Visiting Rotarians: Alejandro Aragon and Camila Varela Jacob
Guests: Nate Tortorica and Shelley Klein
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PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARDS
Noah Winkles & Hugo Guzman
Frank Ortiz and Holly Edds presented these two members with a current Paul Harris Award certificate for their generous contributions to the Paul Harris Society.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Terri Stricklin
Terri spoke to us this morning regarding how she discovered Rotary and how it has turned into a very positive life experience. When she first heard of Rotary, she had no idea what that was. Shannon Seifert was her positive mentor as she joined the club and learned from her who we are and what we do. Not only does she love participating in our many events, but she also cherishes the many friendships that she has developed among our many members. In fact she considers us as a second family…..and “Family” is the main word that she chose to define her Breakfast Rotary membership.
THANK YOU TERRI.
WE'RE SO VERY GLAD TO HAVE YOU AS A VALUED MEMBER OF OUR ROTARY FAMILY !
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PINKTOBER 2026
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Halloween Hunt
Santa Maria Inn
Wednesday, October 28th
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Family-Friendly event
Trick-or-Treating, Games,
Giveaways, Halloween Fun!
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Contact Loren Grabau
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Contact David LeRoy
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Reagan Library Trip
Saturday November 14
8AM to 6PM / $100/person
A few seats are still available
Contact Kate Ferguson
or Jim Bray
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
ROTARY NIGHT OUT
Contact Betty Miller
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The Planning Committee will be contacting SMBR members and secure assignments.
Contact Ed Carcarey
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Saturday, December 12
A Genuine “Holly” Day Party STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES
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Rose Parade
FLOAT DECORATION
It's that time of year again! SMBR will be traveling to Pasadena to be part of the R.I. entry in the 2027 Rose Parade.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27th
8AM to 4PM / $25
5 Spots Left
Contact Leonard Champion
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BRAGS
Hugo Guzman: bragged on the recent Coast Hills “Build A Bed” volunteer project which built 105 beds for needy individuals. $105
Mark Jackson: bragged $60 on his recent 60 mile PCT hiking trip that he took with his “life long” friend George Adam in the Crater Lake area. They had some setbacks but enjoyed every minute of it :)
Rande Downer: bragged $50 on our recent “Concert With A Cause” and in particular to Pat & Cyndy McDermott for taking the reins and making this a profitable and successful event. We look forward to the new “Event Chair” Loren Grabau and his crew doing the same thing next year.
Laurie Tamura: returned from a wonderful trip to Missouri's Big Cedar Inn where they hiked and experienced beautiful scenery and played spectacular golf (6 courses!!!) $50
Loren Grabau: bragged on Hugo Guzman for recently letting him play golf with his group. $10
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FINES
Grace Paluck
Laurie Tamura
Hugo Guzman
Sorry…..$30 Each
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PROGRAM
Shelley Klein
Curator
SMV Historical Society Museum
Our speaker this morning spoke to us about the beginnings of the Santa Maria Valley and our city which was established in 1890. Historical names like Bradley, Battles, Cook and Tunnel to name just a few , blazed a trail through our local geography. Pictures and maps were shown through her PowerPoint presentation to help us paint a picture as to what life offered the the local residents so many years ago. Rotarians are welcome to get a closer look at the local museum which is open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Thank you Shelley! We appreciate you joining us this morning.
