NEWPORT-IRVINE ROTARY CLUB DECEMBER 6, 2012 Rota flyer Last Meeting Highlights Take a moment to see what you missed and view upcoming events.. Pres Bob called order 12:30 Invocation: Kirk Lesh Pledge: Casey Crandall 4-Way Test: Bill Zeller Song of the Day: Scott led us in a clever rendition of “China, China & God Bless America Rotary Minute: Introductions: John Brainerd Guests included 2 US. Marines, Cpls. Mike Hall and Scott Smith, who just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. They presented their views on their experiences there. Pres. Bob gave them a gift bag of donated gift cards & Holiday cards from the Club for Marine One. Announcements: NIRC Holiday Party Dec. 15th. We have 35 rsvp’s but need at least 50. Contact Jerry Rekers if you would like to attend. RI Int’l Convention will be June 23rd – 26th in Lisbon Portugal. Our District Conference will be May 2-4 at Knotts Berry Farm Speaker : Our Program this week was “The Renaissance of Chinese Culture” presented by Dr. Shizong Chen, President of the Molecular Biology Company of San Diego. Dr. Chen gave a very informative talk on the history of Chinese culture and its recent resurgence after decimation by the Chinese Communist Party. The program covered three important stages of Chinese Culture: (1) Original Culture; (2) The loss/destruction stage and; (3) the Revival. The Original Culture Stage describes the five thousand years of “Cultivation Practice” - the foundation of all elements of Chinese Society – from Medicine to the Arts. Cultivation Practice focuses on mind-body transcendence. In fact, the word culture is derived from the word cultivation. The second Loss/Destruction Stage occurred during ascendency of the Chinese Communist Party, which led a mass destruction of Chinese Culture. The Third Revival Stage is characterized by a recent resurgence of the “Cultivation of Practice”, which is reconnecting people to the ancient Chinese culture. We were encouraged to attend the ShenYun 2013 dance performance at Segerstrom Center Jan. 18th -20th which depicts these three stages thru spectacular dance performances. Ten percent of proceeds from tickets purchased by Rotarians will be donated to their club. Special phone number needed. - Bill Zeller For Photo Albums: Click Olive Crest Xmas Party Club Christmas Party Dec 6th Meeting Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build goodwill and better friendships? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Meeting Speaker Thursday, December 20th Pat & John Brainerd: Will Recap Rotary Zone Institute News with a focus on New Generations/younger members Pat and John will share latest news from the Rotary Zone Institute held late November. New Generations was the theme and there was a lot of good information on attracting younger members to clubs. Club Christmas Party Olive Crest Party for the kids - our volunteers Last Meeting Notes ---------------Upcoming Speakers/Events------------------ Thursday, December 20th, 12:00pm Pat & John Brainerd:- Zone Meeting Thursday, December 27th, 12:00pm Dark- Club Closed for holiday... Thursday, January, 12:00pm Dark- Club Closed, Xmas Party different Venue -------Mark the Date for our Special Event-------- PAGE 1/2 New Lunch price $15 UCI students... $10 UCI Rotaract club members.. $5