AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH DISTRICT CALENDAR • AUGUST 5 CABINET MEETING • AUGUST 15 DAY AT THE A’S • OCTOBER 15 AVENUES OF SER- VICE • OCTOBER 18 INTERACT FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Issue 2 August 2009 THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS .. ONE CHILD AT A TIME DISTRICT NEWSLETTER DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS 2012-2013 Clubs should forward their nominations for District Governor for years 2012-2013 to the nomination committee chair PDG Ronald P. Sekkel at [email protected]MEMBERSHIP CORNER 5 RENO MELLO INFORMATIONAL 7 RESOURCES HELPING CHILDREN 6 AT RISK INTERACTORS TO 8 SPEAK DIRECTORY CHANGES 8 YOUTH EXCHANGE 8 IMPORTANT DATES Editor [email protected]Dear Rotarian Friends, When I accepted the role of District Governor, I never expected that in my second newsletter, I would have to announce the passing of my fellow Rotarian, friend, Advisor and Past District Governor, Dick Lohmiller. Dick lost a brief battle to cancer this Wednesday, July 29, at 4:25 pm. Dick wore a lot of hats in our District and we are just now starting to realize how many. While Dick was the consummate Rotarian, having won numerous Rotary rewards and recognitions, he was first and foremost a family man. He would always say that the priorities were first, family, second business and, finally Rotary and he lived by that credo. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kay, who ably supported him in all his endeavors, two children, Kurt and Kristina, their spouses, Selina and Ron and three grandchildren. The only reason that Dick would take time from Rotary was to spend time with his grandchildren. He attended just about every soccer game, swim meet and track event. And Sunday was family day in the Lohmiller household. You can learn about all the community work and Rotary activities and recognitions that Dick received in the District Directory. I wanted to devote this space to Dick Lohmiller, the private person. A memorial mass will take place Friday, August 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10120 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. A celebration of Dick’s life will follow immediately at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stellling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dick can be made to: "The Dick Lohmiller Fund" Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation (CREF), PO Box 1101, Cupertino, CA 95015. CREF is a tax exempt organization under IRS code section 501(c)3 Federal Tax ID #77-0288042. DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE 1 DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS 1 UPDATE AREA 4 2 ROAST AND TOAST 3 MEMBERSHIP GROWTH BOB TUCKNOTT 4 ROTARACT INTERNATIONAL CON- FERENCE 4 DISTRICT GOVEROR VISITATION LIST 5
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AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH DISTRICT CALENDAR
• AUGUST 5 CABINET MEETING
• AUGUST 15 DAY AT THE A’S
• OCTOBER 15 AVENUES OF SER-VICE
• OCTOBER 18 INTERACT FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Issue 2 August 2009
T H E F U T U R E O F R O T A R Y I S I N Y O U R H A N D S . . O N E C H I L D A T A T I M E
DISTRICT
NEWSLETTER
DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS 2012-2013
Clubs should forward their nominations for District Governor for years 2012-2013 to the nomination committee chair PDG Ronald P. Sekkel at [email protected]
Dear Rotarian Friends, When I accepted the role of District Governor, I never expected that in my second newsletter, I would have to announce the passing of my fellow Rotarian, friend, Advisor and Past District Governor, Dick Lohmiller. Dick lost a brief battle to cancer this Wednesday, July 29, at 4:25 pm. Dick wore a lot of hats in our District and we are just now starting to realize how many. While Dick was the consummate Rotarian, having won numerous Rotary rewards and recognitions, he was first and foremost a family man. He would always say that the
priorities were first, family, second business and, finally Rotary and he lived by that credo. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kay, who ably supported him in all his endeavors, two children, Kurt and Kristina, their spouses, Selina and Ron and three grandchildren. The only reason that Dick would take time from Rotary was to spend time with his grandchildren. He attended just about every soccer game, swim meet and track event. And Sunday was family day in the Lohmiller household. You can learn about all the community work and Rotary activities and recognitions that Dick received in the District Directory. I wanted to devote this space to Dick Lohmiller, the private person. A memorial mass will take place Friday, August 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10120 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. A celebration of Dick’s life will follow immediately at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stellling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dick can be made to: "The Dick Lohmiller Fund" Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation (CREF), PO Box 1101, Cupertino, CA 95015.
