Weekly COG February 25, 2014
Posted by Bruce Johnson
on Mar 03, 2014
PRESIDENT JOHN’S CLUB THEME FOR THE YEAR: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!President John Aufdermauer brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and asked Dawn Ortiz to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY – Bruce Johnson from Arstotle: It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
February 25, 2014
PRESIDENT JOHN’S CLUB THEME FOR THE YEAR: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
President John Aufdermauer brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and asked Dawn Ortiz to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY – Bruce Johnson from Arstotle: It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
SINGING WITH CETA - In honor of our Winter Olympians, we sang our National Anthem. Tremendous, inspiring . . .
VISITORS - Luc Dochterman (Son of Ceta), David Sharp (Oakland Rotary) and Melanie Blaha (Bride of Jerome)
HELLO SONG - Ben Gurule led us with great enthusiasm!
PAUL HARRIS AWARD - Dwight Perry presented Walt Schneider with his latest Paul Harris!
IMPORTANT FUTURE EVENTS - CV ROTARY CLUB SERVES OUR COMMUNITY
Please look for updates on upcoming events below: Texas Hold’em, Pancake Putt-Putt, Chili Cook-off and Parade!
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
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!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT - TIME IS CLOSING IN . . . March 22 - Masonic Lodge - THIS IS OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER AND FUNDS MANY OF OUR PROJECTS -Dinner and Tournament - WE NEED PRIZES AND PLAYERS $200 buy-in. Alan will be having poker lessons at his house by the world famous poker players: Alan West and Dwight Perry! Watch your email for the date! More info to follow!
PANCAKE PUTT-PUTT - Golfland - sponsors and players will be needed . Pancake putt putt: Bill Nott passed out tickets. Please sell tickets $15 each or $50 for four. The putt putt will be on. Please sell hole sponsorships ($100 each or $200 for one on each course). Please also collect raffle prizes. Fliers and
posters ready next week. (Note from Bruce the COG Scribe: My grandkids love this event!)
DISTRICT CONFERENCE, the Dolce Hayes Mansion, San Jose. Part of the celebration will be remembering Rotarians from our District who have passed away this year, including our precious Mr. Short and Mr. Tedesco.
CHILI COOK-OFF - May 9 - 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.
ROWELL RANCH RODEO PARADE Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Theme “Castro Valley Rocks!” Co-Chair TL Baily confirmed that we WILL have the Wells Fargo Stagecoach this year!
REPEAT - CASTRO VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Upcoming Programs: Death and Dreams of Benezir Bhuto; and Pamela Rose: A cabaret show. Tickets on the website
PRESIDENT JOHN’S CLUB THEME FOR THE YEAR: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
President John Aufdermauer brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and asked Dawn Ortiz to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY – Bruce Johnson from Arstotle: It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
SINGING WITH CETA - In honor of our Winter Olympians, we sang our National Anthem. Tremendous, inspiring . . .
VISITORS - Luc Dochterman (Son of Ceta), David Sharp (Oakland Rotary) and Melanie Blaha (Bride of Jerome)
HELLO SONG - Ben Gurule led us with great enthusiasm!
PAUL HARRIS AWARD - Dwight Perry presented Walt Schneider with his latest Paul Harris!
IMPORTANT FUTURE EVENTS - CV ROTARY CLUB SERVES OUR COMMUNITY
Please look for updates on upcoming events below: Texas Hold’em, Pancake Putt-Putt, Chili Cook-off and Parade!
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
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!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT - TIME IS CLOSING IN . . . March 22 - Masonic Lodge - THIS IS OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER AND FUNDS MANY OF OUR PROJECTS -Dinner and Tournament - WE NEED PRIZES AND PLAYERS $200 buy-in. Alan will be having poker lessons at his house by the world famous poker players: Alan West and Dwight Perry! Watch your email for the date! More info to follow!
PANCAKE PUTT-PUTT - Golfland - sponsors and players will be needed . Pancake putt putt: Bill Nott passed out tickets. Please sell tickets $15 each or $50 for four. The putt putt will be on. Please sell hole sponsorships ($100 each or $200 for one on each course). Please also collect raffle prizes. Fliers and
posters ready next week. (Note from Bruce the COG Scribe: My grandkids love this event!)
DISTRICT CONFERENCE, the Dolce Hayes Mansion, San Jose. Part of the celebration will be remembering Rotarians from our District who have passed away this year, including our precious Mr. Short and Mr. Tedesco.
CHILI COOK-OFF - May 9 - 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.
ROWELL RANCH RODEO PARADE Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Theme “Castro Valley Rocks!” Co-Chair TL Baily confirmed that we WILL have the Wells Fargo Stagecoach this year!
