March 4, 2008

 

OPENING

President Dick Short welcomed everyone and asked Jim Fitzpatrick to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson giving thanks for our membership, our armed services personnel at home or overseas, first responders, our Great Country, its leaders and our defenders.  

 

 

SHERWOOD NICHOLS PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK

Cliff Sherwood shared that long-time CV Rotarian, Sherwood Nichols, passed away last week.  We will keep the Club informed of any services.

 

 

PROGRAMS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

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 shared from  Jennie Jerome Churchill:   “Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light.”

 

 

SONG BY CETA

Ceta tried to lead us in “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” which quickly became “God Bless America..”

 

 

RECOGNITIONS

$35      Carol Wikle (and Rod’s) Thirty-fifth Wedding Anniversary

 

 

GUESTS

Visitors today included San Leandro Rotarian Phil Lyons plus a friend of Carol Wikle’s, Suzanne Pershing!

 

 

UPCOMING DATES AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

MARCH 8 - CV ROTARY BBQ

This Saturday is our annual bbq fundraiser at Transfiguration Church and it is still not too late to donate  auction items.  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

Bob Crossett introduced our own Bill Nott talking about Engineers Without Borders (EWB).  Bill has a rich work history, including working on the International Space Station!  He serves EWB as their Education Chair.  Bill shared that 80% of diseases world-wise are water related so it is not surprising that the majority of their projects are water-based.  EWB looks to build a 5-10 year relationship between the community and the chapter stressing low-cost, sustainable projects that can be maintained in-country.  The presentation was great as Bill covered every aspect of this non-profit.  For more information, please visit www.ewb-usa.org . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Bernie Kempen’s ticket was pulled and with $87 and 13 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

See you next week!