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October 30, 2003
COMING EVENTS
November 6 - John Burns, Argus-Courier Editor
November 13 - Jennifer Weiss, Executive Director, Petaluma Boys & Girls Club
November 20 - Another interesting program
November 27 - Thanksgiving; club dark
A fall chill signaled the end of summer’s day and a near capacity crowd filled the Vets Memorial. JIM MCAFFREY lead us in song with “America the Beautiful” and TAWNY TESCONI (as a last minute substitution) gave us a wonderful thought for the day.
RICK MOSSI introduced the visiting Rotarians and CONNIE HEIZER worked the microphone around the room for Rotarians with guests. PRESIDENT ONITA PELLEGRINI asked for a Sunshine Report and TAWNY TESCONI said HEIDI KIBBE’S mother is not doing well - our thoughts and prayers are with you, Heidi.
PRESIDENT ONITA passed around a giant “Thank you” card from the Petaluma Boys and Girls Club in appreciation for our Club’s support.
JEANETTE CLARK stepped up to the podium
and introduced our newest member, ROBERT MITCHELL, who was accompanied by his wife and Club sponsor, JIM BECKER. Welcome Robert and thank you to Jim and Jeanette for your support.
PETALUMA SUNRISE CLUB Past President BARBARA SCHROEDER announced the inaugural New Year’s Eve Party. This event is done in conjunction with all Petaluma Rotary Clubs and is sure to be a success.
TAWNY TESCONI asked for support with the McKinley School tutoring program. Mike Baddeley gave a re-cap on the Friendship Feasts.
Mike Madick announced the upcoming party for the International Foundation
and DAVE BARBIERI invited us to participate in the lunch honoring all Veterans to be held in Santa Rosa. Please check with these members for specific information - your editor was too busy eating to write notes.
PRESIDENT ONITA called on STEVE RUSTAD to give his Craft Talk. WOW! Steve did a very humorous and informative power point presentation on his life and experiences, up to this point. He clearly put forth a tremendous effort and has raised the bar for all future Craft Talks. Great job, Steve.
BILL GROVERMAN won the Raffle and walked away with a bottle of wine. PRESIDENT ONITA announced there would be no fines levied today and the sighs of relief could be heard throughout the room.
KIP HERZOG introduced our guest speaker, Chief of the Petaluma Police Department, Thomas Simms. Chief Simms asked us to take a moment of silence in honor of fallen Novato firefighter Steve Rucker, who perished in the San Diego fires. Chief Simms then gave the crowd a detailed summary of the Police Department and its operation. He also spoke about the Petaluma intruder and what the Department is doing to capture this criminal and alleviate the fears of our community. We are fortunate to have Tom Simms as our Chief of Police. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the post and he knows what it takes to run an effective Police Department. Thank you, Chief Simms, for your informative presentation.
Happy Halloween.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Ricardo Marzo.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Marcus Benedetti
Microphone: Steve Powell
Visitors: Joe Allen
Editor: Mike Madick
October 23, 2003
COMING EVENTS
October 30 - Petaluma Police Chief Tom Simms: Gangs & Drugs in Petaluma
November 6 - John Burns, Argus-Courier Editor
November 13 - Jennifer Weiss, Executive Director, Petaluma Boys & Girls Club
Hope everyone remembered we were Dark this week for the Friendship Feast.
I’d like to remind everyone of the upcoming Foundation Dinner at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The Western Hoe Down begins at 5:00p.m. There’ll be square dancing demonstrations, beer and wine tasting, a western style barbecue and a silent auction.
Remember to get your raffle tickets from MIKE MADDICK. They are $10 each for credit going towards a Paul Harris Fellowship. What is The Rotary Foundation and a Paul Harris Fellowship? For all the new members and a quick refresher for the old timers, here are some facts.
