Wednesday,
January 18, 2006 -- Chartered 1979 -- Publisher Jeff
Kasper
ŇWith
Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityÓ –Ben Parker
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CLUB DASHBOARD |
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UPCOMING SPEAKERS |
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January 19th |
Blood Drive MDHS |
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1/18/06 |
Club Assembly |
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Jan. 22-23, 2006 |
Reno Train Trip |
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1/25/06 |
Rotary Foundation - Don
Jenkins |
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January 24 |
Board Meeting, 6PM |
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2/1/06 |
Wal-Mart / Lowes Concord
Project Update - Betsy Rickets |
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MAUREEN NAMED CONCORDŐS BEST! Librarian a favorite among residents! |
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Actually, the Concord Library, not librarian Maureen
Kilmurray, was
named in a city-wide poll as the best place to sit and read the
newspaper or a good book! The Transcript article noted, ŇUnlike libraries that are
dark, musty or clod, the Concord library is cheerful and light, thanks to a
recent face lift and large windows offering lots of natural light.Ó While we knew that she is a really fun person, we are
pleased to hear that others acknowledge this too! We were also very pleased to hear that ConcordŐs residents
can, and are still interested in reading! Rotarians are strongly encouraged to stop by the Concord
Library, 2900 Salvio St., and see what the buzz is all about! Congratulations
Maureen on
your popularity! |
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WAKAYAMA / CONCORD-DIABLO
REUNION Beri & Jeff Kasper report that they have safely
returned from their reunion with members of our sister club, Wakayama-West,
in HawaiŐi. A total 17 members
from the Wakayama-West club were able to join the trip. Everyone got together
for dinner. Nishitani also
presented us with a roster of the members who came on the trip and all the
young people who had participated in our exchange program. For the next two
days it was a lot of golf (Beri played with them at Kaanapali) and Kapalua,
food, fun, and fellowship. Special thanks to DG Brian D. Thiessen,
who supplied pins to gift our visitors.
In a surprising turn of events, Beri & Jeff ended up being the
speakers when they made-up at the Lahina Sunrise Club! |
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BLOOD DRIVE SLATED AT MDHS JANUARY 19th Volunteers
Needed! As
you may recall, the blood drive at Mt. Diablo High School on November 17th
was very successful. Over 80 Seniors signed up to donate life. Of those, approximately 60 were
eligible. That means we helped
save 180 lives! Not bad work for just a few short hours! Now
itŐs time for a command performance!
John Newman is
coordinating volunteers to staff another drive at the school on January 19th.
We need a total of at least six people to accept a two-hour shift.
Thanks to Beri Kasper, who already stepped up to the plate! Contact John with your time
preference. SHOP ONLINE AND BENEFIT THE
ROTARY FOUNDATION If you like to shop online, donŐt before visiting the
CareClicks.com link at Rotary InternationalŐs 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! OPERATION ŇSAMÓ A SUCCESS! Thanks to everyone who contributed to Operation SAM
– the cards, DVDŐs and everything else are greatly appreciated and will
make some service men and womenŐs holidays special, even if they canŐt be
home with their families. 2,000 INDIVIDUALS IN CONCORD
HAVE A BETTER HOLIDAY THANKS TO CONCORD-DIABLO ROTARY! November 2005 alone, our actions have affected the
lives of over 500 families. (180
blood drive, 250 gift cards, 60 Cambridge, 40 Teen Challenge) Using the current US Census
statistics, that means close to 2,000 or more individuals. Thank goodness we were spending our time helping, and not
begging for people to serve. Any questions about the power of one Rotary club? |
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WAKAYAMA REUNION PHOTOS
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2005-2006
Officers and Directors President Sam
Vesser President-Elect Matt
Chan Past-President John
Newman 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 International
Service Pat
Kievning Membership Scott
Singley 2006-2007
Officers and Directors President Matt
Chan President-Elect Greg
Grassi Past-President Sam
Vesser Secretary Nancy
Glenfield Treasurer Beri
Kasper Sgt At Arms Phil
Winslow Community Service Theresa
Azevedo
& Kathy Lafferty Club Service Jeff
Kasper Vocational Service Heather
Hougey International Service Dan
Peterson Membership Scott
Singley TEEN CHALLENGE GIVING TREE GIFTS A HUGE SUCCESS! Our club cleaned up the
tree, taking all the ornaments from the Teen Challenge Giving Tree, and
exchanging them for real gifts for those in need in the program. Two representatives from the
organization visited the club on December 7th to personally thank
all the members who made the programŐs residents dreams a reality. Congratulations on a job well done! . Students were assigned to read 2 books, "Titanic"
& "My Life" by Bill Clinton. One smart ass student turned in the following book report, with
the proposition that they were nearly identical stories! His cool
professor gave him an A+ for this report: Titanic: $29.99 Clinton: $29.99 Titanic: Over 3 hours to read Clinton: Over 3 hours to read Titanic: The story of Jack and Rose, their forbidden love, and
subsequent catastrophe. Clinton: The story of Bill and Monica, their forbidden love, and
subsequent catastrophe. Titanic: Jack is a starving artist. Clinton: Bill is a bullshit artist. Titanic: In one scene, Jack enjoys a good cigar. Clinton: Ditto for Bill. Titanic: During ordeal, Rose's dress gets ruined. Clinton: Ditto for Monica. Titanic: Jack teaches Rose to spit. Clinton: Let's not go there. Titanic: Rose gets to keep her jewelry. Clinton: Monica's forced to return her gifts. Titanic: Rose remembers Jack for the rest of her life. Clinton: Clinton doesn't remember Jack. Titanic: Rose goes down on a vessel full of seamen. Clinton: Monica... oh, let's not go there, either. Titanic: Jack surrenders to an icy death. Clinton: Bill goes home to Hilary... basically the same thing. |
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DONŐT 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 clubŐs meeting place and download a copy at the clubŐs web site: www.CDRotary.org MEASURING UP Bubba and
Ray (Tennessee mechanical engineers) were standing at the base of a flagpole,
looking up.
A woman
walked by and asked what they were doing.
"We're supposed to
find the height of the flagpole," said Bubba, "but we don't have a
ladder."
The woman
took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts, and laid the pole
down. Then she took a tape measure from her pocket, took a measurement,
announced, "Eighteen feet, six inches," and walked away. Ray
shook his head and laughed. "Ain't that just like a blonde!
We ask for the height and she gives us the length!" JANUARY BIRTHDAYS HONORED (FINED) Happy Birthday to our New YearŐs babies: Debora Lay (1/1) Nancy Glenfield (1/13) Erin McGregor (1/16) Larry McFall (1/19) Fred McCarl (1/25) |
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