COG Minutes for Mar 17, 2015
Posted by Bruce Johnson
on Mar 17, 2015
PROGRAM - Today’s program were Jim O’Negri, Superintendent of Castro Valley Unified School District, and Bruce O’Johnson, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools sharing their roles as school heads. Jim shared what it is like like to head a school system with a $70,000,000 budget and 9300 students on 14 campuses while Bruce shared his experiences in a Christian school with a $7,000,000 and 680 students on 3 campuses.
LESLIE ROTHWELL UPDATE - Leslie’s radiation is over and in a couple of months, she just may be back to see us on a Tuesday at noon at Don Jose’s! Keep up to date by going to CaringBridge.org . . . BTW, Leslie sent in the $30 for Kern’s 30/30 Challenge!
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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NOTE: Bold writing is specific to today’s meeting. Non-bold is important information shared before or no report.
President Dr. Heidi brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and TL O’Bailey was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Heidi O’Hausauer also announced that today is not only St. Patrick’s Day, Submarine Day and Camp Fire Day!
President Dr. Heidi brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and TL O’Bailey was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Heidi O’Hausauer also announced that today is not only St. Patrick’s Day, Submarine Day and Camp Fire Day!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - KJ O’Page shared from Pastor Charles Swindoll: “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I respond, and Bruce Johnson from Martin Luther King, Jr.: The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”
SINGING WITH CETA - Ceta O’Dochterman led us in “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.”
VISITORS - Pastor Jake Metcalf (new Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church). Paul Wallace (Hayward Rotary and Chair of Let’s Go Fishing - April 1 at Lake Chabot), Duane Degner (Chauffeur for Virginia O’Degner), Jenny Jensen and Kimberly Barkley.
SAL TEDESCO MEMORIAL HELLO SONG - Dan O’Willits was tremendous!
*REPEAT - WE ARE ARE MORE THAN 2/3'S TO OUR GOAL - INCOMING PRESIDENT KERN LEWIS – IN THE SPIRIT ESPN’S 30/30 PROGRAM – CHALLENGED ALL TO DO “ROTARY 30 FOR 30" BY CONTRIBUTING $30 WHICH WILL BE MATCHED BY $60 FROM BILL GATES FOUNDATION! So bring your $30 (cash or check made payable to Rotary International) NEXT WEEK and together our Club can raise $4,500! The campaign will last for four weeks, but why wait? In the Spirit of CV Rotary, let’s get this done! More $$$ was received today . . . let’s get this done! See attachment entitled “30 30 Flyer to End Polio.” Checks made payable to TRF (The Rotary Foundation) with a note in the memo line that it is for Polio Plus. Please make Checks payable to TRF (The Rotary Foundation) with a note in the memo line that it is for Polio Plus and give to Dwight Perry. Thank you in advance! BTW if you are unable to attend a meeting in the near future, feel free to complete the bottom of the attached form and mail to Bruce Johnson c/o Redwood Christian Schools, 4200 James Avenue, Castro Valley CA 94546
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
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
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
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)
REPEAT - Ceta Dochterman asked for ideas and help to buy and store a trailer for the Boy Scouts.
REPEAT - The Rotary Foundation will be selling Mothers Day Cards again this year . . . more info to follow.
REPEAT - Ceta Dochterman asked for ideas and help to buy and store a trailer for the Boy Scouts.
REPEAT - The Rotary Foundation will be selling Mothers Day Cards again this year . . . more info to follow.
BUY A TOOTH FROM THE REAL TOOTH FAIRY - DR. HEIDI! $5 each and you may win a special prize! Funds go to Rotary Foundation.
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!
*MARCH 28 - Area 2 InterAct Charity Dinner “Seas the Day” - 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at Castro Valley High School . . . $15 per person . . . NINE INTERACT CLUBS! Dr. Heidi has tickets available - $15 each . . . see her on Tuesday!
*APRIL 1 - LET’S GO FISHING - Hayward Rotarian Paul Wallace reminded all of us that help is needed at Lake Chabot - 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. - due to lack of water in Lake Chabot, there will be no fishing but lots of games and good times for everyone!
*APRIL 7 - A’S vs TEXAS $25 . . . LaHonda Music Camp Fundraiser . . . See Dr. Heidi “O’Hausauer”
APRIL 11 - Pancake Putt Putt - Contact Dr. Heidi or John Courtney to become a member of this great event planning team . . . next meeting will be announced by email so watch for it! Please see Pancake Putt Putt Flyer attached!
APRIL 17, 18 and 19 - District Conference at Doubletree in San Jose. See attached flyer called “District 5170 Conference Flyer” for all the information you need to sign up and attend!
*APRIL 7 - A’S vs TEXAS $25 . . . LaHonda Music Camp Fundraiser . . . See Dr. Heidi “O’Hausauer”
APRIL 11 - Pancake Putt Putt - Contact Dr. Heidi or John Courtney to become a member of this great event planning team . . . next meeting will be announced by email so watch for it! Please see Pancake Putt Putt Flyer attached!
APRIL 17, 18 and 19 - District Conference at Doubletree in San Jose. See attached flyer called “District 5170 Conference Flyer” for all the information you need to sign up and attend!
MAY 8 - Chili Cook-off - Randy Vanderbilt, Chair - Registration is now available on line at www.cvchilicookoff.com
MAY 9 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Meeting at Noon to be announced . . . contact Bill Nott for location at nottstem@gmail.com . . .
MAY 9 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Meeting at Noon to be announced . . . 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 . . .
JEFF O’MOORE - ALAMEDA COUNTY PLANNING UPDATE - Rent control for trailers is being considered.
RECOGNITIONS
$50 KJ P’O’Page has a new car!
$50 KJ P’O’Page has a new car!
