Events

Captain Marty Neideffer from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) will provide an update on ACSO activities and what is happening in and around Castro Valley.

Bob Shayler is a member of the Hayward Radio Club, which meets in Castro Valley, and Bob serves as the Club Secretary.  Bob will share his experiences and joys of being a HAM radio operator.

Bob Shayler is a member of the Hayward Radio Club, which meets in Castro Valley, and Bob serves as the Club Secretary.  Bob, who is a Castro Valley Rotarian, will share his experiences and joys of being a HAM radio operator.

This is the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors.  All members are welcome.  Attendance at a Board of Directors meeting is a requirement to earn one's Blub Badge.

Lt. Miguel Ibarra from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) will speak on the work that ACSO is doing with the homeless.

Lt. Miguel Ibarra from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) will speak on the work that ACSO is doing with the homeless.

Terry Bailey, LPL Financial Advisor with Fremont Bank, will provide an Economic and Market update.

Terry Bailey, LPL Financial Advisor with Fremont Bank, will provide an Economic and Market update.

Bio

“My mission is to enable my clients to live the life they've imagined.”

Terry provides a comprehensive approach to wealth management.  It begins with taking time to understand what the client is seeking to achieve and then building a plan that takes the least amount of risk to pursue that goal. It is an integrated process designed to help his clients accumulate and distribute wealth during their lifetimes.  Retirement planning, 401k transition assistance, 529 plans, mutual funds, life insurance, annuities, and business retirement planning are just a few of the services & products that Terry utilizes to serve his clients. 

Terry is a native of San Francisco.   He received an athletic scholarship and graduated from Michigan State with a degree in Finance.   He served as an Officer and Pilot in the Marine Corps and traveled the world as a pilot and business consultant.  Away from the office Terry pursues flying, golf, scuba diving, and quality time with his family. 

Otto Catrina, broker/owner of Catrina Real Estate in Castro Valley, Calif., serves as 2022 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (C.A.R.) President.  In addition to serving his clients, Catrina also is active with his local, state, and national associations of REALTORS^®.  He will speak on the State of the California Real Estate Market.

Otto Catrina, broker/owner of Catrina Real Estate in Castro Valley, Calif., serves as 2022 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (C.A.R.) President.   In addition to serving his clients, Catrina also is active with his local, state, and national associations of REALTORS^®.  At the local level, Catrina was 2011 president of the Bay East Association of REALTORS^®, where he served on various committees, including Strategic Planning, Board of Directors, Marketing, Professional Standards, and Local Government Relations.  Distinguished in the real estate industry, Catrina has been recognized by the Bay East Association of REALTORS^® with numerous honors. He received the Association’s prestigious “REALTOR® of The Year” in 2007, the John A. Deadrich Distinguished Service Awards in 2009 and the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2019.

Students from Redwood Christian and Castro Valley High Schools will compete in the 2021-2022 District 5170 Richard D. King Speech Content.

Students from Redwood Christian and Castro Valley High Schools will compete in the 2021-2022 District 5170 Richard D. King Speech Content.

Ralph Watkins III is the Managing Broker of Watkins Real Estate and the current President of the Rental Housing Association of Southern Alameda County (RHA). Watkins Real Estate manages over 250 residential and commercial units in the greater Bay Area.  Ralph specializes in the sales and 1031 exchanges of Investment property including multifamily residential apartment buildings, commercial property, and wineries (real estate and businesses). Ralph is a sponsor of syndicated partnership offerings. Ralph originally acquired his CA Real Estate salesman license in 1986. Ralph worked in the financial industry at Franklin/Templeton Fund, Hambrecht & Quist, JP Morgan and Bear Sterns before rejoining the family business in 2005.  

Ralph Watkins III is the Managing Broker of Watkins Real Estate and the current President of the Rental Housing Association of Southern Alameda County (RHA). Watkins Real Estate manages over 250 residential and commercial units in the greater Bay Area.  Ralph specializes in the sales and 1031 exchanges of Investment property including multifamily residential apartment buildings, commercial property, and wineries (real estate and businesses). Ralph is a sponsor of syndicated partnership offerings. Ralph originally acquired his CA Real Estate salesman license in 1986. Ralph worked in the financial industry at Franklin/Templeton Fund, Hambrecht & Quist, JP Morgan and Bear Sterns before rejoining the family business in 2005.  

