Monthly Archives: July 2019

NEXT MEETING: August 2, 2019

WASH in Schools: Honduras Project

Susan Cohen Grossman, International Service Chair of the Concord Rotary Club, will explain an ambitious international project in Honduras that addresses water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in schools in Honduras. Hosted by the Tocoa Rotary Club in the Colon region of northeastern Honduras, the project has achieved success in its first year of implementation with plans to expand over the next 4 years.

MEETING OF

Welcome

Prez Jan Brown led the meeting, Jerry Feagley lead the Pledge, and Jim Findley gave the invocation for peace, justice and freedom on Earth. Alan Blavins thought for the day.

Jan Brown gave a Sunshine Report that Wally Arakozie is getting married.

In the context of the Club’s long history, she also observed that Mike Winter is our longest standing member at 52 years, and Nakele Rechenauer is our newest member. The life of Richmond Rotary, embodied in our membership, therefore spans from Mike to Nakele. Jan is very proud of our group and everything it brings to make Richmond a better place.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Jerry Feagley brought Daniel Butt surprise his father but, alas, Tom was not at the meeting.

Announcements

  • Jan Brown announced encouraged everyone to check out the Richmond Rotary Calendar on this website to stay up to date on events and opportunities to volunteer. Some of the important dates in the calendar are October 18 when Flora Ninomiya will come and talk to our club. December 13 is our Holiday Auction and most important fundraiser for our club, January 25, 2020 is our Crab Feed and April 4th 2020 is our celebration of Richmond Rotary’s 100 year anniversary
  • Jan also reminded—or informed—the group that Walter Helms founded Richmond Rotary.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM


- Henry Moe, always welcome scribe

NEXT MEETING: July 26, 2019

Plug into plans for the Centennial Year ahead! Looking ahead for Richmond Rotary.

 

Meet the new incoming board and committee chairs. Anticipate what lies ahead as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary year and its culmination in a grand event on April 4, 2020. Fasten your seat belt!

MEETING OF July 19, 2019

Welcome

President Jan Brown welcomed Rotary members, visiting Rotarians and guests.

Liliane Koziol led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Herb Cole asked for a moment of silence

For Peace, Freedom and Justice on earth.

Newly minted Sgt-at Arms Alan Blavins delivered the thought for the day.

Visiting Rotarians:

Tita Escalada, President of Hercules Rotary Club

Guests:

Jan Brown’s Guests: Byron Brown and Kaki Logan

Bob Dabney’s Guest: Cheryl Maier

Henry Moe’s Guest: Brian Fay

SUNSHINE REPORT

  • Don Lau reported that Dan Tanita is doing much better. The Rotary Club has approved an honorary membership for the year.

Announcements

  • Jan Brown announced that next week’s Rotary Club Assembly is an open discussion about this year’s activities and goals.
  • Secretary Connie Tritt presented a recap of board actions including the adoption of a half-year budget cycle for FY19/20.
  • Jan Brown gave a shout out to Cecilia Orozco for organizing the barbeque for last week’s Luncheon at Pogo Park. Cecilia received a rousing standing ovation of appreciation.
  • In a letter to Rotarians, Rotary International President Mark Maloney outlined this year’s goals and the Rotary International theme: Rotary Connects the World.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

Census 2020

Darlene Drapkin, Rotary Club Program Chair and with her new professional position with the US Census Bureau as a Partnership Specialist for Contra Costa County, stepped up due to sudden cancellation of today’s program. She gave an in depth overview about the historic importance of the 2020 Census, the new changes in collecting data and coordination of several nonprofit groups informing the public about program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Scribe for the day: Ric Ambrose

NEXT MEETING: July 19, 2019

The Road to the 2020 Census

Rotarian Darlene Drapkin offers us the perspective of a Census Taker as she provides us with an overview of what to expect from the 2020 Census, a decennial event. Our nation will come together for a family portrait on April 1, 2020 (coincidentally Richmond Rotary’s 100th Anniversary!). The Census is the largest peacetime mobilization effort to count each and every person in the USA.

MEETING OF July 12, 2019

Welcome

President Jan Brown presided for the first time. Her first meeting was held at Pogo Park on Elm St and it was great to be in the fresh air.

Special Thank Yous to:

Cecilia Orozco for organizing and preparing the fabulous burger BBQ and buffet. Pogo Park Staff (Abigail Ramirez, Jose Rivera, and Tonie Lee) for outstanding service and provisions. Miss Mason, Brandon Harris and Toody Maher for presenting the Pogo Park Program for the day.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Guest Byron Brown with Pres Jan, Guest Regina Scott attending with Connie Tritt, Guest Karen Jewel attending with Mark Howe, Guest Natasha McNeil and her daughter Sydney and husband Marcus attending with Nakele Rechenauer, Darlene Drapkin brought her best pal Sophie and Guest Ruby Orozco attending with her mom Cecilia Orozco. Stacey Street’s daughter Alyssa was also in attendance.

Announcements

  • Jan Brown announced that our club is off to a great start. This is the year of “Rotary Connects the World”The new Rotary board for 2019-2020 had a retreat last weekend on the Red Oak Victory. Many committees are beginning their work for the Centennial year ahead and others will be forming soon. There’s an opportunity to serve for everyone!  See (https://richmondcarotarycommittees/)
  • Mark Howe announced the Point Richmond Music Festival. Last one for the summer will be Friday, September 13.
  • The District 5160 Assembly was held Saturday 7/13/2019 and hopefully Alan Baer will give us a report next week!

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM


Henry Moe, “Rotating Editor”

NEXT MEETING: July 12, 2019

Your Inner Chlld Outed

There’s no meeting this Friday, in consideration of the July 4th holiday.

We reconvene the following Friday, July 12, at Pogo Park #1- Elm Playlot for a bar-b-q and picnic. This will give you room for your inner child to jump around a bit and try out the play equipment. (We’ve checked the weight limit on the swing. You’re OK.)

But this is also a great opportunity to bring your kids and grand kids. Here’s where the park is located, at 720 Elm St, Richmond.

To make sure we provide enough food and beverages, we need a good headcount. So…

Please RSVP to Jan.

Finally, Cecilia is looking for one good man or woman to help out with the grill. If you have experience moving briquettes and burgers around a bar-b-q, you qualify. Please let Cecilia know you can help out.

MEETING OF

Welcome

The meeting was opened with the ringing of the bell by soon-to-be-deposed President Jerry Feagley. New member Fran Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Herb led the invocation with a prayer for peace, freedom and justice on earth. Sid’s thought-for-the-day was “We don’t need more gun control; we need more idiot control.”

Announcements

  • David Brown made his weekly announcement about payment of dues and offered to take credit cars on the spot if those that owed their dues would raise their hands. There were no volunteers so either the miscreants were absence or not willing to fess up. Beware David will find you.
  • Alan Baer announced the upcoming TGIF at McBear’s Social Club on June 28 from 5:30 to 7:00. Hopefully a good time was had by all since the date has come and gone.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM


Scribed by Norm Lundberg, the poor chap who selected the orange ball.