PAYING IT FORWARD
$20 KJ O’Page paid it forward for Alan West
$20 KJ O’Page paid it forward for Alan West
DECA UPDATE - Ryan and Kimi brought CV Rotary and update on the Business Club from Castro Valley High School where the program is very strong, including Kimi finishing second in the entire state and earned a trip to the nationals April 24-29 in Florida! DECA’s Mission Statement is “DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.” DECA has 200,000 members internationally and 16,000 will be in Florida April 24-29, including ours from CVHS. Our members donated approx $150 to DECA, plus $200 from President’s Request Discretionary fund was donated to DECA today.
PROGRAM - Today’s program were Jim O’Negri, Superintendent of Castro Valley Unified School District, and Bruce O’Johnson, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools sharing their roles as school heads. Jim shared what it is like like to head a school system with a $70,000,000 budget and 9300 students on 14 campuses while Bruce shared his experiences in a Christian school with a $7,000,000 and 680 students on 3 campuses.
Key responsibilities for Jim: He is the only employee that the Board of Education hires and is an "at will" employee (i.e., can be released at any time by a vote of the board). His role is to work “on” the district and his staff works “in” the district (big picture vs. the detailed operations). His responsibilities include (but not limited to):
1) Supervise/evaluate 3 assistant superintendents, 14 principals and 1 confidential secretary
2) With the assistant superintendents, he works closely on issues like budget, curriculum and staffing, but they take the lead
3) Serve as Secretary to the Board, which involves preparing all board materials and packets as well as the keep of the Board Policies/Administrative Regulations – I review and approve everything going to the board
4) Serve as the liaison to parent (e.g., PTA, boosters) and community organizations (e.g., Rotary, Chamber, Supervisor Miley, ACOE) often serving on the Executive Board/Board of Directors
5) Serves at the Public Information Officer and communicate with all stakeholders
2) With the assistant superintendents, he works closely on issues like budget, curriculum and staffing, but they take the lead
3) Serve as Secretary to the Board, which involves preparing all board materials and packets as well as the keep of the Board Policies/Administrative Regulations – I review and approve everything going to the board
4) Serve as the liaison to parent (e.g., PTA, boosters) and community organizations (e.g., Rotary, Chamber, Supervisor Miley, ACOE) often serving on the Executive Board/Board of Directors
5) Serves at the Public Information Officer and communicate with all stakeholders
Key responsibilities for Bruce: He is the only employee the Redwood Christian School Board hires and is also an “at will” employee (and has been for 36 of his 41 years at RCS). In addition to supervising the lead administrators and program heads, he is also responsible for raising gift income to balance their budget that is primarily tuition income. His responsibilities include (but not limited to):
1) Promote, monitor and actively ensure that RCS will remain faithful to its Founders Vision to provide, without compromise or apology, a thoroughly Christ-centered, Biblically-based high quality education;
2) Be the Spiritual and Educational Leader of the school system mentoring those who work directly with him to ensure that should anything happen to him that the school would only become stronger;
3) Wear the clothes of a shepherd-custodian by taking care of the people (kids, parents, faculty, etc.) entrusted to him and clean up after them, if necessary, to include being their protector not their defender unless warranted (to protect is to ensure that the consequence fits the violation; to defend is to categorically state that no offense has been done which is nearly impossible);
4) Work in partnership with the RCS School Board to ensure that there is complete transparency at all levels of communication and leadership so that there are no hidden agendas or anything that gives the slightest appearance of deception at any level of his relationship with them; and
5) Accept responsibility for monitoring all financial policies, procedures and budgets to ensure that RCS's reputation is always a positive testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ.
2) Be the Spiritual and Educational Leader of the school system mentoring those who work directly with him to ensure that should anything happen to him that the school would only become stronger;
3) Wear the clothes of a shepherd-custodian by taking care of the people (kids, parents, faculty, etc.) entrusted to him and clean up after them, if necessary, to include being their protector not their defender unless warranted (to protect is to ensure that the consequence fits the violation; to defend is to categorically state that no offense has been done which is nearly impossible);
4) Work in partnership with the RCS School Board to ensure that there is complete transparency at all levels of communication and leadership so that there are no hidden agendas or anything that gives the slightest appearance of deception at any level of his relationship with them; and
5) Accept responsibility for monitoring all financial policies, procedures and budgets to ensure that RCS's reputation is always a positive testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jim and Bruce are good friends, personally and professionally. As “Iron Sharpens Iron,” both CVUSD and RCS are stronger because of each other.
LOOKING FOR THE MOLAR WITH THE GOLD GLITTER FILLING DONE “JUST FOR US” BY DR. HEIDI, and with $20 and 20 teeth (thanks to Margie O’Ramos who cleaned us out last week), Carol O’Wikle reached into the sack and pulled a healthy tooth and won $5!
Upcoming meetings:
March 24 Carolyn Moskowitz, CV Librarian
March 31 CV Adult School Adult Literacy
April 7 New Market & Solar Financing
April 14 Obse's Odyssey
April 21 TBD
April 28 Club Strategic Plan Update
March 24 Carolyn Moskowitz, CV Librarian
March 31 CV Adult School Adult Literacy
April 7 New Market & Solar Financing
April 14 Obse's Odyssey
April 21 TBD
April 28 Club Strategic Plan Update
Speaker Chairs and Monthly Themes:
March: Jim Negri, Literacy Month
April: Cliff Sherwood, Magazine Month
May: Randy Vanderbilt, Community Service Month
June: Bernie Kempen: Rotary Fellowship Month
March: Jim Negri, Literacy Month
April: Cliff Sherwood, Magazine Month
May: Randy Vanderbilt, Community Service Month
June: Bernie Kempen: Rotary Fellowship Month