The Harbor Light (Dec 07, 2015)

Member Birthdays

S.K. Herzog

December 9

Kris Edwards

December 24

Spouse Birthdays

Neil Holland

December 8

President

Beverly Shwert

President Elect

Hugh Murphy

Treasurer

Cindy Stameroff

Secretary

Carola Detrick

World Community Service

John Bottari

Membership

Judi Cooper

Interact CoChair

Jeff Allen

Newsletter Editor

Susan Lundy

Community Service Chair

Barbara Weldon

Youth Services Chair

Barbara Weldon

Speaker Chair

Stacie Strassberg

Interact CoChair

Brigette Waterbury

Dictionaries Chair

Aref Ahmadia

Past President

Susan Lundy

Public Image

Helen Abe

Harbor Foundation President

Jim Carriere

International Foundation

John Noerr

Dec 08, 2015
Carola Detrick and Chris Major
Member Spotlight

Dec 15, 2015
Annual Holiday Gift Exchange
Having fun!

Dec 22, 2015
On Site Tour of Marin Community Clinic
3110 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael

Dec 29, 2015
DARK


Jan 05, 2016
Club Assembly:
We are halfway there and Presidential gifts (Hopefully!)

Jan 12, 2016
Lisa Poncia
Elder Law

Jan 19, 2016
Oak Dowling, Rotarian
Charles Linbergh, American Aviator

Jan 26, 2016
NO MEETING.
Shelter Box Fundraiser Jan 23

Feb 02, 2016
Mike Roa
North Bay Science Challenge

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Cindy Stameroff, CPA wins a Holiday Party raffle prize

Posted by Susan Lundy on Dec 07, 2015

Our Holiday Party with the other 3 Clubs was well attended and San Rafael Joes had a rocking group of Rotarians! Cindy Stameroff, CPA, won one of the raffle prizes, too! Here is Cindy being congratulated by fellow CPA and fellow Harbor member, Kris Edwards, CPA.

LITA "cozy clothing" drive for Seniors...bring tomorrow or the 15th

Posted by Susan Lundy on Dec 07, 2015

Once agan, LITA ("Love Is The Answer" nonprofit that takes pets to visit home-bound and retirement-living Seniors throughout the year) needs Harbor's help in collecting new clothing for residents of Marin’s long-term care facilities who are low income and/or who would otherwise receive no other gift this holiday season. Last year we supplied donated Lap Robes, socks, and warm caps. All must be new clothing, unwrapped.

MOST NEEDED:

T-shirts (long and short sleeves) Cardigan Sweaters Sweatshirts Sweatpants Pajamas Socks Slippers (closed heal; no slip-ons) Throws/Blankets Lap Robes

All sizes (XS - XXL) needed for women and men.

Susan Lundy will take all LITA donations to their office on their final collection date: Tuesday, December 15.

 Donations of gift bags and tissue paper are also needed.

Day at the Races..Winner's Circle!

Posted by S.K. Herzog on Dec 07, 2015

Please see the attached pictures, all taken by someone at the race track using the camera of S. Kramer Herzog. Thanks, but Kramer himself takes much better shots!

Winner's Circle 2015, Day at the Races

Um, who socked Kramer in the jaw?	Better than the first, Kramer...but still not there yet!
Thumbs up!

Financially Sound and RI Foundation Giving Up!

Posted by Carola Detrick on Dec 07, 2015

Treasurer Cindy Stameroff reported to the November Board that we are now “very solvent” because of the $2400 we raised through our yard sale. Further, she has filed our Tax Returns. Additionally, Cindy noted that we need financial information from Kris Edwards for the Foundation financials review.. Finally she informed us that all dues have been paid for the year!

Foundation Chair John Noerr said we have had excellent participation in this year's Foundation raffle but, like every year, have not yet achieved 100% participation in the raffle. However, like most prior years, Madame President has achieved 100% Board participation. Kudos, Bev!

Sponsorship for SRHS Trip to Nicaragua partly Board approved

Posted by Carola Detrick on Dec 07, 2015

In general, the trip encompasses Eco Restoration Projects, sightseeing & other projects in Nicaragua. The cost is: $2,900. We are not ready to make a final decision on this topic as of yet because we have not received the application from the teacher in charge.

Rachel (the teacher) is asking for 1/2 of the amount with kids needing to raise the rest. Brigitte Waterbury will send more information to Beverly Shwert. Helen Abe moved that we make a contribution of $1,500 pending our approval of the official application by a student. Judi seconded. Approved by all.

Feb 23rd Scholarship Essay Deadline and new rules

Posted by Carola Detrick

Hugh presented that the Committee has come up with the solution to the question whether seniors or juniors should be eligible: The award needs to be focused on a senior (not a junior like last year) to move forward. The committee is looking to have our scholarship presentation be part of SR High’s Senior Awards as an additional incentive. Hugh is offering to personally fund an added award for juniors this year. He is thinking of a “Merit Award for Juniors” instead of asking for an essay. Juniors’ community service may be taken into consideration as a criterion for instance. Award proceedings will start right after Winter Break. In light of the Awards Night the timing makes more sense this way. Judy's comment: Would checks need to be written to the school instead of the student? That way the award money would not be taken off of any college scholarships the students may have been be granted. We discussed that perhaps we will give out the actual check at the end of the Rotary year. It was decided that we will set aside a special meeting in March or April to discuss this topic further. The due date for applications is Feb 23. Announcements will be made end of March or early April

The Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor meets from 8 to 9 am, Tuesdays, at the Jackson Cafe of Whistlestop Wheels, 930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael CA 94901. Free parking is available in the chain-link fenced lot across the street from the Cafe.

Email: Info@HarborRotary.Org