Wednesday,
March 8, 2006 -- Chartered 1979 -- Publisher Jeff
Kasper
ÒWith
Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityÓ –Ben Parker
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CLUB DASHBOARD |
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UPCOMING SPEAKERS |
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February 21st |
Board Meeting, 6PM |
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3/8/06 |
Maureen Kilmurray
– Literacy & Library Business Services |
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February 22nd |
John Newman Vocational
Talk |
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3/15/06 |
Club Assembly |
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March 1st |
Rick Silvester Vocational
Talk |
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3/22/06 |
LIFE ON DEATH ROW, Joe
Hare Author |
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March 8th |
Casey Strand Vocational
Talk |
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4/12/06 |
Greg Beddard, Chief of
Staff Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier District IV |
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GSE TEAM VISITS CLUB! ÁMuy Bueno! |
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Last
weekÕs meeting was highlighted by a joint club meeting at the Crowne Plaza,
with representatives of the Concord, Clayton Valley – Sunrise, Pleasant
Hill, and Martinez Clubs in attendance. The
reason? The Group Study Exchange
(GSE) Team was here from Mexico.
The five members delighted the cull house with their presentation. Additionally,
we housed one member of the team at the palatial ÒCasa de la WackosÓ estate
of Jeff & Beri Kasper. This
reporters hint; the next time the GSE Team is in town, offer to host a member
or two. ItÕs a great cultural
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DEATH ROW COMES TO CONCORD-DIABLO DonÕt miss the March 22nd meeting. Author Joe Hare, who spent 27 years on Death Row (as a guard) at
San Quentin State Prision will be with us to recant some memories. This should be a fun and entertaining program you
wonÕt want to miss. It would
also be a great program to bring a guest. |
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2nd BLOOD DRIVE AT MDHS JANUARY 19th A SUCCESS! Thanks to Volunteers! 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! Congratulations
to Past Prez John Newman who
coordinated volunteers to staff another drive at the school on January 19th. MARCH BIRTHDAYs HONORED (FINED) Happy Birthday
to our March babies: SHAHAN AVAKIAN
(3/22) DEAN HART (3/30) OPERATION ÒSAMÓ A SUCCESS! Thanks to everyone who contributed to Operation SAM
– the cards, DVDÕs and everything else are greatly appreciated and will
make some service men and womenÕs holidays special, even if they canÕt 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-WEST RC REUNION Renews Old Friendships! Jeff
& Beri Kasper were reunited
with 17 members of the Wakayama-West Rotary Club during the week of January 8th
-15th 2006. The
reunion was the brainchild of Mituteru Nishitani and Jeff Kasper. The cooked up the idea at the Rotary Convention
in Osaka in 2004. In
the past quarter-century that the sister club relations has existed, over 40
students have made their way across the ocean for a two to three week stay in
a different country.
Undoubtedly, these studentÕs lives have been enriched forever. WEEKLY VOCATIONAL TALKS SCHEDULED Thanks to Casey for coordinating weekly vocational talks by
members! Each week weÕll hear a
brief (1-5 minute) vocational talk from our members. Vocational Talk Schedule
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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 programÕs residents dreams a reality. Additionally, the organization sent
over a thank-you DVD, which showed the many recipients of our contribution
enjoying a great Christmas.
Congratulations on a job well done! . NEW MEMBER INDUCTED! Please
take a moment and introduce yourself to our newest member, CASEY STRAND, D.C.! Casey
was inducted into the club at the February 8th meeting. Beri Kasper was kind enough to step
in for missing sponsor Shahan. CaseyÕs
practice is located at 620 Contra Costa Blvd., Suite 203 in Pleasant
Hill. His phone number is
925/680-6040. Welcome
Casey! ItÕs been too long since
weÕve had a chiropractor in the club!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP
DOUBLE SUSTAINERS! Each of these members have either already contributed
(or promised to contribute) $200 towards their 2006 Paul Harris Sustaining
Membership:
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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 3 Condoms A young man goes into a pharmacy and asks the pharmacist: "Hello, could you give me condom. My girlfriend has invited me for
dinner and I think she is expecting something from me!" The pharmacist gives him the condom; and as the young man is going out he returns and tells him:
"Give me another condom because my girlfriend's sister is very cute too.
She always crosses her legs in a provocative manner when she sees me and I
think she expects something from me too." The pharmacist gives him a second condom; and as the boy is leaving he turns back and says: After all,
give me one more condom because my girlfriend's mom is still pretty cute and
when she sees me she always makes allusions... and since she invited me for
dinner, I think she is expecting
something from me!! During dinner, the young man is sitting with his
girlfriend on his left, the sister on his right and the mom facing him. When
the dad gets there, the boy lowers his head and starts praying: "Dear Lord, bless this dinner...thank you for all
you give us...!!!" A minute later the boy is still praying: "Thank
you Lord for your kindness..." Ten minutes go on and the boy is still praying, keeping
his head down. The others look
at each other surprised and his girlfriend even more than the others. She gets close to the boy and tells
him in his ear: "I didn't know you were so religious!!!" The boy replies, "I didn't know
your dad was a pharmacist!!!" |
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