Wednesday,
April 5, 2006 -- Chartered 1979 -- Publisher Jeff
Kasper
ŇWith
Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityÓ –Ben Parker
Brian D.
Thiessen, District Governor Ľ www.Rotary5160.org
www.CDRotary.org
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CLUB DASHBOARD |
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UPCOMING SPEAKERS |
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April 5th |
Shahan Avakian, Vocational
Talk |
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4/5/06 |
Bay Area Crisis Nursery
/ Cambridge Community Center |
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April 6th |
Blood Drive MDHS |
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4/12/06 |
Greg Beddard, Chief of
Staff Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier District IV |
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April 12th |
Pat Kievning, Vocational
Talk |
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4/19/06 |
CCC CoronerŐs Office
– Sgt. Chris Forsyth |
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April 19th |
Greg Grassi Vocational
Talk |
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4/26/06 |
Up, Up, and Away! Doug Draper, Pacific States Aviation |
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April 26th |
Matt Chan, Vocational
Talk |
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5/10/06 |
Marine World Comes to
Concord-Diablo |
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JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER HEEDS CALL |
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The
following is a special report by Shahan
Avakian, our Ňman is the
streetÓ from the Mt. Diablo Campus of the John Muir Medical Center who is
following the progress of The Ethiopian Philanthropic Organization for usÉ We filled our
truck - with some really incredible equipment* - in about 4 hours. It
would have gone faster, but we had to take the equipment from the 1st
floor storage room down to the basement level in their regular
elevators, then down a long corridor, and out onto a loading dock.
Luckily, most of the stuff was wheeled. But Hospital
staff helped us move the stuff, & had a lot of it already tagged and near
the storage room exit door when we got there. [*Including totally
stainless steel surgical tables, still in great |
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condition;
many types of moving chairs, for special types of patient needs, plus
wheelchairs, & other smaller essentials. We still have another
truckload or 2 to pick up in the near future!] COINCIDENCE, I THINK NOT! This just in from our Reno, NV correspondent, Debra Lay: True story... As I was going over the
registration and birthdates of my horses I noted the following: – Sassy the American
Paint Horse mare was 27 years old on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day. – My Bodega Bay, the Arabian mare
will be 25 on Cinco de Mayo weekend – And, Sundance the Andalusia
will be 9 on April 1st –
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3rd BLOOD DRIVE PLANNED AT MDHS APRIL 6th VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Past
Prez John Newman announced that
we received a call from the Red Cross, and they need volunteers to staff the
Blood Bus at Mt. Diablo High School.
This will be our 3rd Blood Drive at the school, and one
canŐt help but wonder when the kids will run out of the stuff! If
this event is as successful as the last two, we should end up with 80 pints
or so, which means at least 240 lives will be saved. This doesnŐt count the almost 500
lives from the past two drives!
Let John know if you can help anytime between 8:30 – 2:30 PM. APRIL
BIRTHDAYS HONORED (FINED) Happy
Birthday to our April babies: SAM VESSER (4/2) GREG GRASSI (4/19) PAT
KIEVNING (4/21) KAREN
MAHSHI (4/24) 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-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
WENTLING FLIPS FOR FLAPJACKS! Past Prez Dirk Wentling has offered to
chair this yearŐs July 4th Pancake Breakfast! Dirk has already been hard at work,
securing the best griddles for master ChefŐs 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 donŐt remember buying, or canŐt eat 5
breakfasts, sell them to friends!) |
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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:
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
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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 LETTERS, WE GET LETTERS! Many
of you knew my partner Jerry Clark and how much he loved his puppies, Bo and
Sassy. They are now nine years
old. Teri Clark is moving to
Nebraska and sadly cannot take them with her. They are her babies and she has asked me to see if I knew
anyone who may be able to give them a good home. It would be best if they could stay together but if
not, they can be separated. They
weigh about 17 lbs and are Bichon Havanese breed. So if you know of any good homes, please let me know. I would take them but as most of you
know, I already have 4 LARGE dogs and they wouldn't be happy with them. Bo is a real love but Sassy is a
little more distant. She will be
by your side but isn't a real cuddler like Bo. Let me know if you know of any good homes that my be interested
in them. Thanks! Betty
Larson
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