Members Update:

1. Ed Butterworth is recovering from pneumonia at Methodist Hospital. He would appreciate getting cards and phone calls.

2. Ernie Jensen’s mother Susie passed away recently, and there will be a memorial service on May 10th at 4 PM at Church of the Good Shepherd. Please keep Ernie and Gail in your thoughts and prayers.

Upcoming Events:

1. Tony Parrille advised that the Arcadia Invitational Track Meet is looking for volunteers to work 1 hour shifts. If interested in working at this most prestigious high school track meet, contact Tony. The event will be held Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.

2. The Installation Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 28th, at Santa Anita Park. The club will be dark on Friday, the 27th.

3. Rosie Mares is in charge of the new roster and asked all members to update their information. A copy of the current roster was circulated at the meeting and will be available next Friday. Please make any changes on the copy. The new roster is scheduled to be available in early May.

4. Pres. Mimi praised all who participated in the Fort Trask refurbishing project, and said there were 8 Rotarians from the Monrovia club who participated as well.

5. Mark Ramos, Sylvia’s husband, was recognized for his participation in the Fort Trask project. Pres. Mimi is starting a new tradition of honoring the spouses of Rotarians who have shown exemplary service to the club. Mark received a pin for his efforts.

Teacher of the Month:

David Vannasdall, the unofficial replacement for Joel Shawn who is retiring from his Superintendent job, introduced Tom Bruce, Principal of Hugo Reid Elementary School. Tom announced that Christine Morris was our Teacher of the Month. Ms. Morris, a 24 year veteran, was honored for outstanding service to the district. She thanked Rotary for her award and its support of the Arcadia school teachers.