An endowment fund, set up by Rotarians in 1917 “for doing good in the world,” became the Rotary Foundation. Upon the death of Paul Harris in 1947, an outpouring of Rotarian donations made in his honor, totaling $2 million, launched the foundations - Ambassadorial Scholarships. Today, contributions to the Rotary Foundation total more than $80 million annually and support a wide range of humanitarian grants and educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote international understanding throughout the world.
Paul Harris Fellowship recognition was created in memory of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary, as a way to show appreciation for contributions to the Foundations charitable and educational program. A Paul Harris Fellow is an individual who contributes $1,000 or in whose name that amount is contributed. Every Paul Harris Fellow receives a pin, a medallion and a certificate when he or she becomes a fellow. This identifies the Paul Harris Fellow as an advocate of the Foundation’s goals of world peace and international understanding.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Loretta Catarozoli.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Al Kaplan
Microphone: Connie Heizer
Visitors: Rick Mossi
Editor: Ricardo Marzo
October 16, 2003
COMING EVENTS
October 23 - Dark for Friendship Feast
October 30 - Petaluma Police Chief Tom Simms: Gangs & Drugs in Petaluma
November 6 - John Burns, Argus-Courier Editor
November 13 - Jennifer Weiss, Executive Director, Petaluma Boys & Girls Club
President ONITA “Extra Point” PELLEGRINI kicked off the meeting at precisely 12:30 p.m., and immediately lateraled the microphone over to KEITH “Game Stats” SOLTS to lead us in song. She then executed a perfect Statue of Liberty play to WHITNEY “Hail Mary” HALL, who delivered a long, time consuming thought for the day, but just missed the two point conversion!
Next, HARVEY “First Down” FREETLY announced the visiting Rotarians, followed by the introduction of guests of Rotarians, including the Club’s Petaluma Jr. High Interact student guests.
JERRY “Gridiron” GILLESPIE then gave a sunshine report by informing us that TED “TD” ADKINS was on injured reserve with a stomach problem. We hope he returns to the starting line-up soon!
The Prez then signaled a time-out for a medley of announcements: Yours truly announced that the guest lists for the Friendship Feast dinners had been completed, and that all scheduled attendees will be contacted within the week by their designated host.
Past-President JEANETTE “Cut Back” CLARK announced that the monthly dinner of the Association of Sonoma County Rotary Clubs is being hosted by our Club this month on October 30 at the Washoe House, and all members are invited to attend. Contact Club Secretary STEVE “Overtime” OLMSTED if you’re interested. Finally, Past President MIKE “Marquee Player” MADDICK announced the upcoming Rotary Foundation Dinner (a western hoedown on November 8 at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds), and that raffle tickets to sponsor the event were on sale for $10.00 each (including a corresponding credit towards a Paul Harris Fellowship and match club funds up to $100.00). Contact Mike for further details.
Immediate Past President ED “Flea Flicker” FULLERTON then tossed the Petaluma Boys and Girls Club a beautiful $5,000.00 donation from our Club.
Past District Governor ART “Air it Out” AGNEW, with 52 years of perfect attendance under his belt, then introduced the rest of the starting line of perfect attendees, including LORETTA “Fair Catch” CATAROZOLI and the Prez (2 years each), Past President JOHN “D-Back” DADO and RICH “Slant Pattern” POREMBA (15 years each), and DICK “Wishbone” WEBER (25 years). The PDG then presented each of them with a commemorative plaque - Congratulations to all!
Past President LARRY “Juke-Em” JONAS then lost $20.00 for a nifty surprise substitution of a McDonalds Happy Meal for his pork loin lunch, while BILL “Big Game” GROVERMAN coughed up $50.00 for his 4 year old daughter’s big catch (18” - 20” rainbow trout) and game day picture in a national magazine!
ICK “Red Zone” SUSICK was then clipped for $100.00 for rolling up big vacation yardage through Tahiti, Oregon, Arizona and Tahoe. PAUL “Point After” RAMATICI and STEVE “Hidden Ball” HENRIS then sheepishly admitted to jointly purchasing an expensive new ski boat on an impulsive, cocktail induced game plan, but couldn’t bring themselves to reveal the boat’s name - the Prez flagged them for illegal procedure, and moved them back $50.00 each!
