The Valley Sun 5-19-2016 - Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise Rotary

THE VALLEY SUNRISE
MAY 19, 2016
Award Winning Newsletter 2010-2013 & The Cliff Dochterman “Spirit of Rotary Award” 2014-2015
STAFF
Joan D’Onofrio: Editor
Joan D’Onofrio: Reporter
Clayton Worsdell: Photographer
ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
OFFICERS
K.R. Ravindran: President
Ken Courville: District Governor
Tina Akins: Asst. District Governor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Kemnitz: President
Clayton Worsdell: President Elect
Chris Krnich: Treasurer
Fred Nelson: Secretary
Tommy Wolf: Sgt-at-Arms
Irene Davids-Blair: Charitable Fund
Anthony Aranda: Vocational Services
Monica Fraga: New Generations
Ken Nishimori: Foundation
Bob Huck: Community Services
Joan D’Onofrio: Membership
Steve Weir: International
Julia Aguilar: Club Services
CONTENTS
Thought of the Day
Guests
Mystery Greeter
Milestones
Club Announcements / News
Ecstatic (Grumpy) Bucks
Service Above Self
Guest Speaker Presentation
Marble Draw
Getting to Know Us
Comedy Corner
The Gallery
© 2015 The Valley Sunrise
CONGRATULATONS RICH LUECK
Rich has been a member for 21 years, and once he joined, August 17, 1995, he hit the
ground running. He is a sustaining member, Paul Harris Fellow, a past president and
the 2004 Member of the Year. A devoted Rotarian, Rich is responsible for sponsoring
5 members and lends a great deal of his time to various committees and club events.
He also contributes reports and photos to this newsletter.
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Call to Order
President Dave Kemnitz asked Julia Aguilar to lead us in God
Bless America and Bill Selb did a solo. Immediately following a
most beautiful rendition, Dave asked Sgt at Arms, Tommy Wolf,
if he had a thought for us today and, indeed, he did.
Thought of the Day
””Correction does much, encouragement does more.”
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Mystery Greeter
The Mystery Greeter turned out to be Rich Lueck. He managed to collect
$3 from his fellow Rotarians, one of whom was sitting at his table. James
and Joan were guilty but Joan didn’t have a buck so she promised to
bring $2 next week.
What is Rotary
No one was called on to recite the meaning of Rotary, but here is a reminder anyway: Rotary is a leadership
organization made up of local business, professional, and civic leaders. We meet regularily, get to know each
other, form friendships and—through that—we’re able to get things done in our community and the world.
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Today’s Guests
TOM WATSON-WILLIAMS
Financial Professional Associate
Prudential Insurance Co.
CINDY JAKEL-SMITH
Chef/Owner
Love, Cook, Nourish
Today’s speaker
INTERACTORS:
LYNETTE and REID
RICKY and MONICA
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Service above Self
Bob
BTHEY DID IT
THEY DID IT
Larry Hutchings announced the stunning $63,422 news
that their global grant for the Eye Clinic in Zambia was
approved. Larry said Fred Nelson spearheaded the
project, but the Global Grant Committee also included Dr.
Bud Tysinger, Clayton Worsdell, Chris Ruzicka,
John Wenzel, Larry Hutchings, Anthony Aranda, Steve
Weir and Mary Kemnitz. The grant was almost a year in
the making and was submitted to Rotary International
December 2015. A complete report will be featured in
next Week’s Newsletter and will include everyone who
comprised this project.
Larry also reported that he presented at the Vallejo
Rotary Club, and one member pledged $1,000 toward the
Maternity Clinic in Uganda. The Club also promised a
donation.
EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR
Our Club has been “Every Rotarian Every Year” for the past two years. Ken Nishimori presented Steve Weir with
a beautiful certificate in honor of his Paul Harris $1,000 contribution. He encouraged everyone to donate as much
as they can every year. Torseten is a Paul Harris plus 5 and Ken is a Paul Harris plus 6.
