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District 5240, California, USA

THE ACORN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2019-2020

President

Herb Gooch

President-Elect

David Stowell

Past President

Karen Furnari

Secretary

Rich Folsom

Treasurer

Chris Steele

Club Service

Bob Lewis

International Service Director

Michael Jansen

Community Service Director

Jim Friedl

Vocational Service Director

Patricia Jones

Youth Service Director

Andrea McClellan

Director at Large

Adam Antoniskis

Membership Chair

Carol Robinson

Family of Rotary Chair

Maria Prescott

Rotary Foundation Chair

K.T. Connor

Executive Treasurer

Larry Baker

Executive Secretary

Jeff Borenstein

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Program: October 17th

Trivia Challenge

Patty Amodia

Program: Program: October 10th

Hollywood on Stage

Collaboration between New West, 5 Star and Pacific Festival Ballet

Patricia Jones, who had been CEO of the Civic Arts Plaza for 14 years

and a volunteer for 4 after that, reminded all that it is celebrating its

25th Anniversary. She then introduced the new conductor of the New

West Symphony, Michael Christie, who won a Grammy for Best Opera

Recording, “Revolution of Steve Jobs”. Michael plays trumpet, piano,

and was a singer and dancer in high school musicals. A 2-minute video,

a segment by Spectrum News was shown about Michael’s career.

Michael’s goal was to curate music that will touch peoples’ hearts.

He’s happy to report that the Arts are starting to create a feedback

loop. The Millennial Generation is flocking to the Arts, and they are

seeing a massive generation shift. He referenced Michael Magasinn’s

Inspirational Moment, “Perception”, noting that he has dedicated his

experience to get to know the viewers’ experience from the audience.

Patrick Cassidy, 5-Star Theatrical’s Artistic Director, enthusiastically

spoke about the upcoming 25th’ Anniversary show, and what the Civic

Arts has brought in regard to the Arts, in our community. He sang for

us two songs from the show Music Man, and was followed by Trent

Mills delighting us with his powerful, and hauntingly beautiful rendi-

tion of “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables.

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Thousand Oaks Rotary Meeting

October 10, 2019



WORLD POLIO DAY

October 24th

Why do we celebrate a day in the name of polio?

Polio is no joke.

We are polio-free but two countries in the world are not.

And until all are free, polio can still come back.

Pakistan and Afghanistan still need the serum.

When we started in 1988, there were 350,000 cases each year. This year so far there are fewer than 100.

The world needs us to keep funding the science and the serum!

President Gooch opened the meeting. He talked about our upcoming Street Fair, a mere

10 days away. He also mentioned that last week’s speaker, Paul Chappell, will be speaking

at the Rotary Peacebuilders Conference in Ontario the weekend of January 17-18. For

those who missed last week’s program, Herb mentioned that Paul’s presentation can be

seen on YouTube and is well worth a look.

President Gooch introduced Michael Magasinn to present the Inspirational Moment.

Michael is coming up on his 4th Anniversary as a Rotarian. Tim Weaver was his sponsor.

He talked about two important words; 1) Perception and 2) Perspective. He told the

story of several years ago when he was driving in West LA at the speed limit of 25 MPH,

two “senior ladies” told him to SLOW DOWN! It really irked him, as he was driving the

speed limit, and it was slow. He thought about it a lot, and realized that their perception was that he was

speeding. Why was their perception, his problem? The he realized that “Perception” and “perspective”

go hand in hand. You can use them to shape your reality. He chooses to volunteer, as he does with his

increasing involvement with his synagogue and through Rotary. He now asks himself, “How can I help

shape others’ perception and perspective to make this world a better place?”

Joani Pappas led the singing of God Bless America. Kara Buss introduced visiting Rotar-

ians PP Skip Roberts and Mike Hebert. She then introduced Krishing Simon, guest of

Susan Murata; Todd Augustine, guest of Carol Robinson, and Chris Dumford, guest of

Jennifer Strong.


