THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA THE ROTATOR JUNE 29, 2010 In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States. During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. One of the most enduring myths about Independence Day is that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The myth had become so firmly established that, decades after the event and nearing the end of their lives, even the elderly Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had come to believe that they and the other delegates had signed the Declaration on the fourth. Most delegates actually signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776. In a remarkable series of coincidences, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two founding fathers of the United States and the only two men who signed the Declaration of Independence to become president, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the United States' 50th anniversary. Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Similar to other summerthemed events, Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all nonessential federal institutions (like the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation's heritage, laws, history, society, and people. Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue and take advantage of the day off and, in some years, long weekend to gather with relatives. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. Parades often are in the morning, while fireworks displays occur in the evening at such places as parks, fairgrounds, or town squares. Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner", "God Bless America", "America the Beautiful", "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "This Land Is Your Land", "Stars and Stripes Forever", and, regionally, "Yankee Doodle" in northeastern states and "Dixie" in southern states. Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812. Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show. Safety concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed. Illicit traffic transfers many fireworks from less restrictive states. A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a salute to the union, is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Susan Rees 2009-2010 President Craft Talk Schedule None Scheduled Last Meeting s Notes Visiting Rotarians Tim Staffel Visitors Rod Melville Mark Blackford Dick Weldon Interact Danielle Jaeckels Lauren Edie Our New Santa Maria High School Principal Joe Domingues Upcoming Projects Dictionary Project 1
THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA Rotary Calendar June Programs by Heather Weare The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Board of Directors 2009-2010 President: Susan Rees President Elect: Bob Frias Past President: Dr. Kenneth Nelson Club Administration: Roy Dugger Bill Libbon Membership: Frank Culley Public Relations: Andrew Millar International: Gillian Cole-Andrews Club Service: Laura Mohajer The Rotary Foundation: Tom Martinez Karen Fothergill Secretary: John Henning Treasurer: Robbin Medina Curt Davis JULY 2010 Basic PRLS. July 17th - Santa Maria Inn AUGUST 2010 August 7th Master PRLS - 3 Santa Maria Inn June 29 Steve Lopez Santa Maria Police Department Color Guard July Programs by Carl Engel July 6 Richard Quandt Grower - Shipper Association Of Santa Barbara & Slo Counties July 13 Alex Posada Director of Rec & Parks City of Santa Maria July 20 Chris Hastert General Manager Santa Maria Public Airport July 27 TBA CONTRIBUTIONS Membership, Frank Culley Rotator, Frank Culley Web Site, Frank Culley http://www.rotaryclubofsantamaria.org/ Bulletin questions or comments? E-mail fculley.rotary@gmail.com or call 805-934-7091 2