REPEAT - CASTRO VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Upcoming Programs: Death and Dreams of Benezir Bhuto; and Pamela Rose: A cabaret show. Tickets on the website
PROGRAM - Today Tony Shah, Director of Student Services for Castro Valley Unified School District, who has his undergraduate degree from California State University, Sacramento and his doctorate from the University of the Pacific in Educational Leadership, was our speaker, addressing a major issue in every school: Bullying. Bullying was brought to life by Dr. Shah as he shared from his personal and professional experience with stories of challenges, victories and how we much not let down in our efforts.
His entire presentation was eye-opening to many and confirmation to the rest of those in attendance. Some of the bullet points were:
• 1/4 students state they have been bullied, while 9/10 LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/
• 43% of students are fearful of going to the bathroom
• 80% of arguments with a bully will lead to a fight
• 30% of those bullied will bring weapons to school for protection
• A bully is 6x more likely to be incarcerated by age 24
• 60% of students believe they have been bullied while 16% of the staff believe students have been bullied
• Students say 25% of their teachers intervene in bullying situations while 71% of the teachers believe they intervene
• 2/3 of those bullied become bullies
• 20% of high school students say they are bullied at school
• 43% of students report being bullied on line
• 35% of kids have been threatened on line
• 53% admit saying mean or hurtful things about or to other students
• 58% of those bullied have never told a teacher or a parent
• Schools that address bullying can reduce it by 50%
CVUSD, under the leadership of Superintendent Jim Negri, Assistant Superintendent Candi Clark and Dr. Shah,
take bullying very seiously and attack it vigorously, including training all faculty and staff how to identify it and take action immediately when it is witnessed or reported to them.
It is important to remember that in addition to dealing with Bullying and other safety issues for Castro Valley students, the Student Services Department offers resources, support and information to enhance a student's experience at the Castro Valley Unified School District. They are concerned for the well-being and attendance of the students within CVUSD. The Student Services Department can assist families in connecting with school and community resources to address issues which may be affecting your students' attendance. The Student Services Department provides support in the following areas: Enrollment, Residency, Inter and Intra-District Transfers; School Attendance and Truancy; School Attendance Review Board (SARB); Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Programs; Character Education; Homeless Student Services; and Bullying Prevention.
Great Job, Dr. Shah!
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $51 and 16 marbles, Bernie Kempen reached into the sack and won . . . $5!
Upcoming meetings:
Daniella Keiffer - HARD Kenneth Aitken Senior Center
Laura Calvert - Assistant Director, Spectrum Community Services - Its work in the community
Frank Mellon - EBMUD Status of the California Drought and its effects on the Bay Area
KJ Page - "what it's like out there"
His entire presentation was eye-opening to many and confirmation to the rest of those in attendance. Some of the bullet points were:
• 1/4 students state they have been bullied, while 9/10 LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/
• 43% of students are fearful of going to the bathroom
• 80% of arguments with a bully will lead to a fight
• 30% of those bullied will bring weapons to school for protection
• A bully is 6x more likely to be incarcerated by age 24
• 60% of students believe they have been bullied while 16% of the staff believe students have been bullied
• Students say 25% of their teachers intervene in bullying situations while 71% of the teachers believe they intervene
• 2/3 of those bullied become bullies
• 20% of high school students say they are bullied at school
• 43% of students report being bullied on line
• 35% of kids have been threatened on line
• 53% admit saying mean or hurtful things about or to other students
• 58% of those bullied have never told a teacher or a parent
• Schools that address bullying can reduce it by 50%
CVUSD, under the leadership of Superintendent Jim Negri, Assistant Superintendent Candi Clark and Dr. Shah,
take bullying very seiously and attack it vigorously, including training all faculty and staff how to identify it and take action immediately when it is witnessed or reported to them.
It is important to remember that in addition to dealing with Bullying and other safety issues for Castro Valley students, the Student Services Department offers resources, support and information to enhance a student's experience at the Castro Valley Unified School District. They are concerned for the well-being and attendance of the students within CVUSD. The Student Services Department can assist families in connecting with school and community resources to address issues which may be affecting your students' attendance. The Student Services Department provides support in the following areas: Enrollment, Residency, Inter and Intra-District Transfers; School Attendance and Truancy; School Attendance Review Board (SARB); Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Programs; Character Education; Homeless Student Services; and Bullying Prevention.
Great Job, Dr. Shah!
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $51 and 16 marbles, Bernie Kempen reached into the sack and won . . . $5!
Upcoming meetings:
Daniella Keiffer - HARD Kenneth Aitken Senior Center
Laura Calvert - Assistant Director, Spectrum Community Services - Its work in the community
Frank Mellon - EBMUD Status of the California Drought and its effects on the Bay Area
KJ Page - "what it's like out there"