Wednesday,
August 17, 2005 -- Chartered 1979 -- Publishers Jeff
Kasper & Joe Bechelli
ÒWith
Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityÓ –Ben Parker
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CLUB DASHBOARD |
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UPCOMING SPEAKERS |
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August 17th |
Brian D. Thiessen, District Governor, Rotary District 5160 Official
Visit. Board meeting @ 10:30 AM (before
meeting) |
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8/17 |
Brian D. Thiessen, District Governor, Rotary District 5160 |
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August 17th |
Raucous Bacchus Meeting, Kathy LaffertyÕs home 6:00 PM |
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8/24 |
Michael McNally, House Manager, Chronicle Pavilion |
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August 20th |
Blood Drive – PH
Red Cross Donation Center |
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8/31 |
Sr. Ann Weltz, Bay Area Crisis Nursery |
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September 17th
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Rotaplast Quilting Bee in
Danville |
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9/7 |
Gary Boyd, CALSTAR Medical Rescue |
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September 23rd
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Raucous Bacchus Grape
Harvest Celebration |
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9/14 |
Chief David Livingston, Concord Police |
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS CLUB! ÒHeÕs the best DG since I took office!Ó –
President Sam
ÒTeacherÕs PetÓ Vesser |
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With
great pomp and circumstance, the District GovernorÕs motorcade arrived at the
Concord Crowne Plaza Hotel at 10:27 AM this morning. Always
punctual, DG Brian Thiessen arrived
for an early morning session with most of the Board of Directors of the Club. This reporter can only speculate that those board members
absent did not pass the rigid security screening necessary to meet with
him. Or, perhaps, they were
still enjoying a pat-down search a little too long. According
to the official District Website, Brian will meet privately with the board to
find out what really makes the club tick. HeÕs looking forward to hearing reports from the chairs as
to their plan of work for this year.
The meeting is scheduled to last approximately 7 minutes. After
the meeting, he will be transported through a secure hallway to meet with
members of our Club before the luncheon meeting begins. |
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As
our featured speaker, the District Governor will deliver a very special
message, crafted just for our Club, and the 60 or so others in the District.
(This reporter has obtained an advance copy and confirmed that it does not start
withÉ ÒIÕve never had to remove a Club from Rotary beforeÉÓ) ItÕs
also anticipated that he will encourage all within his view to attend the
District Conference / Meeting on October 21st & 22nd
at the Hilton Concord. There are
many fun events planned and he will share some insight on the internal
working of the District with us.
You can find out more about the conference and how to sign up inside
this edition of The Advocate. After
lunch, BrianÕs motorcade will leave, escorted by a member of the Concord PD
if he drives too fast near the speed trap at Diamond and Concord Ave. |
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YOUR BLOOD CAN SAVE A LIFE! At
last weekÕs meeting Nancy Glenfield sent out a friendly reminder that our Blood
Drive is slated for Saturday,
August 20th. Nancy has reserved spots for us, and
can get more. The blood supply
is very low and each of us who are eligible needs to do their part. In the event that youÕre not eligible
to give blood, encourage someone who is to take a few moments and give the
gift of life! Al
has offered to contribute $1 for each pint of blood donated to the Club! Even better, if you become an
aphaeresis donor, Al will chip in $5!!! Finally,
an anonymous note from one of the wait staff at the Crowne Plaza: ÒI
would like to say thank you so much to all that are willing to give blood
donations. My son, Cliff, is one
of the recipients of Blood Platelets.
Since he was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer last year. He is doing much better now. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Ó Any
questions? Get out there and
roll up your sleeves! Contact
Nancy Glenfield if you need more information. INTERACT MEETING SLATED FOR AUGUST 21st A special meeting for those interested in Interact (as in
the club weÕ reworking on getting started at Concord High) is set for Sunday,
August 21st in Danville.