Our Rotary Club has sponsored a table at the fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Club When: Wednesday June 30, 2010 Where: Santa Maria Country Club Time: 6:00-6:30 p.m. No host cocktails 6:45p.m. - Dinner Attending are: John and Sharon Henning; Roy and Ann Dugger; Fred and Scheryn Pratt; and Robert Rees. Almost Past President Susan Rees and Past President Camille Edie will be your Celebrity Waiters We have room for 4 more people!!!! The only cost to you is the amount of the tip! This is a fun event with (obviously) great people, not to mention it is for a very good cause! Please contact Camille Edie at cedie@yourcbsm.com if you would like to be a part of this exclusive group. The Rotary Club of Santa Maria 2010 MEETING GREETER RAFFLE TICKET SELLER NAME MONTH NAME MONTH GAYLE PRATT JUNE RUTH MORAN JUNE HANS KARDEL JR. JULY TARA LeFRANC JULY VICTOR TOGNAZZINI AUGUST CINDY McKELLAR AUGUST FRANK CULLEY SEPTEMBER JOE GOLDBERG SEPTEMBER RICK HAYDON OCTOBER LEAH WEST OCTOBER NOVEMBER TOM ROSS NOVEMBER BILL LIBBON DECEMBER CARL ENGEL DECEMBER 2011 JANUARY TOM MARTINEZ JANUARY GILLIAN COLE - ANDREWS FEBRUARY DOUG KIMBERLY FEBRUARY RICHARD SHERMAN MARCH VICTOR TOGNAZZINI MARCH CARL ENGEL APRIL RICK HAYDON APRIL SCOTT DUNN MAY ALICE PATINO MAY RON NANNING JUNE CAMILLE EDIE JUNE THANK YOU FOR HELPING YOUR ROTARY CLUB ALL GREETERS & TICKET SELLERS, PLEASE PLAN ON BEING AT THE MEETING BY 11:50 Contact Bill Libbon for any questions on meeting greeters & ticket sellers at blibbon@bgcsmv.org 3
2009-2010 2010-2011 Dr. Ken Nelson Past President Susan Rees Susan Rees President Bob Frias Bob Frias President Elect Laura Mohajer John Henning Secretary Ruth Moran Robbin Medina Treasurer Doug Kimberly Curt Davis Co-Treasurer Frank Culley Membership Chair Frank Culley Tara LeFranc Membership Co-Chair Tara LeFranc Ron Nanning Membership Induction Ron Nanning Greg Muscio Membership Orientation Greg Muscio Carl Engel Membership Committee Carl Engel Terri Lee Coleman Membership Committee Terri Lee Coleman Scott Dunn Membership Mentor Scott Dunn Camille Edie Membership Mentor Camille Edie Rick Hayden Membership Mentor Rick Hayden Fred Pratt Membership Mentor Fred Pratt Tom Martinez Membership Mentor Tom Martinez Yvonne Biely Membership Mentor Yvonne Biely Roy Dugger Club Administration Roy Dugger Bill Libbon Club Administration Andrew Millar Publicity Frank Culley Gillian Cole-Andrews International Fred Pratt Lora Mohajer Club Service Camille Edie Tom Martinez Rotary Foundation Tom Martinez Yvonne Biely Programs Carl Engel Roy Dugger Website Frank Culley Frank Culley Website Frank Culley Ruth Moran Sergeant-at-Arms Joe Goldberg At Large Scott Dunn Bob Frias Fun Raiser Chair Laura Mohajer Fun Raiser Sponsor Committee Joe Goldberg Positions in Bold Red are Board positions 4
MONDAYS 6:00 P SANTA MARIA SOUTH THE HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN 12:10 SAN LUIS OBISPO MADONA INN TUESDAYS 7:OOA SLO DAYBREAK FAIRWAYS RESTAURANT CAMBRIA SUNRISE LAS CAMBRITAS SOLVANG BREAKFAST ROYAL SCANDINAVIAN TEMPLETON MCPHEE S 12:00 THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA MARIA THE HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN PISMO BEACH PELICAN POINT MORRO BAY THE MORRO BAY GOLF COURSE WEDNESDAYS 7:00 A GROVER BEACH SPYGLASS PISMO NIPOMO BLACK LAKE GOLF RESORT PASO ROBLES SUNRISE PASO ROBLES COUNTRY CLUB 12:00 ATASCADERO LAKESIDE PAVILLION SAN LUIS DE TOLOSA MADONNA INN 12:10 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ROYAL SCANDINAVIAN 6:00 P LOMPOC ROTARY CLUB LOMPOC EMBASSY SUITES THURSDAYS 7:00 A SANTA MARIA BREAKFAST SANTA MARIA INN 12:00 PASO ROBLES FRIDAYS PASO ROBLES COUNTRY CLUB ARROYO GRANDE STEAMERS PISMO BEACH 6:45 A VANDENBERG VILLAGE VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB 7:00 A LOS OSOS MARE BLU RISTORANTE 12:00 CAMBRIA THE BRAMBLES "cyber make-ups" www.rotarydistrict5240.org A reminder that several back issues as well as the current issue of The Rotator can be found on our Website. I also have every issue I have done since September 23, 2008 if there is a specific issue you may want. http://www.rotaryclubofsantamaria.org/ Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned 5
