COG Minutes for May 6, 2014
Posted by Bruce Johnson
President John Aufdermauer brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and asked Randy Vanderbilt to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY - A Philipine Proverb: From Habang may buhay, may pag-asa. Meaning: As long as there is still life, there still lies hope.
SINGING WITH (out) CETA - Dwight Perry led us in a rousing rendition of “God Bless America.”
VISITORS - Mike Bush (tanned and rested . . . grrrr), Tommy Gee (our Hawaiian Rotarian), and Jamie Lam (friend of John Courtney and our InterAct Governor).
PROGRAM - Our speaker today was our very own President of the Rotaract Club of the East Bay, Ellyse Look. Ellyse topic was the Rotaract Mission trip to the Philippines! This was the trip that distributed "all those toothbrushes" we collected! The trip from March 23-29 resulted in servicing multiple groups of people, children and adults, including five primary schools! With a goal of 1000 toothbrushes, they raised their target to 5,000 and finished with 5,459 toothbrushes – the most coming from CV Rotary at 2,014 (thanks to Jim Negri contributing 1,000 toothbrushes!).
Ellyse's presentation was so rewarding as we were able to see the positive change that is possible because of Rotary and Rotaract! (Dr. Heiei promotion of speaker included “Guaranteed to make you smile!” - get it? Toothbrush . . . smile?)
SAL TEDESCO MEMORIAL HELLO SONG - Ben Gurule was great . . .
PAUL HARRIS AWARD - none today
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 today.
LIVE UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION - None today.
IMPORTANT PAST EVENTS - CV ROTARY CLUB SERVES OUR COMMUNITY
IMPORTANT FUTURE EVENTS - CV ROTARY CLUB SERVES OUR COMMUNITY
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
THIS FRIDAY! 6-7 New Chili Participants! MAY 9 - CHILI COOK-OFF - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds - Prizes are $500, $200 and $100. Repeat - We will need a new chair for next year since kern will be President-Elect. On-line signups available!
THIS SATURDAY! MAY 10 - ROWELL RANCH RODEO PARADE - May 10 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Theme “Castro Valley Rocks!” Co-Chair TL Baily confirmed that we WILL have the Wells Fargo Stagecoach this year!
MAY 14 - ROTARY U AT THE DOUBLE TREE - Note from Dr. Heidi: “Just a reminder that next Wednesday, May 14, is Rotary U (formerly known as the District Assembly). You can still sign up (through Bonnie at our club). It will be held at the San Jose Doubletree beginning at 5:30 pm. You have the choice of two great workshops (see the flyer below) followed by a yummy dinner with a terrific speaker (Ron Sekkel)! This is a great District event... great for red badgers and blue badgers alike!”
JULY 15 - DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITING CV ROTARY CLUB - more info to follow!
Please also visit https://www.facebook.com/castrovalleytv often as Robert Sousa of the CV Forum posts some
great video footage of Castro Valley events!
great video footage of Castro Valley events!
MOTHERS DAY CARDS FOR SALE - See Dwight Perry - $10 each to Polio Plus
RECOGNITIONS
$68 Bonnie Best (Happy Birthday!)
$xx Hafsa Burt (Happy 10th Anniversary!)
$68 Bonnie Best (Happy Birthday!)
$xx Hafsa Burt (Happy 10th Anniversary!)
PAYING IT FORWARD
$20 Virginia Degner (so thankful for husband Duane’s health recovery)
$10 Jim Negri (so thankful for the return of the elementary track and field program)
$20 Virginia Degner (so thankful for husband Duane’s health recovery)
$10 Jim Negri (so thankful for the return of the elementary track and field program)
PROGRAM - Our speaker today was our very own President of the Rotaract Club of the East Bay, Ellyse Look. Ellyse topic was the Rotaract Mission trip to the Philippines! This was the trip that distributed "all those toothbrushes" we collected! The trip from March 23-29 resulted in servicing multiple groups of people, children and adults, including five primary schools! With a goal of 1000 toothbrushes, they raised their target to 5,000 and finished with 5,459 toothbrushes – the most coming from CV Rotary at 2,014 (thanks to Jim Negri contributing 1,000 toothbrushes!).
Ellyse's presentation was so rewarding as we were able to see the positive change that is possible because of Rotary and Rotaract! (Dr. Heiei promotion of speaker included “Guaranteed to make you smile!” - get it? Toothbrush . . . smile?)
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $117 and 6 marbles, Al West reached into the sack and won . . . $5!
Upcoming meetings:
May 13, 2014 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Committee/Rowell Ranch Rodeo Joint Meeting with Rotary Club of Hayward
Jun 03, 2014 Drew Cathey, award winning short film 'Being a Man' Presentation
Jun 10, 2014 Linda Granger, Eden Area ROP
Jun 24, 2014 Dark for Lunch - John Aufdermaur's End of Term Party (more info to follow)
May 13, 2014 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Committee/Rowell Ranch Rodeo Joint Meeting with Rotary Club of Hayward
Jun 03, 2014 Drew Cathey, award winning short film 'Being a Man' Presentation
Jun 10, 2014 Linda Granger, Eden Area ROP
Jun 24, 2014 Dark for Lunch - John Aufdermaur's End of Term Party (more info to follow)