RB Sunrise Rotary adds Three Paul Harris Fellows

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club has added another three Paul Harris Fellows to its ranks, and they're doing it BIG!

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:

• Past President Mark Berdan
• Past President Kendra Jeffcoat
• Realtor Sue Herndon

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 very pleased to honor Kendra's reaching the Double Fellowship level and Sue's achievement of the Triple Fellowship level.

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/.
Left to Right - RB Sunrise Rotarians Craig Brown, Carl Kruse, Kendra Jeffcoat, Mark Berdan, and Sue Herndon

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.

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.