RB Sunrise Rotary Announces Meeting Speakers for March, 2012

The RB Sunrise Rotary Club has announced the following lineup of for March, 2012. Their meetings are a MUST for anyone interested in camaraderie and community insight. The schedule includes:

· March 6 State Assembly member and Mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher will address the state of the community and field questions regarding the future.

· March 13 The Rancho Bernardo High School Madrigal Singers will provide a special, one-time only, Spring concert.

· March 20 Rick Coburn, president of Coburn Restoration, will speak about the challenges associated with Huntington’s Disease.

· March 27 The annual Four-Way Speech Contest - Sub-regional finals for Rotary District 5340 (San Diego/Imperial Counties) - will be held at the RB Sunrise Rotary Club.

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 http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

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

(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/.