Welcome to our newest member Steven Larner. He and his family moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1997.  They have a family vineyard here in the Valley it is ran by himself with his wife Christine and their son Michael.  Steven and Christine also have a daughter who is a journalist in Rome.
     When Steven and his family lived in Rome they started the first One-Hour Photo shop there.
     Steven was born in New York, went to film school in Paris and has worked and traveled all over the world.  He taught film at UCLA for two terms, before moving on to become a Director of Photography.   A few titles to his credits are Roots, Buddy Holly Story and Caddie Shake.
     In Steven’s spare time he enjoys playing his banjo with the Valley Volunteers.
     Michele Hinnrichs and Rudi Van Enoo sponsor Steven. His classification is Viticulturist.

Verva Enoch reported on the 4th of July Event at the Board Meeting July 9, 2002.  She estimated that 7,500 people where in attendance and is hopeful that $16,000 will remain with the club after all expenses have been paid.  Verva extends a Thank You to every one who helped out.  A full report will be coming soon.

I appreciate all the help from Len Dalberg, Fred Krug and Leon Roeser in putting my first issue as editor together.  I would like to extend an open invitation to every one that if you would like to write an article or have an idea please let me know.  Thanks, Tohnia.

     We return to the lovely home of Tom & Mary Ellen Barnard for another 5th Wednesday party.  Fellowship and cocktails begin at 6:00pm.  Dinner will be served at 7:00pm.  The cost is $25.00 a person.
     Jonathan Wild will entertain us with his guitar and in song. “You don’t want to miss this.”
     Tom & Mary Ellen’s address: 1259 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang, CA

We thank Roger Nielsen for arranging all four 5th Wednesdays this Rotary Year!
 

Be sure to read RI President Bhichai Rattahul’s article on this theme on page 20 of the July issue of The Rotarian.  He says, “Love is the motivating force behind all of Rotary’s best work”.
 

     Only 537 cases of polio case reported in the entire world in 2001.  The goal of eradicating polio is within our reach.  The final push is on.  “Fulfilling our promise, Eradicate polio”, was launched at the RI Convention in Barcelona, Spain last month.
     Ten countries still have polio cases: Afghanistan, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somolia, and Sudan  (see map on page 25 of The Rotarian, July issue).
     One country Angola has been involved in civil war for decades.  Recently a peace accord was reached.  Hopefully all children will soon receive the polio vaccine.