District Governor Angie Hassler November 2013
5170 Times
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : ( C L I C K O N A N E V E N T T O B E T A K E N T O T H E E V E N T P A G E O N T H E D I S T R I C T W E B S I T E )
December 4: District Cabinet Meeting—Interact and The Rotary Foundation Drawing!
January 8: District Cabinet Meeting—Rotary Awareness
January 11: Mid-Year Presidents Meeting
February 5: District Cabinet Meeting—World Understanding Month
February 22: Pre-PETS (for Presidents-Elect)
Inside this Issue:
From DG Angie Hassler
Club Corner
Members Matter
District Response to Typhoon Haiyan
We’re This Close!
Mark your Calendars!
Membership & The Rotary Journey of
Don and Julie Lewis
Interact & RYLA & More!
Club Leader Awards
Rotary Business
We Care
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Drawing Tickets by Tuesday, Decem-
ber 3rd to Fundraising Chair Robert
Kidd or the District Office.
November is Foundation Month. It all began in 1917 when Rotary International President Arch
C. Klumph announced the acceptance of endowments “for the purpose of doing good in the
world” – and our Rotary Foundation was born! It started with a donation of $26.50. Eleven
years later, in 1928, when the endowment had grown to the sum of $5,000 it was renamed
The Rotary Foundation, and became a distinct entity within Rotary International.
Most of us recognize the signature achievement of our Rotary Foundation as the ongoing bat-
tle to end polio. It’s interesting to note the very first grant the Foundation made ($500) was to
the International Society for Crippled Children (started by a Rotarian) which later became
known as Easter Seals. The “March of Dimes” was this organization’s campaign to fight polio.
We’ve come a long way from receiving that first donation and collecting those dimes to current
contributions totaling more than one billion dollars ($1,000,00,000). Our district is one of the
leaders in the Rotary world and for this I thank you for your continued generosity, support and
good work. This is the heart of all of our good work.
How many times have you taken a trip to an area of the world you always wanted to visit only
to discover a need, return home and act on it? This is the Rotary heart in you.
How many times have you been talking with local community folks only to discover a need right
in your own back yard, taken the need to your club, and acted on it? This is the Rotary heart in
you.
Nothing brings us closer than when we do something for others. It’s impossible to not feel bet-
ter about ourselves, and our peers, when we are involved in helping others, even in very small
ways. In our Rotary family, it brought us closer together, and it gets us to discuss common so-
lutions for other’s problems. This is the Rotary heart in you.
When we band together with Rotarians in other places we truly make the impossible possible!
One huge heart!
Angie
F r o m D i s t r i c t G o v e r n o r A n g i e H a s s l e r
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Dr. Arun Mehta, M.D. of the Rotary Club of
Fremont Warm Springs
Sunrise was recently
awarded the Mahatma
Gandhi Pravasi Samman
award at the House of
Lords, London.
Mahatma Gandhi was
the first Pravasi
(Traveller) who left an
impeccable mark in the history of the world.
Every year selection is made by the Board of
NRI Welfare Society of India, New Delhi, for
outstanding services, achievements, and con-
tributions made by Global Indians in their re-
spective fields in the country of residence and
also in the service of wider global community
in the international arena with community pro-
jects and international philanthropic endeav-
ors. Congratulations Dr. Mehta!
The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill selected Laura Lundy
(pictured at left) as club Philanthro-
pist of the year and Janie Knopf
has been chosen co-recipient of
Leadership Morgan Hill’s philan-
thropy award. Both will be rec-
ognized at the 8th Annual Out-
standing Philanthropist celebra-
tion hosted by the Morgan Hill
Community Foundation. Con-
gratulations Laura and Janie!
Scotts Valley Rotary Club was recog-nized as Organization of the Year by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at a gala event on November 2nd. Con-gratulations!
