december 2010
Monarch Beach
sunrise rotary on the california riviera
Vocational Day Preps Future Leaders by Tracey Nicholson
Adults often have a significant impact on the career decisions of many young teens. Teens are inspired by relationships and interactions they have with parents, teachers, coaches and members of the community. While teens are exposed to various professions, rarely do they have the opportunity to experience their chosen career before entering the field after college graduation. On November 10th, The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary’s 21st Annual Vocational Day, chaired by Nancy Baumann, provided this job-shadowing experience for Dana Hills and Aliso Niguel High School seniors. The event attracted 140 high school seniors, and many dignitaries and business leaders. The day began with breakfast at the Ritz Carlton and an overview of Rotary. Special guest speaker, Steve Creech, Vice President of Wyland Worldwide, shared his perspective on overcoming obstacles and thinking creatively in today’s business environment. He discussed his life working at Wyland, traveling around the world for a company with a purpose: “Reaching out to people everywhere with a message of art, nature, and community.” Afterwards, the teens shadowed various vocations side by side with their mentors. Teens were able to ask questions that they normally wouldn’t, such as, “How much money do you make?” This open environment was an opportunity for the teens to discover more about their desired profession, make a personal connection and learn about the work world. The day ended with lunch at On the Border Restaurant in Aliso Viejo, a great way to wrap up the day’s discussions and end on a high note and a full stomach. Vocational Day proved to be a tremendous hands-on learning experience, creating an opportunity to build business awareness and connections and make a direct impact on the future leaders of America!
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President’s Message by James Littlejohn
November was Rotary Foundation Month and I would really like to thank our membership for their continued support of the Foundation. The Rotary Foundation was established in 1917 as an endowment fund, organized as a trust in 1931, and re-established in 1983 as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Illinois. The Rotary Foundation is operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes by the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation in accordance with the Foundation’s articles of incorporation and bylaws. The Rotary Foundation’s mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Contributions to The Rotary Foundation are voluntary, and may be made to any of three funds: 1) Annual Program Fund is the primary source of funding for the programs of the Foundation. Contributions are used approximately three years after they are contributed. 2) Permanent Fund, an endowment fund from which available earnings are continued on next page
Nov/Dec, 2010
Birthdays & Anniversaries Nov 5 Nov 12 Nov 22 Nov 22 Dec 1
Mary Jeffries Nancy Baumann Lisa Bartlett Mark Cruz John Coffman
New Generations
by John Coffman
It is the responsibility of Rotarians to help prepare the New Generations (young people up to the age of 30). We do this by improving their life skills, while recognizing the diversity of their fundamental needs: health, human values, education, and self-development. The commitment to getting youth and young adults actively involved in Rotary was strengthened this year when representatives at the Council on Legislation approved New Generations as the 5th Avenue of Service, joining Club, Vocational, Community, and International Services as the foundation of club activity. The structured programs for New Generations are Interact, RYLA, Rotaract, and Youth Exchange. MBSR currently sponsors Interact and RYLA. Interact is a Rotary Club for students age 14 through 18. This year, Interact has been extended to middle schools and many clubs in the District are sponsoring a middle school club. RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and is a Leadership training experience over a 3-day weekend in the spring. This program is open to high school juniors and is intended to develop qualities of leadership, good citizenship, and personal development. Rotaract is a Rotary Club for young adults from age 18 thru 30 and can be college or community based. Youth Exchange provides opportunities for students to study in another country. MBSR sponsors the Dana Hills High School Interact Club, and during October, as many as 24 students attended. We have great student leadership in this Club and are excited about its growth opportunities. There are Interact clubs in the District with as many as 150 students and we hope to duplicate this at DHHS. At a minimum, every Interact Club must participate in at least one community service project and one international service project, and typically they will also participate in many of our service projects. All Club members are welcome to attend any Interact Club meeting which also counts as a make-up meeting.
Birthday Birthday Birthday Anniversary (Geri Ann, 2002) Birthday
Dec 12 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 30
John Rose Neil Burns Barbara Moore-Meglen Patty Vogan
Birthday Birthday Anniversary (Joe, 1983) Birthday
MBSR Represented on 2011 Rotary Rose Parade Float
President’s Message, continued from page 2
On New Year’s Day, Past MBSR President Russell Kerr will represent his native New Zealand and Lands Down Under while riding on the Rotary Rose Parade Float designated “Building Communities, Bridging Continents” — RI President Ray Klinginsmith’s theme for 2010-11.
spent in support of Foundation programs. The Permanent Fund objective is to ensure maintenance of a minimum level of program activity and facilitate new or expanded programs in the future.
In all, nine Rotary Club members will ride on the float, and eight will walk alongside. Each will wear a traditional costume of his country of origin and represent the continents where 34,000 Rotary clubs form a global network of community volunteers, more than 1.2 million strong!
