MORRO BAY ROTARY CLUB
October 24, 2017
Welcome by Pete
Invocation by Ken Stilts
Flag salute by Mike Pond
Guests: Peter Starlings, Lou Dubnow, Scott Harp, and Teresa, a high school exchange student who is living with Melissa and Joel.
Peter Starlings, who was sponsored by Lorraine, was inducted into the club, and received his temporary badge. Don led an orientation at Lolo’s on Monday night, so Peter could learn more about what it means to be a Rotary member. Glad to have you Peter.
We need a new President Elect Nominee......anyone interested in possibly being our president in two years, please see Pete.
Chuck (wearing the shirt he bought in Hawaii on his honeymoon) brought his bride, Liz. They are celebrating 61 years of marriage.
Dan brought a bottle of Kelsey Winery wine “The Alma” he received at the Maritime Museum event, which he auctioned off for $55.00. Enjoy, Carla.
Next week we will be starting the “PHF Board”, the winner of which will receive a Paul Harris Fellow. A square can be bought for $10.00. When all squares have been sold, a number will be drawn to determine the winner.
Thursday night will be roundabout cleanup at 5:00; please show up and help clean up the gateway to our lovely city.
We took up a collection for National Polio Day.
Birthdays.....Mary Leizear and Dale Redell.
Nick and Becky Mendoza visited Paris, Florence, Rome and many other places on their vacation to Europe. A trip Nick had promised to Becky years ago. Nick was asked a baseball question and knew the answer so didn’t have to pay his fine.
Chief Knuckles brought pamphlets on Health Screenings etc. being held at the Morro Bay Fire Station on Sunday, Oct. 29th.
Guest speaker today was Ann Kitajama, who is with the Morro B
ay National Estuary Program. She said there are 28 national estuary programs. Morro Bay’s Estuary consists of 2300 acres, and the Morro Bay Watershed has 48,000 acres. The Program monitors the waters of the estuary and the creeks that drain into it to see if they are healthy enough to support wildlife. The
ay National Estuary Program. She said there are 28 national estuary programs. Morro Bay’s Estuary consists of 2300 acres, and the Morro Bay Watershed has 48,000 acres. The Program monitors the waters of the estuary and the creeks that drain into it to see if they are healthy enough to support wildlife. Thenitrate status in the watershed creeks is also monitored to ensure that the water is not too heavy on nitrates because that can stimulate algae growth, which may consume too much oxygen. Volunteers collect samples and conduct analysis monthly at eight bay-shoreline sites to determine if bay waters are safe for swimming.
Ann thanked our club for supporting the Mitts for the Bay program. There are 27 dispensers in the Bay area, with about 358,600 bags taken each year.
The $29.00 50/50 was won by Mike Pond.
Next week Ken Casida and Chuck Clarke will be talking about the Rotary Foundation and the MB Foundation. Come and learn more about this important program in Rotary.