Club Bulletin - May 26, 2015

Warm, warm, sunny, sunny, breezy, breezy.

 

Burgers (cheese if you wanted them), green salad, home-made potato chips, and cookies!  (Doug Riddell and I discussed our love for their home-made chips!!)

 

President Nick covered up much of his tie wearing a tan sport coat (which is maybe why Andrea wasn’t able to make it today – she has an aversion to tan sport coats); from what I could see though, the tie was maroon; he also wore a spiffy tie clip.

 

The lovely and talented President Nick had us JOIN him in the pledge (happy Elsie??!!!!!).

 

The lovely and talented Seneca.

 

No Sid – no song.  (I was bummed – I like the song!!!)

 

Weird – no guests today.

Skip Barnhart graced us with his presence though – was good to see him…

 

No happy new Rotarians today.

 

None today…

 

Next time – was the end of the month.

 

Prez Nick announced that his baby boy Derek graduated from Chapman on Saturday – he was one mighty proud papa.

 

Jude Long announced that Eco Rotary was sponsoring their Annual Eco-Faire on Sunday, May 31^st at St. Tim’s.

 

Gary Owens reminded the Club that we will be meeting at Camp Hapitok on Tuesday, July 7^th (incoming Prez Carol’s first meeting).  It’s always a wonderful meeting – hopefully we’ll see most of you there!!!  John W suggested carpooling.

 

David Owens reminded the group that there will be a short Prez Nick Demotion Party Meeting right after our regular meeting.  He sent around a sign-up sheet.  The event is being held on Thursday, June 18^th @ 530pm right here at the Golf Course.  Cost will be $25/person.

 

John Weiss announced the District Step Down & Awards Lunch being held on Saturday, June 27^th in Santa Maria.  You can register online at the District website (you actually need to).  He encouraged attendance!!!  And in fact, the Board voted to pay for members’ lunches!!!

 

WE ARE DARK ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9^TH.

 

Dan Costley announced that Jack Barrett would be in the hospital for another week and a half or so…  he was in much better spirits and encouraged visitors (just don’t stat too long)

 

Forgot to listen for one…

 

June 9, 2015 - DARK

June 18, 2015 – Demotion/Induction Party

July 7, 2015 – Camp Hapitok Meeting (across hwy 1 from Cuesta)

Project Surf Camp – July 18^th

August/September 2015 – Fish Fry

 

President Nick in an attempt to catch up kept up his fining ways… some $10… some $20… some $40…

Lori French – for some dietary issues (McDonalds – really??!!!!)

Matt Franklin – for one of the worst guesses at a Rotarian Magazine questions (guessed 9 yrs old – answer was 77 yrs old)

Jude Long – has really good hearing (lots of whispered answers on the one) – answered many questions about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lou Alcindor) – she was fined anyway

David Owens because he wasn’t here last week – that and he didn’t’ know how many states had full-serve gas stations

Gary Owens – I have no memory of why Gary got fined and I can’t read my notes…   but he got fined…

 

 

Today we were treated to a wonderful program from Craig Wilson of Transitions Mental Health & Growing Grounds.  Transitions is a non-profit SLO and Santa Barbara company serving the needs of those with severe and/or persistent mental illness (ptsd, bi-polar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, etc.)  Their goal is to eliminate the stigma while promoting recovery and wellness for those afflicted.  They provide day programs in Atascadero, SLO, Arroyo Grande, Lompoc and Santa Maria.  For over 30 years, Transitions has been dedicated to providing work, housing, case management and life skills to support teens and adults with mental illness while offering support, resources and education to their family.

 

Thru the Transitions program, Growing Grounds is a non-profit wholesale nursery that has been around for over 31 years.  Growing Grounds provides socialization opportunities - it’s a place for people to come socialize with like people; everybody needs to see value in their life, Growing Grounds provides a therapeutic horticultural experience giving workers peace of mind and a sense of accomplishment; and Growing Grounds also instills an expectation for performance as it provides soft job skills that can translate to everyday skills such as common courtesy, being on time and being productive.

 

The Gardens are open to the public on the 3^rd Tuesday of the month from 11-4pm; otherwise they are selling wholesale to many of the stores that we frequent every day.   What a wonderful program and kudos to those with the calling to help people on the road to their own personal recovery.