Document 6509174

March 11, 2013
Volume 91, Issue #30
Editor: Kim Huggett
Photography: Ed Avelar
Next Week, March 18th
Allen Hamm
“How to Plan for Long Term Care”
President Brian called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. and
the flag salute was led by guest Rotarian Steve Larimore of the
Alamo Club.
Andy Krake led the singing of God Bless America.
Joel Thornley provided the thought for the day, and repeated
it a few minutes later for the benefit of late arriving Hayward
red-badger Rep. Eric Swalwell: “Suppose you were an idiot.
And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat
myself.” – Mark Twain
Guests included the aforementioned Steve Larimore, a retired
physician from the Alamo Rotary Club; and erstwhile visitor
and electrical contractor Bob Tucknott from the Dublin Rotary.
Conway Pendleton brought the bride he married 64 years
ago, Dorothy. They all got the “Hello” song treatment, led
by Andy Krake.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS
We were pleased to induct into Hayward Rotary, swearing
allegiance to the club on a box of See’s candy, former
Chabot College president Robert Carlson and Robin Wilma
in the classification of auto collision repair and accountancy.
Hayward Rotarians Sean Reinhart,
Mark Salinas & Brian Schott joined with
Kindergarten Teacher (and Event Organizer)
Christine Hollingsworth to read to
the students at Palma Ceia Elementry
during the “Read Across America” event
honoring the late Dr. Suess.
Lady Kix
Wilma
Pres. Brian Schott, Robert Carlson & Robin Wilma
(over a box of See’s candy)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Outstanding Rotarian Award nominations will be accepted until March 15, with the honoree recognized at the
club luncheon on April 22.
Omelet Brunch volunteers are needed for virtually every aspect of the April 7 event at Moreau High School.
Particular assistance is needed on Friday April 5 with some preliminary cooking at St. Rose Hospital; set-up
help on Saturday at Moreau; and for set-up, cooking, and clean-up on Omelet Day. Volunteer with Beth Ehrlich.
Outstanding Vocation Award nominations are being accepted for non-Rotarians in the private, public and
nonprofit sectors. Check with Dennis Butler to nominate a candidate.
Lets Go Fishing needs more volunteers for its annual occurance at Lake Chabot April 10. Volunteer with
Tom Gratny.
Club Board of Directors meets at 5:30 p.m. for dinner at Ad-Mail, followed by meetings
at 6:30 p.m. of the Rodeo and Omelet Bruch Committees. Check in with President
Brian for information.
The Felson Family was honored by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee at its
annual meeting for the life story of the brothers Don and Stan Felson, who joined the
resistance in the forests of Poland in 1942, using “ingenuity and will” to survive and
fight the Germans, earning reputations for bravery. Following the war, they formed
the successful Felson Builders Construction Co. Rick, Sherry and Joe Felson were
on hand to receive the AIPAC Parners for Tomorrow Award in front of 13,000
delegates to the AIPAC conference. The Felsons are active in AIPAC’s Northern
California activities. There’s a great video of the awards presentation at:
http://www.aipac.org/en/pc/videos/2013/moments/felson
Rick Felson
FINES AND FOOLISHNESS
Birthday fines were levied on Rod Andazola and Judge Roy Hashimoto.
Sara Lamnin was tagged for a wedding anniversary and Ken Smith for both a birthday and wedding
anniversary.
Ed Phillips paid up in recognition of his 30th club anniversary, and others picked up the fine for Conway Pendleton.
Paul Martin also had to dig out his fine card, ostensibly for telling Rotarian/Congressman Eric Swalwell that
the club would be lunching as usual on President’s Day.
Eric also paid up for a televised press conference in Hayward when he announced his first piece of proposed
legislation.
Speaker - Vernae Graham
“WE’VE BEEN WORKING ON YOUR RAILROAD”
California passenger trains are among the busiest in the
nation, and with new joint powers agreements coming
together at the state level, ridership and service will
continue to grow, Hayward Rotarians were told by
Vernae Graham, media relations manager for Amtrak’s
Government and Corporate Communications Department.
Graham, whose responsibility covers nine western states,
is a Hayward resident based in Oakland and is one of five
primary spokespersons for Amtrak nationwide.
The Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston
is Amtrak’s most heavily traveled rail line, but it is closely
followed by the Surfliner route between Los Angeles and
San Diego, that had 26 million riders last year and
generated $58.6 million in revenue.
President Brian Schott & Vernae Graham
The third-heaviest travelled Amtrak route is the Capital
Corridor, with 15 round trips a day from Auburn to
San Jose, 1.75 million passengers a year and $27.9 million in revenue.
Both those routes receive some of the $90 million a year in state support along with the third route: The
San Joaquin, that links Oakland, Sacramento and Bakersfield. Talks are underway to develop the newest
“emerging corridor” that would permit rail trips from San Francisco to Los Angeles via the “Coast Daylight.”
“California has 20 percent of all Amtrak passenger service nationwide,” Graham said. “We run 70 trains daily on
seven routes and also have a large network of bus services bridging routes, when necessary. And with the number
of residents in urban areas expected to double by 2050, the need for rail transportation is only going to grow.
That’s one of the reasons I love my job.”
www.haywardrotary.org
First Class Mail
Hayward Rotary Club
P.O.Box 629
Hayward, CA 94543
March 18
Allen Hamm - “How to Plan for Long Term Care”
March 25
Ret CMDR Theodore Robinson - JFK as a Young Naval Officer
What he was like as my Tentmate
April 1
Magician Roy Porfido - The MAGIC of Rotary Membership
April 8
Dr. Leroy Morishita - CSUEB President
April 15
Linda Fodrini-Johnson - Aging Families: Dilemmas, Concerns & Resources
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Visit the District 5170 Website @ http://www.rotary5170.org
CLUB OFFICERS
CHARTERED
June 1, 1922 • California
Club No. 482
www.haywardrotary.org
President ........................... Brian Schott
President-Elect ........................ Paul Martin
Immediate Past President ................ Pam Russo
Secretary .................... Mona Diamantine
Asst. Secretary ................. Dick Bowman
Treasurer ................................ Don Lazar
Capt. at Arms ..................... Roger Power
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2011-13
Paul Martin
George Pacheco
Rita Shue
2012-14
Beth Ehrlich-Smith
Debby DeAngelis
Andy Krake
Terry Lee
5170 DIST. GOVERNOR
Joe Hamilton • Sunnyvale
R. I. PRESIDENT
Sakuji Tanaka • Japan