July 16, 2008

Angie Guzman. with son, SGT Martin Aparicio and grandson, Silvino Aparicio.  SGT Aparicio is returning to Iraq for a third tour of duty in the medical core.

 

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Activities...

  • Fanfare - "Ridin' on the Midnight Train".
  • Song - Dave Midura, Irishman- a song about alligators, camels, unicorns and more!
  • Pledge of Allegiance - Tim Schwartz
  • Thought for the Day - Paul Jacobson- Shared his pleasure in coming to Rotary each week to see the familiar smiling faces of Rotarians and knowing how much good we do in the community.
  • Raffle - Angie Guzman won two gold coins.
  • COG Duties - John Atwood, Blain Bibb, Ron Crump, Alex Hernandez, and Maxine Pickford.
  

 

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Special Items...

Next Week's Program -

Periodontal Disease.  Kuy Ky and his family came to the United States from Cambodia in 1979. He lived in Houston, Texas where he first learned abc’s in the 5th grade. He came to Stockton in 1980 and has made it his home since. He graduated from Stagg High School, attended Delta College, and received his BS in biolgy from UOP in 1992.  Please read Dr. Ky's complete bio.

 

News from Rotary International -

Member Access, online service changes.  In July 2008, Rotary International will implement a more comprehensive registration and login process for Member Access and other password-protected online services. The new system will improve security and provide self-service features.  Read full story.

 

Resources for Club Committees.  Whether you're a new or returning committee member, here are some helpful resources.  Please read the story.

Concern Report -

CP Riddle reported:  No report.

Prospective Members -

Kristina Knudsen, Saint Joseph’s Foundation sponsored by Linda Philipp.

Waqar Rizvi, San Joaquin County by Scott McElhinnie.

David Jardine, UOP by Joe Serra.

Paul Harris Fellowship -

Eleanor Dyke from Jim Dyke.

 

Speaker...

 

Steve Shoemaker - Cynosure Alliance, Incorporated

Counter Terrorism Experiences


Steve Shoemaker, recently returned from 10 months in Iraq, gave an informative account of the challenges of the war on terror. He reminded us ”How fortunate we all are to have the gift of freedom and to be able to vote for our leaders”. He then gave an informative summary of the history of the Nation of Islam and the radical Muslim jihadists. Al-Qaeda is an agile evolving entity, adjusting to our counter terrorism efforts, and guided by their interpretation of the Koran. Their goal is to convert or kill and are willing to die for this cause.

The U.S., Coalition Forces and the Iraq army have made progress. They have had success with the continued capture or killing of al-Qaeda leaders. The Iraq people are stepping up in their efforts to clean up their country as the fear of Sadam wanes. The Iraq government and judicial system is becoming a more decisive and just entity.

"In the future, a clash of civilizations and a war between the haves and have nots” was Mr. Shoemaker's parting synopsis of what is to come. During the Q & A session he assured the group that there are many approaches to win the war on terror with a heavy emphasis on education of people in that region. The other key being electing a U.S. President who is willing to make the tough decisions regarding the war on terror.

Steve Shoemaker was introduced by Larry Seiler.


 

Upcoming Speakers...

 

July

  • 23th: Sen Michael Machado-State of the Capitol
  • 30th: Kuy Ky-Periodontal Disease
  

August

  • 6th: TBA
  • 13th: TBA
  • 20th: Dr.Gary Murata & Peter Salamon-African Mercy Ship
  • 27th: Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar

Photos


Jim Dyke hijacker extraodinaire!

Dick Konig, accomplice.

Walt Wager, nose specialist?

Pam Wenger parting with her $50.

Maxine Pickford announcing her new business.  For good advice ask Maxine.

Eleanor Dyke receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship Award.