Santa Cruz Sunrise’s Keith Henderson is ShelterBox’s Ambassador of the month
From the ShelterBox November Newsletter: “Keith has been involved with ShelterBox since
2008 serving as an Ambassador and ShelterBox Response Team member. He has conducted
multi-day bike rides, silent auctions, supported an Interact district as they raised more than
$100,000 and is quick to lend a hand to his other
NorCal team members when able. In 2011, he
earned the Young ShelterBox Outreach Award.
Keith secured an $8,500 gift in October and hopes
to round it out to $10,000 before the end of the year. And when
he isn't raising money for the charity, he helps to deliver aid in the
field or train new response team members. He is a die-hard
"ShelterBoxer" and we think he bleeds green.” Congratulations
Keith!
Pictured:
Dr. Arun Mehta, M.D. pictured in center of photo
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C l u b C o r n e r C o n t i n u e d . . .
M e m b e r s M a t t e r
Castro Valley Rotarian Virgina Degner
is the author of Without Consent a
mystery novel filled with murder, may-
hem and romance. Virgina has offered
to donate 10% of any proceeds of the
sale of her book to The Rotary Founda-
tion. You can find Without Consent on
Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
We want to highlight what’s happening in
your club!
Email pictures, inspiring stories, and club projects
to Brittany by the 10th of each month for inclu-
sion in the monthly newsletter. Or, add her email
address to your club newsletter or bulletin list!
The underwear collection and distribution project con-
tinues! The RC of San Leandro donated to April Show-
ers at the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club. Pictured
are Henrique Vasconseles (Brazil) Bob from April
Showers, Steve Hollister, Aisha Knowles, Mo from
April Showers, Sara Ennor, Jim Vlantis, Ed Niu, Roger
Hassler and DG Angie Hassler and Victor Belindez
(Mexico).
The Rotary Club of Pleasanton partnered with the Ro-
tary Club of Puebla la Noria of Tlatlauquitepec, Puebla,
Mexico to distribute 350 wheelchairs to disabled resi-
dents in the region August 16-17, 2013. According to
a study of family dynamics in the area, 6.4 percent of
households have a person with disabilities.
Don and Julie Lewis,
RC of Pleasanton,
pose with a 103 year-
old recipient of a do-
nated wheelchair.
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District 5170 Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
Dear Rotarians,
We at District 5170 are deeply concerned for the suffering
caused in the Philippines by super typhoon Haiyan. While
Rotary is not set up as a first responder group, we
are, nevertheless, concerned for the welfare of those in
the affected areas who have suffered great loss. We en-
courage you and club Rotarians to make donations.
I have had several requests that the District help clubs to
organize a donation effort. Whether it is by "passing the
hat" in a Rotary meeting or any other approach, I have set
up an account in the District 5170 Foundation for Philippine Disaster Relief. Individuals or clubs can make
out checks to: Rotary 5170 District Foundation and note it is for "Philippine Disaster Relief.” If you wish to
contribute to ShelterBox, please reference ShelterBox on the memo line of the check. Mail checks to: Rotary
District 5170, Attn: Disaster Relief, 2570 N. First St., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95131. We will separate out
ShelterBox monies and forward accordingly. Again, in all cases, make the check payable to Rotary 5170 Dis-
trict Foundation.
Once we have information from the impacted Rotary zone or districts regarding specific disaster relief needs,
the accumulated funds will be sent there. If every District Rotarian put in $5, we would collect nearly $19,000
to send on behalf of District clubs. As we have learned with previous natural disasters, the cleanup and recov-
ery work will be ongoing for many months and years. I have reached out to Past Rotary International President
M.A.T. Caparas for a contact in the Philippines. The challenge they have right now is not being able to get into
where the most damage was done. We will be following up with our contact in the Philippines on how best Dis-
trict 5170 can help with recovery efforts as their long-term needs become more apparent.
