September 17, 2008

We have added a new feature.  Please note in the photo section the presence of pictures of Guests of Rotarians.  We encourage host Rotarians to send the link for The Wheel to your guest.  They will get a kick out of seeing their picture - we hope.

 

In the "Special Items" section you will find information about next week's meeting.  Our speaker will talk to us on a very timely and important topic.   Please click here to learn more.

Also, learn the latest from Rotary International, especially what Rotarians in Bellingham, Washington just did.  Please click here.

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 - Absent
  • Song-Dave Midura-"Take me Out to the Ball Game "
  • Audio Visual - Gary Hansen
  • Pledge of Allegiance - Jerry Zedlitz
  • Thought for the Day - Walt Wager recalled Thomas Jefferson's essay on Truth.
  • Raffle - John Atwood won two gold coins.
  • COG Duties -Team Leader-Bill Gass
    Greeter-Cathy Dodson
    Microphone 1-Ross Moilan
    Microphone 2-James Ozsvath
    Attendance-Clem Lee
    Raffle Tickets-John Atwood
  

 

Table of Contents

 

Special Items...

Next Week's Program -

State Budget Perspective.   Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian, R-Stockton, was elected to the California State Legislature in 2002 to represent the 26th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Stockton, Turlock, Manteca, Modesto, Ceres, Patterson, Ripon and Escalon.  Aghazarian currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, where has earned high marks as an effective advocate in defending California’s tough-on-crime public safety laws that are making a difference in keeping families safe in their communities. A strong champion fighting on behalf of crime victims and their families, he was honored for his leadership by Crime Victims United of California as their Legislator of the Year for 2007.  Please read Greg's complete bio.

News from Rotary International -

New country added to Rotary map. Republic of Kiribati gets its first Rotary club.  Read full story.

 

Washington food bank project pays dividends.  Three Rotary clubs join forces to raise over US$1.8 million.  Please read the story.

Concern Report - no report

Paul Harris Fellowships - Ron Heinzen received his first earned fellowship and became a multiple PHF due to the generosity of his fellow Rotarian brother Rick

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- Ross Moilan after only four months in our club.  Ross was a member of another club prior to joining ours.

Board of Directors Presentation - no report today - the gremlins rearranged Gary's notes.

 

Speaker...

 

William Maxwell - Bank of Stockton Archivist

Bank of Stockton Archives Program

The Bank of Stockton has purchased or otherwise acquired a substantial library of Stockton/San Joaquin County historic photos.

Part of the library consists of seven albums of photos from amateur photographer Charles G. Bird a founding member of the Rotary Club of Stockton. The albums are made up of 7,000 photos taken in the early 1900’s of family, business and Rotary subject matter which have been annotated with what, when and where by Bird.

 

All of the photos have been cataloged, and many of them, including 358 from photos of the Bird collection, have been scanned and are available to the public for viewing by appointment.

 

William Maxwell was introduced by Jerry Zedlitz.

A personal note from Bill Brown.

"I have found the Bank of Stockton and Maxwell very helpful in researching the photo library and to be willing for the pictures to be used by a third party for appropriate purposes."

 

 

 

Upcoming Speakers...

 

September

  • 24th: Greg Aghazarian-State Budget Perspective
  

October

  • 1st: Janine McClanahan-District Governor Visit
  • 8th: David Fletcher-Going Green in Construction.
  • 15th: Karen McClaflin-State of the Towe Auto Museum
  • 22nd: Jonathan Bayless-Yosemite Park Museum
  • 29th: TBA

Photos


Ron Heinzen becoming an instant MPH.

Ross Moilan commenting on his Paul Harris Fellowship.

Dave Midura leading us in a ball game song.  Celebrating The Ports?  The River Cats?  Certainly not the A's or Giants.

Susan Drake off to DG training.  We all know that Susan needs more training.

John Atwood and Wall Street have a lot in common.  Great work John for the Blood Bank.

Princesss Shari Garibaldi explaining her presence in various publications.

 

Guests of Rotarians

   

 

 

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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.                                                                  

Annual Fundraiser

Dust off your tuxedos and join Stockton Rotary for an evening of fun at Hello Hollywood Casino Night. The black tie event will be held at the Stockton Golf and Country Club, Friday, November 7th from 6pm to midnight. Your attendance will help raise money for both local and international Rotary charitable projects. The fabulous big band Swingaires will be performing and there will be dancing, professional casino tables, fine dinning, silent auction, and other entertainment. Tickets are $100 per person, and seating is limited. All ticket purchases on or before October 8th, 2008 are eligible to win a cruise to multiple potential destinations. Please call 472-9662 for reservations or more information or email us at hellohollywood@stocktonrotary.org. Tuxedos are optional, but the fun is mandatory!

Rotary Foundation Dinner

The Annual Foundation dinner is Saturday, October 25th at the Modesto Centre Plaza. An added bonus is the opportunity to tour the Gallo Center for the Arts that opened just a year ago. The Center has already hosted great entertainers like Tony Bennett and Bernadette Peters. Come early and enjoy a tour of this state of the art facility with a 1200 seat and 400 seat theater. OR…come at 5:00pm for the social hour and then dinner at 6:00pm. Sit back and ENJOY the musical entertainment AND participate in “Name that Tune.” Let’s honor new Paul Harris Fellows! Have a great evening out and enjoy Rotary Fellowship at its best!  Contact Susan Drake for reservations.  Make sure to get your raffle ticket stubs returned to the Rotary office or to Susan Drake by October 1.

Charity Allocations Committee Soliciting Requests for Funds

The club’s Charity Allocations Committee is soliciting requests for funds for the projects of deserving local charitable organizations for the 2008/2009 club year. If any members have contacts with local charities in need of funding, please refer them to Pete Gormsen at 944-0740 for funding requests funds and information regarding the selection process. The deadline for receiving completed funding applications is October 31, 2008. The application request is also available at our website. Completed applications should be mailed to the following:

Pete Gormsen, Chairman
Rotary Club of Stockton Charity Allocations Committee
1401 N. Hunter Street
Stockton, Ca 95202
Telephone 209-944-0740
E-mail address: pgormsen@dgr-cpas.com

Mystery Bus Trip

Lloyd DeBock announced that the trip coming up Friday October 10 is full.  You may still wish to sign up as there are always cancellations.

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...

  • James Anthony-September 2
  • Charles Patmon-September 26
  • Gerald Smith-September 27
  • Donald Barry-September 29
  • Ann Johnston-September 29
  • Michael Self-September 30
  • Robert Blower-October 1
  • Ky Kuy-October 1
  • Harold Monroe-October 1
  • Bill Relf-October 1
  • Ramon Fernandez-October 3
  • William Gass-October 3

Recognitions...

Dave Midura

For starting on development of the new Rite-Aid Pharmacy. $100

Susan Drake

For promoting her upcoming District 5220 governership and recruiting volunteers for her administration.  $50

John Atwood

For donating 216 pints of blood over the last 40 years. $100

Shari Garibaldi

For being found in a number of publications and awaiting copies from The Record.  $50

President Gary quipped, "Be assured that someday her prints will come."

 

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