CREF is a tax exempt organization under IRS code section 501(c)3 Federal Tax ID #77-0288042.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
1
DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS
1
UPDATE AREA 4 2
ROAST AND TOAST 3
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH BOB TUCKNOTT
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ROTARACT INTERNATIONAL CON-FERENCE
4
DISTRICT GOVEROR VISITATION LIST
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“What Happening in AREA 4” by AG Susan DuPree
Dublin •Membership is now up over 65% from a year ago- and they’re just getting started! • Their TRF giving is up also…over 125%! • Plans are well in the works for the Dictionary Program (for 3rd graders), The Second An-nual Lobster Feed and the Wheelchairs to Chile distribution this year. Livermore •Wheels are turning for the 02/28/10 "Livermore Talent Competition - 2010" joint project with the Livermore Valley Rotary club. Net proceeds go towards community grants given by the two clubs. •Parents and teachers will party together at the annual Marilyn Avenue School BBQ, greatly attracting parent participation and emphasizing their contribution. Expect minimum consumption of 1200 hotdogs!!! Livermore Valley •Planning for first annual golf tournament at Ruby Hills where 5 to 7 K in proceeds will benefit the "Fifteen Minutes Program" •Second annual "Livermore Talent Competition - 2010 to benefit local charities •10th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament should bring 7 to 8K for the Las Positas Foundation Pleasanton •Wheelchair distribution to El Salvador proceeds this August and then Bolivia and Argentina later in year. Also, using a Matching grant project for an El Salvador clinic. •Father's Day, held a successful Annual 5K and 10K Spirit Run. A total of 1,035 runners participated with all proceeds going to Pleasanton school graduates. •Restoring the local heritage cemetery and working on historical educational opportunities. Pleasanton North •Club delivered 280 wheelchairs to Hermosillo, Mexico which brought total to 4200 wheelchairs delivered in 15 international trips, including Panama, Peru and Argentina. Also gave 100 soccer balls to Hermosillo area children. •Members served food at the Pleasanton “Relay for Life” for the second consecutive year. ALL proceeds went back to the event and cancer survivors ate free. •The PNR Foundation awarded $2500 for operating costs of the Afghan Hospital Project in Jalalabad, Af-ghanistan, a coordinated project with District 5170, Assist International and Washington Hospital (Fremont). Tri-Valley •The newest club member, Farideh Goett, proudly introduced members to her home-country Persian cuisine at the hugely successful first International Dinner Night. • Stay tuned for more details about (1) the Annual Lights Out Golf Tournament on Oct.3 and the 8th Annual Family Day BBQ for Livermore’s VA Hospital veterans on Aug.22..
Susan DuPree Area 4
925 734-0664
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GOOD BYE TO GARY CITTI’S YEAR
"THEY WERE ROASTED AND TOASTED" On July 9th the annual “Roast and Toast” was held at Saratoga Springs to congratulate and celebrate Gary Citti’s year as District Governor. The AG’s were present up front as the “Chorus that Roared” and added their “Lion Roar” to most of the comments made at the podium. Thank you to the “The “Grateful Dad’s “ who serenaded us with “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” as incoming District Governor Loren Harper presented Gary with two dozen red roses - one at a time. The Past District Governors and others spent time on the stage “dancing” to the music during the celebration. Dick Lohmiller hosted the event from his hospital bed dictating copious notes to Cecelia Babkirk prior to the event. Ron Sekkel, PDG as the Master of Ceremonies kept the evening on schedule. The PDG, DG and DGE pins, the Club banners and gavels, small and large, were exchanged. Thank you to everyone on the Roast and Toast Committee for making this a memorable evening!