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Weekly Briefing
ROUND-UP FOR RELAY—JUNE 11th
Lisa Truesdell reported that the Round-Up for Relay is at Easley
Ranch in Clayton. There will be a live band, food, raffle prizes,
and lots of fun. Invite your friends, family, neighbors and make it
a date night!! Each Clayton Relay for Life team that participates
in this fundraiser will benefit. Whether you purchase a ticket(s)
to attend the fun, or opt to work a volunteer shift, either way
counts to receive a contribution toward your individual goal. All
volunteers need to be 21 years and older and include check-in,
bartender helpers, security, parking, prize runners, and soft
drink servers. Volunteers working set-up and tear-down can be
any age and is perfect for Interactors to handle. The volunteer
link is http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4aafa722abff2-relay. The purchase ticket link is
http://roundupforrelay.wix.com/home. Relay for Life takes place August 13 and 14.
CAMP ROYAL
Camp Royal Chairman, Gary Collins, needs six bus chaperons for the Camp Royal event in June. First bus trip
takes place Sunday, June 12 and returns Monday, June 13--dinner, breakfast and a room is provided. The return
trip commences Friday, June 17and returns Saturday, June 18. Buses leave and return from the Richmond Hilltop
Mall, Concord Sun Valley Mall, and Davis Safeway. A youth protection certificate is required. Consult the e-mail
Gary sent to everyone if you want to volunteer or have questions: [email protected]
FOOD BANK
The donations collected through the Post Offices’ food drive will begin coming in to the
Food Bank this week and your help is greatly needed. Hugh Toloui said: “The Food
Bank asked us to resume our volunteer service Tuesday May 24th at 7 a.m. Beside the
regular faithful’s, I am hoping that a few new faces will commit to this long running very
worthwhile community service project.” Located at: 4010 Nelson Ave, Concord CA.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Monica Fraga reported great news. She secured a place at Clayton
Valley Charter High School for this upcoming semester for our new
exchange student, Wen-Lin SU, also known as Sophie.
CLUNKERS
Clayton Worsdell’s church is on board with the Cash 4 Clunkers
program and is now our partner. President Dave said we now have 37
Clunker partners. Spread the word to your friends and family members.
Clunkers rule!
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Member Milestones
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Seems 18 is a special number for our Assistant District Governor
Elect Mureleen Benton. On May 18 she completed 18-years of
service with Rotary and on May 18 she celebrated her birthday.
Mureleen and Joe were in Montreal so we didn’t have an opportunity
to sing Happy Birthday but we do wish her this:
“Here's wishing you a happy day
And every way on your birthday
We hope for many years to say
Greetings on this happy day.”
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Announcements & News
THE MORAGA COMMUNITY FAIRE & CAR SHOW
While a great turnout of our Club’s Rotarians were at the District Conference, Rich Lueck,
Joan D’Onofrio, Larry Jacobsen, Bob Sundberg and Clayton Worsdell worked at the
Moraga (our Clunker partner) Community Fair. Bob displayed his car, Joan and Larry
worked at the booth, Rich did all the hard work that included lugging the equipment and
setting it up. It was a long day but a lot of Clunkers may soon be flowing in.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Mary Kemnitz reported that the Saturday training assembly was attended by Clayton Worsdell, Ken Nishimori,
Steve Weir, Carrie Kroeger, Tommy Wolf, Bob Sundberg, Murleen Benton and me. A great opening speech
by District Governor Elect Fred Collignon revved up our engines and sent us off to the respective classes.
Your faithful reporter especially enjoyed the class on Club Fundraising presented by Steve Lack and was
astonished to learn that 70 clubs in District 5160 collectively raise 1.5 million yearly.
