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May 3 - All-Day Breakfast, 7am-7pm
May 10 - Smaller Learning Communities, Ron Everett and Mike Simpson, Principals, CGHS and PHS
May 17 - GSE Team from District 4150 in Mexico
May 17 - Club social at Traxx Bar and Grill, 5:30-7pm.
May 24 - Joe Valentine (with Anne Benedetti and Carol Ann Libarle), Green Music Center at SSU
May 31 - Bob Abbot-Florez, "Who Is a Gang Member? How Did He Become One?"
Resplendent in red, white and blue, TED ADKINS, led the Club through “God Bless America”.
PRESIDENT TAWNY TESCONI called on BANO CUMMINGS for the Thought for the Day and she recounted a story from a 1939 Rotary magazine regarding service for others and the attitudes of youth from that era. The Rotarian who wrote the article talked about youth’s “gimme” attitude and their lack of perspective of the real world. It was a very poignant opinion that resonates in today’s world. Thank you, Bano.
We had a very special guest for lunch. George Villareal is a longtime Petaluma resident who is integrally involved in the Mexico projects with our Club.
JOHN DADO reminded us that the Foundation allocations will be decided at the end of May and encouraged us to get the word out for submissions. Remember – requests for funds must come from within the Petaluma School District attendance area.
RON HARRIS told us to be prepared for the All Day Breakfast next week. Anyone not able to work their assigned shift needs to find a replacement and notify Ron.
GRETA VIGUE announced there will be a luncheon on May 10 to announce this year’s scholarship winners.
The Fellowship gathering at Traxx was so successful that the Club will be having an encore performance on May 17 at 5:30pm. (For photos of the earlier event click here.)
WALLY BRAGDON introduced Cub Pack 8 and Troop 8 from the Boy Scouts of America. Our club has been sponsoring the Troop for 64 years and we presented Troop Chairman Tom Knudson with a check for $500.
Anyone interested in playing in the Rotary District Golf Tournament on May 17 at Foxtail should see STEVE POWELL. He has guaranteed a victory for our Club.
PRESIDENT TAWNY brought out the fine can and got right to work on CHRIS ALBERTSON, who gave up $100 for vacations, a wedding, and a cow-chip tossing tournament.
TOM BRANDAL gave up $25 for being awarded the Large Business of the Year Award by the Chamber of Commerce and the Argus Courier. Congratulations Tom.
LORETTA CATAROZOLI donated $100 for her recent Boomtown Blackjack Tournament.
CHAD HARDCASTLE was hit for $25 for leaving his All Day Breakfast Tickets at last week’s meeting.
After a frantic search for his missing ticket, LARRY JONAS claimed the raffle and a bottle of wine.
NANCY KOENITZER gave up $10 to promote her 10th anniversary business party on Tuesday, May 1.
PRESIDENT TAWNY fined herself $60 for not having a birthday cake for the month’s celebrants.
ERIK GUNHEIM introduced himself and gave a wonderful presentation on the Club’s efforts in Baja, Mexico. Our group, along with other individuals, has committed time, energy, resources and love to help repair and improve the conditions at an orphanage south of Ensenada. The video was amazing and heartwarming. We got a terrific glimpse of the hard work that goes on and the camaraderie that is built through these projects. Thank you, Erik, for a great presentation.
Good night and God Bless.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Ricardo Marzo.
April 26, 2007 - Erik Gunheim and Rotary Adventures in Ensenada
April 26, 2007 - Our Club hosts Association Dinner at Petaluma Sheraton. 6pm cocktails; 7pm dinner
May 3 - All-Day Breakfast, 7am-7pm
May 10 - Smaller Learning Communities, Ron Everett and Mike Simpson, Principals, CGHS and PHS
May 17 - GSE Team from District 4150 in Mexico
President-elect LOU "Prime + 1" STEINBERG, acting in the place and stead of our beloved ever wanderlusting President, TAWNY "Travel Time" TESCONI, duly convened our meeting at the appointed half-hour, . . .
. . . and immediately had retired Past-President TED "American Idle" ADKINS croon another rousing rendition of God Bless America.
MICHAEL "Medicinal" CARUANA then delivered an insightful Thought for the Day, followed by a moment of silence and reflection for TOM BAKER (his longtime friend and partner Denni O'Malley passed away) and the Virginia Tech tragedy.
Next, RON "EXLPT" HARRIS introduced the Visiting Rotarians, guests of Rotarians were acknowledged (including acting-Prez Lou's wife Julie and grandson Nathan), . . .
Perhaps a tad unclear on the concept, or just looking for another reason to celebrate, acting-Prez Lou then led us all in wishing and singing a "Happy Birthday" to Rotary founder PAUL HARRIS…who would've been 139 years old had he not otherwise been so dead for so long!
. . . and new member BRIAN "Where Have You" BREEN delivered a very thorough craft talk.
