February 12, 2008
OPENING
President Dick Short welcomed everyone and asked former CV Rotarian (and Past-president) and current Hayward Rotarian Mary Caldwell to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by President Short giving thanks for our student speakers today, our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.
PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!
February 19 Ken O'Donnell, Federal Air Traffic Control Operations & Issues
February 26 Marianne Dimick, Companion Dogs: Selection & Training
March 4 Our own Bill Nott talking about Engineers without borders.
March 11 Richard Vannucci talking about the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
March 18 Cassandra Phelps, consultant talking about rebuilding Eden Medical Center
SONG BY CETA
Ceta led us with a rousing rendition of “ School Days.”
RECOGNITIONS
$40 Bernie Kempen for babies born to his office staff in recent times
GUESTS
Except for our student speakers named below, we had none.
UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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
Today was our Club Speech Meet with representatives from Castro Valley High School: Gloria Zhu and Michael Linsdale and Redwood Christian High School: Amanda Chin, Caitlin Kincaid, Bethany Mueller.
The final results: First Place - Bethany Mueller; Second Place - Caitlin Kincaid; Third Place - Amanda Chin. Bethany will now move to the next level of competition representing the CV Rotary Club at the San Leandro Rotary Club on March 5, 2008 at 12 noon, Sequoyah Country Club, 4550 Heafey Road, Oakland.
Let’s get out and support her on March 5!
THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE
Lynne Orne’s ticket was pulled and with $56 and 16 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . . $5.00 . . . Congratulations!
FUTURE PROGRAMS
February 19 Ken O'Donnell, Federal Air Traffic Control Operations & Issues
February 26 Marianne Dimick, Companion Dogs: Selection & Training
See you next week!
