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Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter
Building Communities---Bridging Continents
President Elect Greg Mills came back from PETS(President-elect Training Seminars)that took place at the LAX Marriott last weekend, all fired up about Rotary. He revealed that incoming Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith's (from Kirksville, Missouri) new theme for the 2010-2011 year will be Building Communities---Bridging Continents. Greg was totally impressed with the speakers and training he received over the PETS weekend and he's hoping to get everyone fired up about our upcoming year.
This week's meeting opened with an invocation by Pete Moriarty, our Pledge of Allegiance and reading of the Rotary Four Way Test by Greg Mills. Our song this week was "America the Beautiful" led by Joe Brand.
Guests:
Wayne Silzel
Lisa Stepanski
Both of our guests are up for membership and are in the 10 day review period since last week's meeting. If there are no objections voiced a new member induction ceremony is planned in the next 2 weeks.
Wayne Silzel's category will be Commercial Real Estate Finance
Lisa Stepanski's will be Attorney
Steven Pollack spoke about his recent two week trip to India where he visited a District Assembly Meeting in Goa. He also visited Mumbai, Bangalore, Agra, and New Delhi. He had some interesting stories about being driven about in India and the crazy driving conditions and "mishugina" drivers he saw there.
Announcements:
Jill Kuli - reminded the club that we will be giving out minigrants of $500 totalling $4000 to our local schools. She is forming a committee to review the applications and has had Bryan Nash and Linda Bartrom-Olsen volunteer at today's meeting, among others.
She also let us know that she is making progress with our Camp RYLA nominees, but is still accepting applications. So if you know any interested VPHS or LU High students entering their Junior Year have them contact Jill.
Jane McDonald annuounced that the Club has recieved a Certificate of Recognition from the Orange County Supervisers signed by Bill Campbell for our community and humanitarian works. The certificate can be seen on our website under the Photo Albums.
Jane also announced that theTecate Rotary Club is having their Spring Dance on March 25th at the Restaurant Plaza Santa Monica located in Alex Mora's Factory. The dance will run from 8PM to 1 AM and the cost is $100 per person. Those attending can stay at the Hotel Estancia Inn -ask for the special Rotary Rate or the Hotel Rosita Inn. Tables can be booked through Christina Arce(619)478-1056 or through Jane McDonald.
Jay Applebaum updated the Club about our upcoming Harlem Ambassador's Basketball Game on May 1st. A sign up sheet was passed around for various assignments relating to the game and Jay will continue to keep the club updated. Linda Bartrom-Olsen is doing a tremendous job at VPHS enlisting players and making sure that we get full cooperation from the school. Brice Prather is also doing a great job enlisting players and acting as team liaison. Everyone is getting excited about this event.
Greg Mills spoke about another potential fundraiser- a Villa Park City Clam or Crab Bake.
This event will be held right here in front of the Villa Park City Hall and would include an evening of fun, music and lots of good food. Steve and Deb Hart along with their neighbors are eager to help and think this is a great idea. Greg Mills hopes this can become a signature event for the club, not unlike the Yorba Linda Club's Lobsterfest.
We're also looking to fill a second table at the Lobsterfest on May 21st we have openings for 2 more couples - Contact Pam Dunn if you want to attend. The cost is $150 per person for a catered all you can eat Lobster and Steak Dinner with all the trimmings.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Speaking of Pam Dunn today is her birthday- Happy Birthday Pammy
John Broussard announced that today is Jean Broussard's Birthday- this is the actual day, but John says that the celebration begins on March 1st and ends sometime in May- they plan to celebrate by going to a movie and maybe dinner.
Sylvan and Barbara Swartz are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary this evening with a dinner at Zov's Bistro- They expect about 13 friends and family to join them.
Tom & Terry Davisare celebrating their 27 Anniversary with dinner at Mr. Stox
Happy Bucks:
Bill Baker and Lesslie Giacobbi visited a Indy Car Museum in Corona and had an informative and exciting visit. Bill is now a fan of Indy Cars.
Nagi Ibrahim was happy to see Tom Davis back at the club
Jay Applebaum was happy that the Villa Park Girls Basketball Team won their CIF playoff game last night against the Huntington Beach Oilers and will advance to the next level in the playoffs.
Tom Davis has been traveling and tending to some medical issues, but is happy to be back at the morning meeting.
Jim Brodsky was happy. He figures that between all his former marriages he would be celebrating his 32nd anniversary. He is currently very happy with current wife Cathy.
Bob Meyer was happy he raised $1000 for the troops yesterday.
Bob Kreisberg was happy to recommend podcasts from the WNYC Radio Lab ---a story about a couple that raised a chimpanzee from birth. He also recommends podcast from ThisAmericanLife.org . Lesslie Giacobbi complimented Bob on his past podcast on personality types.
Jill Kuli was happy to point out the amazing resemblance of Diane Rothi to Shaun White of Olympics fame. Could it be there was more than a little coincidence in the fact that Diane was absent last week and Shaun was winning the Halfpike Gold Medal. Hmm!!
Opportunity Drawing: Teri Brooks drew a 3 for Steve Stern
Speaker:
Our speaker was Craig Beinlich who we learned grew up in Buena Park and moved to Villa Park in 1997. His business is C.R. Beinclich and Sons Construction Corp and was begun by his father in 1968. Craig has been involved with the business now for many years and says they are a cut above the rest. They will design and build custom homes or additions and provide total project management and cost controls. Craig showed some of the homes he has built over the years and showed us how 3 dimensional animations help the home owner visualize how the project will look upon completion. Craig does daily job site inspections to make sure the job is done right and completed on time. He does mostly supervision now, but has done finish carpentry in the past.
Next Weeks Meeting:
Club Assembly- this is a meeting that will update you on what's happening in each of the areas of service for the club - Community, International, Vocational and Club Service Chairpersons or committee members will give a brief presentation. We'll also get an update from our Treasurer, Steve Kawa; Membership Chairperson, Steve Stern and Foundation Chairperson Jeannie Hankins.
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