April 1, 2008

 

 

OPENING

President Dick Short welcomed everyone with “have you ever told anyone you like their smile?” and then asked Beth Moore to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Bruce Johnson asked the blessing on our lunch, and prayed for our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.  

 

 

PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

April   8            Washington Closeup program, Castro Valley High School students

 

April 15            Cliff Dochterman, Past Rotary International President

 

April 22            Hal Davis, Lewis and Clark Explorations

 

April 29            Carol Pitman, 21st Century resident of Saudi Arabia

 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Bernie Kempen shared from unknown author (although many claim similar wording): “If you can find money to kill people, you can find money to help people.”

 

 

SONG BY CETA

Ceta led us in one of her original tunes: “I’vd Been Working on the BART Train.”

 

 

RECOGNITIONS

$100    Bob Shayler for his one-month old Italian-Portugese-English-Irish-German-Dutch grandson making Bob a DAJO!

 

GUESTS

Although no guests were present (except our speaker and assistant), Sue Whalen returned for a visit and DAJO (see Recognitions above) Bob Shayler.

 

 

HELLO SONG

Sal Tedesco led us in another rendition!

 

 

OUR NEW ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT, NICHAPHAT RATTANAPORN

DAJO Bob Shayler shared that Nichaphat Rattanaporn is our Rotary Exchange Student for 2008-09.  A native of Thailand, she will be attending Castro Valley High School.  Both of her parents are Rotarians!

Be ready to welcome Nichaphat!

UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

APRIL 11-13  - DISTRICT 5170 CONFERENCE

Register at www.rotary5170.org . . . lots of GREAT activities and opportunities!

 

APRIL 29 - ROTARY 101 AT DR. DARRELL’S HOUSE

Calling all new members and their sponsors . . . contact Dr. Darrell for more information at DocLavin@abetterspine.com

 

MAY 9 - CHILI COOKOFF 2008

The Castro Valley Rotary Club will host the 2008 Chili Cookoff at Rowell Ranch on Friday, May 9.  More information to follow . . . check out pix from last year at http://www.castrovalleyrotary.org/index_files/Page590.htm

 

MAY 10 - ROWELL RANCH RODEO PARADE

Lots going on . . . We need everyone to get involved . . . Check out pix from last year at http://www.castrovalleyrotary.org/index_files/Page590.htm . . .

 

MAY 15 - LET’S GO FISHING

Plan to attend!  Check out pix from last year at http://www.castrovalleyrotary.org/index_files/Page590.htm

 

 

PROGRAM

Bob Crossett introduced Tom Blalock, a member of the BART Board of Directors.  Tom was assisted by Kari, from BART’s Government and Communications Department.  Prior to retiring, Mr. Blalock worked for the City of Fremont Department of Public Works.  He shared that BART was formed fifty years ago with the first train running thirty-five years ago.  He reviewed the history and growth of BART and how the Bay Area Rail System works together for everyone’s benefit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Beth Moore’s ticket was pulled and with $109 and 9 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

See you next week!