The Splinter - Archive  Aug 18, 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 

President Robert Nakken opened the meeting with a vigorous rap to the bell.  He reminded us once again that we are to “Original” Rotary club of Woodland where the Past, Present and Future of Rotary come together.  Officer Dan Stroski led us in the pledge and Bob Tamblyn dropped his voice on octave so that the rest of us could join him in Rotary Grace.  We sounded pretty good for a change so the meeting got off to a good start.  Bob cited some Words of Wisdom from Colin Powell on how America is a family.

Visiting Rotarians 

Gary Bunch introduced Ray McCluskey from Dixon, Joel Butler from Woodland Sunrise and Dave Molinaro who was accused of visiting after a long absence.  It must be football season again!

Guests of Rotarians

There were no guests today.  I thought I had warned everyone not to let this happen again.  Past Presidents get no respect I guess.

Announcements

Gerry Quinlan still needs a few shifts to be filled Sunday, August 23rd.  Please contact Gerry if you can help out. 

The next Rotary Board Meeting will be the first Thursday of September.

President Bob reported on the District assembly.  He attended with Peter Faye and Jesse Perez.  Everyone learned a great deal about Rotary foundation funding and projects.  Bob noted that overall Rotary membership is declining.  He encouraged all of us to consider membership in our plans for Rotary.  More to come!  The meeting was not too boring was it Bob?

The Tahoe City Rotary Ski Challenge is scheduled for this coming March 5^th.  Let Bob know if you are interested in forming another team. 

Karl Diekman reported on his invitation to visit the Chinese Consul at his home in San Francisco.  He noted how Rotary has given him the opportunity to meet many interesting people.

On Thursday, October 1, we open the District Conference with a Golf Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.  It is set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is arguably one of the most scenic golf courses in the world. Edgewood is rated by Golf Digest Magazine as one of “America’s Top Golf Courses.”  Check it out at: www.edgewoodtahoe.com So come out and play for $150, includes lunch, pre-tournament clinic and unlimited range balls. International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians event at Tahoe Yacht Club for the after Golf Party.  Registration Form is attached.

And, on Friday during the day, there is more:

Poker Run (Motorcycle, walk, bike)

Geology Tour

Photo Safari

Haunted Lake Tahoe Tour

Friday Night and Saturday will feature hands on projects, great speakers and more.  Here are just a few:

Past Rotary International President Frank Devlin

Past Rotary International President Cliff Dochterman

RI Director John Blount

Polio Survivor Anne Lee Hussey

LN-4 Hand Assembly

And So Much More To Be Announced……..

Meal & Entertainment package is $199/person.  No Additional Registration Fee!

Thursday & Friday nights at Harvey’s are just $69 a night! (Saturday is $149), or if you have a cabin or other accommodations at Lake Tahoe, that’s Great!  You may also use your comps to stay at either Harveys or Harrah’s.

Don’t want to drive?  Take the Bus!  Rotary-Fun-Buses will get you to the Conference.

Gary Wegener provided information on an upcoming golf tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity at Wild Wings Golf Course.  The date was missing.  Call the course for information if you are interested in attending.

Dates to Remember:  September 26, 2009:  Oktoberfest sponsored by the Luna Vista Club

September 19, 2009:  Salmon Barbecue sponsored by the Morning Club.

Don Huff III reported on the FFA Auction Saturday Aug 22 at the Fair.  He appealed for help with donations for sponsoring the event and to purchase animals.  Dona Mast reported that September 8^th is International Literacy Day!  She appealed for donation of children’s books between now and then to be provided to children in the local school district.  Bring a children’s book to Rotary and make a worthy donation!

Birthdays

Jessie Perez was recognized for number 34 August 1^st in Watsonville, CA.  Mahlon Whittle was celebrating Government Healthcare by turning 65.  He was born August 17^th in San Angelo, TX in 1943.  Jim Nolan, who could never be our President despite being a staunch Democrat, was also born August 17^th in Balbriggen, Ireland in 1948.

Anniversaries 

Don Smith and Scott Johnston were absent and therefore were not warned.  Cary Sullivan was celebrating #27.  He was married in National City, CA.  He noted that his wife laughs at his golf game.  Don’t feel so bad Cary, most of us have generated plenty of laughs in that setting my friend.

Recognition

Irish Jimmy Boy Nolan took care of recognizing a large group of Rotarians.  The Cash for Clunkers program stimulated quite a few Rotarians to buy new vehicles.  Ken Nordgren, Bob Griffith and Marc Werum were driving new vehicles and paid $5 of their $4500 rebate.  Dan Stroski was thankful that his son will be coming home from Iraq and will be stationed at Mather AFB.  Dave Molinaro and Mahlon Whittle each paid $5 for their annual football bet between the Raiders & 49rs.  Mahlon exclaimed that this is a “No Sweat Bet for Me!”  Pam Vargas was caught texting on her cell phone creating the first challenge to President Bob’s ban of cell phones.  She got off easy with only $5 and announced that the United Way Kick off is 9-10-09J.  Gary Bunch, Recognition chair was recognized for not have been recognized so far this year.  Gary was heard to exclaim “people don’t dare to fine me”.  Good luck with that Gary.  Jimmy called on Tom Schwarzgrubber to get naked.  This prompted Cary Sullivan to quip: “Talk about cash for clunkers!”  After this awkward moment, Jim went to work with Rotary questions.  He started with Howard Newens who didn’t know when Paul Harris wrote the 4 way test, but was happy that he didn’t have any more state IOU’s.  Christian Sherrill didn’t know the answer either, but Bob Tamblyn caught the trick question by noting that Paul Harris didn’t write the 4 way test.  Tim Bernard was startled from a daydream and didn’t have a clue.  Randy Blake, Bruce Ahlquist, Mary Ann Trongo couldn’t guess how many Rotary clubs in district 5160 you could make up at.  Steve Venables broke the streak by knowing that you couldn’t make up at any club on Saturday.  He didn’t do him much good though.  Jim ended everyone’s pain by telling us that Herb Taylor wrote the 4 way test in 1934.

Rags to Riches

Craig Miyamoto proved that he is no Joker by pulling it out of the deck to win $238.  I’ve got some investment advice if you’re interested Craig!

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Today’s Program: March of Dimes

Dona Mast introduced Ashley and Whitney the associate executive director and campaign coordinator for the Sacramento March of Dimes.  They noted that the March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit for pregnancy and newborn health.  President Delano Roosevelt started the March of Dimes in 1938 to help find a cure for Polio.  Funds from the March of Dimes supported Jonas Salk’s research in the development of a vaccine.  Currently, the March of Dimes is devoted to preventing premature birth and birth defects.  50% of the causes of birth defects and premature births are known, but the remaining 50% remains undiscovered.  Ashley and Whitney are planning a new fund raising event for Woodland.  The March for Babies will be held Saturday, October 24^th at Pioneer High School.  This is a 9 hour walking event comprised of teams of 8-15 people in order to raise funds for ongoing research into birth defects. 

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