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Grateful Dad’s Gary Citti PDG
Dancing PDG’s and friends
Loren Harper DG Roger Hassler DGE Ron Sekkel PDG
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ROTARACT NORTH AMERICAN HEMISPHERE CONFERENCE July 16th - 19th 2009
Rotaractors from countries and states around the world including Australia, Croatia, Aruba, India, Switzerland, Canada, Arkansas, Kansas, Montana, and California met at Doubletree Inn in San Jose for fellowship and forums. Friday night DGE Roger and Angie hosted a delicious dinner at their home in San Jose for about 70 students and ad-visors. Past International President M.A.T., Caparas spoke to the attendees on the role of Rotaract leadership and the important part they played in the relationship of Interactors and Rotarians in promoting peace and fellowship to the world. He also told the story of the current Polio Plus program and its beginnings in the Philippines with the raising of 6 million dollars. The convention concluded on Sunday with the presentation by PDG Jim Walker and DG Loren Harper of Paul Harris Fellowships to co-chairs Thai Chang and Jeff Beneford for the tremendous amount of work they did to put this successful conference together.
Membership Growth The single most important task we have in Rotary is the growth of membership. It all starts with membership. Without continued growth with new members in Rotary none of the other great programs that we do as Rotarians would be able to continue. The Rotary Foundation funds would slowly cease to exist and Rotarians could not carry on the great work we do throughout the world.
• Membership is not about a single drive at a single time to build your club back to the numbers you once were or would like to be, it is about doing it each and every day.
• The number one reason why people do not join Rotary is “They have never been asked”.
• Have your board approve buying complementary lunches for guest of Rotarians to introduce them to your club.
• Print up business size cards for these “free lunches” and pass them out to your members to encourage them to bring guests.
• When guests arrive, get their business card and develop a call back list to call them and invite them to the next meeting of your club.
• Print up a short synopsis of what your club does and what the financial obligations are of your members. You can make it in the form of a booklet as we have done in the Dublin Rotary Club or a simple one page hand out.
Continue to call these guests until they join your club or decide Rotary is not for them. You will increase your membership by more than 10% if you follow this short easy method. If you have some real energetic members in your club that really work it hard, you will double the size of your club. It can be done and has been done before, remember it only takes one person to make a difference in Rotary. Bob Tucknott Area 4 FAR Membership Chair Past President Dublin Rotary 2008-2009 San Leandro Rotary 1985-1986
M.A.T. Capras and Rotactors Dinner at The Hasslers Thai Chang and Jeff Beneford
2009-2010 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
VISITATION SCHEDULE Date Day Time Club Area August 4 Tuesday 12:15 PM Newark 3 6 Thursday 2:15 PM Pleasanton 4 7 Friday 12:15 PM San Jose North 5 10 Monday 12:15 PM Milpitas 5 11 Tuesday 7:15 AM Gilroy South County Sunrise 6 11 Tuesday 12:15 PM Gilroy 6 12 Wednesday 12:15 PM Morgan Hill 6 13 Thursday 7:30 AM San Jose Sunrise 5 14 Friday 12:15 PM Saratoga 8 18 Tuesday 7:30 AM Oakland Sunrise 1 18 Tuesday 12:15 PM San Jose East Evergreen 5 19 Wednesday 12:00 PM San Jose 5 20 Thursday 12:15 PM Santa Clara 9 24 Monday 12:15 PM Scotts Valley 7 25 Tuesday 7:30 AM Santa Cruz Sunrise 7 25 Tuesday 12:00 PM Freedom 7 26 Wednesday 12:15PM Cupertino 8 27 Thursday 12:15 PM San Jose Willow Glen 9 31 Monday 12:15 PM Hollister 6 Sept 1 Tuesday 12:15 PM Campbell 8 3 Thursday 12:15 PM Los Altos 1 0 8 Tuesday 12:15 PM Los Gatos 8 9 Wednesday 7:15 AM Los Gatos Morning 8 9 Wednesday 6:30 PM East Palo Alto Bayshore 10 11 Friday 7:15 AM Palo Alto University 10 14 Monday 12:00 PM Palo Alto 10 15 Tuesday 12:15 PM Mountain View 10 16 Wednesday 7:15 AM San Lorenzo Valley 7 17 Thursday 