Rotary training is always a great experience, and, although it was difficult to be away from my shop on a Saturday,
the event made it worthwhile. Bob and Clayton not only participated in the District Conference in Benicia, but also
drove over to help out at the Clunkers booth in Moraga. Their timing was perfect as they helped Rich with the teardown
Tommy Wolf gave a raving review of his experience at the District Assembly and was particularly impressed with
the free lunch that was served. Ken Nishimori agreed that it was the best lunch served to date and encouraged
everyone to attend next year’s Conference. Ken said it was the second highest attendance from our club.
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Happy (Grumpy) Bucks
Monica Fraga was might happy today. Why? Travel to Go is number
one out of 166 competing travel agencies from all over the western
USA. She said the prize was nothing other than the happy smiles and
giddy feeling that her team enjoyed when they beat out agencies three
times the size of hers. Way to go Monica.
Steve Wear is happy to be off
to Yosemite this weekend
driving his Packard and
meeting up with other
Packard owners.
Miles Bell played golf at the
Diablo Tournament last week and is now off to Pebble Beach to
celebrate his girlfriend’s 65th birthday.
Eric Rehn demonstrated his perfectly working arm. He touched his
finger to his nose and received a round of applause. Is he getting
in practice for something?
Ricky Fraga is happy that there is
only 16 more days left of school.
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Torsten Jacobsen sadly told us about his good friend who
developed headaches and learned that she has glioblastoma.
He then told us that the San Filipe police are receiving training in
child psychology to better work with neighborhood children with
the intention of curbing early stage crimes and problem
prevention.
Mary Kemnitz was thrilled to be able to report that she took
advantage of Dr. Tommy’s free consultation and already she has no
pain in her neck and wrists and has feelings back in her hands. She
encouraged all of us to make an appointment with Dr. Tommy and
said he is a rock star in her book. Mary was so happy, grateful and
pain free that she
gave Dr. Tommy a
great big hug.
Tommy Wolf was happy and
thanked Irene for scheduling him
to speak at her Branch
Manager’s meeting. Tommy gave
an excellent presentation and will
most likely get great feedback
from it
Bob Sundberg talked about his Studebaker Avanti and how
he took it to the gas station and met up with someone who also
had a Studebaker. They chatted for a brief moment then Bob went back to his car. Suddenly he heard screeching
and turned to see the guy crashing his car into a wall. Lots of damage.
President Dave cracked us up with a story about Mario taking his Jeep to the car wash and saying something
about putting the Jeep in reverse and when he emerged from the car wash, Mario was holding the car door in his
arms. Dave also mentioned that 418,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s have been recalled.
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The
Speaker
James Forslind introduced speaker Cindy Jakel-Smith who is the owner of
her catering company, Love, Cook, Nourish, and dedicates her life to the Girl
Scouts and the Twin Canyon Girl Scout Camp. Before
Cindy began her presentation, James brought us up-to-date
on the low flow toilets he installed at the camp. The scouts
presented our Club with a giant thank- you card they all
signed for the toilets and the donation our Rotary Club
contributed.
Cindy told us the camp’s mission is to provide opportunities
for Girl Scouts and the local communities to experience an
authentic outdoor camp in a rustic setting. Twin Canyon Camp is located in
Lafayette on Springhill Road. She talked about life at the camp and all the
things the girls are learning and experiencing. She said her wish list for the
camp is new flooring for the meeting rooms, a year-round archery range, replacement of all kitchen appliances
and grading of the junior canyon. Cindy said that the price for a scout to attend camp for one week is $125 and
$90 if a scout’s parent volunteers. Contact her for more information at [email protected] or to make a
donation.
Thank you card
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BOOK DONATION
The book titled Fire Pic Trout was signed
by Cindy and will be donated to the
Clayton Library.
THE MARBLE DRAW
Clayton Worsdell, President Elect, held the winning ticket. He
did not draw the green ball but did walk away with a bottle of red
wine. Treasury is growing—up to $90 in fact,
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Yikes. I missed a meeting!
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Just a reminder: All District 5160 Rotarian's email addresses are available on the District website, and now there's even an
App for access with iPhones
SCHEDULES
Not to worry. Here are the other Rotary Clubs you can attend to make up missed meetings. You can
also make up a meeting by attending a Board meeting.
