Weekly COG Sept 24th
Posted by Bruce Johnson
on Sep 24, 2013
PRESIDENT JOHN’S CLUB THEME FOR THE YEAR: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
President John Aufdermauer brought down the gavel at the Masonic Hall in Castro Valley, and asked Jim Negri
to lead us in the us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT(s) FOR THE DAY – Dwight Perry shared a Thought from Sal Tedesco in recognition of the
downtown beautification project.
SINGING WITH CETA - God Bless America!
VISITORS - None today!
HELLO SONG - Resonated throughout the room!
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
The RotarAct of Central Alameda County WAS collecting 1000 toothbrushes for a ministry trip overseas in
March . . . but Jim Negri brought 1000 by himself so now “our” goal is 2000 toothbrushes by March per our
President John! Please bring new toothbrushes to an upcoming Rotary Club Meeting!
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 . . .
VISITORS - None today!
HELLO SONG - Resonated throughout the room!
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
The RotarAct of Central Alameda County WAS collecting 1000 toothbrushes for a ministry trip overseas in
March . . . but Jim Negri brought 1000 by himself so now “our” goal is 2000 toothbrushes by March per our
President John! Please bring new toothbrushes to an upcoming Rotary Club Meeting!
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 . . .
Valley Blues Festival Update
Valley Blues Festival Co-chair Dan Willits thanked everyone for their participation and support. Although the
rain held down the attendance, the event continued in the CV Rotary Club spirit! All interested, please plan to
attend the Wrap-Up Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2013 (Don Jose’s 6pm)
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.
Cruise on the Bay, October 6, 2013
Sounds like a lot of fun for a good cause! More information to follow from 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 . . .
Home Stay Needed for Visiting Rotarians October 21-25, 2013. We will have visitors from overseas
visiting local Rotary clubs sharing opportunities for projects in their country. If you are able to help with
housing, please contact Dwight Perry.
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 Valley
Community Center beginning at 11:00 A.M. Marty and Denali were climbing K2 when an avalanche claimed
their lives.
Tech Smart Workshop - November 9, 2013 - Fundraiser for Central Alameda County RotarAct Club -
$10, 2-4 P.M. at San Leandro Library.
PAYING IT FORWARD
$96 John Aufdermauer thanking Dan Willits, Jeff Moore and Steve Ontiveros for helping to ensure NO
cooking from the Valley Blues Festival went home with him . . . this amount also brings the total to
$1000 brought in by John’s Bride’s cookies so with all the matches, could total $2000-$2500 for the
Club!
PROGRAM - Our program today was the Gary Howard of the Castro Valley Education Foundation.
Gary was recently appointed to the Castro Valley USD Board to replace George Granger, who moved out of
state.
Gary provided a tremendous program of all of the activities and programs sponsored by the CVEF. CVEF is
even stronger now that it has merged with SOS-CV.
Their Mission Statement reads “To promote and enhance educational excellence in the Castro Valley Unified
School District.”
Their Objectives are to: 1) Provide resources for educational activities beyond the standard curriculum and to
provide independent funding for worthy educational programs affected by budget reductions; 2) Sponsor
educational activities that provide additional opportunities that will foster a culture of excellence in all Castro
Valley schools; and 3) Encourage achievement by providing scholarships, awards, and other incentives for
students to excel.
For more information about the CVEF, visit www.cvef.org
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $72 and 20 marbles, Dawn Ortiz 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
Valley Blues Festival Co-chair Dan Willits thanked everyone for their participation and support. Although the
rain held down the attendance, the event continued in the CV Rotary Club spirit! All interested, please plan to
attend the Wrap-Up Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2013 (Don Jose’s 6pm)
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.
Cruise on the Bay, October 6, 2013
Sounds like a lot of fun for a good cause! More information to follow from 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 . . .
Home Stay Needed for Visiting Rotarians October 21-25, 2013. We will have visitors from overseas
visiting local Rotary clubs sharing opportunities for projects in their country. If you are able to help with
housing, please contact Dwight Perry.
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 Valley
Community Center beginning at 11:00 A.M. Marty and Denali were climbing K2 when an avalanche claimed
their lives.
Tech Smart Workshop - November 9, 2013 - Fundraiser for Central Alameda County RotarAct Club -
$10, 2-4 P.M. at San Leandro Library.
PAYING IT FORWARD
$96 John Aufdermauer thanking Dan Willits, Jeff Moore and Steve Ontiveros for helping to ensure NO
cooking from the Valley Blues Festival went home with him . . . this amount also brings the total to
$1000 brought in by John’s Bride’s cookies so with all the matches, could total $2000-$2500 for the
Club!
PROGRAM - Our program today was the Gary Howard of the Castro Valley Education Foundation.
Gary was recently appointed to the Castro Valley USD Board to replace George Granger, who moved out of
state.
Gary provided a tremendous program of all of the activities and programs sponsored by the CVEF. CVEF is
even stronger now that it has merged with SOS-CV.
Their Mission Statement reads “To promote and enhance educational excellence in the Castro Valley Unified
School District.”
Their Objectives are to: 1) Provide resources for educational activities beyond the standard curriculum and to
provide independent funding for worthy educational programs affected by budget reductions; 2) Sponsor
educational activities that provide additional opportunities that will foster a culture of excellence in all Castro
Valley schools; and 3) Encourage achievement by providing scholarships, awards, and other incentives for
students to excel.
For more information about the CVEF, visit www.cvef.org
LOOKING FOR THE WHITE MARBLE - With $72 and 20 marbles, Dawn Ortiz 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