Watkins Real Estate (WRE) is a family owned and operated boutique Real Estate Company specializing in the greater East Bay Area of Northern California.  WRE provides creative solutions utilizing our experience and expertise to assist our  clients in locating the perfect property and/or to elevate your property to its best use and  highest value.  

This meeting is a Zoom meeting.  Please contact Dave Sadoff for access.

Jennifer E. Jones is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada 
As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEi) Statement. 

Registration details coming soon.

Kevin McCormack, Sr. Director of Public Communications and Patient Advocate Outreach, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.  Kevin McCormack is the communications director at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state’s stem cell agency. CIRM was created by voters when they approved Proposition 71 in 2004, giving the agency $3 billion to fund stem cell research in California. Kevin considers himself to be the official translator for the agency, working to turn complex language about equally complex science into everyday English that anyone can understand. Before joining CIRM he spent more than 20 years working as a journalist, most of that in TV news in San Francisco.

Kevin McCormack, Sr. Director of Public Communications and Patient Advocate Outreach, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

Kevin McCormack is the communications director at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state’s stem cell agency. CIRM was created by voters when they approved Proposition 71 in 2004, giving the agency $3 billion to fund stem cell research in California. Kevin considers himself to be the official translator for the agency, working to turn complex language about equally complex science into everyday English that anyone can understand. Before joining CIRM he spent more than 20 years working as a journalist, most of that in TV news in San Francisco.

The Chili Cook-off and Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Planning Committees will meet at Direct Sales Floor.  Chili Cook-off Committee meets 5:30-6:00 pm.  Rodeo Parade Committe meets at 6:00-6:30 pm  

Linton Johnson is the founder of Ovis and the Chief Visionary Officer. He’s also an award-winning journalist and communications executive as well as an entrepreneur with a passion for computer technology, people and planes. Johnson has spent the last 17 years at the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) - the largest transit system west of the Mississippi. In 2011, the General Manager appointed Johnson to serve as the Strategic Programs Manager in the Office of External Affairs - Executive Office. His primary responsibilities include developing and implementing large scale communications strategies for major district programs. Prior to his appointment, Johnson served as the Chief of Communications and BART's first African-American and first openly-gay spokesperson in the agency's history. Before joining BART, Johnson spent more than 16 years as an award-winning primetime anchor, investigative reporter/producer, and writer for NBC and ABC affiliates as well as a radio personality popular stations in Arizona and France. Johnson graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, which is the nation’s top journalism school.

Linton Johnson, Castro Valley Rotarian, will describe cryptocurrencies, a growing facet of the business world.

Linton Johnson is the founder of Ovis and the Chief Visionary Officer. He’s also an award-winning journalist and communications executive as well as an entrepreneur with a passion for computer technology, people and planes. Johnson has spent the last 17 years at the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) - the largest transit system west of the Mississippi. In 2011, the General Manager appointed Johnson to serve as the Strategic Programs Manager in the Office of External Affairs - Executive Office. His primary responsibilities include developing and implementing large scale communications strategies for major district programs. Prior to his appointment, Johnson served as the Chief of Communications and BART's first African-American and first openly-gay spokesperson in the agency's history. Before joining BART, Johnson spent more than 16 years as an award-winning primetime anchor, investigative reporter/producer, and writer for NBC and ABC affiliates as well as a radio personality popular stations in Arizona and France. Johnson graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, which is the nation’s top journalism school.

Laura O’Brien and Candace Tigerman, AVID teachers at CVUSD, will describe the AVID program.  Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an in-school academic support program for grades 7-12. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for college eligibility and success.  Ms O’Brien teaches biotechnology at Castro Valley High School. She has a BS in biology and chemistry with a minor in sociology from Santa Clara University. Ms Tigerman teaches Spanish at Castro Valley High School. Before coming to Castro Valley, she was a teacher in San Jose and served as faculty advisor for activities, such as the Class of 2012 and the GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) club. She has a BA in language studies from UC Santa Cruz and an MA in secondary education and teaching from Stanford. 

Laura O’Brien and Candace Tigerman, AVID teachers at CVUSD, will describe the AVID program.  Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an in-school academic support program for grades 7-12. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for college eligibility and success.

