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-- Quacker Lake PO Box Oakland, CA 94602-0009 Lake Merritt Merritt Breakfast Breakfast Club Club PO2709 Box -10468, Oakland CA 94610 Meeting every Thursday morning, 7:00 a.m. at the Garden Center, Lakeside Park, Oakland California May 6, 2015 Edition 15-17 Inter-City Meeting Hosted by the Golden Gate (SF) Breakfast Club at the Marines Memorial Hotel. Contact Rob Stewart for more information [email protected] or call 925.648.2117 Wednesday Meeting! Upcoming Events & Speaking Engagements May 7th - No Meeting. May 14th-Larry Arnold, Inventor Tony Moglia, President; John Notch, Vice President; Patricia Wells, Secretary; Deanna Osterberg, Treasurer; Rob Stewart, Executive Director Kurt Libby, Editor; Ace Reporters: Al Clancy, Lauren Clum, Myrna Dean, Dria Fearn, Aileen Frankel, Larry Ginsburg, Terrie Kurrasch, Kurt Libby, Mike Miraglia, Suzanne Waligore, and Patricia Wells LMBC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, P.O.BOX 10468, OAKLAND, CA 94610 Part 1 Patrick Shannon Senior Vice President Financial Advisor One Kaiser Plaza, Suite 900 Oakland, CA 94612 510-891-5211 www.morganstanleyfa.com/patrick.shannon [email protected] © 2014 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC908414 NY CS 7884865 04/14 April 30, 2015 Today is the last day of April on the ‘sunny side of the bay’. Wow, this year is really moving along. First time I wore my sun glasses as I was greeting the arrivals at 6:30 in the morning along with Jeff Wong and Jim Bangert. Rob Stewart came up the walkway wearing the whitest white sneakers ever. “Good thing you have your sun glasses on to dim the glare of my shoes” he told me. Really. And then Jeff delighted in telling us how enjoyable it is to experience sipping scotch from a rare $1,500 bottle of Japanese scotch . “Really, really smooth he said smiling from ear to ear remembering the experience. The things you can learn being an LMBC greeter. We started off the 3,914 meeting with Tony back at the podium. He thanked Jim Bangert for filling in for him last week. The ever so invigorating Ed Rorke led us in “Oh What Beautiful Morning and “God Bless America.” Joy Somerville led us in the Pledge. Patricia Wells gave thanks for the ‘spring time.’ A time for renewal, to begin again, to experience new opportunities, and a time to celebrate. It is also a time to remember those who need our blessings in these times of turmoil. ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no guests today. C.J. Hirschfield acknowledged members who volunteered at the Head Start day at CFL. It was a huge success with over 2500 children attending. Another outing held for children at Fairyland was the Junior Animals Care Givers day which teaches foster kids how to play and take care of animals. 510-261-2990 Fax 510-261-6077 Steven Von Querner EAST BAY BLUE PRINT & SUPPLY CO. INC. 1745 FOURTEENTH AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94606 www.eastbayblueprint.com [email protected] The ANNUAL FAIRYLAND GALA IS ON JUNE 4TH . CFL opened 65 years ago! Donations are needed for the auction, especially wine. Annalee Allen announced that Oakland was incorporated 163 years ago on May 4, 1852. The annual walking tours of Oakland’s downtown districts are beginning from May to October. For more information go to www.Oaklanlandnet.com/walking . Bob Rosen announced the next tailgate baseball game against Boston is May 12th. Book early. There were 34 people attending the last tailgate game. Lorna Moglia was back to lead us in our morning exercise ritual. She led us in an international movement known as Nia which incorporates Dance/ Martial Arts/Healing Arts. Today we focused on our hips, chests and head. A fun time was had by all who participated. Mary Helen Donovan recognized members celebrating April birthdays and anniversaries . BIRTHDAYS: Patricia Wells, 4/23 – related a number of fun parties given on her behalf, Bob Hamilton when asked what his one special birthday was said after 80 every birthday is special. Bob is a delightfully fun 81 year old., 4/6. “I took out a loan pay the Quacker.” he joked. Thanks Bob!. Other members not able to attend today were William Anderson, 4/29; Thomas Stenstrom, 4/22; Leo Sorenson, 4/25; Paul Valva, 4/25; Ken Betts, 4/27; Bob Niemann, 4/26. ANNIVERSARIES: Annalee Allen and Peter; Lauren Clum-Phillips and Paul; Patrick Shannon and Tamarta; Dragan Simikic and Alice; Gary Fisher and Bonnie; Tony and Lorna Moglia celebrating 35 years! There will be no meeting next Thursday May 7th; however, at our next meeting on May 14th make a note to BRING A GIFT TO THE MEETING. 1-800-404-2388 “WE’RE THE BETTS” Effelgreen GIFTS: Standing in for Geoff Kline who is away vacationing was Judge David Lee, Billy and Ed. Needless to say there were no interesting fact given today. Endorses his better half For all your real estate needs Martha Shin Inga Forline gave chocolates to Billy Wilkes; Michael Miraglia donated candies that Inga will enjoy; Mary Helen Donovan won a bottle of wine from Steve Von Querner; Kurt Libby received books from Bob Hamilton, Anne Woodell received a bar of soap given by Marcia Weske and David Lee donated a calendar that has more facts about bacon that you might want to know was won by Steve Hanson. Realtor East Bay Southeby’s International Realty 510-384-0762 DRE Lic. #00821697 CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHER Until we meet again. Md Wm. W. Wilkes Weddings Portraits (510)534-0559 0 0 0 0 E A S T B A Y B L UE PR i N T 0 HP Latex Ink Banners come in all colors yet they are the greenest outdoor banners you can buy!! www.eastbayblueprint.com Billy with guest speaker (and mother of eight), Marie Ale February 14: We 0 WE MAKE BANNERS 0 Anniversary & birthday table. (L to R) Patricia (subject of separate full photo), LoveBob, Oakland! Annalee Allen Annalee, Lorna, Myrna, and Mary Helen Corporate Office 1721 Webster St Oakland, CA 94612 featured in a book by local artist, Heidi