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Our speaker tonight was Lynn Matalon, Founder of Influence Economy. Lynn's passion is harnessing the power to create everlasting impact through speaking and inspiring. Her passion is nested in empowering organizations and individuals with the skillsets and knowledge required for creating enormous influence and substantial impact for economic and personal growth. She founded the Influence Economy to share her knowledge of the power of influence to accelerate development, leadership, communication, synergy, flow and impact from workplace to home-life. Tonight she gave us a taste of what she does by giving examples for influencing business, personal, and even Rotarian relationships.
For more information, visit: https://www.influence-economy.com
Tonight we inducted a new member. Please welcome, Rotarian Cassie Moungey!
On Monday, September 23rd, a few members of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset helped serve hot meals to people in need of food at the Samaritan Center in Simi Valley. This small but impactful project was organized by the club’s Community Service Director, Mike Kort. Mike contacted several restaurants to provide the meals who were more than happy to donate and coordinated the timing with The Samaritan Center. Thanks to Chick Fil-A, El Huarache de Mexico, and Smokin Steve's Pit BBQ at least 50 people in need were served.
Mike was able to pick up all the food and deliver the meals to the Samaritan Center where they were heated and prepped. Mike even prepared lemonade at his home the night before. When the doors opened at 5:30p, a long line of those in need were served, buffet style, by rotarians who greeted them. To top off the evening, The Samaritan Center provided cake for dessert.
Mike says that he was “impressed at how extremely polite and very appreciative everyone was. Many of them would go out of their way to show their gratitude.” Giving to the community is what Rotary is about. Those that helped serve, left with happy hearts.
Mike says that he was “impressed at how extremely polite and very appreciative everyone was. Many of them would go out of their way to show their gratitude.” Giving to the community is what Rotary is about. Those that helped serve, left with happy hearts.
Mike would like to thank the restaurants that provided the meals. They had enough food for the initial rush, some of them having second helpings, and some leftovers that were packed up for those that couldn’t make it in time.
Many thanks to:
- Mike Kort - Community Service Director at The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset
- Toni Freeland - Interim Executive Director at The Samaritan Center of Simi Valley
- Chick Fil-A - Simi Valley
- El Huarache de Mexico - Simi Valley
- Smokin Steve’s Pit BBQ - Simi Valley
- All the volunteers!
Tonight we were entertained by mentalist, Allen Gittleson. Check out his website for more info and to book at your next event: MentalWires.com.
A new member was proposed to the board of directors at our meeting tonight.
Rob Sherman proposed Gary Paul (Sales - Flooring).
The board of directors approved the proposal.
Our speaker tonight was Elena Brokaw, Exexutive Director at the Museum of Ventura County. The Museum, through its collections, exhibits, educational programs and publications, celebrates the history, art, and culture of Ventura County and the Channel Islands. Elena came to speak about how the museum almost closed its doors for good and how they've overcome many obstacles to remain open. She mentioned several exhibits and the Museum's 5 year Reinvention plan. For more information about the Museum, visit: https://venturamuseum.org
Our speaker tonight was Chad Cook, Assistant Chief at Ventura County Fire Department. Chad came to speak about the recent fires in the area but ended up cutting out his presentation to talk about many different things: Hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, random fire stories, silly things that people call 911 for, and how the young crowd thinks mobile apps can open garage doors in a power outage. The discussion was VERY entertaining and we would gladly have him come back for more.
A new member was proposed to the board of directors at our meeting tonight.
Mark Lowry proposed Cassie Moungey (Educator).
The board of directors approved the proposal.
