COG Minutes for February 3, 2015
Posted by Bruce Johnson
PROGRAM - Larry Jacobson, Award Winning Author and authority on Navigating Leadership for Entrepreneurs.
‘When it comes to overcoming tough challenges, award-winning author Larry Jacobson hasn’t just been around the block. He’s been around the world.’wn Ortiz), and Duane (Virginia’s “Sweetie” and Chauffeur).
LESLIE ROTHWELL UPDATE - As we all continue to keep our precious Leslie in our thoughts and prayers, you can follow her journey at CaringBridge.com . . . as you can imagine, she is going through quite the roller coaster ride in all ways . . . you can leave notes of encouragement for her there, too . . . Leslie is doing a great job keeping everyone informed . . . whereas we were to be encouraging her, once again, it is she who is encouraging us! Join with others as we count down her radiation and chemo treatments! Go to CaringBridge.com . . .
NOTE: At the direction of Dr. Heidi, the weekly Castro Valley Rotary COG is being distributed directly by our Scribe using e-mail, by President Heidi using Club Runner and posted on www.castrovalleyrotary.org by Ken O-Donnell . . . hopefully this will ensure that everyone receives the COG every week in some form . . . I would have you notify BruceJohnson@rcs.edu if you are not getting it, but that would be silly, right? Blessings!
PRESIDENT DR. HEIDI’S CLUB THEME FOR THE YEAR: "LIGHT UP ROTARY WITH A SMILE"
(Per our President, we will be Brush up on your Rotary knowledge, Fill a need in Community and International Service, Drill Down deep in your heart for Peace in the World and many more that your Scribe failed to record!)
(Per our President, we will be Brush up on your Rotary knowledge, Fill a need in Community and International Service, Drill Down deep in your heart for Peace in the World and many more that your Scribe failed to record!)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S THEME FOR THE YEAR: "LIGHT UP ROTARY" (Think Chinese Lantern as Incoming International President Gary Huang is Chinese from Taiwan)
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President Dr. Heidi brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and Kern Lewis was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Dr. Heidi brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and Kern Lewis was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Bruce Johnson shared in remembering our friend Leslie Rothwell: Loving someone doesn't mean you have to be together. Sometimes, you just have to be friends and be contented with the connection that you both have. And Ben Shared to “Combat your fears
SINGING WITH CETA - so great to have our Little Songbird back with us as she led us in “God Bless America”
VISITORS - CV Rotarian Jerry SooHoo introduced Marco Perez (Manager of Fremont Bank in Castro Valley who is currently a Newark Rotarian), Ruby (Sister-in-Law to Birthday Girl Dawn Ortiz), and Duane (Virginia’s “Sweetie” and Chauffeur).
SAL TEDESCO MEMORIAL HELLO SONG - Ben Gurule had our newest member, Margie Ramos, assist - and did a great job . . . we were on key most if not all of the song!
DOUBLE SUSTAINER PINS PRESENTED TODAY - None today.
PAUL HARRIS AWARD - none
PRESENTATIONS OF GRANTS - One of the things we enjoy most at our Club is giving away money to
deserving programs within our community! Today’s organization(s) recognized: None today
deserving programs within our community! Today’s organization(s) recognized: None today
GETTING TO KNOW OUR FELLOW CV ROTARIANS - none
LIVE UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION - none
IMPORTANT PAST AND FUTURE EVENTS AS CV ROTARY CLUB SERVES OUR COMMUNITY - Stay posted!
BLUE BADGERS - None today
RED BADGERS (NEW MEMBERS) - None today
REGULAR REMINDERS
UPDATE YOUR CLUB INFORMATION - SEE SECRETARY JIM NEGRI - Please email him any changes in
your personal or contact information to "Jim Negri" <jnegri@cv.k12.ca.us>, as soon as they occur . . . thanks
your personal or contact information to "Jim Negri" <jnegri@cv.k12.ca.us>, as soon as they occur . . . thanks
CLUB ATTENDANCE - Be sure to let our Club Secretary Jim Negri whenever you attend any meetings
associated with our Club so that they can be properly recorded . . . let’s keep him informed!
associated with our Club so that they can be properly recorded . . . let’s keep him informed!
ANNOUNCEMENTS (*NEW OR MODIFIED)
*JEFF MOORE - ALAMEDA COUNTY PLANNING UPDATE - The Proctor Road Project was approved 5-1 last night with a reduction from 23 new homes to 17 homes.
BUY A TOOTH FROM THE REAL TOOTH FAIRY - DR. HEIDI! $5 each and you may win a special prize! Funds go to Rotary Foundation.