BIRTHDAYS Oct 03 Lamia, Chris Oct 17 Lallo, Matt Oct 22 Antoniskis, Adam Oct 22 Nagel, Norm Oct 27 Gillette, Denny Oct 30 Dryman, Paul ANNIVERSARIES Oct 06 Kusnierek, Greg & Diane Oct 07 Hardy, Jason & Stefanie Oct 12 Burns, Dave & Naomi Oct 14 Masci, Felix & Barbara Oct 15 Alawami, Haider & Cathy Oct 21 Runnells, Cary & Mavelin Oct 22 McCoy, Pat & Naomi Oct 26 Murata, Susan & Mike


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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christal Doyle, Street Fair Chair, introduced Larry Baker with updates on

vendor status. Larry noted that ast year at this time, we had collected

$77,000 in vendor fees. This year, we’re 100% sold out for retail and non-

retail vendors, have 5-6 available non-profit spaces available, and we’ve

collected $99,000.

We’re anticipating good weather in the 70s and hopefully, no winds.

Ernie Sandlin then discussed volunteer schedules. The chalking crew,

headed by “Chalk Boy” David Masci, will start chalking just before 5:00

am. The earliest crew will be at the site at 4:30 am, hanging banners. Su-

san Murata, Sevak Kodabakhshian, and hopefully, Jason Hardy. Sevak

asked members to contact Jason to be sure he’d be there, as Sevak is a

bit gun shy working at those heights around cables, etc.

The goal is to open the street to vendors at 6:30 am for setup. There will

be set-up crews at every zone, as well as break-down crews from 3:00

– 6:00 pm.

The info booth usually manned at Brazil and Moorpark, will be com-

bined with the barricade information people. This will free-up mem-

bers to work in other areas. There will be another info booth adjacent

to the Rotary Headquarters Tent. Super-heroes will be present, in-

cluding Iron Man and Spider Man.

There will only be one stage this year, so we need enough people to man that area. A new area, where

the Cornhole Tournament will be held, will be supervised by Sharon Renshall. When asked to head up

that area, Sharon asked, “What’s Cornhole?”

Christal enthusiastically announced 30 teams will compete in

the Cornhole Tournament. She also gave special thanks to

K.T. Connor for her work in advertising the event. She added

thanks also to “Darth Baker”, for handling all the vendors,

and all by hand.




Happy $$$$

Sue Engler carried the cup.

Sue Engler said there’s a super typhoon heading towards the Islands and she’s been asked to help.

Barb Cornwall said she went RVing with Patricia Jones a couple weeks ago, and all the woman are jealous

that Patricia drove her 39 foot RV all by herself for the maiden voyage. Although she was completely shak-

en, she did and we were all so proud of her!! Also her oldest son Chris and his wife Megan are having their

third child next April, so the 6th grandchild is on the way.

Sevak Khodabakhshian announced full disclosure: Please call Jason Harding to help with the banners!

Nikki Richardson was relieved and excited that she was able to sit in her brand-new kitchen this morning

after an 11-month renovation project. She was also very happy with the 25th Anniversary celebration of the

Civic Arts Plaza on Oct. 4th. It was a great success. She apologized, however, for introducing Bob Engler,

Councilman, as Bill Engler. He’ll now be known as Billy Bob!

Hugo Roche is thankful he could finally start planning for the next year’s World Series.

Mike Jansen had a wonderful trip to Europe.

Mike Hebert sadly announced the passing of his and Diane’s niece yesterday. She was only 44 years old. He

said he has never seen such incredible strength as her husband showed when he had to tell his 7 and 8

year-old sons their mother had died. He thanked several members of his Rotary family for hosting them

during this sad and important time. They’ll be back to visit at Christmas.

Pat McCoy was having a brief Economic Forecast Committee planning meeting.

A GREAT DISTRICT CONFERENCE !

Matt Lallo managed the club’s display of its big support for

the Conejo Free Clinic and the Tijuana Planetarium . Herb

Gooch, Heather Cousins, Sharon Russell, Jere, KT, Mike

Teasdale, and Bob Biery were all there.


Our current DG Our current DG

Our DG Elect Korean & Mexican Rotarians Teasdale & Robings Lallo, Biery & Robings


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FINE SESSION

Martin Anderson was Fine Master. He fined the following members in the format used all the time many

years ago. Without using slides and multiple choice questions, he identified finable friends and fined them.

Mike Hebert $25 for going away.

Carol Freeman $50 for inviting him to the Women’s Temperance Society gathering, then rescinding the

invitation.

Sharon Russell and Heather Cousin, $ 25 each: Sharon for coming to his store and spending money, and

Heather for coming to his store and not spending money!

Martin fined Joani Pappas $35. He said she, Tanya Caligiuri, and Lois Curran-Klein all joined during his year

as president, and therefore are exemplary members.