3) PolioPlus Fund, which pays all grants made in support of the PolioPlus program and its goal of the worldwide eradication of poliomyelitis.
The Float Riders and Outwalkers were selected by the District Governors of the southern California and southern Nevada Rotary Districts whose clubs and members provide seed money to build the float. Funding is completed by donations from Rotary clubs and members across the USA and Canada. The float is not a project of Rotary International and RI does not contribute financially to the float.
MBSR Bike Team Races for Polio by Terry Rifkin
Thanks to everyone who helped support our riders in the El Tour de Tucson. MBSR’s Patty Vogan, Terry Rifkin and Gary Spencer participated in this challenging event which covered 109 miles of rough desert roads. While offering beautiful mountain vistas, the route was loaded with potholes, hazards and two dry riverbed crossings. Neither those obstacles nor 18-25 mph gusting, dusty winds deterred the Team who had collected donations totaling $1,825 to help eradicate Polio. The support of their fellow Rotary Club members for the “End Polio Now” campaign, and the love of family and friendships were what helped them push their own physical and mental limits to meet their personal and Rotary goals to End Polio Now.
All contributions are credited to a Rotary club designated by the donor. The Trustees honor donors who contribute $1,000 or more per year to the Annual Program Fund as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members, and those who have contributed $1,000 cumulatively as Paul Harris Fellows. The most common types of contributions eligible for Paul Harris Fellow recognition are Annual Programs Fund contributions. I’m very proud of our club being named a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club. Once again thank you Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary membership for supporting The Rotary Foundation!
Save these dates!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011..... 19th annual MBSR Children’s Charities Golf Tournament, San Juan Hills Golf Club Friday, April 29, 2011................ District Conference May 21-25, 2011........................ Rotary International Convention, New Orleans
The 4-way test of things we think, say or do… Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build goodwill and friendships? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
I S fa m i ly december
Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon The members of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and the Dana Hills High School student’s Interact Club joined forces to cook, prepare and serve over 120 Thanksgiving Turkey dinners to the senior citizens at the Dana Point Senior Center. Dana Point icon, Gene Burrus, is the MC for this annual event. His golden voice welcomes the seniors, offers a moment of thankful prayer and his gracious thank you to the Clubs for their service is done with such class and “from the heart” thankfulness. Many thanks to Danielle, president of the Dana Hills Interact Club, and the dozen Interact club members that came to serve. Fantastic job!!
Month
Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary
Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary
President..........................James Littlejohn
Tuesday
Vice President................... Ellen Turnbull
7:10am, Mission Viejo
Secretary....................... Margarita Martin
Casta del Sol Golf Club House
Treasurer....................................Rod Eide
7:15am, San Clemente Sunrise
President Elect ........................... Al Soley
Talega Country Club Heritage Grill
Imm. Past President...............Russell Kerr
7:30am, Newport Sunrise
Club Service Committee Leaders:
Five Crowns, PCH
Scholarship Program...........Bonnie Myers
12 noon, Laguna Niguel
Golf Tournament......................Nan Eide
Savannah Chop House
Children’s Charities........... LaVal Brewer
7:00pm, Coto De Caza/RSM
International Service..........Mitch Jackson
Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club
Officers & Directors 10/11
Vocational Service............Nancy Bauman Student of Month.......Zohreh Behbehani Community Service............... Lisa Wilson Club Service................................ Al Soley Youth Service.....................John Coffman Membership............................ Linda Hess Rotary Foundation Chair..........Rod Eide Website ........................ Alan Wickstrom Club Bulletin.......................... Neil Burns Programs ............................. Kathy Flores Song Leader ...................... John Hayden Fine Master ........................ Cyndi Elders Attendance............................... John Rose Public Relations............ Alan Wickstrom
Make-Up Locations
Wednesday 7:00am, Coto De Caza/RSM Del Sol RSM Bell Tower 6:15pm, Newport-Balboa Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club 6:15pm, San Juan Capistrano Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot
Thu rsday 12 noon, Newport-Irvine University Club @ UCI 12 noon, San Clemente Iron in the Fire Restaurant
Photographer.........................Terry Rifkin
Friday
Info & Orientation....................Rod Eide
12 noon, Laguna Beach
Social................................ Sharon Baltzell
Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course
Fellowship............................. Kelly White Sergeant at Arms ................. Paul Lehrich RI President................. Ray Klinginsmith District Governor............... Johrita Solari
Visit us at www.monarchbeachrotary.com for more details.
M B S R me e ts o n We d n e s d ay m o r n in g s at 7am at the R itz - Ca rl ton La gu na Nigu el • www.mona rc hbeachrot ary.com