COG Minutes for Mar 24, 2015
Posted by Bruce Johnson
on Mar 24, 2015
PROGRAM - March program chair Jim Negri introduced today’s program: Sharon Travers, Assistant Principal at the CV Adult School speaking on Adult Literacy. At the CV Adult School, more than one hundred adults with disabilities are served. This is critical as while other districts have closed their Adult School programs, we are blessed by a School Board (Board President John Barbieri is a CV Rotarian) and Superintendent Jim Negri (also a CV Rotarian) have been able to make this program work for us due to the commitment of the entire Board and Senior Administration. The program also serves more than five hundred ESL (English as a Second Language) students. Sharon shared many of the programs offered focusing on Adult Basics Education, High School Diploma and GED Test and Citizenship classes.
LESLIE ROTHWELL UPDATE - Follow Leslie’s recovery on CaringBridge.org . . . and please keep her in your thoughts and prayers
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!)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S THEME FOR THE YEAR: "LIGHT UP ROTARY" (Think Chinese Lantern as Incoming International President Gary Huang is Chinese from Taiwan)
(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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President Dr. Heidi brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and Bob Crossett was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Dr. Heidi brought down the gavel at Don Jose’s in Castro Valley, and Bob Crossett was asked to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Bruce Johnson in recognition of the true value of adult literacy and achieving it: You've gotta have hope. Without hope life is meaningless. Without hope life is meaning less and less. ~Author Unknown
SINGING WITH CETA - “Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail” (only from our Ceta!)
VISITORS - Joe Hamilton (Sunnyvale Rotary), Mike McCaffrey (Rowell Ranch Rodeo) and “Hawaii” Tommy Gee
SAL TEDESCO MEMORIAL HELLO SONG - Ben Gurule led us with style!
SINGING WITH CETA - “Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail” (only from our Ceta!)
VISITORS - Joe Hamilton (Sunnyvale Rotary), Mike McCaffrey (Rowell Ranch Rodeo) and “Hawaii” Tommy Gee
SAL TEDESCO MEMORIAL HELLO SONG - Ben Gurule led us with style!
*REPEAT - WE MADE IT! BUT NOT ALL ARE IN, YET! 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
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:
*CV ROTARY AWARDS $500 GRANT FOR ROWELL RANCH SPECIAL PARTNERS - Dr. Heidi presented Mike McCaffrey of Rowell Ranch Rodeo the check!
*DR HEIDI CONTRIBUTED HER PRESIDENT’S MONTHLY ALLOCATION OF $300 TO STANTON SCHOOL TO MEET HAVE OF THEIR REQUEST FOR BOOKS.
*CV ROTARY AWARDS $500 GRANT FOR ROWELL RANCH SPECIAL PARTNERS - Dr. Heidi presented Mike McCaffrey of Rowell Ranch Rodeo the check!
*DR HEIDI CONTRIBUTED HER PRESIDENT’S MONTHLY ALLOCATION OF $300 TO STANTON SCHOOL TO MEET HAVE OF THEIR REQUEST FOR BOOKS.
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
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 (*NEW OR MODIFIED)
*BOBBIE AUFDERMAUER MAKES $500 CONTRIBUTION TO CASTRO VALLEY ENDOWMENT FROM HER COOKIE SALES . . .
*HELP SEND STACY VIVI PHAN, SAN LEANDRO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND NEWLY ELECTED DISTRICT 5170 INTERACT GOVERNOR (there are 6000 InterAct members in District 5170!) TO INTERACT CONFERENCE IN BRAZIL! See attached flyer for the list of items that you could win! If you wish to purchase tickets, please email Stacy at Stacyviviphan@yahoo.com and you will get your tickets delivered to you! See attached flyer!
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 - 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.
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! We still need more prizes and drawing items . . .
APRIL 17, 18 and 19 - Joe Hamilton encouraged everyone to plan to attend the 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! Update: a NASA scientist, who is planning the Mars Mission is speaking . . . remember, all forums are free . . . See attached flyer for list of ALL the Forums being offered at no cost!
APRIL 17, 18 and 19 - Joe Hamilton encouraged everyone to plan to attend the 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! Update: a NASA scientist, who is planning the Mars Mission is speaking . . . remember, all forums are free . . . See attached flyer for list of ALL the Forums being offered at no cost!
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 on Wednesday, April 8, at Swiss Delices at noon . . . see flyer attached!
MAY 9 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, at Swiss Delices at noon . . . see flyer attached!
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 . . .
RECOGNITIONS
$xx Bill Mulgrew recognized Bill Nott for booth setup and booth workers Dr. Heidi and Dr. Jerry *and others) for their work at the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce “Spring Fling”
$xx Bill Mulgrew recognized Bill Nott for booth setup and booth workers Dr. Heidi and Dr. Jerry *and others) for their work at the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce “Spring Fling”
PAYING IT FORWARD
PROGRAM - March program chair Jim Negri introduced today’s program: Sharon Travers, Assistant Principal at the CV Adult School speaking on Adult Literacy. At the CV Adult School, more than one hundred adults with disabilities are served. This is critical as while other districts have closed their Adult School programs, we are blessed by a School Board (Board President John Barbieri is a CV Rotarian) and Superintendent Jim Negri (also a CV Rotarian) have been able to make this program work for us due to the commitment of the entire Board and Senior Administration. The program also serves more than five hundred ESL (English as a Second Language) students. Sharon shared many of the programs offered focusing on Adult Basics Education, High School Diploma and GED Test and Citizenship classes.
Learn more about “our” Castro Valley Adult School and its programs at http://www.cvadult.org.
LOOKING FOR THE MOLAR WITH THE GOLD GLITTER FILLING DONE “JUST FOR US” BY DR. HEIDI, and with $32 and 18 teeth, our speaker, Sharon Travers, reached into the sack and pulled her own tooth . . . and pulled out the tooth that won her $32!
Dr. Heidi also had a couple of Easter candy drawings which were won by John Aufdermauer and John Barbieri . . .
Upcoming meetings:
April 7 New Market & Solar Financing
April 14 Obse's Odyssey
April 21 TBD
April 28 Club Strategic Plan Update
April 7 New Market & Solar Financing
April 14 Obse's Odyssey
April 21 TBD
April 28 Club Strategic Plan Update
See more at: http://www.castrovalleyrotary.org/
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