Ms O’Brien teaches biotechnology at Castro Valley High School. She has a BS in biology and chemistry with a minor in sociology from Santa Clara University. Ms Tigerman teaches Spanish at Castro Valley High School. Before coming to Castro Valley, she was a teacher in San Jose and served as faculty advisor for activities, such as the Class of 2012 and the GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) club. She has a BA in language studies from UC Santa Cruz and an MA in secondary education and teaching from Stanford. 

Greg Boller, Assistant District Attorney for Alameda County will talk about consumer protection.  He specializes in consumer protection cases.  Greg has advocated for disadvantaged children and families in truancy prevention, domestic violence, and special victim cases.  He has 20 years of criminal justice experience and knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare issues.  Greg served on boards for the Alameda Boys & Girls Club and Alameda Meals on Wheels.  He is also a member of the Public Health Commission of Alameda County. A native of the City of Alameda, Greg earned his B.A. at UC Davis, J.D. at Georgetown University, and M.P.A. at Harvard Kennedy School.

Greg Boller, assistant district attorney for Alameda County will talk about consumer protection.

He specializes in consumer protection cases.  Greg has advocated for disadvantaged children and families in truancy prevention, domestic violence, and special victim cases.  He has 20 years of criminal justice experience and knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare issues.  Greg served on boards for the Alameda Boys & Girls Club and Alameda Meals on Wheels.  He is also a member of the Public Health Commission of Alameda County. A native of the City of Alameda, Greg earned his B.A. at UC Davis, J.D. at Georgetown University, and M.P.A. at Harvard Kennedy School.

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David Joseph-Goteiner, PhD student in sociology at UC Berkeley, will describe his study of the YMCA and its nationwide decline in membership and relate those findings to Rotary.  He  studies the dynamics of contemporary communities from the micro (apartment building, neighborhood) to the meso (community organizations across the US) to the macro (global social movements) scales. He is preparing his dissertation prospectus at the intersection of organizations, culture, and technology. His master's paper is titled "Locating Decline and Growth of Civic Associations in Communities: The Case of the YMCA, 1950-2000." It attempts to better isolate the causes of decline and growth in civic associations by focusing on one national organization with many local chapters, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). The discovery of great internal heterogeneity across YMCA chapters implies that the national fates of many organizations are not the result of a common, global force (e.g., television or state intervention), but are the net outcome of many discrete factors. Before coming to UC Berkeley, David completed a master's in sociology at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (in 2018) and received his bachelor's from Yale University (in 2014).

David Joseph-Goteiner, Ph.D. student in sociology at UC Berkeley, will describe his study of the YMCA and its nationwide decline in membership and relate those findings to Rotary.

David Joseph-Goteiner studies the dynamics of contemporary communities from the micro (apartment building, neighborhood) to the meso (community organizations across the US) to the macro (global social movements) scales. He is preparing his dissertation prospectus at the intersection of organizations, culture, and technology. His master's paper is titled "Locating Decline and Growth of Civic Associations in Communities: The Case of the YMCA, 1950-2000." It attempts to better isolate the causes of decline and growth in civic associations by focusing on one national organization with many local chapters, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). The discovery of great internal heterogeneity across YMCA chapters implies that the national fates of many organizations are not the result of a common, global force (e.g., television or state intervention), but are the net outcome of many discrete factors. Before coming to UC Berkeley, David completed a master's in sociology at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (in 2018) and received his bachelor's from Yale University (in 2014).

Elizabeth A Crocker RN MHA MSc

Elizabeth Crocker is an International Healthcare Advisor, Board Director and Executive working with Science, Service and Technology businesses to improve health for a better quality of life.  

Elizabeth is a Registered Nurse and was an open-heart/cardiac transplant post-operative clinical specialist. She is currently licensed in the State of New York and until 2004, maintained multi-state licenses in California, Illinois, New York, and Texas. She holds dual master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration and Physiology from Long Island University, New York; and dual bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Elizabeth Crocker is an International Healthcare Advisor, Board Director and Executive working with Science, Service and Technology businesses to improve health for a better quality of life.  