The Prez then sacked CLARK “End Around” ROSEN $50.00 for going to New Zealand and Australia to find out once and for all which way the water drains in the Southern Hemisphere. GINA “P.A.T” PITTLER was then drilled for $25.00 for successfully weaving her development project through the vaunted City of Petaluma SPARC defense. The Prez concluded the fine game by penalizing LORETTA C. $50.00 for bringing her baby grandson home safe and sound from Wisconsin after a long, trying ordeal. Congratulations, Loretta!
Raffle #7708 proved to be the winning score for a lucky Interact Student guest, who received $25.00 in lieu of the coveted wine.
October Program Chair, KIP “Squib Kick” HERZOG, then introduced our speaker, Kalil Namar, from the FBI Counterterrorism Unit, who gave an informative program on the efforts being made to successfully combat terrorism here and abroad. A book was donated in his name to the PHS Library for his well received program, as time expired and the meeting ended.
Don’t forget that next week is our “bye week”, so we’re dark on October 23. In the meantime, stay in bounds, manage the clock, and be sure to give “110%” (mathematically impossible, but worth a try nonetheless)!
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Mike Baddeley.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Dark
Microphone: Dark
Visitors: Dark
Editor: Loretta Catarozoli
October 9, 2003
COMING EVENTS
October 16 - Bodak Broumand, FBI Representative: Terrorislm
October 23 - Dark for Friendship Feast
October 30 - Petaluma Police Chief Tom Simms: Gangs & Drugs in Petaluma
November 6 - John Burns, Argus-Courier Editor
November 13 - Jennifer Weiss, Executive Director, Petaluma Boys & Girls Club
PRESIDENT ONITA PELLEGRINI called the meeting to order.
Song leader was STEVE RUSTAD
DAVID AMUNDSEN gave thought for the day
KATHY BURROUGHS announced the Rotary Foundation Dinner at the Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa on November 8th
JIM BECKER announced a breakfast meeting on October 17th for the International project discussions (didn’t get the location).
DAVE AMUNDSEN announced that the Petaluma High School Interact were having a beach clean up and Bar B Que this weekend. Drivers needed. We are meeting at the high school at 10am Saturday morning and returning at 3pm.
A new member is GEORGE BUNNELL, a transfer member from San Francisco.
District Governor Norm Owen installed two new members:
CARRIE PIERSON, sponsored by TAWNY TESCONI and brother of a Petaluma Sunrise member.
JOANNE FERRIS, sponsored by CONNIE HEISER and the daughter of Past President Ted Borr.
DG Norm than passed out Perfect Attendance Awards to the following Rotarians:
AL KAPLAN 1 year, LORETTA CATAROZOLI 2 years, ED FULLERTON 5 years, HARVEY FREETLY 6 years, LOU STEINBERG 7 years, JIM BECKER 11 years, LARRY JONAS 12 years, STEVE OLMSTED 34 years and PDG ART AGNEW 52 years. Several others were not in attendance to receive their awards. (making the meeting up elsewhere).
Past President ED FULLERTON and current District Club Coordinator then introduced District Governor Norm Owen and his wife Beverly.
DG Norm presented a Community Service award to TAWNY TESCONI for all her contributions to Rotary and the Community.
DG Norm than presented Don Quixote pins to our visiting interactor’s from Saint Vincent High School.
This is DG Norm’s 41st club visit
DON RAMATICI won the raffle with DAN LIBARLE’s ticket.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Lou Steinberg.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Loretta Catarozoli
Microphone: Larry Jonas
Visitors: James Burleson
Editor: Mike Baddeley
October 2, 2003
COMING EVENTS
October 9 - Official Visit by District Governor Norm Owen
October 16 - Bodak Broumand, FBI Representative: Terrorislm
October 23 - Dark for Friendship Feast
October 30 - Petaluma Police Chief Tom Simms: Gangs & Drugs in Petaluma
November 6 - John Burns, Argus-Courier Editor
November 13 - Jennifer Weiss, Executive Director, Petaluma Boys & Girls Club
PRESIDENT ONITA opened the meeting by calling on RALPH “BENEDETTI” - oops! BETTINELLI - to lead a rousing God Bless America. PAUL LOUNIBOS followed with the Thought for the Day: Ten Marks of a Good Citizen by Herbert J. Taylor, creator of the 4-Way Test.
