Weekly COG Sept 10th
Posted by Bruce Johnson
on Sep 10, 2013
PRESIDENT JOHN’S CLUB THEME FOR THE YEAR: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
President John Aufdermauer brought down the gavel at our new meeting location at the Masonic Hall in Castro
Valley, and asked Tommy Gee (Welcome Back, Tommy, Our Hawaiian Friend!) to lead us in the us in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY – Bruce Johnson did NOT share the following from Arthur Ashe today as he
could not find it, but in recognition of the attack on our Great Country on 9/11/2001 and how our country
rebounded the following is being shared: “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the
urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”
Bruce Johnson DID share the following today as the Thought for the Day (when he could not find the one
above) from Colin Powell, former Secretary of State (2001-2005) as well as National Security Advisor
(1987–1989), as Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff (1989–1993): “A dream does not become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard
work.” (Bruce thought it was a pretty good description of a CV Rotarian)
Valley, and asked Tommy Gee (Welcome Back, Tommy, Our Hawaiian Friend!) to lead us in the us in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY – Bruce Johnson did NOT share the following from Arthur Ashe today as he
could not find it, but in recognition of the attack on our Great Country on 9/11/2001 and how our country
rebounded the following is being shared: “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the
urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”
Bruce Johnson DID share the following today as the Thought for the Day (when he could not find the one
above) from Colin Powell, former Secretary of State (2001-2005) as well as National Security Advisor
(1987–1989), as Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff (1989–1993): “A dream does not become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard
work.” (Bruce thought it was a pretty good description of a CV Rotarian)
SINGING WITH CETA IS REPLACED PERIODICALLY BY “And That’s The Way It Was” as she shared
some Rotary facts regarding mottos beginning with the first in 1911: “He profits most who serves best.” In
1989 the Council established “Service Above Self” as the principal motto. As Ceta says, “And That’s The Way
It Was!”
VISITORS - Janette Valdez joined us today thanks to Ken O’Donnell inviting her! And she will has
volunteered to serve at the Valley Blues Festival! Thanks, Janette!
HELLO SONG - Melodious music led by the talented Maestro himself, Sal Tedesco!
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
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
Reminder from Steve Ontiveros and Dan Willits: “TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON LINE!” per Dan
Willits today! Please join us for the next Valley Blues Committee Meeting Thursday September 19 at 5:30 pm
at Direct Sales Floors on CV Blvd. Remember: Many hands make light work, so please join us and see what
small way you can make a huge impact on this event. There's a sub-committee with your name on it! We have
snacks and beverages at these meetings, and it's a great way to network with club members. It's not a huge
commitment, take a look at the upcoming meeting schedule. And don't worry if you can't make all these
meetings! Remaining Meeting Dates: Thursday: 9/19. A call went out for ticket sales for beverages!
Location: Direct Sales Floors 2973 CV Blvd. Time: 5:30pm Valley Blues Festival: Saturday September 21,
2013 12-6pm Wrap-Up Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2013 (Don Jose’s 6pm)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
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 . . . he is standing by waiting . . .
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bob Shayler shared that Victor, age 3, our the little guy we support at the Coaniquem Burn Center is
doing extremely well. He is recovering from having hot water spilled on him when he was 14 months old
covering his back and thighs. “Victor is a restless child and his mother, Gloria, sometimes feels overwhelmed.”
Thanks, Bob, for keeping us informed.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CASTRO VALLEY?
If you really want to know, you have GOT to go to CV Rotarian Ken O’Donnell’s website:
www.MyCastroValley.com . . . Visit for any excuse but visit it . . . the video opening is worth the trip to
www.MyCastroValley.com . . .
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!
Steve Poisner District 5170 Scholarships - Deadline is September 15, 2013 - eight scholarships for $5000
each for retraining or career changing . . . must be Rotarian or know a Rotarian . . . see District 5170 website.
