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October 7 - Assemblyman Jarred Huffman - Update on State Politics
October 11 - District 5130 Vision Facilitation Team Visit (5-9 pm, sponsored by Petaluma Rotary Club Long-Range Planning Committee, Location: St. Vincent de Paul High School)
October 14 - District Governor Jim Flamson
October 21 - Larry Anderson - Petaluma Fire Chief
October 28 - Amy Gutierrez - SF Giants Broadcaster - "From Petaluma HS to Giants TV Fame"
PRESIDENT CLARK ROSEN started off the meeting by asking HERB BUNDESEN to lead us in song. The membership sang “My Country Tis of Thee” and JUDI ALLEWELT gave us the Thought of the Day – highlighting the difference between knowledge and wisdom. “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit basket.”
The Sunshine Report included our beloved Editor-in-Chief, AL CATTALINI, who was in the hospital, but is now recuperating at home. JOHN DADO recognized the passing of a former member, Harry Kimball, and the Club observed a moment of silence in his honor.
PRESIDENT ELECT JOANNE FERRIS announced that the Rotary Visionary Program will be held on October 11. All members are encouraged to participate and exchange ideas regarding our Club’s future and direction.
PRESIDENT CLARK ROSEN gave a wrap-up of the Golf Tournament and praise to all the Rotarians who helped make it a terrific event, including JOHN DADO, TOM BRANDAL, RICH JOHNSON and ONITA PELLEGRINI. On October 24, Rotarians will gather en masse to celebrate our Polio eradication efforts. Originally scheduled as a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, the event will now be a walk from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Ferry Building.
PRESIDENT CLARK ROSEN also announced changes to our annual Friendship Feasts. The multiple events hosted by members will be moved from October to next April. The break from tradition will hopefully allow some newer members to participate/host and PRESIDENT CLARK encouraged members to combine their efforts to lessen the burden. As the major fundraiser for the Dictionary Program, these events require maximum participation from all members.
The Fine Can made its weekly appearance and DON RAMATICI was the first victim. A lost pair of sunglasses at his table of the Golf Tournament turned out to belong to Mary McCaffrey, but DON paid the fine as JIM McCAFFREY collected his wife’s glasses.
BARNEY FAUSS was next for his usual infractions and offered $5 to the kitty. BABE AMARAL was very upset that BILL GROVERMAN was hosting a party and no Rotarians were invited and BILL revealed his wife was hosting a Ladies Only party. BABE offered to help out at the event, but was kindly rebuffed.
Serious Rotarians ponder weighty matters.
JOANNE FERRIS paid $50 for her daughter’s recent wedding and announced that she was now returning to her normal, gentle self (it seems weddings can make people a little crazy…).
JOHN DADO added another $50 for the year-long celebration of his 50th wedding anniversary.
There was a chorus of rumblings from the crowd when PRESIDENT CLARK drew the winning raffle AND the brown rock (the bag looked a little light). Our President graciously donated $100 each to local and international projects and kept $25 for himself. Way to go Mr. President! He also announced that from Oct. 18-24 the Club will be matching donations for Polio Plus.
RICK MOSSI introduced our guest, Exchange Bank CEO Bill Schrader, who gave an excellent presentation on Leadership Under Adversity. His story was personal, poignant and engaging (and had very little to do with banking!). He highlighted the importance of leadership during these difficult times and how our country has always responded to adversity. He gave wonderful historical examples and reminded us that together as a nation we can weather the storm and continue to lead the world. Thank you, Bill, for an outstanding presentation!
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NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL
The club has received an application for induction of the following new member:
If any member in good standing has an objection to this person, such objection should be made in writing to the club board of directors within 7 days of receipt of this notice.
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This week's Rota-Teller editor: Ricardo Marzo; photos by Michael Nistler.
September 30 - Bill Schrader, President, Exchange Bank
October 7 - Assemblyman Jarred Huffman - Update on State Politics
October 14 - District Governor Jim Flamson
October 21 - Larry Anderson - Petaluma Fire Chief
October 28 - Amy Gutierrez - SF Giants Broadcaster - "From Petaluma HS to Giants TV Fame"
This week’s meeting was a bit different. Different day, different location, different time, different meal. Yep, it was the annual Golf Tournament extravaganza, Monday, September 20 at Petaluma Golf and Country Club.
The hard work of JOHN DADO and ONITA PELLEGRINI showed as the event went off without a hitch. Even the weather was perfect!
Golfers gathered at 11:00 a.m. to check in and to eat a delicious grilled burger lunch provided by Traxx.
MELISSA KOSITZIN, ONITA, TAWNY TESCONI, LOU STEINBERG and ED FULLERTON staffed the registration table.