 

 

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Club Announcements

The Wheel editor suggests that persons email their announcements to gtweedy@dgtinternetmarketing.com  prior to publication of the weekly edition.  This will make sure that we present your information the way you wish and not our sometimes mangled interpretation of your verbal presentation.                                                                  

An Opportunity – Advertise in The Wheel

Advertise your business or profession in The Wheel this Rotary year. These ads will take the format of a business card and will be approximately 2 ½” by 1". Cost will be $300 for a Rotary year – a very reasonable cost to get your name in front of an elite group every week and make a contribution to our club at the same time.  Space will be limited and is available on a first come first served basis. Please contact Graham Tweedy for details.

Golf Tournament

Brant Fetters reminded us of the golf tournament.  Our club and the Better Business Bureau are co-sponsors.  Reserve Monday August 4 for the golf day.  8:30 AM Range balls and breakfast.  10:00 AM tournament starts.  Approx. 3:00 PM lunch and prizes.  Cost per player is $100.  Lunch only $20.  Sign up online using the calendar.

Membership & Foundation Seminar

President Gary announced the Rotary District 5220 Seminar to be held August 23, 2008 at the Escalon High School, Performing Arts Center, 1528 E. Yosemite Ave.  Continental breakfast 8:00-8:30am, Training 8:30-1:30pm and includes lunch.  Topics will be Recruitment, Attendance, Retention and New Clubs. All for only $25. Club will pay for attendance.  Contact Susan Drake for registration.

Victory Park Outing

Kimberly Larrouy announced a club outing at Victory Park to enjoy Music in the Park performance by the Swingaires on July 23, 6-8pm.  Bring your picnic basket and share dinner with fellow Rotarians. Rotary will provide dessert.  Sign up online.

Group Study Exchange Team to Brazil

Our Group Study Exchange partner for Rotary year 2008-09 is District 4490 in Brazil. The exchange will be for four weeks in May and June of 2009. If you have always wanted to be a team leader, now is the time. The team leader must be a Rotarian.  The deadline to apply is July 31, 2008. This is an opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience. Download application forms from http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/260en.pdf     Roland Ghazal encouraged us to nominate employees for the group.  T he Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

PolioPlus Partners

Our district 5220 will be sending a team to Ethiopia to participate in the National Immunization Day October 11 2008.  Participants will be there through the 24th or 25th of October. If you wish http://trainingresourcegroup.net/LIVESCANforms.aspxto join the group the cost is about $3000 per person covering transportation and lodging.  The team will be there 10-12 days with some time for R&R.  Joe has added information and a website where you can visit Ethiopia and learn more about the project.  Please click here to read more. Contact:  Joe Serra.

 

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Birthdays...

  • Maxine Pickford - July 19
  • Everett Conway - July 23
  • Luis Duarte - July 23
  • Peter Jaffe - July 25
  • Scott Hudson - July 27
  • Steve Morales - July 28
  • Gary Frush - July 29
  • Jeffery Greenberg - July 30
  • Marc Bregman - July 31
  • Angie Guzman - August 2
  • Joseph Serra - August 4
  • Victor Wykoff, Jr. - August 6

Recognitions...

Walt Wager

For a botched nose job for President Gary. $50.  To celebrate 36 years with his bride. $36.

Maxine Pickford

For starting a new business, Stockton Advisor, which provides advice from local health and business professionals, classifieds and coupons.  Maxine also has an online version at www.stocktonadvisor.com.  $50.

Pam Wenger

Pam talked about the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund and their upcoming Patriotic Picnic fundraiser. $50.

Jim Dyke and Dick Konig

Jim & Eleanor Dyke and Dick & Ellita Konig split a bell ringer for hijacking a cruise ship in Norway! $250.

 

Special Thank You ...

The Wheel
Editor, Graham Tweedy.  A special thank you this week to Jim Woodward, pictures; Blaine Bibb, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker.

Contact Information

Attn: Susan Drake, Club Secretary
1151 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. A-10
Mailing address: P.O. Box 7457, Stockton CA 95267
Phone: (209) 472-9662
Fax: 472-9664
secretary@stocktonrotary.org

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Rotary International President

D. K. Lee

District 5220 Governor

Janine McClanahan

Stockton Rotary Club President

Gary Putnam