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Rotary Club of Moorpark The Friendliest Club in District 5240 The Rotary Wheel Volume 9,

Inside this issue: NID News 2 Special Guests 3 Upcoming Events 4 Earthquake News 5 Blood

fishing grounds fronting this town, officials, environmentalists, fisherfolk and members of

21 meters in diameter, and weighs some 85 tons.

The different sections were assembled on land.

1 Rotary Club of Moorpark The Friendliest Club in District 5240 The Rotary Wheel Volume 9, Issue 24 March 12, 2010 ATIMONAN, QUEZON, THE PHILIPPINES. Inside this issue: NID News 2 Special Guests 3 Upcoming Events 4 Earthquake News 5 Blood Drive Flyer 6 District Assembly 7 & 8 I n their aim to protect and rehabilitate the vast fishing grounds fronting this town, officials, environmentalists, fisherfolk and members of civic groups have banded together and built a massive artificial reef, which they sank to the bottom of Lamon Bay on Tuesday. Touted to be the Philippines biggest, the concrete, man-made reef is about 4 meters high and 21 meters in diameter, and weighs some 85 tons. It is supported by hundreds of concrete-like balusters joined together in several sections. The different sections were assembled on land. The steel bars were welded and cemented together. Special points of interest: SIGN UPS FOR DISTRICT ASSEMBLY City Talent Show On top of the artificial reef is a two-inch concrete slab showing an exact replica of the official emblem of Rotary International, the world s first service club organization. The giant emblem a gear wheel with six spokes and 24 cogs with the name of Rotary International written on it was painted with the club s official royal blue and gold colors.

2 Page 2 The Rotary Wheel Ellen Returns from India NID Walt, it s time for you to learn how to give the Polio Vaccine drops. Sandie brought us a flag from Bulandshahr India. She and her granddaughter went on the NID too. Ellen tells Walt it s time for him to learn how to give the Polio Vaccine drops. HELP! Gurgle, Gurgle. Now s my time to get even with the Emperor. Pinch his chubby cheeks Walt. I knew he could do it. Where s my champagne glass?

3 Page 3 The Rotary Wheel Lisa Mia Williams Pay It Forward Sandie Arthur Lewis Herms Pat & Dale s Special Guest Jim Platz Robert s Guest Terry McGrath Brian Arth Barbra Williamson s Guest Brian having fun.

Page 4 The Rotary Wheel Mar 12 Giving Upcoming Meetings & Events Mar 19 Jackie Spencer Hypnotherapy Mar 26 Ellen Smith MUSD April 2 & 9 TBA April 16 Officer of The Year Moorpark Has Talent - $500

Ten participants will be chosen from a series of open-auditions to perform at the final event. Prizes for top 10 are: $500 First Place, $300 Second Place, $200 Third Place, $100 Fourth- Tenth.

4 Page 4 The Rotary Wheel Mar 12 Giving Upcoming Meetings & Events Mar 19 Jackie Spencer Hypnotherapy Mar 26 Ellen Smith MUSD April 2 & 9 TBA April 16 Officer of The Year Moorpark Has Talent - $500 First Place Prize! Moorpark is pleased to announce the Moorpark Has Talent talent show to be held on Saturday, April 17th at 7:00 pm at the High Street Arts Center. Ten participants will be chosen from a series of open-auditions to perform at the final event. Prizes for top 10 are: $500 First Place, $300 Second Place, $200 Third Place, $100 Fourth- Tenth. Open-auditions will be held on: Saturday, March 13th from 10am-12 pm at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (4550 Tierra Rejada Rd), Monday, March 15 from 5-7 pm at the Community Center (799 Moorpark Ave), and Wednesday, March 17 from 4-6 pm at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (4550 Tierra Rejada Rd). Who can enter: 1. Acts of all ages, 2. Must be amateur performers, 3. At least 50% of group must be Moorpark residents, 4. Acts must be no more than 10 minutes including set and tear down, and 5. No dangerous acts, profanity, and weapons will be allowed. How to enter: 1. Come to a preliminary audition (above), 2. Fill out an application form (minors must have parents present), and Payment of $10 entry fee due at audition. For more information visit the website at call , or visit the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Event sponsored by the City of Moorpark, Moorpark Rubbish Disposal and Waste Management. Random Thoughts For The Day I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger There is great need for a sarcasm font. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood. Was learning cursive really necessary? My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "Dad what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" Bad decisions make good stories. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize, you're wrong. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

