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JOHN GRELCK
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First, I would like to welcome our two newest members, Marilyn Johnson and Meryl Bernard, to our Club and to encourage each of you to introduce yourselves to them if you haven't met them personally yet. Second, it still isn't too late to sign up for the Christmas Party next Wednesday, just call Ken Mills. It is always a good party at the Alisal. Third, a little update on Rotary's 100th Anniversary Convention in Chicago…The registration fees are going up after December 31. Also, there are still some rooms available at the Sofitel, the main hotel for our District. The Dinner Cruise planned by our District Governor, Jan, is aboard the Odyssey Luxury cruise vessel on Lake Michigan on Monday, June 20. There are also some airline flights to Chicago on American and United Airlines for as low as $178-$198. Finally, some of the other things to see that I didn't mention before are the Sears Towers and Chicago's number one tourist attraction, Navy Pier. The triangle on Alamo Pintado, now to be known as Sunny Fields Park, has been deeded to the city of Solvang by Santa Barbara County. City Manager, Marlene Demery, member of our Club, says that the permit to build the children's playground will soon be issued. Coming Dates: January 1, 2005 - Recruiting of workers begins under the direction of Alan Hitt January 1, 2005 - Pavers will be offered to Rotarians and the community for $100. The pavers will be used to pave the entrance to the playground. January 1, 2005 - A Powerpoint presentation of the project will be ready for showing at club meetings, community groups, churches, etc. February 23, 2005 - Rotary's Centennial Extravaganza will be held at the site of the proposed playground. All three clubs will be represented. March 1-2, 2005 - Organization Days. A representative of Leather Associates will be here to meet with site captains, committee, and project leaders. April 27 - May 1, 2005 - Build Out Days. Three representatives from Leathers Associates will be present. Two city employees will be site captains. This will be an opportunity for all Rotarians to be involved as 50 to 100 volunteers are needed each day. Jeff Cotter reports that 75% of the budget has been pledged or given. The Centennial Project when completed will be one that will make all Rotarians proud. Just a little note that Betty Madsen has decided to resign from our club due to family reasons. we are. We do not carry out our ideals by talking about them - we carry them out through our everyday actions. These everyday actions are the essence of fellowship - and the essence of service." Glenn E. Estess Sr., RI President 2004-'05 May RI Convention, Osaka, Japan Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 @ 6:00PM Christmas Party at the Alisal Ranch Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 @ 12:10PM Children's Christmas Program led by Suzanne Hollrah Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 Dark - No meeeting |