Paul Dryman was fined for buying a new, 640 horsepower car. He was awarded the 1st Annual Rotary Ecol-

ogy Award.

Ken Kossoff was fined for being a useful lawyer

Sharon Renshall was fined for being a member of the Rick Lemmo Vertically Challenged Club.

Darin Arrasmith was fined as Tony Kourounis’ Most Awards Recipient.

Stormin’ Norman Nagel was asked where was the first street fair involvement in our club? He was incor-

rect as he said Thousand Oaks Blvd., but in all actuality, it was in Ventura at the Ventura Street Fair.

Mark Sellers was asked to name 2 of 3 of the first Street Fair Chairs. He was incorrect. The answers were

Martin Anderson, and Dick Wheeler.

Christal Doyle was asked where most of the early days best Street Fair planning was conducted, and was

correct in her answer, “In bars”.

Mark Sellers was asked to name 2 of 3 of the first Street Fair Chairs. He was incorrect. The answers were Martin Anderson, an

Wheeler.

Christal Doyle was asked where most of the early days best Street Fair planning was conducted, and was correct in her answer,





PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Street Fair next Sunday. If you are feeling stressed then try

answering these Unanswered Questions:

1. Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those

little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards: NAÏVE

2. Isn't making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing

section in a swimming pool?

3. OK..... so if the Jacksonville Jaguars are known as the "Jags" and the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are known as the "Bucs," what does that make the Tennessee Titans?

4. If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...does that mean that one enjoys it?

5. There are three religious truths:

a. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

b. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith.

c. Baptists do not recognize each other in the liquor store or at Hooters.

6. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes?

7. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?

8. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?

9. Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren't they just stale bread to begin with?

Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist but a person who drives a racecar is not

called a racist?

10. Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one?

11. If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be de-

lighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and

dry cleaners depressed?

12. If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP?

13. Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

14. What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men?

15. I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older;

then it dawned on me .....they're cramming for their final exam.

16. Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office? What are we supposed to do, write

to them? Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen can look

for them while they deliver the mail?

17. If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

18. You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.


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Editor K.T. Connor, notes by Nancy Wohl, photos by Jonathan Handler

58-59 DONN ODELL

59-60 JOHN HEYWOOD

60-61 MARV BURROW

61-62 ROSS DUSKIN

62-63 ROY McCOMBER

63-64 PAUL PACE

64-65 JOHN CONLAN

65-66 CARLOS SCURIA

66-67 MERRILL DARLING

67-68 PHIL OZAB

68-69 WILLIAM VANDERZWANN

69-70 ALVIN J. HOTZ, JR.

70-71 BEN CRANMER, JR.

71-72 GLENN GOODWIN

72-73 GEORGE VASLIEFF

73-74 HENRY STILL

74-75 JOHN TUEL

75-76 KENNETH HANSON

76-77 DAVID HUANG

77-78 WILLIAM HAAS

78-79 FELIX MASCI

79-80 HARLAND JONES

80-81 DAVE WENDER

81-82 GEORGE GIBB

82-83 NORMAN NAGEL

83-84 BILL PETERSON

84-85 MIKE O’BEIRNE

85-86 MARV SOSNA

86-87 FRED FERRARINI

87-88 DOC NEEDHAM

88-89 KENNETH (SKIP) ROBERTS

89-90 JEFF BORENSTEIN

90-91 DENNIS GILLETTE

91-92 MERV KOPP

92-93 TOM GLANCY

93-94 HUGO ROCHE

94-95 BRIAN BACK

95-96 TONY KOUROUNIS

96-97 JACK CAINE

97-98 DICK WIELER

98-99 JUDY ST. JOHN

99-20 MIKE GONZALES

20-01 NEIL SCRIBNER

01-02 BOB BIERY

02-03 HARRY SELVIN

03-04 RICK LEMMO

04-05 DOUG TAPKING

05-06 KATHY HILL

06-07 PETE TURPEL

07-08 VICKI ARNDT

08-09 MARTIN ANDERSON

09-10 KEITH PARKS

10-11 FRANK CORRIGAN

11-12 RICHARD WILLIAMS

12-13 SUSAN MURATA

13-14 CAROL FREEMAN

14-15 NATE HARIMOTO

15-16 MIKE MURPHY

16-17 ROBERT BIANCHI

17-18 TIM WEAVER

18-19 KAREN FURNARI

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