After LINDA ZACHARIN introduced two visiting Rotarians, both from the valley club, we welcomed members’ guests. MIKE BADDELEY introduced Joanne Ferris, LARRY JONAS hosted Jerry Pittler (filling in for his wife, GINA), DAN LIBARLE brought a Colorado friend, and JIM BECKER introduced Robert Mitchell.
Sunshine Report: CONNIE HEIZER is reported recovering from minor (?) back surgery. We hope to see her at a meeting soon.
Diane Zimmerman, Superintendent of the Old Adobe School District (and a fellow Rotarian) described Enriched Education (E2) and invited members to consider serving as board members or grant writers.
PRESIDENT ONITA displayed “chicken logo” wineglasses (provided by JERRY GILLESPIE) that will go home with folks who attend our holiday party. She also previewed a casual “Friends and Family Event” to be held at LARRY JONAS’ home in November. More later.
MIKE BADDELEY reminded members to return their Friendship Feast sign-up sheet (click here for the sign-up form) not later than this week. Just 50 folks have responded so far-Mike and Onita are hoping to get to at least 100. This fun event supports our dictionary program. Sign up today! (Dates are October 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1.)
MIKE BADDELEY, now wearing his Membership Committee/Badge Issuing hat, discussed how some members go through a midlife transformation and change classifications. He summoned DAN LIBARLE to the podium to receive his new “The Reverend” badge. Hit with the $10 badge fee, Dan remarked, “This is bull----.” LARRY GOTFREDSON then rose to protest the new competition. He advised that he and Father Gary Lombardi would not take in laundry if Dan would refrain from pastor duties.
Secretary STEVE OLMSTED got hit with two $10 fines by PRESIDENT ONITA. First for a missing anniversary list, and second for a missing microphone battery. Suitably warmed up, Onita then proceeded to bigger game.
MIKE MADICK announced the birth of his second grandchild (first granddaughter) on September 7. To be “politically correct” he insisted on a $100 fine to match the one paid for his grandson.
KATHY BURROUGHS traveled to Oregon and New York and paid $100 for the two trips.
GRETA VIGUIE announced that the foundation had been poured for her new Petaluma home and that the framing was about to begin. This cost her $30.
AL CATTALINI presented banners from Rotary Clubs in Sondrio and Assisi, Italy, garnered during a recent vacation in Europe. He escaped with a $25 fine.
NIT ANDERSON, when not in Thailand, found time to visit Montreal, Quebec and New York City. She presented Onita a banner (and four logo shirts) from a Thai club. Onita converted the shirts in cash by buying one herself and selling the others to LARRY JONAS, DAVE AMUNDSEN and JOHN RAMATICI.
PRESIDENT ONITA, exasperated with members who don’t keep their phone listings current, announced a new policy of fining members $10 if they fail to update their roster listings. Relenting a bit, she hit LINDA ZACHARIN, STEVE OLMSTED and NIT ANDERSON with $5 fines for this transgression.
After gloating Cal Bear fan, LEE BEAN, asked if their were any USC grads in the room (none responded) and then paid a $10 fine for the intrusion, visiting Diane Zimmerman won a bottle of wine in the raffle.
JOHN DADO then introduced Steve Ellison, long-time Petaluma High football coach for an interesting discussion of the local football scene.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Al Cattalini.
NEXT WEEK:
Fine Can: Ricardo Marzo
Microphone: Lucie Sweda
Visitors: Greta Viguie
Editor: Loretta Catarozoli