB Country Club on Greens East Road in RB. Professionals from throughout the region are invited to attend for some of the finest camaraderie to be found in north county, and prospective members are always welcome.

More information about the RB Sunrise Rotary can be found online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

Picture (L-R) New Rotarians Scott Bramwell, Kathy Weyer, and Terry Green welcome the opportunity to give back to the community by joining the RB Sunrise Rotary Club.

RB Sunrise Rotarian Plays for Chelsea’s Light

RB Sunrise Rotarians live their lives to do right by others. So it was no surprise when longtime member Michael Moon announced he’s taking time away from his financial planning business to help raise money for the Chelsea’s Light Foundation (chelseaslight.org) with his rock and roll band.

Called “The Grateful Dads”, Moon’s group started as a lark in 2002 and quickly developed a loyal following. “We’re now in our third chapter” Moon explains “and we play fun, danceable, rock and roll.”

“But this is bigger than making music. There isn’t a family in RB or Poway that hasn’t been heavily impacted by the recent tragedy that befell Chelsea King” says Moon. “Whether or not you have children in the schools, it’s easy to appreciate the pain her family continues to feel.”

“We all want to reach out to help the Kings” Mr. Moon explains “and those of us in the band wanted to do our part.” For the Grateful Dads, doing their parts consists of providing a fun community event and raising some money for a worthy cause - all at the same time.”

The Foundation is dedicated to helping eliminate harm to children by sexual predators through community activism, legislative reform, and education. Its efforts are tied to Chelsea’s Law, a piece of legislation sponsored by Nathan Fletcher and currently working its way through the state legislature and seen as a model for other states to follow. Chelsea’s Law (“The Chelsea King Child Predator Prevention Act of 2010”) significantly increases sentences for sexual offenses against minors -doubling current penalties, creates life-without-possibility-of-parole sentences, and requires lifetime parole for most of these offenses.

The event which Mr. Moon’s group will be headlining is scheduled for 8 pm on Saturday, June 5th at Kaminski’s BBQ & Sports Lounge (12735 Poway Road, Poway). 10% of the evening’s proceeds (and 10% of all Kaminski’s sales for the entire June 4-6 weekend) will go directly to the Foundation.

A live auction with items such as a flat screen television and season tickets at the Poway Center for Performing Arts professional season is also planned. There will be a small cover charge for the concert, and attendees will also be encouraged to make direct donations to the Chelsea’s Light Foundation that evening and afterwards.

“100% of the money paid to the Grateful Dads, and a big chunk of money raised that weekend, will go directly to benefiting this very worthwhile organization.” says Moon, adding, “As for us, we’re just there to have a good time and help out. We aim to make this an exciting and fun way to enjoy a pleasant June evening while doing the right thing for our community.”

FX5, which will be playing at Kaminski’s that Friday night, has announced that they will also be donating a portion of their performance fees to the Chelsea’s Light Foundation. Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, Susan Wintersteen says she’s anticipating a great show. “I’ve seen these guys perform, and you can’t help but enjoy yourself. Do yourself a favor and come both nights - you don’t want to miss this weekend!”

There will also be an exciting raffle drawing on Sunday night, with tickets being sold all weekend. Mr. Moon reminds buyers they won’t need to be present to win.

“Come for the dancing. Come for the laughs. Come for the live auction. Or come to help carry forward the vision of a world without sexual predators having free reign to harm our children.” says Moon “Come for whatever reason you want, but for heaven’s sake, DON’T MISS THIS EVENING!”

Mr. Moon also warns; “We’re expecting a big crowd that night, so plan to get there early.”


For additional information, contact:
MIKE MOON
858-550-2865
Moonfam1@cox.net

Five Grateful Dads and a Grateful Mom

From left to right – Back row – LJ Johnson, Jim Fraser, Dede Clark
Center row – Steve Coran, Michael Moon
Front Row – Rich Harchol

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(L-R) RB Sunrise Rotarian Carl Kruse collects congratulations from State Assembly Member Nathan Fletcher, RB Rotarian Marty Judge, and RB Sunrise Rotarian Rob Weinberg

RB Sunrise Rotary Names Carl Kruse “Hats Off Volunteer”

At this past weekend’s “Hats off to Volunteers” event in Webb Park, Poway Councilman Carl Kruse was feted by members of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary for his community-minded spirit and willingness to volunteer. And volunteer. And volunteer.

“Carl is one of those people who seems to be all places at the same time,” observed club president Nasrin Barbee. “In addition to being past president of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club, he’s been on every committee imaginable in our organization, coaching and guiding both new members and veterans alike. He also did a stint Assistant Governor for Rotary International District 5340, which covers San Diego County and parts of Imperial County.”

Kruse is currently the District Governor's Chief of Staff and the District Membership Chair. In addition to having been Assistant Governor, he also helped Rotary International in the recent past as the Club Foundation Chair; was named Rotarian of the Year in 2009; and earned the prestigious Rotary Presidential Citation in 2007. He’s been a Facilitator for the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA); helped a team of the region’s top teenagers to fulfill their leadership potential at the Leadership, Ethics and Determination conference (LEAD); and volunteered to travel to India at great personal expense to aid in that country’s Polio Immunization efforts.

“I’m tired just thinking about it!” Barbee laughed.

With 1.3 million members in over 33,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary International requires a considerable regional administration to support individual club communications, membership development, successful community and international service projects, support of the The Rotary Foundation, and the development of leaders beyond the club level. International headquarters in Evanston, IL, relies on people like Carl Kruse to make things happen successfully.

“Carl has played a significant role within the District 5340 administration during his 14 years in Rotary.” said president-elect Al Watson. “Here is a man who truly lives his life according to Rotary’s Four Avenues of Service-Club, Vocational, Community, and International. He’s an inspiration to us all.”

Carl, whose vehicle license reads SERVIZ, in keeping with Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self”, adheres daily to the motto “Rotary is a Journey, Not a Destination”.

Carl Kruse and the other 64 members of the RB Sunrise Rotary club meet for breakfast at 7:15 am every Tuesday morning at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Professionals in the community exploring membership are invited to attend an initial breakfast meeting at no charge. Members of the public are always invited to club meetings, with a $15 charge for those staying for breakfast. Visitors coming to just hear club speakers (starting at 8:00 am) are welcome at no charge.More information about the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club is available online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

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