Strobell Tells of International Project

OPENING: Donald Ira Pendleton conducted his Sergeant-at-Arms duties, including meeting and greetings members and visitors to the 3767th meeting of SGR, with his usual good humor. Ray Robinson lead the SGR Choir in "You’re A Grand Old Flag" in recognition of Pearl Harbor Day. West Martin invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance and Richard Isom asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal. Sam McArthur conducted Horseplay and Debbie Justice collected the funds on behalf of Coins for Kids.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Ken read a few choice "thank you" notes for dictionaries sent by students at Diamond Valley Elementary School.

Chairman Greg Basso reminded members of SGR’s Christmas party which will be held at the Courtyard Marriott on Monday, December 14. Time is 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spouses are invited.

PROGRAM: Linda Baker introduced Dan Strobell, Chief Operating Officer at Sun First Bank and a longtime member of SGR who shared his experiences in Guatemala where he, his wife Cindy, their children and many friends have built homes and schools and put in hundreds of O’Niell stoves to help reduce the mortality rate among women and young children due to smoke inhalation and burns. Dan and Cindy, who have created the La Casita Foundation, believe the stove project is one more way "Rotary can change lives" and encouraged members of SGR to consider traveling to the central American country in May or June, 2010. The cost - which includes airfare, accommodations and food - is approximately $2500 per couple. See Dan for more information about this life-changing experience.