Wednesday, March 29, 2006 -- Chartered 1979 -- Publisher Jeff Kasper

“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” –Ben Parker

Brian D. Thiessen, District Governor • www.Rotary5160.org

www.CDRotary.org

CLUB DASHBOARD		UPCOMING SPEAKERS
March 29^th	Maureen Kilmurray Vocational Talk	4/5/06	Bay Area Crisis Nursery / Cambridge Community Center
April 2^nd	District Paul Harris Event – Treasure Island	4/12/06	Greg Beddard, Chief of Staff Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier District IV
April 5^th	Shahan Avakian, Vocational Talk	4/19/06	CCC Coroner’s Office – Sgt. Chris Forsyth
April 12^th	Pat Kievning, Vocational Talk	4/26/06	Up, Up, and Away! Doug Draper, Pacific States Aviation
April 19^th	Greg Grassi Vocational Talk	5/10/06	Marine World Comes to Concord-Diablo

How to Win Friends & Influence People – by Joe Bechelli

At the Left Bank bar in PH after the board meeting, Joe B was overheard disclosing his secret to meeting new judges and making them remember him.

Using his 30+ years of legal experience, Joe has been able to make a big impression on judges, especially those who are new to the Contra Costa bench!

When you get a moment, ask Joe about his secret! It could take hundreds of cases for a Judge to remember an attorney. Using Joe’s technique, you could get both face and name recognition in less than one case!

If you use his techniques in open court, be prepared for the parking ticket you were worried about to vanish – as they lead you to the electric chair…

WENTLING FLIPS FOR FLAPJACKS!

Past Prez Dirk Wentling has offered to chair this year’s July 4^th Pancake Breakfast! Dirk has already been hard at work, securing the best griddles for master Chef’s Dan Peterson & Fred McCarl.

This year, we will pre-sell tickets, in addition to on-site sales. Congratulations! Each member of the Club has already purchased 5 tickets! (If you don’t remember buying, or can’t eat 5 breakfasts, sell them to friends!)

DEATH ROW A HIT!

The verdict’s in and if you missed last week’s speaker, Joe Hare, you missed a good one. As it turns out, in addition to service 27+ years on Death Row, as a guard, Joe was a good friend and business partner of one of our charter members.

2^nd BLOOD DRIVE AT MDHS

JANUARY 19^th A SUCCESS!

Thanks to Volunteers!

As you may recall, the blood drive at Mt. Diablo High School on November 17^th 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 19^th.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS HONORED (FINED)

Happy Birthday to our March babies:

SHAHAN AVAKIAN (3/22)

DEAN HART (3/30)

OPERATION “SAM” A SUCCESS!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to Operation SAM – the cards, DVD’s and everything else are greatly appreciated and will make some service men and women’s holidays special, even if they can’t 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?

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 8^th -15^th 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 student’s lives have been enriched forever.

Vocational Talk Schedule

4-5-06	Shahan Avakian
4-12-06	Pat Kievning
4-19-06	Greg Grassi
4-26-06	Matt Chan
5-3-06	Dirk Wentling
5-10-06	Kathy Lafferty
5-17-06	Scott Singley
5-24-06	Nancy Glenfield
5-31-06	Fred McCarl
6-7-06	Heather Hougey
6-14-06	Joe Bechelli
6-21-06	Al Browning
6-28-06	CLUB DARK (Demotion Party)

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 7^th to personally thank all the members who made the program’s 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:

Philip Arndt	Jeff Kasper
Shahan Avakian	Kathy Lafferty
Theresa Azevedo	Betty Larson
Joe Bechelli	Fred McCarl
Al Browning	John Newman
Matt Chan	Scott Singley
Joe Fernandez	Bill Sobotka
Nancy Glenfield	Dirk Wentling
Greg Grassi	Phil Winslow
Beri Kasper	Sam Vesser

DON’T 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:

MONDAY
Danville 12:00 Noon	Brentwood 12:15 PM
TUESDAY
Albany 12:30 PM
Benicia 12:15 PM	Danville/Sycamore Valley 7:00 AM
El Sobrante 12:15 PM	Fairfield/Suisun 12:00 Noon
Moraga 12:15 PM	Pittsburg 12:00 Noon
Vacaville Sunrise 7:00 AM	Walnut Creek 12:00 Noon
Walnut Creek Sunrise 7:00 AM
WEDNESDAY	Alamo 12:15 PM
Berkeley 12:15 PM	Cordelia 7:15 AM
Delta Antioch 7:00 AM	Hercules 7:15 AM
Martinez 12:15 PM	Orinda 12:15 PM
Rossmoor / Walnut Creek 12:00 Noon	San Pablo 12:15 PM
San Ramon Valley 7:00 PM
THURSDAY	Antioch 12:15 PM
Sparks Centennial Red Hawk CC Reno 7AM
Clayton Valley / Concord Sunrise 7:00 AM	El Cerrito 12:15 PM
Lafayette 12:15 PM	Pinole 12:30 PM
Pleasant Hill 12:15 PM	San Ramon 12:15 PM
Vacaville 12:15 PM	Vallejo 12:15 PM
FRIDAY
Concord 12:15 PM	Davis Sunrise 7:00 AM
Lamorinda Sunrise 7:00 AM	Richmond 12:15 PM
Rio Vista 7:00 AM

You can get the details of each club’s meeting place and download a copy at the club’s web site: www.CDRotary.org

LETTERS, WE GET LETTERS!

To: Shahan Avakian, Foundation Chair

Concord/Diablo Rotary

This will acknowledge with sincere appreciation receipt of the District Foundation Committee copies of The Rotary Foundation Contribution Transmittal you sent recently.

It continues to be most gratifying to learn of the generosity and support by your Rotary Club and Rotarians for the great humanitarian programs of Rotary International.

Most Gratefully,

H. Peter Faye, PDG

District 5160

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and

BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all

concerned?"