The meeting will start at 5:00 pm and should last about 2 hours. Food will be available. Please contact Heather Hougey at 925-429-3696 to let her
know if you can attend. QUILTING BEE SLATED FOR SEPTEMBER 17th! Calling all closet quilters!! Bo Morse is hosting a special Rotaplast Quilting Bee in
Danville from noon-4 PM. Contact
Karen Mahshi, our clubÕs Chief Bee at
825-8122 for more details.
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YUKO WRAPS UP TRIP! Our
Wakayama exchange student, Yuko, enjoyed a great Ice Cream Social at the
Azevedo estate last Friday night.
She was beaming as she opened farewell gifts including a photo album
of her trip and some very special portraits created by Dirk Wentling. She also received a Brighton Bracelet
from the Club as a parting gift.
A RAINMAN, CAVEMAN & A DOCHTERMAN SET TO KEYNOTE DISTRICT MEETING! DG
Brian Thiessen announced that
he will have ÒCave ManÓ Al Mathis, ÒRain ManÓ Kim Peek and Past RI President Cliff Dochterman as keynote speakers October 21st
& 22nd at the
District Meeting. ThereÕs no
excuse for you not to attend, as itÕs at the Concord Hilton! This
will be an action-packed couple of days! The DG has asked us to sponsor a tennis event, but Sammy
the Nanny thought Bocce might be more his speed. Jeff Kasper offered to lead a group to the top of Mt.
Diablo in his Yukon. Past
Prez John then got up and, in a loud voice, mentioned that the first 10
people to sign up at the meeting July 20th, would have their $75
registration fee paid for in full!!! Hands were flying faster than in the
back seat at the drive-in movie!
In the end, those that have not attended a district meeting and those
who got good grades on their homework were compedÉ All the rest can go to www.Rotary5160.org to download
registration. NOW IS THE TIME TO GET BACCHUS DONATIONS! DonÕt
forget to continue to solicit donations fro Raucous Bacchus! Any business you use is a potential
vendor. DonÕt know what to say?
Download a standard letter at www.CDRotary.org |
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2005-2006
Officers and Directors President Sam
Vesser President-Elect Matt
Chan Secretary Nancy
Glenfield Treasurer Beri
Kasper Sgt
At Arms Phil
Winslow Community
Service Theresa
Azevedo
& Heather Hougey Club
Service Jeff
Kasper & Joe Bechelli Vocational
Service RJ
Natal International
Service Pat
Kievning Membership Scott
Singley
SHOP ONLINE AND BENEFIT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION If you like to shop
online, donÕt before visiting the CareClicks.com link at Rotary
InternationalÕs web site: http://www.rotary.org/shopping/careclicks.html By
using this link, Rotary will get a percentage of your purchases, without it
costing you a dime! |
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WAKAYAMA / JAPAN MEETING SLATED JAN. 8th
- 15th A very special Hawaiian
meeting is slated to take place from January 8th – 15th
on the island of Maui, HawaiÕi.
Approximately 20 members of the Wakayama West RC will be flying to the
islands and staying at the Westin Maui.
Jeff & Beri have
already booked their flights and hotel rooms. What a great chance to catch a few rays and renew old (and
in some cases new) friendships. Airfare is CHEAP! For about $400 per person on Hawaiian
Airlines, you can get to Maui.
Think about it, you couldnÕt drive there for that price! If youÕre interested in going, let
Jeff for Beri know ASAP. We
might be able to put together a package deal with the hotel. CLUB COMMITTEES FILLING UP FAST ThereÕs a lot of work to do and everyone needs to help out in their
multiple areas of interest. If there are any holes in
the committees, the board will fill them at the next board meeting. (Remember, the board may think youÕre
interested in other things that you are) DONÕT MISS A MEETING! If you miss a meeting, here are some nearby Rotary Clubs
that can help you keep your 100% attendance and meet new friends:
You can get the details of
each clubÕs meeting place and download a copy at the clubÕs web site: www.CDRotary.org |
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