Elizabeth is a Registered Nurse and was an open-heart/cardiac transplant post-operative clinical specialist. She is currently licensed in the State of New York and until 2004, maintained multi-state licenses in California, Illinois, New York, and Texas. She holds dual master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration and Physiology from Long Island University, New York; and dual bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

The Chili Cook-off and Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Planning Committees will meet at Direct Sales Floor.  Chili Cook-off Committee meets 5:30-6:00 pm.  Rodeo Parade Committe meets at 6:00-6:30 pm  

Dr. Reimann is an educational leader, advocate for young people, a father and husband. As a fourth-generation educator, the love for teaching and learning was a part of his family culture. Dr. Reimann served as an Assistant Principal at De Anza High School in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. He was then assigned as Principal of El Cerrito High School, his high school alma mater. In 2011, he completed his doctoral studies. Dr. Reimann then went on to serve as Principal of Dougherty Valley High School, then ranked among the top 5% of schools in California and then became the Director of Educational Services for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, where he supervised high school programs, athletics, career technical education, and directly supervised seven schools. Dr. Reimann is now the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the Castro Valley Unified School District.

Dr. Reimann is an educational leader, advocate for young people, a father and husband. As a fourth-generation educator, the love for teaching and learning was a part of his family culture. Dr. Reimann served as an Assistant Principal at De Anza High School in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. He was then assigned as Principal of El Cerrito High School, his high school alma mater. In 2011, he completed his doctoral studies. Dr. Reimann then went on to serve as Principal of Dougherty Valley High School, then ranked among the top 5% of schools in California and then became the Director of Educational Services for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, where he supervised high school programs, athletics, career technical education, and directly supervised seven schools. Dr. Reimann is now the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the Castro Valley Unified School District.

Igor Tregub is a Senior Policy Advisor with the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA), California's largest renewable energy trade association, where he manages a broad portfolio that includes energy equity and affordability, net energy metering, and automated rooftop solar and battery storage permitting. Prior to CALSSA, Igor spent 12 years at the U.S. Department of Energy serving in roles spanning nuclear safety, nonproliferation, energy, and intergovernmental affairs in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Central Asia and completed Emergency Safety Function (Energy) and COVID-19 response assignments. His local public service experience includes two recent elected terms on the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, various appointed roles, and service on the Sierra Club’s California Executive Committee and as chair of its Northern Alameda County Group, co-chair of its SF Bay Energy and Climate Committee, and SF Bay Chapter’s immediate past chair. Igor has founded and/or has served as partner at several small businesses specializing in campaign strategies consulting. He holds an M.S. in Engineering Management from Duke, a Certificate in International Security from Stanford, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley.

Igor Tregub is a Senior Policy Advisor with the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA), California's largest renewable energy trade association, where he manages a broad portfolio that includes energy equity and affordability, net energy metering, and automated rooftop solar and battery storage permitting. Prior to CALSSA, Igor spent 12 years at the U.S. Department of Energy serving in roles spanning nuclear safety, nonproliferation, energy, and intergovernmental affairs in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Central Asia and completed Emergency Safety Function (Energy) and COVID-19 response assignments. His local public service experience includes two recent elected terms on the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, various appointed roles, and service on the Sierra Club’s California Executive Committee and as chair of its Northern Alameda County Group, co-chair of its SF Bay Energy and Climate Committee, and SF Bay Chapter’s immediate past chair. Igor has founded and/or has served as partner at several small businesses specializing in campaign strategies consulting. He holds an M.S. in Engineering Management from Duke, a Certificate in International Security from Stanford, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley.

Bill Ganahl was born into custom car culture. His father, Pat Ganahl, is a journalist in the field, having been the editor of Street Rodder Magazine, HotRod Magazine, Rod and Custom Magazine, and The Rodder's Journal, and also authoring technical guides, biographies, and cultural books on the hobby. Pat is a builder too, and Billy was raised in and around his dad's garage, spending many weekends at California's various drag strips where they raced nostalgia classes throughout the 80's and 90's.  

South City Rod and Custom was started by Bill Ganahl in 2008 as a side shop where he moonlighted after working full days at Roy's. Billy initially used his shop to explore slightly different styles of builds, taking on a broader range of years and makes than some of the more traditional shops. His first full build was a 1941 Graham Hollywood owned by Phil Linhares. Bill also started doing ever-popular air ride conversions in 50's and 60's cars as well.