*FEBRUARY 4 - DISTRICT MEETING IN MILPITAS - 6 P.M. - if interested in going, please contact Dr. Heidi at Dr.Heidi@msn.com
*FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY IS CHILDREN’S DENTAL MONTH - GIVE A KID A SMILE DAY - 8:30 - 4:00 at Ticurcio-Vasquez Health Center, 16110 East 14th Street, San Leandro 94578; (510) 481-1662. Contact Dr. Heidi for more information . . . 0-18 Years of Age - Non-dental volunteers needed as greeters, helping with registration, playing w kids - Contact Dr. Heidi at DrHeidi@msn.com
FEBRUARY 8 - LUNAR DINNER BY ROTACY CLUB OF FUN SUNSET - 9th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration 101C Hot Pot Restaurant, 6:00 PM http://www.funrotary.com
FEBRUARY 14 - POWER RETREAT FOR INTERACTERS - At Camp Campbell - CV Rotary contributed $50 each for four InterActers to attend (two from CVHS and two from RCHS)
FEBRUARY 26 - DRAGON-TINI (ROTARY) MIXER AT HAYWARD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 5:40-7:30pm Bring/invite potential Rotarians. . . contact Dr. Heidi for more information . . . DrHeidi@msn.com
*MARCH 11 - AREA 2 SPEECH CONTEST INCLUDING OUR WINNER CHELSEA MARTINEZ FROM REDWOOD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL - 12:00 noon at the Englander . . . winners from Hayward, SL and CV Rotary will compete to move on to the next round for regionals and the first and second place finishers there go to the District Championship in Monterey on April 18! Go Chelsea!
MARCH 21 - 6th Annual Texas Hold’em Tournament - Masonic Hall - $200 buy-in - Al West, Chair (Al reminded us that with donated beer, wine, food and prizes, this continues to be our largest fund raiser of the year) . . . we need prizes . . . Dawn Ortiz will chair the prize committee and Mark Poniatowski will co-chair. Need players . . .
*MARCH 25 - CASTRO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “SPRING FLING” PRESENTS BUSINESS EXPO at Transfiguration Church, 4000 East Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley - 4:30 - 7:30 P.M. - Free food, giveaways, music, entertainment, drinks, raffle, models and jewelry!
*APRIL 1 - LET’S GO FISHING - Lake Chabot - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. - hold the date, please!
APRIL 11 - Pancake Putt Putt - John Courtney, Chair - Contact John to become a member of this great event planning team . . . next meeting will be announced by email so watch for it!
MAY 8 - Chili Cook-off - Randy Vanderbilt, Chair
MAY 9 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Meeting at Noon on February 11 at SwissDelices next to the Ice Creamery in Castro Valley - contact Bill Nott for location at nottstem@gmail.com . . .
REMINDERS
Contact Bonnie Best for CV Rotary Website training! Bonnie@bbest.com
Contact Bonnie Best for CV Rotary Website training! Bonnie@bbest.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITHIN CASTRO VALLEY ROTARY AND IN CASTRO VALLEY?
For some of the absolute best pictures of our activities, please thank Gary Bosley for his hard work as he has captured many of our events for us.
• The FESCO pix are at fesco.shutterfly.com . . .
• The chilicook off shots are at ChiliCookOff2014.shutterfly.com . . .
• The Eden photos are at edenwaterfall.shutterfly.com . . .
the great thing is that no special access is required on either site -- people just go to the URL (or cut and paste them in in search box) and click on one of the small photos. The photos enlarge. Thanks, Gary!
For some of the absolute best pictures of our activities, please thank Gary Bosley for his hard work as he has captured many of our events for us.
• The FESCO pix are at fesco.shutterfly.com . . .
• The chilicook off shots are at ChiliCookOff2014.shutterfly.com . . .
• The Eden photos are at edenwaterfall.shutterfly.com . . .
the great thing is that no special access is required on either site -- people just go to the URL (or cut and paste them in in search box) and click on one of the small photos. The photos enlarge. Thanks, Gary!
Please also visit www.facebook.com/castrovalleytv often as Robert Sousa of the CV Forum posts some
great video footage of Castro Valley events! In case you missed the big Chili Cook Off or Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade, Robert has posted about five minutes of video coverage of the weekend's events. Go now to www.facebook.com/castrovalleytv . . .
great video footage of Castro Valley events! In case you missed the big Chili Cook Off or Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade, Robert has posted about five minutes of video coverage of the weekend's events. Go now to www.facebook.com/castrovalleytv . . .
