Issues are arranged in reverse order. Scroll down to find the issue you want.
March 1 - Sharon Howell, Casa Grande School Counselor - The College Application Process
March 8 - Dick Herman - Manufacturing In Sonoma County
March 15 - Sharon Rivken, “The First Argument”
March 22 - Erik Gunheim - International Committee’s trip to Mexico last fall (Rated XX - Dos Equis)
The hanging Judge is back. Today’s meeting was run by Past President LEROY BEAN, as acting President.
Our songleader for the day was ERIK GUNHEIM, ably assisted by BARNEY FAUSS. We were led in a rendition of I’m a Gambler and then the Star Spangled Banner.
Our thought for the day was done by BRENT BLAUSTEIN.
JUDI ALLEWELT introduced visiting Rotarians Andrea from Ross Valley Club and Bob from Sebastopol. I understand Andrea, a past President and third Generation Rotarian is considering transferring to a Petaluma Club.
Rotarians bringing guests today included GAIL CARDAROPOLI, STEVE RUSTAD, JOANNE FERRIS, BRIDGET DOHERTY, and your editor (filing in for MIKE BADDELEY) LOU.
No Sunshine report, which is good.
LARRY JONAS announced that over $6,000 has already been raised for the John Ramatici Scholarship with a goal of $10,000 as a minimum.
Birthdays this month included attendees yours truly, AL KAPLAN, TED ATKINS, ALDEN HENNINGS, and NIT ANDERSON (not in attendance, has her birthday on the 29th).
Announcements
BILL GROVERMAN reminded everyone about Farmers and Merchants Night. It has been moved to March 23rd, 6pm, $20/person.
ONITA PELLEGRINI reminded everyone about the Fireside Chat at her home, 1813 Ingram Way, on Wednesday the 28th.
Induction of transferred members by CLARK ROSEN: GAIL CARDAROPOLI from the Sunrise Club . . .
. . . and SHERRY SCHEROTTER-BURWEN from Rancho Mirage.
Fines
CLARK ROSEN was fined for having his picture and an article in the SF Chronicle. He claims he was misquoted; however, it still was $50 to the club and $100 to the JR Scholarship fund.
Chasing a lion from his backyard and having a new puppy, cost NORM SANTOS $100 contribution to the JR Scholarship Fund.
RICK SUSICK, a Beaver product, not a Duck, seemed to have avoided the Judge last year. After some steelhead fishing on the Rogue River he contributed $100 to the JR Scholarship Fund.
Your editor won the 3rd quarter of the Sunrise Rotary Pool and bragged about his new Grandson AGAIN, so he gave the $200 winnings to the JR Scholarship Fund.
FRED WULFF took a trip back east, then Cancun and is soon going to Honolulu, so he paid his fine of $100.
Retired Colonel WHIT HALL went Steelhead fishing on the Trinity, caught one fish, and got wet so he paid $50.
BILL GROVERMAN chased and caught two deer in Tomales and then got an elk in New Mexico. That cost Bill $50.
AL KAPLAN then admitted to winning a fishing contest with GARY BRODY as his partner, catching 11 fish (Gary got 1). Al contributed $200 to the JR Scholarship fund.
The raffle was won by ONITA PELLEGRINI and a blue rock got her a bottle of wine.
The speaker was then introduced by JOANNE FERRIS.
Angie did a great presentation on the Humane Society and SPCA of Sonoma County. They are located at 5345 Highway 12 West, Santa Rosa.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Lou Steinberg; photos by Erik Gunheim.
February 22 - An interesting program
March 1 - Sharon Howell, Casa Grande School Counselor - The College Application Process
March 8 - Another interesting program
March 15 - Sharon Rivken, “The First Argument”
PAST PRESIDENT HENRY HANSEL filling in for PRESIDENT TAWNY called the meeting to order and asked . . .
. . . STEVE RUSTAD to come forward and led us in song. Steve announced that our song for today would be “My Country Tis of Thee”.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY asked GAIL CARDAROPOLI to give today’s invocation. Gail's invocation focused on 10 Thoughts for Valentines Day and how we could benefit from each of them.
LARRY JONAS was asked to come forward. Larry gave a Special Tribute to our fellow Rotarian JOHN RAMATICI who recently passed away. Larry started out by quoting Abraham Lincoln who said, “ Honor Those Who fall In Battle”. John was definitely a person that we all honor. Larry told us of how John joined the Club in 1990 and was always giving so much to others, always supporting the club 100%. Larry told of several events that exemplified how John was always going the extra mile to help others. Larry announced that a Scholarship has been set up in John’s name. Please contact Larry for details. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ramatici Family.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY called on Past President LEROY BEAN to introduce our visiting Rotarians, Steve Olsen with the SRJC, and Assistant District Governor Dale Knight.
Rotarians with guests included President Elect LOU STEINBERG, PAUL LOUNIBOS, and NANCY KOENITZER.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY asked for a Sunshine Report. Past President BABE AMARAL reported that RALPH BETTINELLI was recovering at home after a short stay in the hospital. I’m sure we’ll get the real story when Ralph makes it back to a meeting.
Announcements: Assistant District Governor Dale Knight reported on the upcoming fundraiser to help people in Guatemala. The lucky raffle winner will receive a 16 X 20 oil portrait. Contact Dale at 707-838-3202 for information.
Past President LEROY reported on the current project to upgrade or replace the Rotary Benches in Petaluma. Anyone with suggestions for where we can obtain benches with our Rotary Logo please contact Leroy.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY asked NANCY KOENITZER to give a report on the Crab Feed Auction. Nancy reported that the auction raised over $16,000.00 and thanked everyone for his or her donations. A special thank you was given to CHAD HARDCASTLE for doing a great job as our auctioneer.
RICK MOSSI gave a report on the Crab Feed Raffle. Thanks to a lot of hard work the old record of 1564 ticket sales was shattered this year, as 1849 tickets were sold. The top four selling teams were: 4th BRIDGET DOHERTY’s Team-241 tickets, 3rd TOM BAKER’s Team-251 tickets, 2nd HENRY HANSEL’s Team – 341 tickets, and the winning team KIP HERZOG’s Team – 342 tickets. Rick thanked everyone for making the success of this year’s raffle.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY called on Past President BABE AMARAL to explain how it came about that his wallet was found in the Ladies Restroom on the evening of the Crab Feed. Babe tried to plead ignorance . . .
. . . until a picture was shown with Babe and two ladies.
Acting President Henry produced a bag with a pair of Babe’s Cowboy Boots.
Babe gladly paid $25.00/boot to settle the matter.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY asked GEOFF ELLIS if his wife was aware of his photos at the Crab Feed. Seems that he was also featured in a photo with two young ladies. Jeff was speechless and gladly paid a fine to get this all behind him.
ACTING PRESIDENT HENRY asked ERIK GUNHEIM to stand up for some questioning on football. Erik said he was not a football fan and he did not even watch the Super Bowl. It was then revealed that Erik signed a square in a Super Bowl Pool, refused to pay the $20.00 and forgot about it. That is until he got a phone call telling him he had won $400.00. Erik reported that he still was not a football fan. As for his winnings, Erik announced that he was donating the $400.00 to the John Ramatici Scholarship Fund. Thanks, Erik.
TOM BAKER had the lucky raffle ticket and proved to everyone that there was a brown rock in the bag. Tom’s winnings were $200.00. Tom announced that he was donating the $200.00 to the John Ramatici Scholarship Fund. Thanks, Tom.
PAUL LOUNIBOS introduced our guest speaker, . . .
. . . Hap Culp, from the Literacy League of Sonoma County. Hap spoke on how he became involved and the many ways people can help with their efforts as tutors, volunteers, or donors to the Literacy League. Information is available on their website.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Ralph Sartori; photos by Erik Gunheim and Ed Fullerton.
February 15 - Henry Culp, Adult Literacy League of Sonoma County
February 22 - Another interesting program
March 1 - Sharon Howell, Casa Grande School Counselor - The College Application Process
March 8 - Another interesting program
March 15 - Sharon Rivken, “The First Argument”
The $8,000 Super Raffle winner was Ray DiGiamo of Rohnert Park.