Page 5 The Rotary Wheel How Rotarians can best help Haiti lmost two months after a powerful earthquake A shook Haiti, signs of devastation are everywhere, underscoring the long road to recovery that

"What they are basically saying is, What we need is money, so they can buy locally the implements that are needed to help the reconstruction," Kenny said.

5 Page 5 The Rotary Wheel How Rotarians can best help Haiti lmost two months after a powerful earthquake A shook Haiti, signs of devastation are everywhere, underscoring the long road to recovery that lies ahead. RI President John Kenny, who visited Haiti in late February, urged Rotarians to work with District 7020 's Haiti earthquake relief team coordinating aid to the nation. "What they are basically saying is, What we need is money, so they can buy locally the implements that are needed to help the reconstruction," Kenny said. More than 250,000 people are estimated to have died in the 12 January earthquake and aftershocks in Port-au- Prince, with another million homeless. Kenny said he felt it was important to visit Haiti "to show that Rotarians worldwide care about the plight of their fellow human beings, many of whom have lost everything." He found that the destruction was even greater than he had expected. Chilean districts organize efforts to aid quake victims R otary districts in Chile are organizing efforts to aid tens of thousands of homeless people in areas devastated by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the country's Pacific coast on 27 February. Chile's government, along with other international aid organizations, has supplied food and water to desperate survivors as the death toll has risen to nearly 800. Many coastal towns were destroyed, first by the 8.8 magnitude quake, then by surging tsunami waves. Luis Veliz Severino, governor of District 4320, has allocated an initial US$9,500 to relief efforts. Four clubs in the hardest-hit areas of Bío-Bío and Maule have set up donation drives for clothes, shoes, and blankets. A ShelterBox response team is en route to Chile's capital, Santiago, to deliver an initial shipment of 448 ShelterBox containers. The Rotary Club of Santiago will conduct an emergency meeting on 3 March with the ShelterBox team to decide where to distribute the containers. "The full extent of the damage in Chile is yet to be seen, but there will undoubtedly be a need for emergency shelter," says John Leach, head of operations for ShelterBox. "Our response team will work closely with Rotarians in Santiago to make sure the aid reaches the people who need it most." Six Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars who were in affected areas have reported in safe. RI President John Kenny offered condolences via to governors of districts 4320, 4340, 4350, and 4360 in Chile. He asks Rotarians to learn the latest on Rotary's relief efforts and how they can help as it becomes available at Our Club donated $1000 to the District Foundation for earthquake relief in Haiti.

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7 Page 7 The Rotary Wheel Rotary International District 5240 Assembly 2010 March 27 - Pacifica High School, Oxnard April 10 - California State University, Bakersfield It s time to build communities to bridge continents to eradicate polio to laugh and serve with friends to INSPIRE I N S P I R E Imagine the possibilities Never give up Serve others Participate in the solution Instill values Reach those in need Energize the world toward peace Join together here in our community to improve the lives of those around us And reach out to the world community for the betterment of all mankind We are Rotary We make a difference Working together, hand in hand Come to the District Assembly to discover: Unique opportunities for service and collaboration Extraordinary leadership training Inspiring speakers Fellowship of new and old friends Where you fit in Where your talents can make a difference This is Rotary This is Us We are Rotarians SIGN UP TODAY SEE NEXT PAGE FOR REGISTRATION

Earthquakes in the Himalayas have claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the last 100 years.

Earthquakes in the Himalayas have claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the last 100 years. 23 October 2011 More than 200 people are killed and 1,000 are injured in a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake