Wednesday,
March 15, 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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March 15th |
Dean Hart, Vocational
Talk |
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3/15/06 |
Club Assembly |
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March 17th |
Club Get Together –
Masses – 2721 N. Main St.
Walnut Creek |
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3/22/06 |
LIFE ON DEATH ROW, Joe
Hare Author |
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March 22nd |
Philip Arndt Vocational
Talk |
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4/12/06 |
Greg Beddard, Chief of
Staff Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier District IV |
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March 29th |
Maureen Kilmurray
Vocational Talk |
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MATT CHAN GETS ROTARIZED! |
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With his presidency coming at him faster than a freight train
goes by the Reno Fun Train, President-Elect Matt Chan attended the
President-Elect training (PETs) the weekend of March 4th. Matt came back all fired up and
ready to go! He heard from not one, but THREE RI Past Presidents (RIPs), + the
incoming RI President (or RIPE) (Thank goodness that the Fraternal Alumni of Rotary Trainers
couldnŐt make the meeting. You
could just see the excitement on his face as he prepared for his year, now
fully able to see of the power we have laid at his feet! |
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DEATH ROW COMES TO CONCORD-DIABLO DonŐt miss the March 22nd meeting. Author Joe Hare, who spent 27 years on Death Row (as a guard) at
San Quentin State Prison will be with us to recant some memories. This should be a fun and entertaining program you
wonŐt 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! 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 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! In 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? DONŐT MISS DISTRICTŐS 90th
BIRTHDAY BASH – APRIL 2nd
Mark your
calendars and get your reservations in for District 5160Ős 90th
Birthday Celebration & Foundation Fund Raiser. This gala event, to be held at the Treasure Island
OfficerŐs Club from 2PM onward. ItŐs open only to Paul Harris Double Sustainers. If youŐre not one – as they say
in the Navy – youŐre S.O.L. HURRY! RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 18th!
$75 per person / Black Tie Optional (Send to: L.O. of Brian D. Thiessen, 3200
Danville Blvd., Ste 360, Danville, CA 94507 |
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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 studentŐs lives have been enriched forever. 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 programŐs
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! . 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:
HAND
PROJECT WEB SITE ONLINE! You probably remember the LN-4 Prosthetic Hand Project update
presented to us by Michael Mendonca. A quick update, the project has
officially been adopted by our District, and Michael has made several
high-level presentations at PETs and Zone Meetings since he spoke with us. He wanted to let us know that there's an official web site for
the project, www.LN-4.org Check it out when you have a
moment. Our club is mentioned as one of the partners, and the site was designed
and is hosted by Jeff Kasper and ServiceQuality.US |
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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 DAILY PRAYERS FEMALE
PRAYER: Before I lay me down to sleep, I pray for a man, who's not a creep, One who's handsome, smart and strong, One who loves to listen long, One who thinks before he speaks, One who'll call, not wait for weeks. I pray he's gainfully employed, when I spend his cash, won't be annoyed. Pulls out my chair and opens my door, Massages my back and begs to do more. Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind, Knows what to answer to "how big is my
behind?" I pray that this man will love me to no end, and always be my very best friend. Amen. MALE
PRAYER: I pray for a deaf-mute nymphomaniac with a great body who owns a liquor store and a boat. This doesn't rhyme and I don't care. Amen. |
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