For lots of photos from the Crab Feed click here.
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For John Ramatici's Memorial Page click here.
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Attend the Persian Night and Feast on February 17 at Graziano's Ristorante. Click the magic carpet for information.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Al Cattalini.
February 8 - Meeting moved to Friday night
February 9 - Crab Feed & Super Raffle
February 15 - Henry Culp, Adult Literacy League of Sonoma County
February 22 - Another interesting program
March 1 - Sharon Howell, Casa Grande School Counselor - The College Application Process
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The Rotary Club of Petaluma announces with sadness the death of JOHN RAMATICI who passed away Sunday evening, February 4 after a valiant struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Our thoughts and prayers are with Michelle and their children, and with Don and Janice, Paul Ramatici and all the Ramatici family.
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As we walked into the Sunset Line & Twine building on Lakeville, we were immediately brought back in time as the smell of a building built in 1892 was quickly apparent and the noise of machines, well past their prime, rung in our ears. We checked in as usual amid an old office and made our way through the spools of twine. After browsing through history, we made our way up the curvy staircase to a reception of wine and beverages. Tables lined the room ready for a huge Rotary meeting. The room was filled with Rotarians from all clubs and lots of guests.
PRESIDENT TAWNY brought the meeting to order after a huge round of applause from a most appreciative audience.
BARNEY FAUSS led us in a jolly rendition of “I’m a Rambler” . . .
. . . followed by an enthusiastic “God Bless America”.
JUDI ALLEWELT gave the invocation. She talked about the word “change”. The dictionary reads “to make or become different; alter”. Not only do we make changes in our lives, we hope our enemies can make changes in theirs.
The huge crowd seemed to enjoy our tradition of hugs and handshakes. RALPH HAYWARD introduced 14 visiting Rotarians and their guests. The Rotarians with guests were then introduced.
PRESIDENT TAWNY announced the wedding anniversaries for February and the Rotarian of the Month.
It was only fitting that ROBERT MITCHELL receive the award. He does a lot for our international projects and organized this wonderful day.
RICK MOSSI took center stage next and announced that BRIDGET DOHERTY’s team in the Super Raffle Ticket competition was in first place. Remember, the winning team gets a pig barbecue dinner at Kastania Winery. All tickets must be turned in to RICK by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8th at RICK’s office at Exchange Bank. Don’t forget to get a nice bottle of wine to TAWNY’s office by Tuesday, February 6th for the live auction. Remember the event is February 9th and you can still get tickets at STEVE HENRIS’ office.
LARRY JONAS was called on next. LARRY has started a scholarship in JOHN RAMATICI’s honor. He has coordinated the scholarship with the Petaluma Education Foundation. It will be the first time PEP has had a scholarship program and will be awarded in June of each year.
The PRESIDENT started her fining with MARCUS BENEDETTI. This editor could not hear why MARCUS needed to be picked on or how much he paid. It had to do with Clover in the Press Democrat that morning.
JUDY ALLEWELT was then awarded her Chicken Badge. It seems like it’s been a long time coming. YEAH JUDY!!
It seems that WALLY BRAGDON and ED FULLERTON have recently had some added income brought into their homes. Their wives recently won a bridge contest at Petaluma Golf & Country Club. The big prize was $25 each.
BRIDGET DOHERTY was seen snorkeling in Belize. She blamed her wonderful trip on KIP’s wife, Marilyn.
It looks like KIP’s much younger wife is still working. She organized the trip. That cost KIP $25 and BRIDGET $50.
TOM BRANDAL and his wife, Kathy, have been missing for about 3 weeks. They were on a fabulous cruise to Australia and New Zealand. PRESIDENT TAWNY socked them for $50 for that little trip down under.
PRESIDENT TAWNY thanked ROBERT MITCHELL for organizing this special lunch. He then introduced his partner, . . .
. . . Skip Sommer. Skip gave us the background of this historical building. The building was the brainstorm of John McNear in 1892. ROBERT finished the program with a brief description of the future plans for the building. Condominiums and a beautiful park will preserve the site.
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NEW DATE Farmers & Merchants Night is Friday, March 23. Check your calendar! |
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Loretta Catarozoli.
