November 27, 2007

 

OPENING

Past-President Cliff Sherwood stood in for President Richard Short and greeted everyone and asked John Aufenauer to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson giving thanks for the lives of both Dale Yearian and Peter Liebowitz, both of whom passed away recently, all we have and enjoy, for each other and the freedoms we enjoy.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

KJ shared the Thought for the Day:  Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.  (Dwight Eisenhower)

 

PROGRAM NEXT WEEK

December 4 - Honoring Student from CVHS; Camp RYLA Students from RCHS

 

PATRIOTIC SONG BY CETA (who looked like Mr. Tedesco today)

Ceta recruited our guests and Kim and led us in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” (every verse)

 

KEVIN FORKNER IS NOW A BLUE BADGER!

Cliff Sherwood presented Kevin Forkner with his Blue Badge today!  And then fined him $20!

Welcome to the real world of CV Rotary, Kevin!

 

NEW PAST PRESIDENT BADGES FOR OWEN SMITH AND KJ PAGE

Cliff Sherwood presented Past Presidents Smith and Page with new badges . . .

 

MAC UPDATE FROM JEFF MOORE

Jeff Moore presented a MAC update on what is going on in our community: Hillcrest has been added to the CV Plan and a new member will be added to the MAC board from that area; a 40-union condominium development has been approved for Baker Road; and the EBMUD 25 acre parcel’s development between Carlton and Stanton is coming along nicely with 11 of the 25 acres devoted to parks and trails (density has not been decided yet).  Thanks, Jeff!

 

RECOGNITIONS

$5        Kim Murdock for leaving early (for a good reason)

$10      Beth and Jeff Moore (see pix of them on the bus stop at corner of CV Blvd and Lake Chabot Road!)

$20      KJ Page

$100    Gayle Tully for birthday and trip to Texas

$10      Kim Murdock for killing a defenseless little bird (aka, a quail)

 

 

SAL TEDESCO IS LOOKING FOR SOME DING-A-LINGERS!

We are getting CLOSE!  We still need at least two more so that we have double coverage for each shift!  So, 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

Sal Tedesco introduced our guests today: Peter Alvarez, Principal of Castro Valley High School.

 

HELLO SONG

Mr. Tedesco led us in the traditional first verse of the Hello Song. 

 

DOUBLE SUSTAINERS AND THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DRAWING

LAST CALL - DRAWING IS NEXT WEEK - “Dwight Wants You!”  No, this is not a military recruiting slogan from the 1950's when “Ike” was President of the USA . . . this is our Dwight (Perry), who 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

Once again, Al West reminded everyone (again!) 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!   Checks should be made payable to Castro Valley Rotary.

 

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mark Poniatowski, Chair of the Children's Christmas Party, announced that everything is a GO for the December 18 party beginning at 4:30 P.M. . . . he is collecting cash to assist in purchasing gifts for our guests . . . Cliff Sherwood is looking for some Rotarians to assist with the cooking end of event . . . Bob, Bill, Walt and others volunteered to cook and will show up around 4:00 P.M. to flip burgers with Cliff . . . this is one of the most encouraging programs we can do for our community and everyone is invited to participate!  Please contact Mark at Ponlaw@ponlaw.com . . .  (Note: We “passed the hat” for gifts and collected $388!  More can be contributed next week!)  We need gift wrappers . . . please contact Mark!

 

CHILI COOKOFF 2008

The Castro Valley Rotary Club will host the 2008 Chili Cookoff at Rowell Ranch on Friday, May 9.  There will be a meeting next week (Tuesday, December 4) AFTER our regular board meeting.

 

PROGRAM

Leslie Rothwell introduced students from Castro Valley High School, who are members of Optimier, a Junior Achievement Corporation.   Our presenters today were Kevin Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer; Sunny Kalra, Chief Financial Officer; Caitlin Douglas, Vice President of Sales; and Julia Joung, Vice President of Promotion.  The Optimier officers did a tremendous job relating how a company gets “founded” and the establishment of a business plan including

product selection, manufacturing, promotion and sales.  Optimier is to be commended to donating 25% of their gross income to the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation.  The following slides illustrate their efforts.  For more information, contact Optimier at (510) 862-1989 or

Kevin.M.Jenkins@gmail.com . . .

 

THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE

Dwight Perry’s ticket was pulled and with $60 and 18 marbles in the sack, reached in and won . . . .  $5.00 . . .   Congratulations!

 

FUTURE PROGRAMS

December   4   To be announced

December 11    DARK (Club Christmas Party tonight!  See information above)

December 18    DARK (but at 4:30 PM is our Children’s Christmas Party, Castro Valley Adult School!  See information above)

 

See you next week!