Actual golfing began at noon with a shotgun start for the 18 foursomes.
By 5:00 p.m. the cocktail lounge was filling up with golfers, joined by many others who arrived for the legendary prime rib dinner (total diners: 110), cooked by PAUL RAMATICI, John Barella, and STEVE HENRIS, . . .
. . . with all the fixings prepared by BUTCH SPOLINI. PAUL LOUNIBOS, BANO CUMMINGS, Patti Rosen, and SHERRY BURWEN gave BUTCH a hand in the kitchen.
PRESIDENT CLARK called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and called on BARNEY FAUSS to lead the opening song.
JIM McCAFFREY was up next for the thought for the day and invocation.
Then PRESIDENT CLARK recessed the meeting for the great prime rib dinner.
After dessert it was time to acknowledge the sponsors who included Tony McGaughey (Mr. McGoo’s), LORETTA CATAROZOLI (First Community Bank), NANCY COOLEY (State Farm Insurance), and TOM BRANDAl (V. Dolan Trucking). A special thank you went to Snowden Vineyards for the dinner wines and to MELISSA KOSITZIN who brokered the deal.
Then prizes were presented to the tournament winners:
Then the evening was over and Rotarians headed downhill filled with prime rib and pleasant memories of a beautiful day. Thanks, again, JOHN and ONITA for a wonderful event!
Visit Ed’s Photo Album for dozens of photos of Rotarians enjoying the beautiful day!
September 20 - Golf Tournament and Prime Rib Dinner
September 23 - Dark (Golf Tournament on September 20)
September 30 - Bill Schrader, President, Exchange Bank
October 7 - Assemblyman Jarred Huffman - Update on State Politics
October 14 - District Governor Jim Flamson
On the third Thursday in January we met at Mister Magoo’s. The day was sunny, the parking lot was full, and thanks to Tony the lunch, as usual, was tasty.
PRESIDENT CLARK ROSEN called the meeting to order and led us in the pledge of allegiance. Song master HERB BUNDESEN led members in another rousing rendition of “God Bless America” (oh, what a sweet sound it was!).
RICK GORMAN gave us a quick but pithy thought for the day.
After club greetings, introductions of visiting Rotarians and Rotarians with guests, past club member LARRY GOTFREDSON, who was in town for St. John’s Lutheran Church’s anniversary celebration, took a few moments to tell us how he was doing and even noted that he missed coming to club meetings.
DAVE AMUNDSEN gave us the best kind of sunshine report…in person!!
PRESIDENT CLARK spoke briefly about NIT ANDERSON’s recovery and how much she appreciated the big Rotary crowd that showed up at the Banyan Tree last week…she got the business and the club got a portion of the proceeds. A true team effort!!!
JANE SALDANA-TALLEY was given some time to set the record straight after last week’s speaker stretched the definition of ‘sponsorship’ by SRJC. MICHAEL CARUANA lightened up the mood.
JOHN DADO gave members last minute reminders about the Golf Tournament and Prime Rib Dinner next Friday and reminded us we would be dark on Thursday.
FRED FROST has taken on the assignment of “Bulb Master” and the task of assembling various types of CFL’s (compact fluorescent light bulbs) for us to examine, sample, and hopefully buy for our homes and businesses as part of PRESIDENT CLARK’s ‘green initiative’. FRED did a great job showing his current collection and promised to bring more information to us in the future.
During the ‘fine’ portion of the meeting, KATHY O’CONNER’s recent and rather extensive travel adventures resulted lots of fun and a hefty contribution toward her fine schedule! STEVE POWELL gave it up for his daughter’s wedding and his own vacation fun!
DON RAMATICI’s number came up in the drawing and he walked away with ‘a nice bottle of wine.’
DAVE BARBIERI gave a warm Rotary welcome to the day’s speaker, Larry Levy, a Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Ignacio who spoke passionately and eloquently about the San Quentin Squires Project sponsored by his club and featured in April’s edition of the Rotarian magazine.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Jane Saldaña-Talley.
September 16 - Larry Levy - S.Q.U.I.R.E.S. - The San Quentin Project
September 20 - Golf Tournament and Prime Rib Dinner
September 23 - Dark (Golf Tournament on September 20)
September 30 - Bill Schrader, President, Exchange Bank
On Thursday, September 9, 2010 the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Petaluma was called to order by cheerful President CLARK ROSEN, who led us in the Pledge to our flag.
Harmonious HERBERT BUNDESEN led the singing of “God Bless America” (well done!).
Lively LEONARD MYGATT quoted Teddy Roosevelt’s Paris speech when T.R. praised “the man who is actually in the arena”.