Angie Hassler Rotary 5170 District Governor 2013-14
“When love is infused into our actions, we do not stop to question the time or money we are sacrificing. We are inspired to do more, to give more. Love is the
motivating force behind all of Rotary’s best work.” — Bhichai Rattakul
Rotary Club of Dhonburi, Bangkok, Thailand Sow the Seeds of Love, THE ROTARIAN, July 2002
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RC of Livermore
RC of Freedom
RC of Gilroy
Rotary Club Presidents Chuck Canada (Niles), Tom
Handley (Past President, Mission San Jose), Helen
Kennedy (F.U.N. Sunset), and Senator Ellen Corbett
and Roger Shanks (Fremont)
Saratoga Mayor Jill Hunter reading the Proclamation of October 24th at a city Council meeting with RC of Saratoga members in attendance.
RC of Livermore Valley
RC of F.U.N. Sunset
We’re This Close! Don’t see your club’s photo here? There are more photos in the TRF NewsToday and on the District website.
RC of Dublin
M a r k Y o u r C a l e n d a r s !
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Don’t forget...
5170 District Conference
April 11-13, 2014
Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose
1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Am-
bassadorial Scholarships.
1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and
Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Match-
ing Grants.
1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a pro-
ject to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.
1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.
1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships.
2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the
world’s greatest needs.
Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than
$1 billion.
Resources & reference
• A Century of Service: The Story of Rotary International
• Rotary’s archives
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Evolution of Rotary Foundation Programs
Thanks to Lee Denlinger, F.U.N. Sunset, for the articles on these two pages.
Club Name Membership* as of
November 14 2013-2014 Goal Club Name
Membership as of November 14
2013-2014 Goal
Alameda 79 105 Mountain View 37 40
Almaden Valley 42 58 Newark 35 44
Alviso 17 16 Niles (Fremont) 88 100
Campbell 59 60 Oakland 300 305
Capitola-Aptos 43 46 Oakland Sunrise 17 25
Castro Valley 56 65 Palo Alto 144 145
Cupertino 191 200 Palo Alto/University 91 95
Dublin 47 55 Piedmont-Montclair 19 22
East Oakland 7 15 Pleasanton 95 101
East Palo Alto Bayshore 30 20 Pleasanton North 47 47
Freedom 42 50 Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore (Tri-Valley) 13 18
Fremont 37 48 San Jose 415 492
Fremont Warm Spring Sunrise 19 15 San Jose East-Evergreen 18 23
Fremont-Union City-Newark Sunset 19 20 San Jose Silicon Valley 34 41
Gilroy 105 107 San Juan Bautista 19 48
Gilroy Sunrise 19 20 San Leandro 45 51
Hayward 80 90 San Lorenzo Valley (Felton) 22 22
Hollister 71 76 Santa Clara 83 84
Livermore 132 144 Santa Cruz 131 139
Livermore Valley, The 48 59 Santa Cruz Sunrise 94 106
Los Altos 178 182 Saratoga 129 143
Los Altos Sunset 12 18 Scotts Valley 45 46
Los Gatos 105 121 Sunnyvale 68 69
Los Gatos Morning 73 75 Sunnyvale Star 14 15
Milpitas 31 40 Sunnyvale Sunrise 18 13
Mission San Jose 20 24 Watsonville 84 94
Morgan Hill 117 120 Total Members In D 5170 3784 4177
*Membership numbers come from RI
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The Rotary Journey of Don and Julie Lewis ~by Lee Denlinger F.U.N. Sunset
Combining musical talent with creativity and committed leadership, Don and
Julie Lewis (RC of Pleasanton) exemplify the true spirit of Rotary. Don first
joined the Rotary Club of Pleasanton in 1985. As an internationally ac-
claimed composer and performer, Don was often overseas on concert
tours. “I would do my Rotary make-ups by attending club meetings in cities
where I was performing,” explained Don. “Rotary gave me a feeling of fami-
ly when I was away from home. I recall one memorable make-up in Brus-
sels. I had pre-called and arranged to meet one of the club Rotarians. After
being treated to a four-course lunch with wine, the Rotarian, a retired diplo-
mat, took me on a tour of the city. Here we were, essentially strangers, tied
together through the fellowship of Rotary.”