12:15 PM Capitola/Aptos 7 17 Thursday 7:00 PM Sunnyvale Sunset 9 18 Friday 12:15 PM Piedmont/Montclair 1 22 Tuesday 12:15 PM Sunnyvale Star Sunset 9 22 Tuesday 7:15 PM Los Altos Sunset 10 23 Wednesday 12:15 PM Watsonville 7 24 Thursday 7:00 AM San Juan Bautista 6 25 Friday 12:15 PM Santa Cruz 7 30 Wednesday 12:00 PM Livermore 4 October 5 Monday 12:15 PM Hayward 2 6 Tuesday 12:15 PM Castro Valley 2 7 Wednesday 7:15 AM Sunnyvale Sunrise 9 7 Wednesday 12:15 PM Alviso 5 8 Thursday 12:15 PM Niles/Fremont 3 9 Friday 7:15 AM Castro Valley Sunrise 2 9 Friday 12:15 PM Mission San Jose 3 13 Tuesday 7:15 AM Warm Springs 3 14 Wednesday 12:15 PM San Leandro 2 15 Thursday 7:00 PM Fremont Union City Newark 3 16 Friday 12:15 PM Almaden Valley 9
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FAMILY DAY AT THE
A’S
Saturday , August 15th 1:05 PM Chicago White Sox’s vs A’s @11:00 AM Tailgate Party South Lot Food Competition “Fast Pitch” Contact Bob Dubro 510 656 - 9367 [email protected]
As you all know, July 1st is the beginning of a new year with Rotary. With District Governor, Loren Harper, at the helm, I feel that we are going to be in for a very exciting year. Whenever I am faced with a new year, I feel that it is a time of reflection. I look back on those things that I accomplished (or didn’t accomplish) in the previous year and what I could have done differently. I will tell you that last year we had a net membership increase, something we were all a part of accomplishing. After looking at what worked and what didn’t in the previous year, I write down what I want to accomplish in the upcoming year (resolutions). I would ask you to set two “new years” resolutions in membership: • invite one new guest to Rotary • call someone you haven’t seen at Rotary for a couple of weeks to find out what is going on with them. Just those two simple things would have a phenomenal impact on your Club. In fact, why don’t you do it this month and just get it over with. When have you accomplished a resolution a couple of weeks after setting it? I am offering you the opportunity to do that now – invite one guest to Rotary
MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Superior Juvenile Court Judge Erica R. Yew spoke at the July 1st cabinet meeting on working with children at risk in the Juvenile Court System which is divided into three groups: birth to 5 years, 6 to 12 and teen years. Santa Clara court currently has 2,700 cases in their system. The parents of these children are typical victims themselves of violence and poor or non parental interaction plus drug addiction. The courts work with multiple discipline teams to help provide resources to these parents and children. This method has proven to be the most successful. The parent(s) are given six months to comply with the court programs before their children are removed from the family home. How can we help? The Juvenile Court Judges have compiled a list of items needed to help these children: Wish List for Juvenile Court Judges in Helping To Improve Outcomes for Families and Children in Foster Care (near) Necessities
Braces not covered by Medi-Cal Eyeglasses not covered by Medi-Cal A birthday gift Haircuts Clothing allowance Bicycle Gym membership Funds for kids to take parents to lunch/dinner Funds for kids to buy parents gifts on Mother’s and Father’s Day Gift cards as incentives for kids and parents who stay clean and sober Target, Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, Borders, Safeway, Wal Mart, Clean and Sober Recovery literature
Support to the Systems Tutoring/literacy programs CASA Mentoring Programs Swab testing kits to test parents on site at courthouse Transportation support: Bus tokens from VTA, Outreach, money for Taxis In home parenting support for recently sober parents and children
School Related and other Enrichment Activities Computers Money for after-school activities Tickets to local sporting events Music lesson/instruments Art lessons Dance lessons Acting or Drama lessons Swimming Professional Photographs (foster kids miss school pictures because they are moved around so much) Spending money for older kids
Summer camps High School and Beyond
