November 13, 2007
OPENING
President Richard Short greeted everyone and asked Bob Crossett to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson asking thanks to the veterans in our Club for their service to our country, for each other and for all we have, asking the Lord’s Blessing on those who serve overseas as well as the first responders here at home, including our speaker, and our meal and fellowship.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Bruce Johnson brought the Thought for the Day from Admiral Jeremiah Denton: "It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."
President Richard Short shared another from John Stuart Will: “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
PROGRAM NEXT WEEK
November 20 Frank Mellon, EMBUD Director
PATRIOTIC SONG BY CETA
Ceta enlisted Singing Sal Tedesco to lead us in a rousing rendition of that old World One favorite “Over There!”
RECOGNITIONS
$31 Leslie Rothwell (and Wayne) for celebrating their 31st wedding anniversary (she also shared that both were born on Friday the 13th and got married on it!) Note: so much for superstition!
SAL TEDESCO IS LOOKING FOR SOME DING-A-LINGERS!
Sal is still looking for some talented musicians and let us all know that there is plenty of room for more CV Rotarians to help out as Salvation Bell Ringers on Friday, December 14, at Lucky’s (formerly Albertson’s) in Castro Valley. Check out those who signed up below and contact Sal to either fill a vacancy or join others at a time you are available! Email him at greenridge10@comcast.net . . . don’t hesitate to sign up where there is already two signed up as the more the merrier!
9-10 am Cliff Sherwood and Lynn Orne
10-11 am George Chouinard and Bill Nott
11-12 pm Dwight Perry and Al West
12- 1 pm Walt Schneider and Bruce Johnson
1- 2 pm Bob Quenneville and _________________
2- 3 pm Roland Williams and Dick Short
3- 4 pm Jeff Moore and Beth Moore
4- 5 pm Hafsa Burt and ________________
GUESTS
Mark Wodyka, our WebServant, introduced our guest today: Lisa Rosenbloom, a Hayward Rotarian!
HELLO SONG
Mr. Tedesco led us in a wonderful rendition of that all time favorite Hello Song.
DOUBLE SUSTAINERS AND THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DRAWING
Dwight reminded everyone today to be sure to get your drawing tickets soon as the drawing is Wednesday, December 5! You don’t have to be present to win, but you do need to be entered to win! Come prepared next Tuesday to get into the game (e.g., drawing!).
CASTRO VALLEY ROTARY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
Al West reminded everyone to not miss out on our upcoming Club Christmas party at the Crow Canyon Country Club on December 11! The party begins at 6:00 P.M. and will feature the talents of the Castro Valley High School Madrigal Singers! Tickets are $75 per person (or, as Al West says, “$150 per couple). More information will be coming by separate letter/email. For information NOW, please contact either Al West, Dwight Perry or Walt Schneider. Oh, and two more things: 1) Call Al at 510-889-6692 with your choice of entre (stead and shrimp or salmon and something else!); and 2) Bring your checks next Tuesday to Rotary!
PROGRAM
Dr. Darrell Lavin introduced Debbie Deangelis, Cal State University East Bay Athletic Director. Debbie became the Athletic Director at CSUEB seven years ago, becoming only their fourth Athletic Director. She was nominated for the NCAA Division 3 Athletic Director of the Year, and selected as the NAIA Region 2 Athletic Director of thee Year. A native Californian, she is a third generation “rower” and was on numerous USA Rowing Teams including selection for two Olympic teams. She is a member of the Hayward Rotary Club, and is the daughter and daughter-in-law of Rotarians!
Debbie described a typical day for herself as “taking care of whatever walks in the door.” She took great pains to explain the differences between the NCAA and NAIA and the divisions within each association, including scholarship opportunities and other differences.
Please read through the attached pictures what provided jut a glimpse into everything she shared today and the challenges she faces every day. We are blessed to have Debbie “up on the hill”
watching over the athletic program!
THE
HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE
Thanks to Gary Bosley winning the $185 last week with 2 marbles in the sack, we started over today with $47 and 20 marbles in the sack and Dr. Darrell’s ticket was pulled and won . . . $5.00 . . . Congratulations!
FUTURE PROGRAMS
November 27 RYLA kids presentation
December 11 DARK (Club Christmas Party tonight! See information above)
December 18 Children’s Christmas Party, Castro Valley Adult School
See you next week!
