COG Minutes for January 27, 2015
Posted by Bruce Johnson
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 . . . 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 treatments! Go to CaringBridge.com
PROGRAM - Today was our Club Level Speech meet. Participants were Sophomore Esther Smith from Caatro Valley High School and Seniors Ocean Cunah, Chelsea Martinez, Greg Lin from Redwood Christian High School.
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!)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S THEME FOR THE YEAR: "LIGHT UP ROTARY" (Think Chinese Lantern as Incoming International President Gary Huang is Chinese from Taiwan)
(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 Bill Mulgrew 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 Bill Mulgrew was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Bruce Johnson regarding Jim Negri, who has announced he is retiring as Superintendent of Castro Valley Unified School District June 30, 2015: “Reputation is made in a moment; Character is build in a lifetime. “ Jim exemplifies both . . . the entire Castro Valley Community is blessed to have him . . . and Al West shared the difference between Knowledge (knowing that Tomatoes are a fruit) and Wisdom (knowing NOT to include them in a fruit salad).
SINGING WITH(out) CETA - Mark Poniatowski led us magnificently!
VISITORS - Janice Vela of SF Fisherman’s Wharf Rotary; Joe Maroun (Posh Bagels on rustic Drive in Castro Valley); and Lisa Suth, English Teacher at Redwood Christian High School, and one of the “All-Time Great Moms” Dr. Heidi’s Mommy, Miss Cassie!
SAL TEDESCO MEMORIAL HELLO SONG - Bruce Johnson led us ... kind of . . . well, he had to make the decision whether to sing or direct as he can only do one thing at a time (like singing or clapping) . . . he chose to direct and the Club sounded great!
IMPORTANT PAST AND FUTURE EVENTS AS CV ROTARY CLUB SERVES OUR COMMUNITY - Stay posted!
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 DESIGN GUIDELINES WENT INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2015
Jeff sees this as something that will benefit all of us down the road . . .
Jeff sees this as something that will benefit all of us down the road . . .
BUY A TOOTH FROM THE REAL TOOTH FAIRY - DR. HEIDI! $5 each and you may win a special prize! Funds go to Rotary Foundation.
JANUARY 30 - Hayward Area 2 Benefit Short in the Arts & Ed Building at San Leandro High School - Rotarians $5 - This event is an InterAct event. Jim Negri bought $100 worth of tix. (20 Rotarians worth). Email Bonnie if you want some. (Pick up tix next week) Thank you, Jim!
JANUARY 31 - SAN LEANDRO CRAB FEED $50 - San Leandro Rotary Endowment Crab Feed 401 Marina Boulevard, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM http://sanleandrorotary.org
*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 - Volunteers needed - Contact Dr. Heidi at DrHeidi@msn.com
FEBRUARY 8 - LUNAR NEW YEAR DINNER - 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) - Bonnie appealed for chaperones or she will have 150+ all by herself (you can do it, Bonnie!)
*FEBRUARY 26 - ROTARY MIXER WITH OTHER CLUBS AND FRIENDS TO BE INTRODUCED TO ROTARY - Thursday, February 26 . . . contact Dr. Heidi for more information . . . DrHeidi@msn.com . . .
*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 . . .
*APRIL 11 - Pancake Putt Putt - John Courtney, Chair - Meeting, Monday night, Feb 2 at Don Jose’s - 6pm
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!
Also, please remember to visit www.rowellranchrodeoparade.com as these websites that we maintain and are packed with information and lots of pictures
RECOGNITIONS
$xx Dr. Heidi recognized Bruce Johnson for his leading the Hello Song without hindering it by singing himself
$xx Dr. Heidi recognized Bruce Johnson for his leading the Hello Song without hindering it by singing himself
PROGRAM - Today was our Club Level Speech meet. Participants were Sophomore Esther Smith from Caatro Valley High School and Seniors Ocean Cunah, Chelsea Martinez, Greg Lin from Redwood Christian High School.
Speech Meet Chair Jeff Moore reviewed the rules, covered the theme “Light Up Rotary” and stated that each participant had to include at least one of the 4-Way Tests in their speech. After the contest, Jeff recognized Carol Wikle as the Timer, TL Bailey, Virginia Degner and Margie Ramos as Judges, and Bob Shayler for compiling the scores to determine the winners.
Chelsea Martinez placed First, Esther Smith finished Second and Ocean Cunha finished Third. Chelsea won $100, Esther won $50 and Ocean won $25.
Chelsea will move on to the Area Speech Meet on February 25 at the Englander in San Leandro.
LOOKING FOR THE MOLAR WITH THE GOLD GLITTER FILLING DONE “JUST FOR US” BY DR. HEIDI, Carol Wikle reached into the “Sack Full of Teeth” and pulled out a healthy tooth winning $5 and NOT pulling a Ray Wallace!
Upcoming meetings:
Feb 03, 2015 Larry Jacobson - Award Winning Author - Navigating Leadership for Entrepreneurs
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 03, 2015 Larry Jacobson - Award Winning Author - Navigating Leadership for Entrepreneurs
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
Speaker Chairs and Monthly Themes:
January: Dwight Perry, Rotary Awareness 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
January: Dwight Perry, Rotary Awareness 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