April 15, 2008
OPENING
President Dick Short welcomed everyone with a story about life aroung the “Short Farm” and a temporary fence his wife received “free” (and is still available) and then asked former CV Rotarian President (and current Hayward Rotarian) Mary Caldwell to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bruce Johnson asked the blessing on our lunch, and prayed for CV Rotarian Kim Murdock for the recent passing of her father and Cliff and Mary Elaina Dochterman for her recent physical challenges and our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.
President Short reported that the Vision Followup Meeting was outstanding . . . more information to follow!
PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!
April 22 Hal Davis, Lewis and Clark Explorations
April 29 Carol Pitman, 21st Century resident of Saudi Arabia
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Sal Tedesco shared a couple of Thoughts for the Day, including from Chales Schultz: "Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use”
SONG BY CETA
Ceta led us in one of her original tunes about “Money.”
RECOGNITIONS
None today
GUESTS
Ed Blom (CVHS Golf Coach); Steve Gill, Fremont Bank Manager; Mary Caldwell, Hayward Rotary; Jeff Glass, now of Big Apple Bagels
HELLO SONG
Sal Tedesco led us in his favorite verse of this all-time favorite!
LIVE FROM THE MAC!!!
Jeff Moore reported that the MAC board dealt with McDonald’s remodeling on Strobridge Avenue and Eden Medical Center’s getting started on the required EIR.
UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES
APRIL 29 - ROTARY 101 AT DR. DARRELL’S HOUSE
Calling all new members and their sponsors at 7:00 P.M. at Dr. Darrell’s house . . . contact Dr. Darrell for more information at DocLavin@abetterspine.com . . . his address is 3529 Arcadian Court, Castro Valley; 510-538-5829 . . .
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
MAY 17 - VIVA LA MEDITERRANEAN FOR THE EDEN MEDICAL CENTER’S TAUMA CENTER
A unique evening and a one-of-a-kind experience featuring the cultural delights of three Mediterranean cities . . The romance of beautiful, Sorrento, Italy, the three of Monte Carol casinos and the food and architecture of the Greek Island, Santorini . . . Saturday, May 17, 6:00 P.M. until Midnight . . . Caa Real at Ruby Hill Windery, 410 Vineyard, Pleasanton CA 94566 . . . contact Beth Moore for more information at bmoore@greenwoodmoore.com . . . or Jeff Moore at jmoore@greenwoodmoore.com . . .
JUNE 27 - CV HIGH SCHOOL GOLF FUNDRAISER
CVHS Golf Coach Ed Blom invited all to join others in supporting the CV Golf Program (Boys and Girls) . . . $100 gets you range balls, golf cart, 18 holes of gold, raffle tickets, and a grilled steak ticket! Contact Coach Ed Blom at 510-537-3193, ext 3756 . . . 4-Man Team Best Ball . . . 12:00 P.M. Shot Gun Start!
PROGRAM
Al West and Carol Wikle shared the vision and procedures used by the CV Foundation, founded in 1988 to provide scholarships to deserving youth who graduate from Castro Valley High School. Al West shared that the CV Foundation was established as a 501(c)3, with all gifts tax-deductible with approximately $7,500 awarded each year to graduates of CV High School. All CV Rotarians are part of the CV Foundation supporters and the officers are members of CV Rotary, including CFO Owen Smith, Secretary Al West and Treasurer Tim McKinney. This year we have received four applicants. Board members are elected every two years. Currently there are $111,000 in the Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to applicants based upon a number of criteria, including family income not exceeding $60,000, strong academics and good conduct and community service. Scholarships are awarded to students entering colleges, universities and career training opportunities. Carol Wikle shared that when she took over managing the CV Foundation in 2003, she reviewed the objectives, spending policy and other Foundation guidelines. Since receiving $104,000 in 2003, the Foundation has awarded approximately $37,500 in scholarships and now totals approximately $111,000.
THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE
Dr. Darrell Lavin’s ticket was pulled and with $126 and 7 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . . $5.00 . . . Congratulations!
See you next week!
