How Paul Harris Founded Rotary
MEETING FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2023
This Meeting at a Glance:
Program: How Paul Harris Founded Rotary
Speaker: Steve Lack
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Message from our President
Dear fellow members and friends,
As I sit down to type my final letter as President of our great eClub, I am filled with a bittersweet mixture of emotions. The past year has been an incredible journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable experiences. Through it all, I have been honored to serve as your President.
The projects, initiatives, and collaborations we have undertaken have not only enriched the lives of those we serve but have also left an indelible mark on my heart. Our collective efforts have transformed me into a better Rotarian, a more compassionate human being, and a true believer in the power of service above self.
The Rotary International Convention that just wrapped up in Melbourne, Australia served as a testament to the potential of our organization. As an eClub with members hailing from all corners of the world, it is truly remarkable to see some of us come together in one place to represent our club with pride and enthusiasm. In addition, I am thrilled to hear that those who participated in the event were inspired, motivated, and reinvigorated to continue making a difference in the world.
As we prepare to welcome our new President Nick, I have no doubt that under his capable leadership, our club will continue to flourish and make a positive impact in our global community. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him as he embarks on this new chapter. By the way, I invite you all to join us for the changeover ceremony, where we will celebrate our accomplishments and welcome the new leadership. The date will be announced shortly, so please stay tuned for further details.
In closing, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to each and every one of you. Thank you for your tireless efforts, your unwavering commitment, and your belief in the power of Rotary to dream big and change lives. It has been an absolute privilege to serve as your President, and I am forever grateful for the memories, experiences, and friendships that we have shared.
With warmest regards,
Angelica Marotta, PhD
President 2022-2023 Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
Rotary International District 5170
WEEKLY FUNNY WITH SHAGS
We believe laughter is an important part of life, and we should all make time to laugh a little. This segment of our meeting is meant to tickle you just enough. These funnies are curated by member Steven "Shags" Shagrin!
Who Is It?
Mr. Bigger and Mrs. Bigger have a baby.
Who’s the biggest in the family?
The baby of course - because he’s a little Bigger.
INSPIRATION
Every week we share a short video highlighting innovation, education, entrepreneurship, or whatever we think might inspire you to see the world in new ways.
This is a trailer for a film called, "Tashi and the Monk," and is about how one person found purpose in service to unwanted children.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
The Film That Made Bigfoot a Star
"We can thank a grainy 16mm film for helping elevate Bigfoot from a local legend into an international icon. But more than 50 years later, the question remains: was it a hoax?" Look at what AI stabilization processing has done!
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SERVICE REPORT
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ROTARY SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY IN MEXICO
Charter member Keith Marsh is organizing a Rotary project to Project Amigo in October for the “Day of the Dead” (Dia de los Muertos). The week-long trip to Cofradia, Mexico will include Rotary Service in the areas of International Service, Youth Service and Fellowship. It will also include cultural and travel photography of the festivities surrounding Day of the Dead. Space is limited. Click below to download the .pdf for more details and visit the Project Amigo website at: https://www.projectamigo.org/ Contact Keith or leave a comment below if you are interested in attending.
HAPPY DOLLARS: Do Good by Sharing Something Good
Each week we ask our members to share stories with the club and toss in a few dollars to support our efforts. The primary goal of this section is to provide a fun way of getting to know each fellow members and guests, while giving back to a good cause.
Happy dollars is an opportunity to share something positive that has happened in your life whether it is personal or business. Think of it as your opportunity to brag a little, but also put a little bit into a karma jar. The money donated through happy dollars is put to charitable use.
PROGRAM: How Paul Harris Founded Rotary
SPEAKER: Steve Lack
Every week we bring to you a new program on innovation, entrepreneurship, and education, and how those contribute to service to others.
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Paul Harris started Rotary on February 23, 1905, but as we'll learn, he first came up with the idea five years earlier. Learn the full story of why and how Paul Harris founded and started with a small group with three others that today has 1.2 million members.
Learn interesting facts such as how the name Rotary was chosen at the third club meeting, how two of the founding members quit within six months and the club almost disbanded in October of that first year, how Paul Harris resigned abruptly and permanently as Club President in 1907, and how Paul Harris secretly expanded Rotary in 1907 to the West Coast with the founding of
Club #2, the Rotary Club of San Francisco.
Life is an adventure and Past District Governor Steve Lack of District 5160 considers Rotary an adventure in service. Steve joined the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill in 2002, was Club President in 2006/07 Assistant District Governor 2008-10, District 5160 Conference Chair 2011, and District Governor 2013-14. He is currently the District 5160 Vice Chair as well as Vocational Service Chair. He is the founder and Vice Chair of the 1600-member Beers Rotarians Enjoy Worldwide (BREW) Fellowship.
Professionally, Steve was a special agent with the US Dept of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General for 26 years. He specialized in Medicare fraud cases and was the case agent on what has been the largest Medicare Fraud criminal and civil cases in Northern California. He retired in 2010 and since then consults as a Certified Fraud Examiner for healthcare companies to detect and prevent health care fraud.
Members and guests, please welcome PDG Steve Lack!
Steve recommends the book, Paul Harris and the Birth of Rotary by Fred Carvin, as the best biography of Paul Harris. Find it at:
https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Harris-Birth-Rotary-Carvin/dp/1466357096/
UPCOMING PROGRAM RECORDING SCHEDULE
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