TODAY
MUSIC COMPETITION
Today, after lunch, we will walk across the street to the First Congregational Church to watch talented musical performers from all three of our Redlands high schools. For the first time, we will partner with Sunrise Rotary to provide these talented students with greater opportunities for cash prizes.
LAST WEEK
WEN CHEN, born in China, gave an informative and troubling presentation on human rights in China. She shared stories of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) arresting and killing members of Falun Gong, a group of up to 70 million that the CCP considers a threat. She also claimed that the CCP is active in the United States through print media, entertainment and social media (TikTok). She is an active member of Amnesty International, focusing on human rights in China. More information is available on her blog: https://wenchenview.blogspot.com/
NEXT WEEK
SECRET SERVICE ON CYBER SECURITY
Next week we will hear from BRYCE TAYLOR, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service. He is a CPA with over 16 years of experience including Financial Crimes Task Force, SWAT team and Presidential Bodyguard. He also has 2 years of experience working as a CPA on internal audits and fraud. Come hear how you can better protect yourself from this very costly crime.
10TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK – JUNE 8, 2024 JIM NOLIN is looking for a few good volunteers! Join the Touch-A-Truck team by attending the planning meeting at 11:15 AM on January 25th before our regular meeting. redlandstouchatruck.com… redlandstouchatruck.com
CONGRATULATIONS!
ROGER UMINSKI was elected President and ROB CLIZBE as Vice President of the Redlands Interfaith Council. Way to go!
Congratulations also to ERIC GRENIER who received his blue badge last week. Welcome ERIC!
REDLANDS ROTARY IS NOW ON INSTAGRAM – FOLLOW US!
OUR FIRST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR, THE DIAMOND HEIST DINNER, IS THIS SATURDAY! Looking forward to seeing everyone! Business casual for this interactive dining experience. January 27, 2024, 5:30 PM, Fox Theater. Thanks to the team that worked so hard to organize this event!
THE SPOKE
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
E. HOAG (26), JOE HORZEN (23), JAN HUDSON, (13), JEFFREY MARTINEZ (19), LYNDA SCHAUF, (8), JANET SHERMAN (19), SHELLI STOCKTON, (1), CHERYL RIGGS (19).
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Happy National Irish Coffee Day – a holiday I can get behind! Especially if you have the chance to enjoy one at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. It’s also our Music Competition Day which, if you can believe, I have never had the opportunity to hear in my five years in Club. So I’m very much looking forward to the program. I also overlooked the fact that we must be pretty zippy today if we’re to allocate plenty of time for our musicians, so you January birthdays will have your birthday quiz next week. Study up!
Editor – Bob Tincher – Edition No. 29, January 25, 2024