April 8, 2008

 

 

OPENING

President Dick Short welcomed everyone with “did anyone commend someone for their smile this past week? followed by stories about providing chicken eggs for incubators for area schools - a project by his wife” and then asked Jim Fitzpatrick to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Bruce Johnson asked the blessing on our lunch, and prayed for Kim Murdock and Bill Jarvis, who have recently lost loved ones, our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.  

 

 

PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

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

KJ Page shared General Arnold Schwarzkopf: “Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.”

 

 

SONG BY CETA

Ceta led us in one of her original tunes: “Hukilau.”

 

 

RECOGNITIONS

$100    Dwight Perry for getting stranded in Hawaii while on vacation.

 

 

GUESTS

Hofsa Burt introduced our guest today, Jeff Glass.  Welcome, Jeff!

 

 

HELLO SONG

Sal Tedesco led us in his favorite verse of this all-time favorite!

 

 

UPCOMING DATES 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

Leslie Travis introduced students from Castro Valley High School who shared about the “Washington Closeup” program.  Seniors Joel, Grace, Kim and Eddie reported on their trip in February to Washington, D.C.  Thirteen students made the trip that was described as “life changing” by many of the students.  In addition to being paired with students from other areas of the country, they met with elected officials, visited our Great Country’s memorials, Arlington Cemetery, The White House and The Pentagon.  They shared several stories and adventures.  The following pictures will help all understand what happened during their trip.

 

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

CVHS Student Joel’s ticket was pulled and with $118 and 8 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

See you next week!