November 6, 2007
OPENING
President Richard Short greeted everyone and asked US Navy veteran Owen Smith to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Bruce Johnson asking thanks 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
KJ Page brought the Thought for the Day: “The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” Socrates
PROGRAM NEXT WEEK
November 13 Debbie Deangelis, Cal State East Bay Athletic Director
PATRIOTIC SONG BY CETA
“God Bless America” rang throughout the hall.
RECOGNITIONS
$20 Jerry Macy (opening of new gym at Castro Valley High School)
$20 Ceta Dochterman (birthday)
$20 Jeff Moore (birthday)
$20 Al West (1st anniversary)
$38 Bruce (and Linda) Johnson (38th anniversary)
$45 Walt (and Beth) Schneider (45th anniversary)
SAL TEDESCO IS LOOKING FOR SOME DING-A-LINGERS!
Sal 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
Our guest today was Hayward Rotarian Dr. Jay Tontz.
HELLO SONG
Mr. Tedesco led us in a wonderful rendition of that all time favorite Hello Song.
CASTRO VALLEY ROTARY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Crow Canyon Country Club is the place to be on December 11 for our annual CV Rotary Club Christmas Party! 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.
RACHEL’S
CHALLENGE
Leslie Rothwell shared information about a November 15 program at Castro Valley High School named after the first victim of the Columbine High School killings on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America - Rachel's Challenge. The focus is breaking up cliques and assemblies will be held all week leading up to a 7 PM program for parents at the Castro Valley Performing Arts Center on November 15. The meeting is open to the public.
PROGRAM
Sal Tedesco introduced SGT. Scott Dudek of the
Alameda County Sheriff's Department. SGT Dudek was the lead person with
Castro Valley’s Jane Doe case, where a young girl was found dead behind
Carrow’s Restaurant on May 1, 2003. The 16-year-old was only identified
last year as Yesenia Nungaray from Yahualica, Mexico. SGT Dudek’s
career began in Connecticutt where he was the youngest deputy in the
state. He moved to California and has been with the Alameda County
Sheriff’s Department for the past twenty-five years, and is known as the
“Crimes Against Persons” Sergeant leading a team of seven officers. SGT
Dudek provided insights in how law enforcement works through a case such
as the Jane Doe case, and all of the challenges it provides, including
political, legal and cultural challenges. The case will be featured
this Saturday on CBS’ Most Wanted this Saturday night and again on 48
Hours on
December
15. When first discovered, the body was believed to be that of a
five-year-old, but her clothes (pajama pants with designed shirt) stated
otherwise as that was the dress of teenagers at that time. SGT Dudek
and his team pursued this case relentlessly, including three trips to
Mexico, the last one to lay Yesenia to rest. Along the way in pursuing
her killer,
the team found a village in Mexico where 350 girls, aged 14-18, had been murdered or disappeared. His story of
trying to get DNA from mothers to possibly match bodies found in the USA was heart-wrenching. He is hopeful that the case can be closed soon as an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect, the man with whom Yesenia was living while living in neighboring Hayward, who worked at Carrow’s when the body was discovered. SGT Dudek
was an amazing program. For an update on the arrest warrant and other information about this case, please go to http://www.insidebayarea.com/search/ci_7393593?IADID=Search-www.insidebayarea.com-www.insidebayarea.com
THE HUNT FOR THE CORRECT MARBLE
Gary Bosley ’s ticket was pulled out and with $185 at stake and 2 marbles in the sack . . . . reached into it and . . . won . . . $185.00 . . .
Congratulations, Gary!
FUTURE PROGRAMS
November 20 Frank Mellon, EMBUD Director
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!
