Spoke Newsletter – October 10, 2024

TODAY

LYNDA SCHAUF and DR. KIM CLARK will share highlights of their 155-day world cruise experience, including exotic photos, e.g.:

Plus an inside look at the ocean-bound fun (outside the cabin of course), and onboard etiquette, the do’s, and the and don’ts.

LAST WEEK

We had the opportunity to get to know several newer members of our club. MARK SHAW, BRUCE BUNNELL, BRIAN COCKERILL, and ADEKUNLE OJO were good enough to take the stage and share their ‘Rotary Journey’ with us. They also described what originally attracted them to our club; the various other offers they may have had to decline in order to be with us; as well as their aspirations if they were untethered by financial constraints. Service to others was a consistent theme for all, even if they possessed kingly treasures. JULIE MICHAELS did a very nice job of keeping the conversation flowing.

NEXT WEEK

We will hear from BRANDI COLLATO, Chief Executive Officer, YMCA of the East Valley. MS. COLLATO is serving as the first female CEO of the YMCA of the East Valley, a multi branch association comprised of five branches: Redlands, Redlands Childcare Services, Highland, San Bernardino, and Resident Camping Services.

DISTRICT 5330 FOUNDATION DINNER

Get Your Early Bird Tickets! District 5330 Foundation Dinner – You won’t want to miss this evening of enchantment and philanthropy. Saturday, November 2 at March Field Air Museum. This evening is not just a celebration; it’s a tribute to the spirit of giving that defines The Rotary Foundation. Expect an evening filled with inspiring speeches, captivating entertainment by the Killer Dueling Pianos, and an atmosphere of magic and heroism. See CAL BOOTHBY.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD

The annual “Scouting for Food” campaign managed by Scouts from the Gray Arrow District will take place on November 2nd. Food collected will be distributed to food banks located in the area where it is donated, including Family Services Association. As we know, Optimists, Kiwanis, and Rotary Club of Redlands are competing for bragging rights for the most food collected, calculated by weight. Cash donations will count as $1 = ½ pound. There will be a collection box at each Rotary meeting for you to deposit any food you care to donate, and donations will be taken through our meeting on November 7th. NOTE: After Rotary dominated the field for years, the Optimists collected more food than either Kiwanis or Rotary last year. We celebrate them, since all donations benefit the needy. We also will continue in our striving to be “First in Service” for this most worthy cause!

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Rotary Scholarships support our RUSD graduating seniors. With the cost of a college education today, these students can use our help. The students who receive our scholarships are the best of the best. So please consider starting a named Family Scholarship for your family as RALPH FELLER, KIM CLARK and BILL HATFIELD all have done! A $1000 scholarship can make a big difference. For information please contact CHRIS WALKER, Scholarship Co-Chair, christopher_walker@redlands.edu or text 909 240-4847.

DAY IN HISTORY

IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING, the debut album by English rock band KING CRIMSON was released on this day in 1969. The album is considered one of the earliest and most influential of the progressive rock genre, with the band combining musical influences that rock music was founded upon with elements of jazz, classical, and symphonic music. It remains “an almost overwhelming statement of ambition and invention.”

REMINDERS

  • New Members Social, October 16, 2024
  • RON JEFFREY Winemaker Dinner. Please save the date, November 8, 2024 for this event coming next month!!
  • Veteran’s Day Parade, November 11, 2024
  • Purple Turtles, December 9, 2024
  • Burrage Mansion drive-through Christmas celebration, December 15, 2024

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Rotarians, let’s take a moment to reflect on the impact our club has had on Redlands over the years. From scholarships to community beautification projects, the impression of Rotary is everywhere. I want to highlight the power of small service projects. Whether it’s a couple of hours spent cleaning up The Burrage or doing a quick drive for Polio or our students, these efforts have a lasting effect. They add up to something far bigger than we might realize, and October is the perfect time to get involved. As we continue with our hands-on efforts, I encourage you to think outside the box. What new ways can we serve and connect? Your ideas are what keep us moving forward!

Editor – Dave Byers – Edition No.13 – October 10, 2024