Julie, Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton, agrees: “Rotary gives us a different world view
than we get from the media. There is a connectedness among Rotarians that fosters fellowship.”
Involved in the Pleasanton community formerly as a President of the Amador Band Boosters, an officer in Toast-
masters, and Treasurer of the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, Julie joined Rotary in 2006. “When I joined and
became involved, I began to truly understand Rotary and its mission of “service above self.” Elected President for
2012-13, Julie focused on membership recruitment and retention. Convinced Rotarians come to meetings be-
cause they know people and feel connected, she, along with the Board of Directors and the Membership Commit-
tee, implemented a three-prong program that the club implemented:
1. Change the insular attitude of the club to one of welcoming members especially when they have missed meet-
ings: “Welcome back! It’s so great to see you again.” No one should have to feel guilty for missing a meeting!
2. Make make-ups easier and fun. Once a month they hold a Monday morning roundtable at 7:30 a.m. which is
inviting and relaxed. They also made TTT (Third Thirsty Thursday) a make-up opportunity. TTT is a Happy Hour
held at different venues every third Thursday of the month. Thirty-six members showed up at the last event.
Regular weekly meeting attendance has grown as people get to know one another better and feel more con-
nected. Additionally, committee meetings and work events count as make-ups.
3. Honor tradition while updating policies. Attracting younger generations of Rotarians requires an understand-
ing of their career and social lives and making adjustments to allow for their lifestyles. At the same time, real
club strength depends on a sense of heritage and retaining the membership and wisdom of our vintage mem-
bers. Building a bridge between the past and the future is essential.
During Julie’s term as club president last year, each Thursday noon meet-
ing at Haps was “show time”. Don provided the musical entertainment
and worked with the AVIT (Audio Visual Information Technology) Commit-
tee and slideshow presentations. Meetings were fun and relaxed; attend-
ance continues to increase, and the club grew from 82 members at the
beginning of last year to the current 96 club members. Obviously, Julie
and Don are a dynamic duo who live the spirit of Rotary.
Don and Julie Lewis
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The Homestead Interact Newsletter is a
great example of what the Interactors in the
District are doing!
Download a copy from
the District website
today!
I n t e r a c t & R Y L A & M O R E !
Club Reservations for RYLA are due De-
cember 31st. The Reservation form will
be available on RYLA’s website soon.
www.ryla5170.com/rotarians/
RYLA has a new fundraiser! They will be
selling tickets to the May 3rd SaberCats
arena football game. 50% of the ticket
sales will go directly to RYLA. Keep your
eyes open for more information!.
Want to know more
about what is happening
with Interact? Head to
Interact5170.org for the
latest information!
Have you heard the
news? District 5170 will host the North
America Presidential New Genera-
tions Symposium March 29-30,
2014 at the Santa Clara Convention
Center! Volunteers will be needed
from helping with on-site Registra-
tion and Public Relations to Ser-
geant At Arms and more!
Start spreading the word about this fantastic opportunity
District 5170 has been given. Go to the Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/strongertogether2014 and
“like” the event today!
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Area 4: Phil Dean
(Livermore)
Area 5: LouAnn Alexander
(Santa Clara)
Area 8: Jenny Belser
(Los Gatos Morning)
Area 6: Rob Morse
(Santa Cruz Sunrise)
Area 5: Miles Barber
(Santa Clara)
Club Leaders of the Month for October: (as nominated by Area Presidents and Assistant Governors)
President:
Secretary:
The Rotary Foundation:
Treasurer:
Area 3 superstars!