All Day Breakfast chair RON "SDHFM" HARRIS then repeated that all members should have received their ADB assignment by now, and reminded us that the date is Thursday, May 3—it’s a mandatory event, so don't miss it!
JAMES "Good Evening" GOTELLI reported that the 4/18 Rotary Club social mixer at Traxx (click for photos) was well attended and a good time was had by all. Acting-Prez Lou then reminded everyone that the next SCARS event will be held at the Sheraton on Thursday, 4/26! All Club members are welcome—see Secretary STEVE "Mind Your Ps & Qs" OLMSTED if you're interested.
Acting-Prez Lou then extracted "contributions" from the following members:
$10 from AL "Kant Kash" KAPLAN for not signing his generous donation check to the Club;
$50 from CLARK "The Closer" ROSEN for being voted Top Realtor of the Year;
$75 from RALPH "Hollywood" HAYWARD for winning the Ed Bagley, Jr. look-a-like contest award (or was it for a granddaughter and a remodel?);
and $50 from STEVE "Hook 'Em" HENRIS for remodeling his Tahoe cabin and winning almost all the awards in a recent fishing contest! Congratulations, guys, and thanks for your support!
Program Chair GRETA "En Français" VIGUIE introduced our speaker, . . .
. . . Susan Rodkin, the McNear Elementary School principal, who, after winning all of the coveted raffle $$ ($175!!), . . .
. . . gave us an informative presentation on distinguished elementary schools. In appreciation, a book was donated in her name to the PHS Library.
Meeting adjourned. Y'all come back now, ya hear!?
For photos of the Club Social at Traxx click here.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Mike Baddeley.
April 18 - Club social at Traxx Bar and Grill, 219 Lakeville St., 5:30-7pm.
April 19 - Susan Rodkin, Principal of McNear Elementary School; Subject: Working in a California Distinguished Elementary School, McNear’s Nomination as a National Blue Ribbon Elementary School
April 26, 2007 - Erik Gunheim and Rotary Adventures in Ensenada
April 26, 2007 - Our Club hosts Association Dinner at Petaluma Sheraton. 6pm cocktails; 7pm dinner
May 3 - All-Day Breakfast, 7am-7pm
PRESIDENT TAWNY called the meeting to order and asked HERB BUNDESEN to lead us in song. Herb started out singing two lines of a song that was not recognizable by most club members. They were the first two lines of “God Bless America.” The club all joined singing “God Bless America”.
MICHAEL WHITE then gave the “Thought for The Day.”
One of our newest members BRENT BLAUSTEIN then introduced the visiting Rotarians from the Petaluma Valley, Santa Rosa, . . .
. . . and Franklin Park, Ill. Clubs.
Steve Olsen introduced our lone guest Lyndi Brown with the SRJC.
Our Sunshine Report was highlighted by JEANNETTE CLARK who reported that she is doing great and so thankful that everything worked out the way it did. It was reported that DICK WEBER was also feeling better.
Committee Reports: LARRY JONAS reported on the upcoming trip on May 5th to Mexico to work on an orphanage. Contact Larry if you are interested in going.
RON HARRIS reported on the ALL-DAY BREAKFAST to be held on May 3rd. Ron also asked that host families were needed for our incoming exchange student. Call Ron at 763-2020 for details.
BRIDGET DOHERTY reported that there would be a Rotary Social next Wednesday, April 18th, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. at Traxx Bar & Grill. Drinks and appetizers for a period of time to be provided by the club. She also reminded members of the District Association Dinner April 26th at the Sheraton Hotel in Petaluma.
ED FULLERTON reported that the District Assembly would be held on April 14th and 15th in Ukiah. Anyone is welcome to attend. Ed also reported that the GSE team from Mexico would be at our meeting on May 17th. He added that they would then be going to our District Conference, May 17-20.
PRESIDENT TAWNY wasted no time in fining the following members:
MIKE BADDELEY was fined for the accomplishments of his daughter who recently was featured in an article in the Argus Courier. Mike was very proud and gladly paid twice the amount requested by President Tawny.
DAN LIBARLE and LEROY BEAN were fined because both of their wives will be honored with Community Awards on April 28th.
Guilty by association and also fined were: ONITA PELLEGRINI,
JOHN DADO,
RALPH SARTORI and yet to be fined TOM BRANDAL.
GARY BRODIE was fined for winning a recent fishing derby with AL KAPLAN and then got Al in big trouble by talking about his new yacht purchase.
AL KAPLAN was fined for the fishing derby, and four feet of extra length on the yacht. Al also kicked in an extra $500.00 in honor of the dictionary program being named after our deceased member HARVEY FREETLY.
BARNEY FAUSS was fined for interrupting PRESIDENT TAWNY and asking how much Al had to pay for an extra four feet of yacht.
CHAD HARDCASTLE was fined for his ability to date a good-looking woman.
GAIL CARDAROPOLI was presented her Chicken Badge and gladly paid a fine.
SHERRY ANN SCHOROTTER-BURWEN won the raffle and should have received a bottle of wine except for the fact that our secretary STEVE OLMSTED forgot to get the wine. Steve was fined and Sherri got a wine check.