Month Year Recepient Purpose July 2009 Santa Barbara County Fair Youth July 2009 1313 - Polio Project International August 2009 Central Coast Literacy - Spelling Bee Community September 2009 SJHS - Interact Youth October 2009 RYLA - Camp 2 Students Youth October 2009 Boy Scouts Youth October 2009 District 5240 Trivia Contest Community November 2009 SJHS - Interact Youth November 2009 Boys & Girls Club Youth December 2009 RYLA Scholarship Fund Youth December 2009 Food Bank Community December 2009 St. Andrews Youth December 2009 Rotary Christmas Parade Community December 2009 Children's Christmas Party Youth January 2010 Homeless Shelter Community January 2010 SJHS - Interact Auction Youth January 2010 Food Bank Community February 2010 Boy Scouts Youth February 2010 Congo Project International February 2010 Haiti Relief Project International March 2010 RYLA - Camp Youth March 2010 Righetti Choir Youth March 2010 Rotary Int l - Polio Plus International March 2010 Rotary Int l - Paul Harris Fellow Award International March 2010 Battle of The Books Project Community 6
Rotary Club of SM MONTHLY BILLING PLAN EFF 7/01/2010 SUMMARY Convert from quarterly billing to monthly billing effective 07/01/10 Bills sent beginning of month for expenses (incl. meals) incurred prior month. The first monthly bill (July) will be a transition bill. Since meals are no longer pre-billed, there will be no meals billed on this bill. Meal adjustments and balances from prior quarter will appear on July bill. July bill will also include $120 for annual dues. WHY: 1) Improve cash flow to club 2) Easier for members to manage accounts 3) More current billing information 4) Help define cost of membership 5) Help keep costs more consistent & predictable 6) Reduce or eliminate member concerns about billing accuracy and billing disputes 7) Simplify current system of pre-billing meals. BILL COMPONENTS MONTHLY: (These charges will appear each month on your bill) Meals: Based on actual meals consumed the prior month. $17.25 eater, $8.25 non-eater. Meals paid for at meeting would not show on billing. Fines: Fines will be billed at $8.33 per month ($100 per year). Brags, Birthdays, Anniversaries: as incurred from prior month, unless paid at meeting. You will be asked to sign an IOU if you want these added to your bill. Polio +: $2.50 per month ($30 annual) Exemption Badge: $2 per month Club Admin Expense: $5 per month to cover miscellaneous club expenses (convention costs, district assemblies and conferences, tax returns, etc) that have previously gone unfunded. This will minimize the percentage of money from Funraiser proceeds that goes to club expenses vs. charitable gifts. 7
ANNUAL: (These charges will appear once per year on your bill) NOTES: Annual Dues ($120): will appear on your July bill. Paul Harris Groups: If you are in a group, your $100 annual commitment per group will appear on your January bill. No ticketed events, sponsorships or auction commitments will be billed. These shall be paid in advance of the event and collected by respective committee. (FUNrasier, Step-Down, Winemaker dinners, joint meetings, etc.) You may elect to receive your monthly billing by email (preferred) or regular mail. You may elect to join the Century Club if you do not want to be fined at meeting, but no longer need to pre-pay $100. This will be collected monthly. Some members choose to be fined more than $100 per year and will be given that option. Members are asked to pay in a timely manner, see Aging of Accounts section below. AGING OF ACCOUNTS Billings will be sent the first week of the month and payments are due upon receipt. If any amount becomes past due 60 days from the original billing date, the treasurer shall send separate notification advising that amount must be paid within 5 business days, otherwise billing privileges will be suspended and all subsequent expenses incurred will be on a cash only basis until such time the account balance is brought to zero. If any amount becomes past due 90 days from the original billing date, unless the account balance is immediately brought to zero, the member must agree to a board approved payment plan in a prompt and timely manner. If any amount becomes past due 120 days from the original billing date AND a board approved payment plan is not in place, OR if the member has failed to abide by the terms of a board approved payment plan, the delinquent member may be terminated from the club. REV 6/1/2010 8
Hans, Danielle & Lauren Hans Kardel Jr. and Danielle Jaeckels Lauren Edie and Camille Edie Hans tells us about the St. Joseph Interact club that our club sponsors. 9
Heather Introduces Attorney Dick Weldon Dick Weldon Dick Weldon Presents a History of the Santa Maria Valley 10