Building Hot Rods and Custom Cars - Bill Ganahl, Owner of South City Rod and Custom 

Bill Ganahl was born into custom car culture. His father, Pat Ganahl, is a journalist in the field, having been the editor of Street Rodder Magazine, HotRod Magazine, Rod and Custom Magazine, and The Rodder's Journal, and also authoring technical guides, biographies, and cultural books on the hobby. Pat is a builder too, and Billy was raised in and around his dad's garage, spending many weekends at California's various drag strips where they raced nostalgia classes throughout the 80's and 90's.  

In 2000, Bill began his tenure at Roy Brizio Street Rods in the Bay Area, where he remained working until early 2013. Here, Bill honed his fabrication skills, including everything from chassis building to final assembly, but focused primarily on sheet metal shaping and fabrication. Bill also became the resident expert on historical restoration while under Brizio’s employ, being responsible for the accurate resurrection of the Jack Calori 1936 Ford coupe, Sam Barris' (first ever?) chopped 1949 Mercury, the two time AMBR winning Ala Kart, and Tom McMullen's famous '32 Roadster. The Calori Coupe placed 1st in its class at Pebble Beach in 2005 in addition to receiving the Dean Bachelor Award.

South City Rod and Custom was started by Bill Ganahl in 2008 as a side shop where he moonlighted after working full days at Roy's. Billy initially used his shop to explore slightly different styles of builds, taking on a broader range of years and makes than some of the more traditional shops. His first full build was a 1941 Graham Hollywood owned by Phil Linhares. Bill also started doing ever-popular air ride conversions in 50's and 60's cars as well.

After taking his shop full time in January 2013, Bill has already achieved major accolades with his most recent endeavors. Dave Pozzi's 1941 pickup, which was originally the Nick Lepesh pickup famous in the early 60's, has won the West Coast Kustoms award and graced the cover of Rod and Custom Magazine. Nick Rogers' 1951 Mercury took 1st place in the Radical Custom Class as well as the Triple Gun Award at the 2013 Grand National Roadster Show, went on to win the Custom D'Elegance award at the Sacramento Autorama, and finally the Custom of the Year Award at the 2013 Goodguys West Coast Nationals.

The Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Planning Committees will meet at Direct Sales Floor.  Chili Cook-off Committee meets 5:30-6:00 pm.  Rodeo Parade Committe meets at 6:00-6:30 pm  

Rowell Ranch Rodeo is celebrating 100 years of Rodeo on May 20 to 22. The speakers will discuss this anniversary and the history of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. The Rodeo Queen will share her experiences preparing to represent the Rodeo in May and at the Parade in Castro Valley and throughout Northern California.

Russ Fields, President of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Board of Directors, and Bridgette Davila, 2022 Rodeo Queen, will discuss the upcoming Rodeo.  Rowell Ranch Rodeo is celebrating 100 years of Rodeo from May 20 to 22. The speakers will discuss this anniversary and the history of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. The Rodeo Queen will share her experiences preparing to represent the Rodeo in May and at the Parade in Castro Valley and throughout Northern California.

This will be a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Hayward.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2022 Rotary Club of Castro Valley Chili Cook-off scheduled for May 13, 2022, has been postponed until May 2023.  Watch for more information.

The Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade celebrating the community of Castro Valley, and the 100th edition of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo, is "Back in the Saddle" for 2022.

For information, and to register to sponsor or march in the parade, visit the event website here:

rowellranchrodeoparade.com

Dr. Ray Wallace, former Executive Director of International Programs at CSUEB, will offer “Ruminations on Worldly Matters”. 

Former Executive Director of International Programs at CSUEB, Dr. Ray Wallace will offer “Ruminations on Worldly Matters”. 

The Committee will meet on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 6:00 pm via Zoom to discuss the 2016 film “Loving," which is based on the real-life story of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, who were married in 1958 in Washington, D.C. When they returned home to Virginia, where interracial marriage was illegal, they were arrested.   Zoom link for the meeting is 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84357188167?pwd=RHFuNzJYMXlreVlMMllnLzdKY2dUZz09

Howard Morrison, Associate Publisher of the Castro Valley Forum, will describe the operation and working of the Forum.

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