Also, please remember to visit www.castrovalleyrotary.org often and also www.rowellranchrodeoparade.com as these websites that we maintain and are packed with information and lots of pictures
RECOGNITIONS
$60 Dawn Ortiz (celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 39th birthday :-)
$10 Randy Vanderbilt (to get back the prizes he won at the San Leandro Rotary Crab Feed - he donated the prizes to the Poker Tournament, yeah!)
$xx Mathilde Schmidt celebrating her 62nd wedding anniversary!
$60 Dawn Ortiz (celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 39th birthday :-)
$10 Randy Vanderbilt (to get back the prizes he won at the San Leandro Rotary Crab Feed - he donated the prizes to the Poker Tournament, yeah!)
$xx Mathilde Schmidt celebrating her 62nd wedding anniversary!
PAYING IT FORWARD
$20 Honoring Jim Negri’s commitment to CV Rotary as he retires from being Superintendent of Castro Valley Unified School District but not CV Rotary were Ben Gurule, Bill Nott, Dr. Heidi, and Dwight Perry
PROGRAM - Today’s speaker was introduced by February Program Chair, Hafsa Burt. The there for this month is “Story Telling Month” and our first speaker this month was Larry Jacobson, Award Winning Author and authority on Navigating Leadership for Entrepreneurs.
‘When it comes to overcoming tough challenges, award-winning author Larry Jacobson hasn’t just been around the block. He’s been around the world.’
During his six years circumnavigating the globe after departing corporate shores, Larry accumulated priceless and hard-won souvenirs — new insights on how to master your fears and limitations, persevere through the inevitable storms on the way to success, and live out your childhood dreams against all odds.
Larry’s dynamic recounting of his incredible experiences and the lessons he’s drawn from them shine a navigational beacon of inspiration for anyone who’s ever aspired to achieve great things in business or in life.
Today he focused on facing FEAR, including his being chased by Korona Dragons, being attacked by Pirates, and sailing a boat through thirty feet every three seconds of a storm while in the Red Sea! He clearly stated he was not scared - he was terrified by his Red Sea experience!
Although he showed a couple of videos, his presentation focused on Fear and whether or not you choose to “Fight or Flight” from it.
He stated that FEAR
• Is nature’s way of making you focus on the task at hand
• Sharpens your senses
• Makes your more alert and
• Can be used to your advantage
• Is nature’s way of making you focus on the task at hand
• Sharpens your senses
• Makes your more alert and
• Can be used to your advantage
“Leadership is managing your fear and taking risks.” His greatest fear was sailing under the Golden Gate for his six-year adventure knowing he was responsible for the entire trip and his crew. He took his trip after leaving an established twenty-year career watching his income drop to $0 leaving his security (friends, car in driveway, etc), home and family, and his successful identity.
He decided at sixteen what his passion was - to sail around the world . . . he committed himself to his passion after school and on weekends.
Larry challenged us to know what our passion truly is and to commit to making it a reality.
His Navigating Leadership style was to:
• Manage his fears
• Took risks as necessary
• Inspiring others with passion
• Manage his fears
• Took risks as necessary
• Inspiring others with passion
His story has been recorded in his book . . . information about the book and learning more about this true adventurer is available on his website at http://www.larryjacobson.com/
LOOKING FOR THE MOLAR WITH THE GOLD GLITTER FILLING DONE “JUST FOR US” BY DR. HEIDI, Dawn “Birthday Girl” Ortiz reached into the “Sack Full of Teeth” and won the pot - $39! How great is that? Winning $39 on the 21st anniversary of her 39th birthday! Happy Birthday, Dawn! We are soooooooooooo happy for you . . .
Upcoming meetings:
Feb 10, 2015 Galin Luk - Ex Marine & Litigation Attorney - Marine training and "poetic" court room cases
Feb 17, 2015 Allart Ligtenberg - Los Altos Rotary - Water, Health, Hunger & Solar
Feb 24, 2015 Patrizia - Plastics in the Ocean
Feb 10, 2015 Galin Luk - Ex Marine & Litigation Attorney - Marine training and "poetic" court room cases
Feb 17, 2015 Allart Ligtenberg - Los Altos Rotary - Water, Health, Hunger & Solar
Feb 24, 2015 Patrizia - Plastics in the Ocean
See more at: http://www.castrovalleyrotary.org/
Speaker Chairs and Monthly Themes:
February: Hafsa Burt, World Understanding Month
March: Jim Negri, Literacy Month
April: Cliff Sherwood, Magazine Month
May: Randy Vanderbilt, Community Service Month
June: Bernie Kempen: Rotary Fellowship Month
February: Hafsa Burt, World Understanding Month
March: Jim Negri, Literacy Month
April: Cliff Sherwood, Magazine Month
May: Randy Vanderbilt, Community Service Month
June: Bernie Kempen: Rotary Fellowship Month