February 5, 2008
OPENING
President Dick Short welcomed everyone and asked Walt Schneider to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson giving thanks for our speaker today, our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.
UPDATE ON ONE OF OUR OWN - Jan Hall, Ben Gurule’s Best Friend
As has been shared in an earlier e-mail, Janice has recently suffered a heart attack complicated by pneumonia and, since January 28, has been at the Critical Cardiac Unit at Kaiser in Hayward. The latest update: it now looks like Jan's condition is on a day to day basis. In addition to pneumonia her heart valve is weak and not working correctly. The specialist says that they have to get the pneumonia under control, before they can do a bypass. (Note from COG Scribe: Let’s be sure to keep Jan - and Ben - in our thoughts and prayers.)
PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!
February 12 Speech Contest (see Leslie)
February 19 Ken O'Donnell, Federal Air Traffic Control Operations & Issues
February 26 Marianne Dimick, Companion Dogs: Selection & Training
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Ceta Dochterman shared the Thought for the Day: “Ask not what your Rotary Club can do for you, but what you can do for your Rotary Club.”
SONG BY CETA
Ceta led us with a rousing rendition of “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
RECOGNITIONS
No confessions today . . .
GUESTS
Beth Moore introduced visitors Rod, Steve and Mike, and Tom was our visiting Rotarian from Hayward Rotary!
CAROL WIKLE RECEIVES PAUL HARRIS AWARD ON BEHALF OF HER HUSBAND
President Short presented Carol with a Paul Harris Award and she promptly announced it was in honor of her husband and gave it to him! Thanks, Carol!
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ROD WIKLE ON BEHALF OF CV INDEPENDENT BASEBALL
Rod Wikle, husband of Carol, announced that the CV Independent Baseball League is having a fundraiser on February 16 and 17 – E-Waste Collection! CV Independent Baseball League serves 1750 kids each year. They need volunteers to assist. You can contact Rod at rodncarol@sbcglobal.net . . .
UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES
FEBRUARY 8 - REMINDER ABOUT VALENTINI FROM DR. DARRELL
Reminder: Dr. Darrell informed and reminded us about two great opportunities that are available for us.
Check out the February 8 Valentini event at www.eastbaycharityball.org . . . he also wanted to remind us about his brother's projects in Sierra Leone . . . check them out at cipsierraleone.blogspot.com . . . thanks!
FEBRUARY 12 - CV ROTARY SPEECH MEET
FEBRUARY 13 - CV ROTARY FIVE-YEAR PLAN PREP PER CLIFF SHERWOOD
Twenty-six CV Rotarians are committed to attend and help prepare a five-year strategic plan on February 13 to meet at Dwight Perry’s office (on CV Boulevard between Pete’s Hardware and Golfland Miniature Golf Course) at 4:45 P.M. Dinner will be served.
FEBRUARY 23 - YOUTH 2 YOUTH CONVFERENCE
Leslie Rothwell (lrothwell@cv.k12.ca.us) is looking for help at the upcoming Youth2Youth Conference on February 23 . . . we need help at the BBQ dinner between 4-6 PM . . . please contact Leslie if you can help . . .GREAT community service opportunity!
FEBRUARY 29 - LIGHT THE LIGHTS 2008
Coming BACK to Redwood Chapel Community Church in Castro Valley . . . it is not too late to advertize . . .
Contact Bernie Kempen at attorneybernie@itsover.com . . .
MARCH 8 - CV ROTARY BBQ
Bill Jarvis reminded everyone of our annual bbq fundraiser will be Saturday, March 8, at Transfiguration Church and that we are still searching for auction items. Tickets will be available next week for $25 each. The evening will include the BBQ, an auction and a raffle. Sponsors please contact Dwight Perry at Dwight@pinthis.com . . . Carol Wikle gave 10 tickets each were distributed to CV Rotarians as they were exiting the meeting . . . for more tickets contact Carol at carol.wikle@morganstanley.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.
MAY 10 - ROWELL RANCH RODEO PARADE
Lots going on . . . Chair Kim Murdock invites everyone to get involved . . . email her your interest at CoolKim1962@aol.com . . .
PROGRAM
Mr. Sal Tedesco introduced Dr. Jay Tontz, Economic Review & Forecasts, his yearly update. Once again, Dr. Tontz mesmerized us and as CV Rotarian Kim Murdock said “took the boring subject of economics and actually made it interesting!” Dr. Tontz is Dean Emeritus of the College of Business and Economics at California State University, East Bay (formerly CSU Hayward). He reviewed the forecast he made this time last year for 2007
and the results – and nailed every category but one! He covered the challenging times we faced in 2007, and the liabilities and off setting assets. He stressed that the United States has an outstanding economic track record, and the remarking resilience of the U.S. economy for over 100 years. Dr. Tontz covered the recent federal actions to increase stability, and well as multiple other topics, including uncertainties (e.g., fighting terrorists in 28 countries!). After stating the assumptions he was making, he then gave us his forecast for 2008! Be sure to come back next year when he will once again review his 2008 projections and make his 2009 projections! We so appreciate Dr. Tontz.
THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE
Bernie Kempen’s ticket was pulled (two weeks in a row!) and with $45 and 17 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . . $5.00 . . . Congratulations!
FUTURE PROGRAMS
February 12 Speech Contest
February 19 Ken O'Donnell, Federal Air Traffic Control Operations & Issues
February 26 Marianne Dimick, Companion Dogs: Selection & Training
See you next week!