Wyckoff. Steven Douglas, CPP O:510-444-7412 from many local groups and a silent auction of Everyone raises their hands in praise for Bob and his birthday cake. F: 510-452-3654 [email protected] www.douglasparking.com PERALTA Community College District Patricia shares the joy of the occasion with us. Makeshift Gift Committee. William (Bill ) Riley, Ed.D. President, Board of Trustees 333 E.8th St.,Chancellor’s Office Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 466-5303 Cell: (510) 390-1623 [email protected] 0 Part 2 SORENSEN PROPERTIES April 30, 2015 ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS - Marie Ale Apartment Rentals 6114 La Salle Avenue, #107 Oakland, Ca 94611 (510) 339-9584 Fax (510)339-2099 Leo Sorensen President This space available call Rob Stewart [email protected] J. BRUCE BRADY Brady - Harbord - Payne INSURANCE BROKERS LIC. # 0410103 3608 GRAND AVE. (510)444-5645 OAKLAND, CA 94610 FAX(510)452-0363 [email protected] CARL WEST ANDERSON PRESIDING JUSTICE (RETIRED) CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL 15 SOTELO AVENUE PIEDMONT,CA 94611 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOC. (510) 420-8642 (415) 981-3901 FAX(510)420-8643 ALTERNATI VE ADJUDICATION [email protected] (510)465-0400 Double Past President Billy Wilkes introduced our speaker, Marie Ale, the CEO and Founder of Juzz Gorgeous. She is a successful, strong, self-motivated individual who strives on ethics, integrity, honesty, passion, team work and leadership skills to show everyday people that all things can become reality by investing in sweat equity. She is a wife and a mother to 8 children and 8 grandchildren and comes from a very large blended family that includes 40 grandchildren. Ms. Ale has worked for over 20 years in various corporate settings ranging from Sales, Marketing, Human Relations to Business Development and now she runs her own business Juzz Gorgeous. Until just recently, she was also employed in Post-Secondary Education as a Senior Executive Advisor. Ms. Ale’s presentation had two focal points: 1) Everybody needs to stand up, show up and be seen; and 2) Life tends to get busy and we forget to just be nice to people. Addressing the first point, she had these comments: We all need to work hard on actions speaking louder than words. Any words can be spoken but your words may not be as meaningful as in the past. Think back to when a handshake could “seal a deal” compared to today when even the most simple transaction often requires a detailed contract. Our speaker committed to John Notch over a month ago to give her presentation this morning. Last night her mother had a heart attack and her first thought was to catch a flight out of town as soon as she could. Then she remembered her commitment, called her father and explained the situation. She showed that actions do speak louder than words by keeping her commitment to John. -- In today’s society a commitment (action) has become more difficult because of all of the possible things that can and do get in the way. Show up, step up and stand up. Your actions must mean more than your spoken words. A younger generation is looking up to us. If you make a commitment, keep it. Today, children are taking care of their parents but many parents are afraid to take care (i.e. discipline) their children. Children learn from others, especially their siblings. The actions of mom and dad are handed down from child to child, so the actions of the parents change over time. Everything we do on a daily basis depends on your actions - actions follow your spoken word. you. Everything you do is a signal to how others will interact with In addressing the second point, we were told that April is “Be nice to your spouse month” and Ms. Ale shared these thoughts: How long has it been since did you said or did something special for your spouse/significant other? Something simple like a note in a lunch bag, a kiss, an “I love you”? Over time, life sometimes get in the way of treating each other special. We need to keep alive the thoughts we had when we first starting dating. Never forget that person who encourages and supports you every day. There were a few questions: Q: Joyce wanted to know is commitment more generational? A) For the younger generation it is tough regardless of the setting. Ms. Ale thinks it all starts from home; many parents do not have time to grow with their children. Social media has replaced reaching out and making phone call. Q: Lise commented that commitment in a job is also not seen as often for a younger generation. A) Ms. Ale saw a change in the corporate development in Heald College when it changed from not for profit to for profit. This writer thinks the take-away from this statement was that as the corporate mindset changed, so did the attitude of the students. Q: Behind every strong woman there is a weak man opined Billy Q: Lorna mentioned that older couples work on problems while younger couples have more of a throw away approach to commitment. Q: JLG talked about the change in status of Heald College after the takeover by Corinthian and the change in philosophy that came with it. Ms. Ale noted that the change began as soon as Corinthian took over. There were many differences from the beginning, such as credits not being transferrable to state colleges for example. (Ms. Ale was employed by Heald and was part of the college closure earlier this week.) It’s a wrap for this week. TK Marcia Myers Weske REALTOR® CALBRE LIC. #01841873 510.339.0400/323 CELL: 510.853.1483 [email protected] GRUBBCO.COM This Space Available Call Rob Stewart Ginsburg Financial Advisors, Inc. Larry P. Ginsburg, CFP Certified Financial Planner 6201 Medau Place, Suite 101- Oakland, Ca 94611 Phone:(510) 339-3933 Fax:(510) 339-1611 Email: [email protected] Personal Financial Planning & Investment Management “Helping You Shape Your Financial Future Since 1981” The Entertainer Visit jacklondonclub.com “Jack London” George Rowan (510) 712-9698