July 23, 2008

 

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

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Activities...

  • Song - Gary Hansen - The Grand Old Flag
  • Audio Visual - Gary Hansen
  • Pledge of Allegiance - Dave Moscovic
  • Thought for the Day - Colleen Foster- Appropriately related to us a political story.
  • Raffle - Luis Duarte won two gold coins.
  • COG Duties - Team Leader-  Bill Gass; Raffle Tickets- John Atwood; Greeter- James Ozsvath; Microphone- Ross Moilan and Cathy Dodson; Attendance-  Clem Lee.
  

 

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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 B.S., in Biology from UOP in 1992.  Please read Kuy'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.

Special Recognition

Past President Mas Kamigaki received a certificate of appreciation for the club's SRE grant to Hospice of San Joaquin.

 

Speaker...

 

Mike Machado - State Senator

State of The Capitol


Mike suggested that the legislative members are interested in solving problems this year- their own problems related to their reelection.

Machado’s formula for a balanced budget is, no new programs and no existing program increases except for public safety related issues.

He recognized the request made by many clergy throughout the state who are requesting a moral budget that doesn’t impact the most vulnerable citizens the hardest.

He sees funding light rail as a long term solution to high gas prices.

When it comes to solving the current budget problems. Is it fair to all concerned?

Mike Machado was introduced by Jerry Smith.

 

Upcoming Speakers...

 

July

  • 30th: Kuy Ky-Periodontal Disease
  

August

  • 6th: Dennis Smalley-Downtown Partnership Branding Proposal
  • 13th: John Herrick-Peripheral Canal Threat
  • 20th: Dr.Gary Morata & Peter Salamon-African Mercy Ship
  • 27th: Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar

Photos


Brant Fetters encouraging us to sign up for the golf tournament.

Colleen Foster offering the Thought for the Day.

Julie Dameron being recognized for her clinics re certification.

Steve Sheely paying up for ignoring the four way test.

Luis Duarte winning 2 gold coins.

Jerry Smith introducing Mike Machado.

 

 

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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.

Annual Fundraiser

Please reserve the date for our main fund raiser on November 7.  Stay tuned for complete info.

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...

  • 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
  • Charles Wagner - August 9
  • David Miller - August 14
  • David Moscovic - August 14
  • Dale Benner - August 16

Recognitions...

Steve Sheely

Steve recently took a fishing trip to Alaska.  Apparently the 400 pounder got away.  For a total disregard of the four-way test.  $250.

Julie Damron

Julie, a UC Davis graduate,  celebrated Sierra Veterinary Clinic's successfull renewal of an important certification. $100.

Jim Dyke

Jim did not hear his cell phone ring during the meeting. Perhaps vibration mode might work. For a lack of hearing. $50.

 

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