Picnic for Arcadia Rotary

Under a canopy of tall pines, the Arcadia Rotary Club hosted its first multi-club picnic at Lake Arrowhead’s Burnt Mill Beach Club. Spearheaded by president-elect Eric Barter, his intent was for several Rotary clubs to get together and enjoy true Rotarian spirit, much like he experienced as a boy. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Arcadia Rotary Hosts Multi-Club Arrowhead Picnic by Anne Donofrio-Holter1 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

“My father was Rotary president the year I was born,” said Barter.  “I remember when several clubs on the Monterey Peninsula would gather in Carmel Valley’s water plant property and have a great time with great food, fun and games.” With RSVP’s from over 50 members, friends and family representing the Arcadia and Lake Arrowhead clubs, “the Arcadia Rotary BBQ Crew” made up of Barter, Bob Harbicht, Rosie Maries, Mary Salcedo, Jim Rider and Mike Ojeda sprung into action. In the days preceding the event, “fresh sweet corn was shucked, seasoned and foil wrapped, the Tri-Tip got its special seasoning, the garlic bread got its special spread, the salads were prepared and coolers lined the walls of the club house with a variety of beverages.” On the day of the event, several Rotarians were attending the District 5300 training seminar at Etiwanda Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga.  Following adjournment, it was just a short drive to Lake Arrowhead. “We were very pleased that our district governor Doug Fowler and his lovely wife, Deborah, were able to join us,” said Barter. Others in attendance included Arcadia Rotarians Tom Crosby and his wife Virginia, John and Sandy Davis and their son, Bob and Patsy Harbicht, Steve Peliter, Jim and Sandy Rider, Mike and Ana Ojeda and their daughter Kennedy, new member Jon Richards and his wife, Marla, Gerard and Christa Tamperong and family, Barter and wife, Janice, Mary Salcedo, Rosie Mares, Past President Matt Weaver and Denise Weaver plus Lake Arrowhead noontime club members Keith and Yolanda Douglas, Harry and Gretchen Sherman, Bob and Diane Gladwell along with Lake Arrowhead sunrise club member Karyn Westervelt. “Like all Rotary events, conversation and meeting new people is what it’s all about,” said Rider.  “This event was that and more.” “A nice relaxing event at a perfect location.  For those who couldn’t make it, you really missed out,” said Salcedo.  “Eric should win an Oscar for that tri-tip!  Looking forward to next year’s BBQ.” “When word gets out how great a time those in attendance had, we are sure this event will grow and grow each year,” said Barter.