July 2, 2008

Joe Serra receiving the Vocational Avenues of  Service Award


President Gary Putnam presented an International flag display as a reminder that as Rotarians we are able to be part of something much greater than our selves. The flags represent the big picture of Rotary.

President Gary introduced the meeting by emphasizing the contribution of Rotarians who have gone before us: The cairns found in England are piles of rocks used to mark the way. Often later hikers will add stones to the pile with the result that those who come next are able to find their way.


Past RI Pres. Cliff Dochterman is one who has gone before us and has added stones to mark the way for us. One of those stones was Cliff’s comment to Pres. Gary concerning the accomplishments of the R I Polio Plus program throughout the world that was instrumental in bringing Gary into Rotary and the Rotary Club of Stockton

In the "Special Items" section you will find information about next weeks meeting.  Please click here to learn more.

Please check your Rotary website for more information about our club and to be kept up to date on events by visiting the calendar. Click here to visit the site.  www.stocktonrotary.org

           "Stockton Rotary Helps Make Dreams Real"

Activities...

  • Fanfare - Rocky Theme
  • Song - Renna Beinoris - "Hail to the Chief"
  • Pledge of Allegiance - Linda Philipp
  • Thought for the Day - Ernie Jordan - reminded us that we should ask not what Rotary will do for us but what we can do for Rotary and our fellow man.
  • Raffle - Bob Leonard won a gold coin.
  • COG Duties - Raffle tickets: John Atwood; Greeter: Barbara Howell; Microphone: Barbara Howell, Kimberly Larrouy.
  

 

Table of Contents

 

Special Items...

Next Weeks Program -

Vida Blue tells all.  Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (born July 28, 1949, in Mansfield, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher. In his 17-year career, he played for the Oakland Athletics (1969-77), San Francisco Giants (1978-81, 1985-86), and Kansas City Royals (1982-83).  Please read the rest of Vida's bio.

News from Rotary International -

Videos from the 2008 RI Convention. Please view the videos

 

Rotary looks to the future.  Please read the story.

Concern Report -

CP Riddle reported:  Larry Seiler's mother passed away.  Ellie Conway is recovering from surgery.  Ellie would welcome visitors.

New Members

Cathy Dodson, UOP Office of Institutional Develoment, by Duane Isetti.

Jon Stephens, SJDC VP of Business Services, by Hazel Hill.

Special Recognition

Joe Serra was awarded the Stockton Rotary Vocational Avenues of Service Award and presented by Cliff Dochterman in recognition of his work in Polio Plus, his Malawi work and his local work through Stockton Rotary.

 

Speaker...

 

Cliff Dochterman - Past RI President

Pass Rotary Traditions Along


One important reason for attending Rotary meetings is, “You never know who will need you.”

One of the jobs of older Rotarians is pass on the traditions of Rotary to newer members.  One is attendance.  Cliff has 50 years of perfect attendance.

Only a few of us have the opportunity to do great things, but all of us can do something to improve our community or the life of someone in our community such as donating food to a food bank or teach a child to read.

"Rotary service isn’t done by people who have time on their hands, but by people with concern in their hearts."

Cliff Dochterman was introduced by Judy Chambers.

 

Upcoming Speakers...

 

July

  • 9th: Vida Blue-Former Oakland A Tells All
  • 16th: Steve Shoemaker-Counter Terrorism Experiences
  • 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 Ambassodorial Scholar

Photos


Linda Philipp with her son Stephen.

Ernie Jordan giving us the Thought for the Day.

New member Cathy Dodson addressing the group.

Jon Stephens, also a new member today.

Judy Chambers introducing our speaker Cliff Dochterman.

The last flattering picture of our pres.  Great start for the year Gary.

 

 

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Club Announcements

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Auction

Daryl Peterson, Field Director, Boy Scouts of America, announced the auctioning of Vida Blue signed baseballs to raise funds for the Boy Scouts.

Golf Tournament

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.

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.

Paul Haris Presentation

Tom Perry announced that last year our club had Paul Harris giving totaling $40,045 with a total of $61,275 provided for the work of R I Foundation. Pres Mas had a goal of $125 per member and ended the year with $200 per member.

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 deadline to apply is July 31, 2008. This is an opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience. Download application forms from www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/260n.pdf.

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...

  • John Green - July 4
  • Lyndee Riley - July 6
  • Ronald Monroe - July 10
  • Richard Wary - July 10
  • Reed Robbins - July 11
  • Renna Beinoris - July 13
  • Carlos Meza - July 15
  • Danni Thompson - July 16
  • Robert Merrill - July 17
  • Maxine Pickford - July 19
  • Everett Conway - July 23
  • Luis Duarte - July 23

Recognitions...

Linda Philipp was recognized for a bell ringer.  $250

Gary Putnam recognized for forgetting to introduce Cliff Dochterman's wife Elena.  $25.  Could become an expensive year.

Paul Harris Fellow

Linda Philipp awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship.  Linda is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.

 

Special Thank You ...

The Wheel
Editor, Graham Tweedy.  A special thank you this week to Jim Woodward, pictures; Bill Brown, 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