District Governor Greg O’Brien’s Visit—August 17, 2016 Luncheon

Posted by Andrea Mosmann on Aug 20, 2016

(REDONDO BEACH, California) August 17, 2016—At today’s luncheon, we had a great many visitors, and our speaker was District Governor Greg O’Brien.

Announcements:

Fine Master Terry Bichlmeier announced a recognition fine of $10 for Faisal Hashmi, who fulfilled all requirements for receiving his permanent badge, and Eli Gauna’s Lexus keys were returned for a fine of $20.

A new member was inducted today! D.P. Agarwal comes to us from Massachusetts, where he had been a Rotarian for many years. He moved to the U.S. from India in 1967, has a Ph.D. in Materials Science, and enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking.

This morning, the Board announced that our club needed to raise $2650 for Polio Plus this year. Club President Alexis Sheehy took volunteers at luncheon today, who pledged $25-$500 each to reach the total needed.

Jim Stickler announced that we will be filling 120 backpacks with back-to-school supplies immediately after today’s club meeting.

Bill Gard reminded us that the Club picnic is to be on held August 27^th from 5-9PM.

Nancy Langdon introduced Luke Pilapil, who is a high school student on his way to Italy. Luke attends the Orange County High School for the Arts. He will be traveling to Italy for 11 months, and today he shared pictures of his family and the village that is his destination. He thanked the Rotary for sponsoring him, and invited us to follow his blog on YouTube.

Alexis Sheehy introduced Terry Bichlmeier, to whom the District Governor awarded the ruby and sapphire “Paul Harris Plus 6” pin, as a token of thanks for his generous Rotary service.

Alexis also presented flowers to Carolyn O’Brien, for her support of the Rotary with her husband, the District Governor.

The Flag Salute was led by Terry Bichlmeier, and the Inspiration included a quote from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens and was presented by Walter Campbell. Chuck Anderson delivered Meals on Wheels this week. Our greeter was George Schane. Guests were the District Governor Greg O’Brien and his wife Carolyn O’Brien, Assistant Governor Karen Greenberg, Executive Aide Jerry Brown, Dexter McLeod, Dainlyn and Luke Pilapil, Myo Min Tun, D.P. Agarwal, Desiree Galessi, and Athena Marano.

Speaker:

District Governor Greg O’Brien presented awards to Ted Wendorff for his contributions to the Rotary as well as for being the longest standing member of our club. He also presented an award to Nasrin Moghadasian for sponsoring the most new members.

	“Imagine Rotary” is our district theme for the year. The Governor spoke of the 4-way test, its origins, history, and its ultimate adoption by the Rotary. He also told us about “building goodwill and better friendships” as the cornerstone of what Rotary stands for. “We speak Rotarian,” he said; we speak of “the things that unite us, not the things that divide us.”
Rotary District Governor Greg O'Brien and wife Carolyn.

The Governor concluded, “the world desperately needs more Rotarians… the 4-way test inspires us… it is our mission.” As a Rotarian, imagine ways to inspire and motivate.