Photos by Peter Webb, MD

 

 Chuck Osborne led the Pledge.

Prez Bean There, Done That gave his own thought of the day, emphasizing living well today.

 

Bob Mendoza gave the newscast, sharing a story of avoiding a DUI by taking a taxi. 

 

Mitch Williams gave the Sunshine report, noting that Bob Campbell is moving to Roseville.  Prez Bruce and Chuck Osborne added that there will be a farewell for Bob at the Summer of Love event.  We are really going to miss you, Bob! We hope you’ll come back often to visit.

 

Chris DeLong brought Alex Lucht (sp?) as his guest. Alex owns Safety Net, a regional baby proofing company. Don Leydig brought Ivar Sole (sp?) as his guest.  Ivar is from Norway and will be in the area for 40 days.

 

Bob Mendoza pinch hit for Dick Bennett, introducing Dick’s guest Rashita.

 

Member and State Senator Jerry Hill was back and introducing visiting Rotarians.  Prez Bruce said he had asked Jerry to do the Spinnings, but Jerry opted for the intros.  Jerry said he is in Sacramento from Monday to Thursday every week, so can’t make meetings, but he LOVES Spinnings. (Way to butter us up!).

 

Jerry said, “Everyone who looked old 20 years ago still looks old, everyone who was funny 20 years ago is still funny and everyone who wasn’t funny 20 years ago still isn’t funny.” Badaboom. He’ll be here aaalll night! LOL.

 

 Jerry opted to pay double the President’s Club fee. (Mike Claire later mentioned that Jerry was a CSM alum, so Mike also joined the President’s Club.)

 

Chris DeLong asked all with Bozo badges—er, Cog badges-- where they were this morning when the Cog Committee met.  Cog Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at the San Mateo library.

 

Prez Beanie announced that Rotary Means Business will meet on October 10 at Menlo College from 5 to 7 PM. Fee: $25.  Notices will be sent.

 

Prez Bruce also noted that John Kelly’s 90^th birthday will be October 29 and encouraged any/all who know him to contact him at Leslie Towers.  Happy Birthday, John!

 

Margaret Taylor reminded all who wish to donate $100 toward memorial benches and a tree for Aron Hoffman to turn in the money ASAP.  She said donations are still welcome. 

 

Rosemary Azem reminded all to turn in their ticket stubs/donations to Rotary International Foundation, noting that our donations are behind this year.

 

Prez Beanie then counted hands, noting that another 20 hard copy directories are needed, and thanked Chris Eckert and Chris’ assistant Michele.  (Can’t read my own writing—her name may be Mickie…)

 

A postcard and photo from Dick Nelson were shown. Apparently he’s been tricycling—is that a word?--on the smooth bike trails near his new home. 

 

 

Juan Raigoza gave an update on our 10^th Fun Run, asking for volunteers, runners and/or additional sponsors. He said $39,200 in sponsorship money has been raised to-date.  Please see any of Juan’s committee members if you’re able to help.

 

Dave Bennett reminded all of the Summer of Love event to be held from 2 PM to 6 PM on October 13.  Lynn Armenio volunteered to be the past president greeting early arrivals. 

 

Tony Villanueva was fined for an incriminating pic of Tony stomping grapes at Cuvee Winery.  A pic was also shown of Tony, Sheila Canzian and a past DG stomping grapes.  Tony joined the President’s Club again and attempted to drag Chris DeLong down with him.  Chris graciously joined the President’s Club.

 

Drew Corbett was hit with a President’s Club fine for his promotion—he’s been named San Mateo's new city manager. Congratulations, Drew!

 

 

Mike Claire, club member and President of the College of San Mateo, introduced our featured speaker Hilary Goodkind, PhD, Director of Planning, Research and Innovation for CSM.  In a fascinating talk, Hilary made numerous points.  Among them:

Interesting facts about CSM students:

 

More general points:

The Promise Program allows economically disadvantaged students to attend CSM for free and get $750 a year for books, but money can still be the issue preventing students from attending college if they need to spend 40 hours per week working to help support their families.

 

 Mike Claire praised Jerry Hill for working to allow the community colleges--attended by three times more students than the state’s four-year colleges--to become four-year schools and/or offer full degrees in certain areas.  Jerry said that Canada College’s campus is not being fully utilized and they are trying to partner with UCSF/SF State to offer their degrees and four year courses on that campus.  He said it would be geographically desirable for existing students, allowing them to complete four-year degrees.  He said that the teachers’ unions have been fighting letting that happen and said we need to move ahead.