Escondido Sunrise Rotary; Meeting to Serve our Community in Person and via Zoom; and “San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy; Preservation and Education within Local Natural Preserves…” December 9, 2021
As we all try to conduct our professional pursuits in new ways, it’s appropriate to remind ourselves of who we are as a Serving Organization… Our accomplishments, our fellowship and the reminder of our many successes is valuable as we seek new opportunities to serve…
As a Club, we honored our nation with a salute to our Flag led by President Elect-Elect, Mark Maus…
And, an invocation was offered by Past President, Jack Anderson…
Guests and Visitors:
None this week…
Now, some Sunrise Rotary member milestones…
Birthdays:
December 10: Erin Beitner
12: Tom Fitzgerald
12: Pam Putnicki
Happy Birthday Blessings to all of you…
Anniversaries:
None this week
Rotary Anniversaries:
None this week
Sunrise Rotarians Serving, and Announcements:
Mark you Calendars…
Note some service opportunities coming up…
Salvation Army Bell-Ringing Update…
Kim Henson reviewed the final schedule… And; “She is Done”…filling the schedule of bell-ringing assignments… Thanks to all who have volunteered… And, filled in when a vacancy came up…
And, thanks to Kim for her leadership… Well done Kim!!
Past President, Rich Aeling shared information on the “Bikes for Kids” project…
We have our Bikes!!
The “Bike Build” will be Saturday, December 11 at Aelott’s facility, 812 West Washington… The 110 bikes will be shared with Marine Corps families at Camp Pendleton in cooperation with the YMCA…
PJ Drive a Huge Success…
Past President, Kevin Svetich shared specific information regarding the PJ Drive for kids and family members at Ronald McDonald House. Over 200 sets of PJs were donated…Some from Club Members and, thanks to Chris Leso, a bunch from the Escondido PD…
Shown are the PJ “Retrievers” with all the donated sets of PJs hauled in from the parking lot…
President Richard will wear PJs at the Christmas Breakfast…
Target Shopping with Kids from the Boys and Girls Club is Thursday December 16…
Led by Past President, Mike Muehl the Target Shopping project supporting selected youth from the Boys and Girls Club will take place on the afternoon of December 16… Volunteers to help the kids are set to go…
Sunrise Rotary Christmas Breakfast December 16th…
Past President Rich Aeling also shared info on the Christmas Breakfast… Reservations are required as the breakfast will be catered… Look for more details on the gift exchange…
San Pasqual Union School Foundation Golf is Coming in April…
An early reminder that one can register for the SP Saints Golf event beginning on December 11…
Rotarians Having Fun and Serving…
All kinds of fun and service and fun…
Pictures are worth a thousand words…
A Birthday Celebration and a Poem Celebrating “Me”
Past President Barry Baker outdid himself as he enjoyed a family birthday celebration; pictured with his centenarian mother, and shared a “Poem” with his fellow Sunrise Rotarians…
An Anniversary Photo and Family Fun with the Herberts…
Past President Dave and Kathy 35 years ago and with daughter Katie… home for Thanksgiving… As Dave said “look at how much we have aged”… Ah, the joy of family…
Gerry Fay Interviewed for International Business Broadcast…
Gerry Fay just participated in an interview for “International Business”… Interviewed by Kathy Ireland (Yes, the same Kathy Ireland of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue fame)… The segment will air in February on Fox Business Channel and Bloomberg…
And, Some Christmas Cookies in the Oven with the Ponders…
Past President Jim with his grandson JD working on a Christmas Craft and some cookies in the oven…
Christmas Gifts for Families with Great Need…
Marcia Agnew’s company, working with Cal State San Marcos, provides toys and Christmas goodies for families in San Marcos…
Hi Fives:
A Sunrise Rotary ‘Traveler Treat’ for the President…
Past President, Jack Anderson was on a recent road trip to Flagstaff and Albuquerque, and brought President Richard a treat from the Cracker Barrel in Gallup NM…
The Heritage Park Gazebo All Decked-out for Christmas…
Past President Rich Aeling shared a photo of Heritage park with decorations and lights adding to the Grand Avenue ambience for Christmas… Thanks to George Weir and Rosemary-Duff Florist for help in lighting and decorations…
A Veteran Photo Added to the Sunrise Rotary Collection…
Bob Portillo sent along his photo in Air Force Blue… Thanks for serving our nation, Bob…
Program…
Past President, Dave Herbert introduced our speaker, Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Conservancy…
Trish Boaz speaking to Sunrise Rotary members…
The San Dieguito River Conservancy exists to protect and expand the watershed area of the San Dieguito River. Extending from its headwaters at Vulcan Mountain, the river continues to the coast at Del Mar.
The Conservancy represents the cities along the river course and the County of San Diego… The mission of the Conservancy focuses on the physical geography of the watershed area as well as educating residents about the importance of protecting the watershed…
Trish spoke about land acquisitions that have taken place over the years, and specifically noted areas in Del Dios and Bernardo Mountain. Much of the emphasis and success in acquisitions comes about through partnerships and relationships with willing sellers. The Del Dios acquisition in particular consists of 117 acres; through a total purchase of $3.7 million dollars, $2.66 million came about through Federal and State grants.
Much of the ‘operational’ focus of the Conservancy is to rid the watershed area of invasive plants; and to reduce fire fuel as a protection for the Conservancy area and neighboring properties from wildfires…
Education is an important part of the Conservancy’s efforts and this takes place through “the Watershed Explorers Program” and the “Next to Nature” program…
Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Conservancy pictured with President Richard…
The Opportunity Drawing is Back…
Tickets are available at each Sunrise Rotary meeting…
The top prize this week was $895… Mark Quick had the winning ticket, but couldn’t find the Joker in the ‘mess’ of 12 cards… Sorry Mark!
The lunch money was $43… The winning ticket also held by Mark Quick… Huh??
See you in person on December 16…
Next Week’s Meeting:
Our Annual Christmas Party and Gift Exchange… RSVP is required for the breakfast meal… Rich Aeling is confirming the arrangements… All members were notified…
Thanks for Attending Today’s Meeting…
Support for our Escondido Community …
Our great community and the success of its businesses is all of our responsibilities… Support the businesses that are doing all they can to survive during this challenging time… Take out some chow… Be ready to support them when the economy begins working again…
The ‘Giving Arch’ on Grand Avenue and Centre City Parkway reminds us that Escondido is a caring, giving community…
To all; be safe and be well…. God Bless those men and women that carry the load at our medical facilities, and God Bless our first responders… May our governmental leaders be wise, thoughtful and smart as this pandemic is overtaken by our hard work and collective support…
In Person and Online Meetings:
Technical Support for Online Meetings:
Our meetings will begin as a hybrid setting with in-person and on-line opportunities…The meetings will be technically managed by President Richard Agnew… Thanks for that Richard… And, Richard is prepared to support all of our attempts at joining the on-line meetings… Look for his email with details and links to log on to the upcoming Zoom meetings…
Watch for emails defining the next meeting. The system works fine, dependent upon your technical support available through your PC or laptop…
SEE YOU SOON… AT The Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 N. Broadway; IN PERSON… OR ONLINE… Next meeting; Thursday, December 16; 7:30 AM… Check President Richard’s email for the Zoom Link…
