Husam Hishmeh led us in the Flag Salute.
Our Inspirational Message was given by Rich Stewart.
Bill Spellman introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Visiting from the Rotary Club of Ojai West was Mike Caldwell, Lillian Tally and Ross Atkinson. Guest of Melody O'Leary-Namikas was Deborah Mansfiled. Guest of Steve Harbison was Mark Harbison. Guest of Rich Stewart was Carolyn Burns and John Stover. Guest of the Club was Carolyn Dicos.
Mike Caldwell spoke about the Rotary Club of Ojai-West. Their biggest fundraiser is the Ojai Wine Festival and this year they netted about $69,000.
Midge Stork announced that the raffle prize was a gift card to Wood Ranch BBQ donated by Bill Spellman.
President Harriet thanked our greeter, Kathy McGee and Margarida Eidson for taking attendance.
Jeff Hata gave our joke of the day.
John Borneman led us in a song.
Kathy McGee passed around the duty roster. Please sign up for empty spots!
Husam Hishmeh reminded everyone about the Fair Parade Saturday and also the Board meeting on Tuesday.
Community Service, Amber Stevens said that the Botanical Gardens needed volunteers for an event on September 8th for a beer tasting event. They need volunteers to check in and check ID's.
Bill Spellman let us know that we need to get our RYLA participants lined up.
Jeff Hata spoke about Nightmare on the Hill. Jeff thanked Jordan Eller and Laura Shannon for signing up as sponsors!
President Harriet went over what we were going to do at Limonera next week. Remember there will not be a meeting at the Poinsettia Pavilion next week.
President Harriet also spoke about the District Conference coming in October. We will have a project table to show off our International Projects.
President Harriet presented Steve Harbison with his Blue Badge.
Kris Hansen inducted two new members, Amber Landis-Stover and Margarida Eidson. Amber's sponsor is Rich Stewart and Margarida's sponsor is Jeff Hata.
President Harriet thanked Kris for his help with the Friends of the Library last week! President Harriet also spoke about going to see "Anything Goes" last week in Ojai. Bill Spellman was very versatile filling a few roles in the play.
President Harriet let us know that DG John Weiss had cancer surgery and is recovering well.
Carolyn Diacos has submitted her application and will be published for approval.
Happy $'s: Sam Marsh, Rich Stewart, Tom Swan, David Morris, Harriet Clune and Bill Spellman.
Midge Stork conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was Laura Shannon.