Partner in Service, Dr. Ritje Rihatinah arrived in the United States for her
scheduled visits with District 5170 very sick and ended up in intensive
care within hours of her arrival. Rotarians Betty Wright, Dr. Vijay Tiwari and
Helen Kennedy from Fremont-Union City-Newark Sunset and Ruth Wenzel
from Mission San Jose stepped in to help Dr. Rihatinah during her hospital
stay and after being released from the hospital into host Betty Wright’s
care. These Area 3 superstars have been nominated as Rotarian lead-
ers of the month, as well as Jolene Bortz of Oakland Sunrise for her con-
tinued care and efforts with Partners in Service.
Area 7: Ron Sandidge
(Freedom)
Area 6: Jayme Stewart
(Hollister)
Area 3: Helen Kennedy
(F.U.N. Sunset)
Not pictured:
Area 6: Elaine Blais
(Almaden Valley)
Area 8: Patti Rice
(Los Gatos Morning) Area 2: Susan Jahromi
(San Leandro)
Dr. Vijay Tiwari and Betty Wright
(F.U.N. Sunset)
Area 2: Lisa McClure
(San Leandro)
Area 7: Karen Wehrman
(San Leandro)
Area 7: John Fisher
(Capitola/Aptos)
Not Pictured:
Area 8:
Gil Troutman
(Saratoga)
The District Office will be closed Thursday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Rotary
Business
A look at some upcoming Rotary deadlines and events...
1 February
Rotaractors deadline to submit nominations for the Rotaract Outstanding Projects Award.
31 March
Club presidents, Rotaract and Interact clubs to complete and send to District Governor the Presidential Citation.
Pay:
Now:
For clubs who have not paid for their Avenues of Service attendees.
31 December
Clubs submit Foundation contributions to RI so their members receive IRS credit for current tax year.
January
Clubs to pay their semi-annual dues (SAR).
Report:
1 December
Clubs update your membership by this date for a more accurate SAR.
31 December
For clubs to report 2014-15 club officers to Rotary International.
15 January
Assistant Governors to provide their preliminary reports on Rate Clubs.
Plan to Attend:
15 December
Register for the RI convention in Sydney at the early rate of $310.00.
11 January
All presidents, foundation chairs and membership chairs attend the annual mid-year meeting.
Contribute:
31 December
Last day to make a personal contribution to the Rotary Foundation for this tax year.
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Assistant Governors
Area 1: Phillip Campbell
Area 2: Rose Padilla Johnson
Area 3: Lila Bringhurst
Area 4: Pamela Philbert
Area 5: Art Taylor
Area 6: Linda Sanborn
Area 7: Jon Winston
Area 8: Deborah Rice
Area 9: Mike McMahon
District 5170 Officers 2013-2014:
District Governor: Angie Hassler
District Governor Elect: Ed Jellen
District Governor Nominee: Susan Valenta
Lieutenant Governor: Greg Stowers
Governor’s Partner: PDG Roger Hassler
District Treasurer: Mary Humphrey
District Administrative Assistant: Brittany Overbeck
District Chairs:
Club Administration: Cheryl Rebottaro
Community Service: Ginny Lear
Communication Technologies: Charlie Wasser
International Service: Jeboy Koshy
Membership: PDG Russ Hobbs
The Rotary Foundation: PDG Roger Hassler
Vocational Service: Renee Mello
Youth Service: Larry Barr
Public Image: Mitty Chang
In Memory…
Our condolences to the family and friends of Barbara Juhl
(Cupertino) who passed way November 1st.
Happy Birthday to these District Leaders and Club Presidents :
Joan Lewis (Gilroy Sunrise) December 7
Pamela Philbert (Tri-Valley Evening) December 12
Rich Bennett (Dublin) December 14
Marie Sikora (Scotts Valley) December 16
Patrick O’Regan (Palo Alto University) December 18
John Aufdermauer (Castro Valley) December 19
David Benoun (Newark) December 24
W e C a r e
Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude, for sharing and remembering
the special people in our lives. Roger and I extend our best wishes
to each and every one of you for a Happy Thanksgiving.
Angie & Roger Hassler
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