Our Program included Craft Talks from three old timers.
ANDY KVALHEIM told of how he came to the United States from Norway and how his business supplies specialized equipment used in the door industry.
KIP HERZOG told how his mother was bribed to change his name from John to Max by her father-in-law for a pair of shoes. He also reported on his experiences with a Christmas tree in Dixon CA. years ago.
RALPH SARTORI told of his childhood years in Petaluma and how he’ll never forget his first date with his wife.
ALL-DAY BREAKFAST
MAY 3rd. VETS HALL
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2007 Rotary Scholarship Winners Cassie Pitkin, Petaluma High School
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This week's Rota-Teller editor: Ralph Sartori.
April 12 - Classic Craft Talks & Founders of Rotary Presentation
April 18 - Club social at Traxx Bar and Grill, 219 Lakeville St., 5:30-7pm.
April 19 - Susan Rodkin, Principal of McNear Elementary School; Subject: Working in a California Distinguished Elementary School, McNear’s Nomination as a National Blue Ribbon Elementary School
April 26, 2007 - Erik Gunheim and Rotary Adventures in Ensenada
April 26, 2007 - Our Club hosts Association Dinner at Petaluma Sheraton. 6pm cocktails; 7pm dinner
May 3 - All-Day Breakfast, 7am-7pm
PRESIDENT TAWNY opened the meeting promptly at 12:30.
Our songleader for the day was JIM BECKER.
Thought for the Day came from Past President LEROY BEAN.
LARRY JONAS introduced visiting Rotarian Laura from the Petaluma Sunrise Club.
Sunshine report--- JEANNETTE CLARK and DICK WEBER are both recovering nicely.
We celebrated both April Anniversaries and March Birthdays. Those with anniversaries in attendance were: DAVID BARBIERI (1966), MARK STOKES (1990), and MIKE WHITE.
Birthdays included RALPH SARTORI, STEVE RUSTAD, JIM McCAFFREY and MARK STOKES.
TAWNY announced the March Rotarian of the Month, BRIDGET DOHERTY. Congratulations Bridget!
CLARK ROSEN was than called upon to install our newest member, BRIAN BREEN.
Brian was introduced by his sponsor President-Elect LOU STEINBERG, who is setting an example for next year in bringing in new members. Welcome Brian!
RON HARRIS reminded everyone that the All-Day Breakfast is coming up on May 3rd. Tickets and assignments were handed out at the meeting. If you missed the meeting you can contact Ron Harris for your assignment. (Note: Rather than bother Ron, you can find it on the Web.)
RON also mentioned that our Youth Exchange student for next year is a young man from Brazil. We are looking for a host family for 3-month stint in 2007-2008 (either from after Thanksgiving through March or from April through the end of the school year). If you have teenagers or young children, this is a great experience for the whole family.
BRIDGET, on request of the members in the member survey, announced a club social at Traxx Bar and Grill on Lakeville St. on April 18th. There will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres from 5:30-7pm.
PRESIDENT-ELECT LOU reminded everyone about the upcoming District Assembly, being held this year in Ukiah on April 13th and 14th. New members, those in the club less than 10-years, or any member who has not attended a District Assembly is encouraged to attend. Contact Secretary Steve for information and reservations.
On Sunday April 29th there will be a dinner celebrating the graduation of the Rotary Peace Fellows from UC Berkeley. All are invited to attend. Click for more information.
Our club will host a Dinner for the South County Association of Rotary at the Sheraton Hotel the evening of April 26th. The program will be 20 Rotarians for 1 minute each telling of their best Rotary moment. Price is $37/person.
On May 17th, our club will be hosting the GSE team from Mexico. They will be our program that day, all should attend.
The District Conference will begin the next day, May 18th, in Rohnert Park at the Double Tree Hotel. It should be a great conference that weekend and all members are encouraged to attend all or part of the Conference.
WHITNEY HALL in commemoration of his first argument ever with LARRY JONAS, presented Larry . . .
. . . with a Golden Avocado.
Fines: BANO CUMMINGS was fined $5 for being tardy.
JAY PALM received a nomination as retailer of the year at the Western Trade Show in Reno; he came in second in his class. He also mentioned that the Trade Show is being moved from Reno to Las Vegas. That cost him $50.
RICK VAN BEBBER received a full tank of gas with his new motor home. Let’s see, 100 gallons at $3.09/gallon is a nice savings. He also bought a new car. Rick shared $100 of it with his club. He than introduced his daughter Lindsay who came in late.
TOM BRANDAL contributed on behalf of his family $500 to the John Ramatici Scholarship Fund.
FRED FROST won the Raffle and received a nice bottle of wine.
JOANNE FERRIS introduced our Speaker, . . .
. . . Carl Rebstock, from Rebuilding Together. The club is looking for volunteers for the April 21st annual Rebuilding Day.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Lou Steinberg.