CHRIS (Candidate) ALBERTSON introduced three visiting Rotarians who included . . .
District 5130 Governor-Elect, MAUREEN MERRILL. She is the catalyst for our District 5130 Vision Facilitation Team visit.
TOM BRANDAL and ONITA PELLEGRINI brought guests today. The September anniversaries included FRED WULFF, BUTCH SPOLINI, RICK VAN BEBBER, BILL GROVERMAN, and FRED FROST.
President CLARK reminded all present that tonight was Petaluma Rotary night at Banyan Tree restaurant to benefit Nit Anderson.
The West Marin Rotary Club announced a fund-raiser September 19th for their local and international projects. Their website is: www.rotarywestmarin.org.
Jovial JOHN DADO reminded all members that we are dark on September 23rd because of the Golf Tournament on September 20th. Registration begins at 11:00am; Golfing starts at 12:00 noon; Dinner is served promptly at 6:30pm.
Dashing DAVID SOLO announced the District 5130 RI Foundation Dinner South on October 23rd in Calistoga. Contact DAVID about tickets or visit the District 5130 web site.
Sunday, October 24th, is an End to Polio walk across the Golden Gate Bridge with four Rotary Districts participating. For more information, please visit www.rotary5130.org or ask CLARK.
DGE MAUREEN MERRILL announced a two-day Leadership Development Event on October 15-16, 2020 in Windsor. This two-day, hands-on, brains-on, interactive uniquely Rotarian seminar provided 80 graduates with emphasis on leadership. If you have any interest, contact KEN MOULTON at kmoult@comcast.net.
JANE SALDAÑA-TALLEY invited our members to an unveiling of the donor wall at the Petaluma Campus of SRJC on September 23rd. The reception is from 5-6 pm followed by a Peanuts museum visit.
President CLARK became a grandfather for the second time ($100 going to the R.I. Foundation);
JUDI ALLEWELT visited Russia (St, Petersburg and Moscow) and offered $50;
. . . while RALPH SARTORI, enjoying his retirement activities, volunteered $50.
JAY PALM had the winning ticket and won a bottle of wine (the cash is growing!).
JIM BECKER introduced our speaker, . . .
. . . Joe Manthey, a boys’ rights advocate, who discussed the status of male children in education.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Paul Lounibos; photos by Michael Nistler.
September 9 - Joe Manthey - Boys Rights and Gender Equality
September 9 - Rotary Night at the Banyan Tree
September 16 - Larry Levy - S.Q.U.I.R.E.S. - The San Quentin Project
September 20 - Golf Tournament and Prime Rib Dinner
September 23 - Dark (Golf Tournament on September 20)
On Thursday, September 2, 2010, the Rotary Club of Petaluma met at Mister McGoo’s for fellowship and good food. It was a warm day so it was only fitting that our meal consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and onion rings.
The bell sounded at precisely 12:30 and PRESIDENT CLARK ROSEN looked surprised by the huge applause. He immediately led us in the Pledge to the Flag.
HERB BUNDESEN led us in song. HERB suggested that we mix it up a little with You’re a Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan but some of us struggled with the words. It was a little weak but the concept was well accepted by the group. It’ll get better. (I hope!)
MICHAEL CARUANA gave the “Thought for the Day”.
The usual hugs and handshakes quickly followed. The visiting Rotarians and the Rotarians with guests were then introduced.
Ed Fullerton spreads some sunshine.
The Sunshine Report revealed NIT ANDERSON is doing much better. Don’t forget to stop by NIT’s Banyon Tree Restaurant next Thursday, September 9th, for dinner and beverages. NIT will donate 15% of the proceeds to the Club.
JOHN DADO announced that the Golf Tournament, Monday September 20th only has a few spots open for golf and all were welcome for dinner. Contact JOHN soon if you are interested in golfing and ONITA PELLEGRINI if you can help or are coming for dinner.
No caption is necessary to explain today's raffle.
It was time for the PREZ to make some money for the Club but none of his intended victims showed up. He went directly to our speaker for the day.
Ed Fullerton introduces Rick Phillips.
Rick Phillips from Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) gave a very interesting commentary on this program. SSA program is currently in approximately 1,000 public and private schools across the United States and Canada. It is a unique, student centered approach to stop bullying and violence. SSA equips and empowers students to prevent acts of harassment and intolerance. Since 2001, nearly 30,000 Ambassadors have been trained, empowering 4-12th graders with non-violent communication skills to reduce emotional and physical violence among peers. GRETA VIGUIE announced that the program has started in the two Petaluma Junior Highs and Cherry Valley Charter School. The program is impacting attendance and academic performance.
Meeting adjourned.
This week's Rota-Teller editor: Loretta Catarozoli .