January 22, 2008
OPENING
President Dick Short welcomed everyone and Randy Vanderbilt 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.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Bruce Johnson shared the Thought for the Day from Arland Gilbert: When we accept tough jobs as a challenge and wade into them with joy and enthusiasm, miracles can happen.
PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!
January 29 Jan Hagen. Photography - film vs. digital
February 5 Jay Tontz, Economic Review & Forecasts
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
SONG BY CETA
Ceta led us with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America.”
RECOGNITIONS
$65 Dwight Perry (65th birthday and 39th anniversary as member of CV Rotary)
$20 Beth Moore (son Sean turning 2 years old!)
GUESTS
Al West introduced our guest for today, his “loving Bride and a great forgiverer,” Lisa West!
UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY 23 - SELECTION OF NEW BOARD PER 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 . . .
JANUARY 24 - FIRST PARADE MEETING OF THE YEAR
Come and get involved in one of the great community service projects of the year – every year! Program Chair Kim Murdock (coolkim1962@aol.com) would appreciate your notifying her of your attendance. The meeting is this Thursday, January 24, 4 P.M. at Roundtable Pizza across from the new Taco Bell on Redwood Road and next to Kim’s business. Please email your intent to attend so she can have enough pizza for everyone!
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
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.
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!
MARCH 8 - 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.
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
Walt Schneider introduced Rick Rosefield who addressed the topic of “Dealing with Disability.” What a GREAT program of challenge accepted and victory achieved . . . but not without a cost! Rick has been married for 51 years to the miraculous and tremendous Jan . . . they have four children . . . he referred to Jan as 3/4 of their relationship . . . and they have shared breakfast in bed every since they got married! Rick is a quadriplegic who cannot walk, can only lift one pound with his left hand and only five pounds with his right hand, but he lives a very busy life thanks to the devotion of his wife and love of others in his life. There are only two others in the United States with the same symptoms of his undiagnosed disease. He stressed that the key is not to become discouraged, keep looking for a doctor to work with (he has had over a dozen before finding his current doctor) and assume responsibility to help find out what the problem is by researching on the Internet, which takes up much of each of his days. Rick shared his “normal” day, that includes Jan taking up to two hours to get him dressed each day, trips to doctor and then “adventures” when they explore the community that they find themselves in! He shared that not only does the wheelchair make a tremendous difference, but it also is a “babe magnet.” His chair not only is electric and can turn on a dime, it also can be put in recliner mode for naps and can be raised straight up to enable him to travel at eye level with others on the street! Rick also shared other “helps” that make his life easier, including a “Reacher” that enables him to reach things unreachable from his chair. The yearly costs are tremendous with his medical expenses in 2007 totaling almost $300,000. One medicine cost $25,000 per month alone. Insurance companies routinely reject submissions, so have your documentation in order and plan to persevere throughout the process. Rick led a very productive life in film making all over the world before being struck down by this unknown disease, but he (with the help of Jan) has not let this discourage him from living a productive life. He was truly inspirational and is more than willing to share his story with other groups.
THE
HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE
Visitor (and CV Rotarian Al West’s Bride) Lisa West’s ticket was pulled and with $22 and 19 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . . $5.00 . . . Congratulations!
FUTURE PROGRAMS
January 29 Jan Hagen, Photography - film vs. digital
February 5 Jay Tontz, Economic Review & Forecasts
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
See you next week!
