January 15, 2008

 

OPENING

President Dick Short welcomed everyone and Al West volunteered to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson giving thanks for our speaker today (representing first responders in our county), our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders, both overseas, including the 3200 Marines leaving for Afghanistan soon, and the first responders here at home, and the freedoms we enjoy.   

 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Bruce Johnson shared the Thought for the Day from President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907:  'In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American . . .  There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag . . .   We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language. . .  and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.'

 

 

 

PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

January 22, 2005 - Dealing with Disability - Rick Rosefield

January 29, 2008 - Photography- Jan Hagen - film vs. digital

 

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Last Thursday, January 10, CV Rotarian Owen Smith had lunch with Ernie Crook and Lee Benson.  Mr. Smith brings us this update: “Ernie is 94 as I'm sure you know, and Lee will be 92 today, his birthday.  Couple great Rotarians even though Lee is a retired one.  Lee was in Hayward Club and was on committee that formed the   CV Club.  Ernie was one of the members that Lee brought into Rotary  and is a Charter Member of our Club.  Lee later transferred from Hayward to CV.  Ernie was the President just before me.  Some newer members might like to know some of the history.”  Thanks, Mr. Smith, for this update . . . it is important that we not forget our “roots.”  (After announcements, Past President KJ Page opened a letter at the meeting and shared that Elwood Johnson had written her that his dear Bride has passed away . . . Mr. Johnson will be 100 years old in June 2008!  Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Johnson . . . and congratulations, too!

 

SONG BY CETA

Ceta (without an absent Kevin Forkner) led us with a rousing rendition of “You Are My Sunshine.”

 

RECOGNITIONS

$          Bill Jarvis announced his Bride and he are expecting a little boy in about four months (yeah!)

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$10      Mark Poniatowski for his new dog, Effie (named after one of the ladies in Dreamgirls!)

$10      Ceta Dochterman in honor of her son, Luc, writing to President Bush

$50      Gary Bosley for his new blue badge (always great seeing you, Gary!)

 

 

GUESTS

Red Bader Bill Nott introduced our guest for today, Lisa Rosenbloom of Hayward Rotary (and Hayward Library!)

HELLO SONG

Mr. Tedesco was not present so we skipped the Hello Song. 

 

 

CV ROTARY BBQ

Bill Jarvis reminded everyone of ur annual bbq fundraiser will be Saturday, March 8, at Transfiguration Church.  Tickets will be available next week for $25 each.  The evening will include the BBQ, an auction and a raffle. More information to follow.

 

 

MAC UPDATE BY JEFF MOORE

Jeff updated all of us on last night’s MAC meeting, including the shared parking agreement for commercial development, Eden Hospital, EBMUD property and the over-all Redevelopment Fund and expected expenditures of the $12M . . . thanks, Jeff!

 

 

PAST PRESIDENT BERNIE

We were reminded that there is a search for our new board, including a president-elect-elect for 2009-10(is there such a position?).   For 2008-09 we need many new board members as some are being termed-out . . . there will be a meeting at Past President Bernie’s office (on the corner of Redwood Road and James in Castro Valley) at 5:30 P.M. on January 23 for all past presidents . . . feel free to send him your ideas if you are unable to attend . . . attorneybernie@itsover.com . . .

  

CLIFF SHERWOOD SPEAKS

CV Rotary is preparing a five-year strategic plan and all are invited on February 13 to meet at Dwight Perry’s office (on CV Boulevard between Pete’s Hardware and Golfland Miniature Golf Course) at 4:30 P.M.  Dinner will be served.

 

 CHILI COOKOFF 2008

Reminder:  The Castro Valley Rotary Club will host the 2008 Chili Cookoff at Rowell Ranch on Friday, May 9.  More information to follow.

  

DR. DARRELL SPOKE

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!

  

PROGRAM

Master Fly Fisherman Walt Schneider introduced Commander Brett Keteles, Commander Law Enforcement Service Division for Alameda County Sheriff's Department.  Commander Keteles provided information on the outcomes of the recent Urban Shield training exercise that involved seventy-five agencies from around the world totaling over 1400 people – at a cost to Alameda County of $0!  He shared the history of Urban Shield dating back to its predecessor, the High Sierra Swat Challenge.  The Urban Shield exercises were paid for by Homeland Security Funds.  The After Action Report was very interesting as Commander Keteles walked us through the various exercises that each team needed to complete throughout the Bay Area, with no sleep.  Teams were moved from one challenge to another as they accomplished many goals, including a fatigue study on how sleep deprivation and exhaustion affects performance.  Many lessons were learned through experiencing this training.  Teams from throughout the country experienced many things for the first time as they prepare to protect us.  This was a tremendously successful event and one that is already being evaluated for next year!

Thank you, Commander Keteles, for not only your service to us, but also for your unselfish service in helping to prepare others in other areas to better respond to various terrorist threats.

 

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Bruce Johnson’s ticket was pulled and with $15 and 20 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

 

FUTURE PROGRAMS

January 22, 2005 - Dealing with Disability - Rick Rosefield

January 29, 2008 - Photography- Jan Hagen - film vs. digital

 

See you next week!