San Leandro Rotary Club Lobster Feed - Lobsters for Literacy! Friday - September 27, 2013 6PM
$75/person - San Leandro Senior Community Center - 13909 East 14th Street - Call: Bob Duey 510.886.3032 -
tell him Cliff said to call.
Tech Smart Workshop - November 9, 2013 - Fundraiser for Central Alameda County RotarAct Club -
$10, 2-4 P.M. at San Leandro Library.
The RotarAct of Central Alameda County is collecting 1000 toothbrushes for a ministry trip overseas in
March . . . please bring new toothbrushes to an upcoming Rotary Club Meeting! We kicked off the collection
today with Bruce Johnson bringing six and Jim Negri bringing one thousand! So what did President John
Aufdermauer say? He DOUBLED OUR GOAL TO TWO THOUSAND TOOTHBRUSHES . . . IN TWO
WEEKS . . . way to motivate us President John!
Rotary 5170 District Conference, October 17, 2013 - More information at
https://www.facebook.com/RotaryDistrict5170 . . . CV Rotary will pay your way to attend, but if you register
and are a no show, you will be billed double the registration fee per President John . . .
Memorial for Marty and Denali Schmidt, October 27. Mathilde Schmidt invited all CV Rotarians to a
memorial service for her precious son and grandson on October 27 at the Veteran’s Memorial at Castro ValleyCommunity Center beginning at 11:00 A.M. Marty and Denali were climbing K2 when an avalanche claimed
their lives.
RECOGNITIONS
$40 Dr. Heidi for 20 years in Rotary!
$?? Charlie Landmesser for the opening of his new church with 87 in attendance! Tremendous! (Your
Scribe was so excited, I forgot to record the amount and the name of the church, so ask Charlie! I am so
sorry!)
PAYING IT FORWARD
$54 Bob Shayler in recognition of the passing of his mother-in-law
$20 Ray Wallace in recognition of Cliff’s “insensitive comment last week” (huh??)
$10 President John Aufdermauer recognized Dan Willits for buying him lunch (very generous, Dan!)
$10 Jim Negri in recognition of Mark Poniatowski’s spouse and her work
$5 Alan West recognized himself and Dwight Perry for playing in the Alameda County Sheriff’s (Sheriff
Ahern) Golf Tournament
PROGRAM - Our program today was Gay McDaniel, MSW, the Executive Director of FESCO (Family
Emergency Shelter Coalition) “Helping Homeless Families More Toward Self-sufficiency.” Gay covered the
history of homelessness and the founding of FESCO in 1986. The needs of FESCO are many, including cash
donations, in-kind donations of food, toiletries, bedding, office supplies and beds (major need right now), and
they are always in need of more volunteers! Please visit the FESCO website for more information at
www.fescofamilyshelter.org . . .
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $62 and 24 marbles, Christine Clement reached into the
sack of and won . . . $5!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS as of this printing . . . changes will be listed on the Castro Valley Rotary Website
a www.castrovalleyrotary.org
some Rotary facts regarding mottos beginning with the first in 1911: “He profits most who serves best.” In
1989 the Council established “Service Above Self” as the principal motto. As Ceta says, “And That’s The Way
It Was!”
VISITORS - Janette Valdez joined us today thanks to Ken O’Donnell inviting her! And she will has
volunteered to serve at the Valley Blues Festival! Thanks, Janette!
HELLO SONG - Melodious music led by the talented Maestro himself, Sal Tedesco!
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
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
Reminder from Steve Ontiveros and Dan Willits: “TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON LINE!” per Dan
Willits today! Please join us for the next Valley Blues Committee Meeting Thursday September 19 at 5:30 pm
at Direct Sales Floors on CV Blvd. Remember: Many hands make light work, so please join us and see what
small way you can make a huge impact on this event. There's a sub-committee with your name on it! We have
snacks and beverages at these meetings, and it's a great way to network with club members. It's not a huge
commitment, take a look at the upcoming meeting schedule. And don't worry if you can't make all these
meetings! Remaining Meeting Dates: Thursday: 9/19. A call went out for ticket sales for beverages!
