January 29, 2008

 

 

OPENING

President Dick Short welcomed everyone and asked Owen Smith 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 an unknown author: "We wildly underestimate the power of the tiniest personal touch of kindness."

 

 

PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

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 grabbed Kevin Forkner to lead us with a rousing rendition of “You Are My Sunshine.”

 

 

RECOGNITIONS

None today - bring your checkbooks next week

 

 

GUESTS

We had no guests today; be sure to bring them back next week.

 

 

BOARD NOMINEES FOR 2008-09

Bernie Kempen presented the slate of nominations for next year’s board:

President-elect for 2009-10: Mark Poniatowski

Board and President for 2008-09:

            President - Roland Williams

            Secretary - KJ Page

            Treasurer - Kevin Forkner

            Board members - Richard Short, Past-president; Bill Jarvis, John Aufenauer, Hafsa Burt,

             Cliff Sherwood, Mark Wodyka, Randy Vanderbilt, Dwight Perry

 

LIVE FROM THE MAC

MAC Board Member Jeff Moore shared the excitement from recent board meeting.

 

 

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

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.  Questionnaires were distributed, completed and collected.

 

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

February 29 at 7:00 P.M. at Redwood Chapel, 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, featuring Alice Lynn, New York star of theater, film, television and cabaret!   Advertizing and ticket information call 510-582-1433 or 510-537-3335, ext. 1600.

 

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.  Bring your checkbooks next Tuesday and get your tickets!

 

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 Jan Hagen for Castro Valley Adult School who addressed our Club on Photography - film vs. digital.    Jan covered multiple topics, including the facts and myths of digital photography.  Several websites are available to assist, including www.dpreview.com, www.shutterfly.com, www. snapfish.com . . .

She also distributed a complete listing of classes at Castro Valley Adult School . . . classes are listed at www.cvdult.org . . .  Thank you, Jan!

 

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Bernie Kempen’s ticket was pulled and with $36 and 18 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

 

FUTURE PROGRAMS

February   5     Jay Tontz, Economic Review & Forecasts

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!