July 10, 2007

 

 

OPENING

Today we welcomed our new President, Richard Short, who opened the meeting and asked Randy Vanderbilt to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Sue Whalen reciting the Four-Way Test followed by Bruce Johnson’s asking the Lord’s Blessing on our meal and fellowship, remembering those who serve overseas and at home to protect the freedoms we enjoy.  President Short shared one of his many duck stories . . . we are in for an interesting year!

 

 

PROGRAM NEXT WEEK

July 17 Club Meeting - Club Assembly - Prez Dick Short

 

GUESTS, GUESTS EVERYWHERE!

Lots of visitors today, including the Bride of our new District Governor, Mrs. Lohmiller; Jennifer Frye, Area 2 Assistant Governor; Maureen and Cody Brooks (soon-to-be Eagle Scout!), Tim Ball, John Bakker, Kevin Fortner, Marion Sanchez (San Lorenzo/Hayward Rotary), and Nick Kempen!

 

THANK YOU FROM A SOON-TO-BE EAGLE SCOUT

Cody Brooks thanked the Club for our support of $200 contributed to his Eagle Scout project.  He will be building a grape arbor at the Hosanna Boys’ Ranch to provide privacy and shade for their swimming area.  He is still a little short of his budget.  Marion Sanchez, visiting Rotarian, contributed $20 on the spot and challenged others to do the same . . . thanks, Dr. Sanchez!  And thank you, Cody, for sharing your project with us!  Please come back when it is done and bring pictures!

 

REPEAT OF ANNOUNCEMENTS PREVIOUSLY MADE

August 4           Rotary Day at the A’s - ,more info to follow

 

 

DOUBLE SUSTAINERS GALORE!

Although Foundation Month is not until November, Dwight Perry presented Double Sustainer Pins to many present today, including Sherwood Nichols, Dick Short, Mark Wodyka, Elwood Johnson (99 years old living in the foothills!), Ernie Crook (92 years old - approximately per your COG Scribe :-), Bernie Kempen, Owen Smith, Bob Crossett, Bruce Johnson, Barbara and Dwight Perry, Dr. Andy Kennelly, Carol Wikle, Mark Poniatowski, Griff and Gayle Tully, John Aufdermauer, Jerome Blaha, Sal Tedesco, Jeff and Beth Moore, Lynn Orne, Cliff Sherwood and KJ Page!  That makes at least 24 so far!  Let’s go 100% . . . better to volunteer than to have Dwight hunt you down (and he will).

 

RECOGNITTIONS

Sherwood “Nick” Nichols for his annual visit to his old home club . . . 89 years young!

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

Past District Governor and CV Rotarian Dwight Perry introduced District 5170 Governor Dick Lohmiller, who shared his vision and commitment to serving Rotary.  He also commended our Club’s contributions to the Rotary Foundation which received $14,050 from our Club last year, which ranked us in the top four clubs throughout District 5170, averaging $271per member compared to the District’s average of $180.  Our Governor has served many Rotary projects around the world, and shared several personal stories about how Rotary reaches out and touches people, often times anonymously.  Rotary International and local Clubs are committed to serving people, wherever necessary through various programs and taking advantage of unusual opportunities, including investing in the future and sharing the magic of Rotary.  He stressed that the best way to recruit potential members is through strengthening the local club and providing opportunities for people to serve others.  He completed his presentation by sharing a great quote:  Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. (Dr. Seuss, The Lorax).  Thanks, Governor Lohmiller!  Do visit www.rotary5170.org to keep abreast of what is happening throughout the District!

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Mrs. Lohmiller reached into the marble sack and pulled out Dr. Kennelly’s ticket and with $71 at stake and 16 marbles in the sack . . . . reached into it and . . . won . . . $5.00 . . .  Congratulations!

 

FUTURE PROGRAMS

7/17/07 Club Meeting - Club Assembly - Prez Dick Short

7/24/07 Club Meeting - Walk Across America

 

 

See you next week!