Location: Direct Sales Floors 2973 CV Blvd. Time: 5:30pm Valley Blues Festival: Saturday September 21,
2013 12-6pm Wrap-Up Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2013 (Don Jose’s 6pm)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
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 . . . he is standing by waiting . . .
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bob Shayler shared that Victor, age 3, our the little guy we support at the Coaniquem Burn Center is
doing extremely well. He is recovering from having hot water spilled on him when he was 14 months old
covering his back and thighs. “Victor is a restless child and his mother, Gloria, sometimes feels overwhelmed.”
Thanks, Bob, for keeping us informed.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CASTRO VALLEY?
If you really want to know, you have GOT to go to CV Rotarian Ken O’Donnell’s website:
www.MyCastroValley.com . . . Visit for any excuse but visit it . . . the video opening is worth the trip to
www.MyCastroValley.com . . .
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!
Steve Poisner District 5170 Scholarships - Deadline is September 15, 2013 - eight scholarships for $5000
each for retraining or career changing . . . must be Rotarian or know a Rotarian . . . see District 5170 website.
San Leandro Rotary Club Lobster Feed - Lobsters for Literacy! Friday - September 27, 2013 6PM
$75/person - San Leandro Senior Community Center - 13909 East 14th Street - Call: Bob Duey 510.886.3032 -
tell him Cliff said to call.
Tech Smart Workshop - November 9, 2013 - Fundraiser for Central Alameda County RotarAct Club -
$10, 2-4 P.M. at San Leandro Library.
The RotarAct of Central Alameda County is collecting 1000 toothbrushes for a ministry trip overseas in
March . . . please bring new toothbrushes to an upcoming Rotary Club Meeting! We kicked off the collection
today with Bruce Johnson bringing six and Jim Negri bringing one thousand! So what did President John
Aufdermauer say? He DOUBLED OUR GOAL TO TWO THOUSAND TOOTHBRUSHES . . . IN TWO
WEEKS . . . way to motivate us President John!
Rotary 5170 District Conference, October 17, 2013 - More information at
https://www.facebook.com/RotaryDistrict5170 . . . CV Rotary will pay your way to attend, but if you register
and are a no show, you will be billed double the registration fee per President John . . .
Memorial for Marty and Denali Schmidt, October 27. Mathilde Schmidt invited all CV Rotarians to a
memorial service for her precious son and grandson on October 27 at the Veteran’s Memorial at Castro ValleyCommunity Center beginning at 11:00 A.M. Marty and Denali were climbing K2 when an avalanche claimed
their lives.
RECOGNITIONS
$40 Dr. Heidi for 20 years in Rotary!
$?? Charlie Landmesser for the opening of his new church with 87 in attendance! Tremendous! (Your
Scribe was so excited, I forgot to record the amount and the name of the church, so ask Charlie! I am so
sorry!)
PAYING IT FORWARD
$54 Bob Shayler in recognition of the passing of his mother-in-law
$20 Ray Wallace in recognition of Cliff’s “insensitive comment last week” (huh??)
$10 President John Aufdermauer recognized Dan Willits for buying him lunch (very generous, Dan!)
$10 Jim Negri in recognition of Mark Poniatowski’s spouse and her work
$5 Alan West recognized himself and Dwight Perry for playing in the Alameda County Sheriff’s (Sheriff
Ahern) Golf Tournament
PROGRAM - Our program today was Gay McDaniel, MSW, the Executive Director of FESCO (Family
Emergency Shelter Coalition) “Helping Homeless Families More Toward Self-sufficiency.” Gay covered the
history of homelessness and the founding of FESCO in 1986. The needs of FESCO are many, including cash
donations, in-kind donations of food, toiletries, bedding, office supplies and beds (major need right now), and
they are always in need of more volunteers! Please visit the FESCO website for more information at
www.fescofamilyshelter.org . . .
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $62 and 24 marbles, Christine Clement reached into the
sack of and won . . . $5!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS as of this printing . . . changes will be listed on the Castro Valley Rotary Website
a www.castrovalleyrotary.org