CHECK CORRECTION: Two Local Sponsor clubs in Pakistan have come forward to be our partners in the Matching Grant to provide Shelter Boxes-  RC of Islamabad Margalla and RC of Rawilipindi. Please make out checks to THE ROTARY FOUNDATION (TRF) not Arcadia Rotary Foundation as previously announced.  Arcadia Rotary Foundation will forward the monies on [...]

1.  MIKE REAL announced that applications are now available to apply for Rotary Youth Exchange, either for a long term or a short term exchange.  Children of rotary members who are freshmen or sophomores in high school should apply ASAP as the applications are due by 09/30/10.  The cost for a long term exchange is [...]

When we get asked who wants the buffet back, we need to boldly put up our hands and be counted. After all, we’re mad as hell and are not going to take this anymore. If the President and the Board don’t listen, to the majority of the club then we need to get LOUDER

The announced goal was to raise $5000 by September 17th to buy 5 Shelterboxes for Pakistan flood victims.  $50 average was asked of each Rotarian, family, and community. This is not just about us. Read about the devastation and watch the video on the Shelterbox website. For those still unfamiliar about Shelterboxes – they are [...]

We have utilized a set of applications from Google over the last year to put a calendar and photos on our www.arcadiarotary.org website. Unfortunately we ran afoul of their terms of service by having several people using a single user name and password.  We have now kissed and made up with the nice kids at Google. During the discussions [...]

Brad Miller, Eric Barter, and President Matt Weaver spoke to the club about fund raising to provide Shelter Boxes to those in Pakistan suffering from the recent floods. Please see Brad Miller’s article on the Shelter Box for more information on the product. Please be sure to note: Pakistan Shelter Box in the memo section [...]

THE PROBLEM: Twelve million have been displaced by floods that ravaged Pakistan. If that happened here it would be the equivalent of L.A., the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys… having to leave, mostly on foot, with nothing but the clothes on our backs.  Shelterboxes provide shelter, clean water, and food for 10 people for three weeks, [...]

The Finemasters are working hard to make sure recognitions are had by all. Matt Weaver was recognized for his new grandson Maverick, 7 pounds 11 ounces born at 11:30pm Saturday, just after the District Governors social.  For his great accomplishment, Matt was fined $150. Eric Barter has a new item in his life, a Jaguar.  [...]

  THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY Liz Thompson from Arcadia and an eight-year docent for the Huntington Library in San Marino presented an interesting and excellent program on Henry and Arabella Huntington. The flair of the Huntington’s background caught us all and enjoyed hearing about this illustrious and wealthy family. Henry E was born in Oneonta, NY [...]

Geoff Tookey requested that we fill out and get him the forms with prospective new members’ names, etc. We’re in the new fiscal year and it’s time to welcome  new energetic people. Remember, there will be a special dinner/lunch to recognize those of you who successfully encourage new members into the club.

President Matt announced the upcoming District Assembly for PR and Training re: membership. Place and time: Etiwanda Gardens  on September 11, 2010. More will be announced soon.

We will be dark next friday, August 20, 2010. Insead,  we will meet that evening at the Monrovia Doubletree Hotel for a Club Assembly. We will have a facillitator present  to further educate us in the realm of different areas of Club Service.                    Time:  Coctails – 5:00 PM                                  Dinner – 6:00 PM                   Cost: members [...]

The Red Badgers were reminded that they will be meeting for dinner and drinks, at 6:30 and 8:00 PM respectively at Matt Denny’s on Huntington on tuesday the 17 th of August. Cost will be a  $25 contibution.

Dave Didier reminded us to get our donations to him, and the money will be passed on to the Foundation.   No need to send it to Rotary International.

We had only one announcement today. Dave Didier, the new head of the Rotary Foundation, requested any information that members of the club may have from 2000 to the present. He would like to explain the foundation and what it does but needs all the background information he can get. If you were involved in [...]

Eric Barter introduced District Governor Roger Schulte with his bio which is briefly:   Born in Oakland and was raised in Danville, graduated from UC Davis bachelor’s degree, Stanford master’s degree; 40 years in public education, first as an English and drama teacher, then an administrator; California’s Middle School Principal of the Year in 1991, retired [...]

Dana and Chris had “Max Maverick Dattola” Saturday at 11:28 a.m.. He was 7.11 lbs Mom and Son are healthy and Grandma and Grandpa are stoked!!! Yes that is Matt Weaver holding the baby.  

President Matt Weaver reminded the club  that Bob Daggett’s memorial service would be Monday, Aug. at 11 AM at the Sierra Madre Congregational Church. Bob was our President for the year 2000-2001. His active participation in the club and great sense of humor will be sorely missed. Pres. Matt called on our District Governor Roger [...]

Oven Baked Fish, Chef’s choice of starch & vegetables. Rolls & Butter. Dessert= (Chef’s choice). Salad in lieu of menu must be ordered by Tues. via email to Pat or Allen

Chile Relleno, rice and beans, lettuce, chips & salsa