Rotary Club of Morro Bay charters new Eco-Rotary of Morro Bay

On the evening of June 23 representatives from Rotary clubs from Morro Bay, Grover Beach, Cambria, and Los Osos as well as district Governor Deepa Willingham gathered to welcome and officially charter the new Eco-Rotary Club of Morro Bay. This new Rotary club is only the third ecologically oriented club in the world and will be a pace setter for new clubs to follow. Already they have two environmental projects in the works. The club is off to a great start and with John Weiss as President is sure to grow and accomplish much.

District Governer Deepa spoke to the group explaining what Rotary is all about and telling them about the late Sam Greene and how he first got involved with Rotary. Our club enjoyed hearing from Sam back in April at our 60th Anniversary. It's our great loss that Sam has gone to his heavenly reward. To commemorate this new accomplishment of establishing Eco-Rotary, Deepa told the group that they would be receiving a special pin this night. It was the Sam Greene membership pin and she cautioned the new members not to give it away, or sell it, or lose it, because these are the only ones that exist.

Presidents Dick Pacaoan of the Los Osos Rotary and President Mike Pond of the Morro Bay Rotary gave welcome speeches. Then New President John Weiss introduced all of the Charter Members. There followed the pinning ceremony and presentation of gifts.

Eco-Rotary is a wonderful way for local people to do something environmentally positive for their community. The club is also perfect for folks who cannot make a luncheon or breakfast meeting as this club will meet every second and fourth Thursday at 5:30 P.M. at the Morro Bay Golf Course. Watch the news regarding this group because it is without a doubt that you will be hearing about good things from them.

Photos of the Charter night are posted in the Photo section of this web site.