The Splinter - Archive  Apr 21, 2009

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 CLUB 470 * DISTRICT 5160  *  ORGANIZED APRIL 29, 1926                   MEETING DATE:  Please highlight this/type in date

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Today's Meeting 

After a large helping of “Turkey Surprise”, yes that was turkey, not chicken or fish, President Chuck Maltese called the meeting to order with Paul Nelson, President of the Luna Vista Club and Mark Shulthise, President of the Colusa Rotary Club, by his side.  Chuck asked Scott Johnston to lead the group in the Pledge.  Marc Faye followed with Rotary Grace.

Visiting Rotarians 

From the Luna Vista Club – Ute Turner, Anit Patel, Charlene Shaffer and Paul Nelson.  From Dixon – Ray McCloskey and from the 49^th state Mary Lou Gerbi (Juneau).

Guests of Rotarians

I know Duane Ewing was here, but not 100% sure about Tim Pettit.

Announcements

Mahlon Whittle will be hosting a meeting for the Demotion Dinner at his office on Monday night (5:00PM).  Mahlon is supplying the drinks.  Senior BBQ is scheduled for May 12.  Sign up sheets are on the tables.  Rotary Work Day (April 25^th) – led by Ben Pate and Gerry Quinlan.  They are counting on the 20+ members who raised their hands to volunteer on the 25^th.  Mystery Golf Trip – Wednesday the 29^th.  The bus will meet by the donut shop at the mall at 7:30AM.  Leaving by 7:45AM.  Returning by 5:00PM.  There is room for two more golfers.  Mark Werum is looking for two people to help out with the District Conference in 2010.

From the Colusa President – Mark Shulthise noted that he had a great turnout of 8+/- members from his club today. The Colusa club currently has 67 members.  He is their 88^th President.  The Colusa club was chartered through the Marysville Club.  Their large annual fundraising event is their Duck Dinner which will be entering its 20^th year this year.

From the Luna Vista President – Paul Nelson spoke of the Luna Vista Club’s history which is now in its third year.  Paul invited anyone who wanted a glass of wine to join them on Thursday nights for their weekly meeting. 

Birthdays

Karen Hedington was born in Sacramento in 1970.  Gary Bunch was born in Woodland in 1956.

Anniversaries 

Don Huff II will celebrate his 61^st wedding anniversary this Saturday.  Don is known as Mary Keller’s husband when he visits Colusa.

Recognition

Pam Vargas started off with Thankful Time – Carey Sullivan brought back a banner from a club that he visited while delivering his son to Camp Lejeune where he will start his military career.  Don McNary was thankful that he was not from Colusa anymore.  He was also thankful that his grandson made a game saving tackle to preserve the 67-0 shutout for Cal Rugby against Minnesota.  Dona Mast was glad that she was back from three days in Reno after watching three days of volleyball.  Carl Rodegerdts was happy to know that the government was still working after his trip to DC.  Randy Blake was exhausted after touring 8 colleges in 5 days.  Visiting Rotarian Mary Lou Gerby was thankful for her time in Woodland.  She started teaching at WHS in 1967 and retired shortly after having Karen Hedington and Pat Imbach as students.  Herb Chandler did confirm for the audience that he was not a student in her class.  Karen Hedington was glad that her kids were back in school after spending 9 days in Cabo during Spring Break.

Rags to Riches

Rigged! $53 to Chuck Maltese.

Introduction of a New Memebr

Peter Holmes introduced our newest member Duane Ewing.  Duane was born in Sacramento but was raised in Alaska, New Hampshire and El Cerrito.  Duane graduated from UC Berkeley.  Duane has worked for the UC system, as an Entomologist for a corporate farming company in Fresno County, co-founded AgraQuest in Davis, CA and started his own company in 2001 (Ewing & Associates).  His company helps clients develop and commercialize pesticides for the agricultural industry.  Duane is married and has three daughters.  Welcome Duane.

Paul Harris

Mahlon Whittle presented Bob Tamblyn with a new Rotary pin that has two stones representing his $3,000 in contributions.  Congratulations Bob.

Today’s Program

Tod Reddish introduced David Anderson, a Student Resident Fire Fighter, from UC Davis.  David started off his program by saying that he was not comfortable speaking to large groups and that he was going to show a video to explain the program.  Murphy’s Law kicked in and the speakers on the computer wouldn’t reach 11 (for all those Spinal Tap fans).  David started at UCD in 2003 and graduated in 2007.  He is now the training coordinator for the program.  The resident firefighters live at the station and are required to work a few shifts a month to pay for their room and board.  The program is very competitive.  Over 200 applicants apply every other year for 6 to 12 positions.  The students have to prepare written applications, followed by physical agility tests, and then formal interviews.  Once they clear all of those hurdles there is a three week academy that is very competitive.  There are only three universities that have active programs.  Training is a cornerstone of any fire department and UCD is no different.  The firefighters are always training and are going on active calls to improve their skills.  For someone shy about talking in front of a large group, David did a great job.

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