MONDAY
Brentwood: Wedgewood Banquet Center 12:00
Danville: Faz Restaurant 12:00
TUESDAY
Walnut Creek: Heather Farms Garden 12:15 pm
Benicia: Benicia Yacht Club 12:15 pm
Moraga: St. Mary’s College Soda Center 12:00
Pittsburg: Bank of the West 12:00
Diablo View: Buon Vino 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
Walnut Creek: Sunrise Bistro Restaurant 7:00 am
Delta (Antioch): Lone Tree Golf Course 7:00 am
Martinez: Grace Episcopal Church 7:00 am
Concord-Diablo: Crowne Plaza 12:15 pm
Alamo: Round Hill Country Club 12:15 pm
Orinda: Orinda Country Club Clubhouse 12:15 pm
Rossmoor: Hillside Clubhouse 12:00
THURSDAY
Clayton Valley: Oakhurst Country Club 7:00 am
Antioch: Lone Tree Golf Course 12:15
Pleasant Hill: Pleasant Hill Community Center 12:15 pm
Lafayette: Oakwood Athletic Club 12:15 pm
FRIDAY
Lamorinda: Lafayette Park Hotel 7:00 am
Concord: Crown Plaza Hotel 12:15 pm
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The
Comedy
Corner
Laugh, and the world laughs with you…
Bragging About Sons
Three old ladies are sitting around a table bragging about their sons. “My Freddie,” said
Margaret, “Everyone should be so lucky to have a son like my Freddie. Once a week he
brings me a huge bouquet of flowers, he’s constantly bringing me out to restaurants to eat, if I
so much as hint that I want something the next morning it’s on my doorstep.”
“That’s very nice about your Freddie”,
says Gertrude. “But with all due
respect, when I think about the way
my Sammy takes care of me, it just
can’t compare. Every morning as
soon as I wake up he greets me with
bacon and freshly brewed coffee.
Every lunch he comes over and
cooks me a gourmet lunch, and every
supper he brings me to his house for
supper, he truly treats me like a
queen.”
“WELL!” Says Barbara “I don’t want to make any of you feel bad or anything, but wait until you
hear about my Harry, twice a week he pays someone $200 an hour just so he can lie on their
couch and talk to them, and who do you think he speaks about at those prices? Asks Barbara
with a big excited double chin smile, “I’ll tell you who he speaks about! ALL HE SPEAKS
ABOUT IS ME!”
An old man in his mid-eighties enters an upscale cocktail lounge
and finds a seat next to a good looking, younger, rather hip
woman in her mid-seventies.
Trying to remember his best pick-up lines he says:
"So tell me, do I come here often?"
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Noticing a mistake in St. Peter's roster, God calls Satan;
"It seems you accidentally received some of my
professionals down there: a teacher, a doctor and a
farmer."
"Yeah," Satan replies. "All the more for me!"
God replies, "You better send them up here
immediately."
Satan says, "No way. I'm keeping them."
God says, "Send them up here, or I'll sue the horns right
off you."
Satan laughed uproariously, "Yeah, right. And just where
are YOU going to get a lawyer?"
THE MIDLRED AND SOPHIE SHOW
.
Mildred and Sophie were driving to the store. Mildred, who was driving, went through a
red light. Sophie didn't say anything.
But then Mildred went through another light, so Sophie decided she better say
something.
“Mildred do you realize you just went through two red lights?"
"Oh," said Mildred, "was I driving?"
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A young blonde woman is distraught because she fears her husband is having
an affair, so she goes to a gun shop and buys a handgun.
The next day she comes home to find her husband in bed with a beautiful
redhead.
She grabs the gun and holds it to her own head.
The husband jumps out of bed, begging and pleading with her not to shoot
herself.
Hysterically the blonde shouts to the husband, ''Shut up...you're next!''
Ah, what’s up Doc…er, I mean Bob?
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