February 19, 2008

 

OPENING

President Dick Short welcomed everyone and asked Past-President Ben Gurule to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson remembering the recent passing of Jan Hall, a real friend of CV Rotary, giving thanks for our membership, our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.   

 

PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Bruce Johnson quoted from Mrs. Martha Washington:  “The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition, and not our circumstances.”

 

SONG BY CETA

Ceta led us with a user friendly rendition of “ Getting to Know You.”

 

 

RECOGNITIONS

$100    Owen Smith - birthday (86 years young!)

$???     Leslie Rothwell - birthday

 

GUESTS

Visitors today included Rotarian Tommy, Greg Tedesco (son of Sal and Sylvia) and Amanda  Aufdermauer, daughter of John.

 

THANK YOU TO CV ROTARY

Owen Smith shared pictures of the new art display case for the CV Arts Foundation and expressed his (and Mrs.) appreciation for the support of the CV Rotary Club.  (Mr. Smith also shared that CV Rotary Founding Member Ernie Crook is doing better and that the memorial service for Lee Benson, long-time CV Rotarian, was very nice.)

 

Leslie Rothwell shared a precious thank you letter from a CV High student who was short of the monies necessary to travel to Washington DC on an educational trip due to events outside her control.  (Note: it was a proud day for this Rotarian as he heard that eight fellow CV Rotarians contributed $100 each along with a $300 gift from the Club to allow her to attend.)  Dick Short also shared a note he received as one of the eight.

 

Mrs. Rothwell also shared a thank you from Hosanna Homes regarding our financially assisting an Eagle Scout who built a grape arbor as his Eagle project at Hosanna Homes.

BEN SHARES FROM HIS HEART ABOUT JAN’S PASSING

Ben Gurule shared the final days of Jan’s life with us.  A service remembering her will be Saturday, February 23 at 1 PM at Jess C. Spencer Mortuary on Redwood Road, Castro Valley.

 

UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FEBRUARY 23 - YOUTH 2 YOUTH CONFERENCE

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

At Redwood Chapel Community Church in Castro Valley . . . a great night out for everyone!  Contact Bernie Kempen at attorneybernie@itsover.com . . .

 

MARCH 8 - CV ROTARY BBQ

Remember our annual bbq fundraiser is Saturday, March 8, at Transfiguration Church and that we are still searching for auction items.  Tickets have been distributed . . . the evening will include the BBQ, an auction and a raffle.  Sponsors please contact Dwight Perry at Dwight@pinthis.com . . . 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

Sal Tedesco introduced our own Ken O'Donnell, who has a duel role in life as a Federal Air Traffic Control Supervisor and owner of a website (www.mycastrovalley.com).  Ken works with many Castro Valley organizations hosting their websites, including our’s at www.castrovalleyrotary.org!  I am sure that as you go through the following slides you will get a much better handle on the magnitude and scope of what is involved in keeping all of us safe while we fly around the world!  Thanks, Ken, for a GREAT, informative program!

   

 

 

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Owen Smith’s ticket was pulled and with $xxx and 15 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

See you next week!