Driving lessons and auto insurance Used cars for teens Summer employment for teens Interview suit Class rings Prom dresses College visits College scholarships
Secure jobs after college *Support Services and Partnership ideas should be discussed directly with the Judge. Judge Lucero can be reached at 408 491-4748. **Money and other tangible gifts should be given to Non-profit Organizations affiliated with the Juvenile Court, such as Child Advocates, The Domestic Violence Interagency Collaboration Agency or the Mentor Moms Pro-grams. Please ask Rotary District 5170 – Children at Risk Chair Robert Goetsch to connect with one of these non-profits. Robert Goetsch numbers are 510 415-0696 Cell 510 795-6488 x6172 Work e-mail [email protected]
Information Resources for 2009-10 Club Presidents and Secretaries
Are you aware that Club and District Support (CDS) staff serve as your primary contact at Rotary? Staff can answer any question about Rotary as well as provide advice on club elec-tions, constitutional matters, club traditions and customs, club operations, and RI Board policy. Below are some important web resources to assist in leading and supporting your club in the year ahead. • Learn the names and contact information of your CDS team members by using this web link: www.rotary.org/ClubDistrictReps • Review a list of resources for club presidents and secretaries: www.rotary.org/pressecresources • Make changes to your club’s membership records at RI, reference various Rotary Foundation reports, print your club’s SAR, pay your club's dues, and report next year's club officers using Member Access. Full instructions, helpful suggestions and frequently asked questions (FAQ) are found at: www.Rotary.org/ElearningCenter • Find helpful club publications, audiovisuals, forms and supplies: www.Rotary.org/ShopClubPublications • Use the Club Presidents’ Checklist, a monthly calendar for both presidents and presidents-elect, with reminders of club and district functions, as well as RI and Rotary Foundation dead-lines: www.rotary.org/clubpreschecklist • Consider adopting the Club Leadership Plan - a strategic planning tool based on the best
practices of actual Rotary clubs: • www.Rotary.org/ClubLeaderPlan Rotary staff looks forward to working with you and supporting your club’s service efforts. Be sure to contact your CDS representative whenever you need assistance.
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YOUTH EXCHANGE IMPORTANT DATES
8/15/2009 Host Family Orientation 02/21/2010 First Outbound Orientation 8/23/2009 Rebound BBQ 03/11/2010 Ski Trip 8/30/2009 Inbound Orientation 04/11/2010 Second Outbound Orientation
9/20/2009 Day on the Bay 04/24 to 04/25/2010 District Conference 10/19/2009 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 04/29 to 05/02/2010 Yosemite Trip 11/01/2009 Host Family Orientation 06/13/2010 Final Outbound Orientation 12/06/2009 Holiday Party 12/13/2009 Outbound Interviews
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INTERACTORS TO SPEAK August 5th Cabinet Meeting
Raymond Wong, Interact District Governor, and Vivian Shen, Lt. Governor and other Interactors will be speaking at the August Cabinet meeting about their experiences at the International Rotary Convention in Birmingham, England. \
Complements to Nick Leon and Pat Fox for accompanying and assisting the four Interactors at the Convention. Interactors will also be speaking about their aims and goals for 2009 –2010.
ROTARY DISTRICT 5170
DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS
Marlene Cowan [email protected] P 22 Ken Tavernier e-mail [email protected] P 40 Sunnyvale Star Sunset e-mail [email protected] P 40 Neslihan Yilmaz e-mail [email protected] P 66 Lee Denlinger Club name is Fremont- Union City- Newark -Sunset P 26 Lee Denlinger delete # 650 793-2823 P 41 Warm Springs Rotary meets at: Courtyard by Marriott 4700 Lakeview, Fremont, Tuesday @7:15 P 56 Robert Scheppler e-mail [email protected] P 66 Robert Goetsch e-mail [email protected] P 67,68 Bob Pfahnl e-mail [email protected] P 77 Mary Marley e-mail [email protected]
If you would like a Rotary related article placed in the District 5170 Newsletter • Article must be a Word Document format • E-mail to Diane Harper @[email protected]
