NEXT MEETING: November 22, 2019

Tom Leatherman is currently the Superintendent at four National Park Service historic sites in the East Bay – Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

Tom will provide an overview of Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP and talk about past, current and future programs in the community which continue (or seek) to provide lasting impacts and benefits.

MEETING OF November 15, 2019

Welcome

Our President Elect, Stacey Street, opened the meeting as our President, Jan Brown, was not available due to the passing of her mother-in-law. Please keep Jan and Byron in your thoughts. 

Jon Lawlis led us in the Pledge and Herb Cole did the invocation for peace, freedom and justice on earth. Sergeant at Arms Alan Blavins gave a thought for the day.

Jon Lawlis had two Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions today:

First, Darlene Drapkin, received her first Paul Harris Fellow Recognition and Pin for her donation of $1000 to the Rotary Foundation.

Second, Tom Butt received his fourth Paul Harris Fellow Recognition and Pin for over $4000 donated to the Foundation. Tom’s Pin has three sapphires on it.

Stacey attended a dinner last night with the Barsheep – they were excited to hear about our Club 100 Miraflores Project. Thanks Don for leading this effort. We appreciate all you do!

On this day we were happy to welcome our three newest members: Santa Baer, Brian Fay and Gerald Fay!

Announcements

• Pam Jones asked if anyone at the Club hasn’t donated yet to “Buy a Kid a Bike”, please do so soon. So far we have raised $5,200. Last year we raised $20,000. We need to raise a minimum of $12,000 for bikes we have already ordered. Share the Buy a Kid a Bike on your Facebook page to encourage your friends to donate.
• Don Lau had very exciting news to share regarding the Club 100 Miraflores Project. The Ninomiya-Koda Family gave a gift of $20,000 in support of the Miraflores Project. This doesn’t let the remaining Rotarians who haven’t donated yet off the hook. We need 100% of our members to make at least a $100 donation to this special project. Please give whatever you can give!
• Stacey Street wanted to remind everyone our Annual Auction is coming up fast – December 13th is only 4 weeks away. Please get the word out and also get your items donated.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

The Richmond Standard

Darlene Drapkin introduced our Speaker, Mike Aldax, Editor of The Richmond Standard news website. We want to thank Mike for his informative presentation and great work on behalf of the Richmond community!

NEXT MEETING: November 15, 2019

Re-introduction to the Richmond Standard

Mike Aldax, editor of the Richmond Standard news website, will discuss the Standard’s mission and ways members can use the online publication to get the word out about important Rotary functions, from fundraisers to projects.

MEETING OF November 8, 2019

Welcome

President Jan Brown welcomed everyone to the friendly Richmond Rotary Club. Gerald Fay led the Pledge of Allegiance and Herb led the invocation. Jim Findley was standing in for Alan Blavins as Sargent of Arms.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

There were three guests. Two were our speaker, Isaias Veile and his co-worker Iris Villegas. The third was Jaime Rascon, Immediate Past President of San Pablo club.

Special Events

President Jan invited Nick Despota to the front of the room to present him with a pin from the District Governor (D.G.) ,Tina Akins. The D.G. had asked Jan for the names of two individuals who were key contributors to the club. She awarded David Brown personally last Friday, November 1st and Jan presented the pin to Nick in the D.G.’s absence. Jan acknowledged Nick’s creativity and high-energy level.

Announcements

• November is Rotacare month for Richmond Club. Lucky for us, Henry Moe is glad to be in charge of this HUGE effort. He contacts restaurants and caterers and gets the meals donated and delivered to Richmond Rotacare 4 Tuesday evenings in a row. Thank you to Henry!!!!
• Saturday, November 9^th is the Walk to End Alzheimers. Jan Brown, Darlene Quenville and Jonathon Lawlis are all participating. All are welcome to come cheer them on.
• Herb Cole announced the opportunity to go to Monterrey, MX in February, 2020 to distribute wheelchairs. A flyer was distributed on each table.
• Alan Baer reminded us that “Rotary Lite” is coming up Tuesday, November 19^th at El Agave Azul from 5:00 to 7:00.
• Pam Jones asked everyone to “buy a kid a bike” so that every kid who wants one can be sure to get one for Christmas.
• Tamara Shiloh reminded us that the Multi-Cultural Bookstore is having a grand re-opening this coming week in their new location. Wine and cheese will be served. All are welcome.
• Don Lau announced the new fundraising initiative targeting club members and friends of the club called “ Club 100”. All club members are encouraged to contribute at least $100 or your best gift towards the “Miraflores Project” so that we can say we had 100% participation.
• Stacey Street asked us to get ready for the December 13^th Holiday Auction by doing the following:
  • Visit this page to donate a gift or money towards the auction – sooner the better as we are only 5 weeks away.
  • Bring a guest to the Holiday Auction Nakele Rechanauer will be the entertainment.
• This year the ESCAPE Club chose Mt. Diablo for one of their getaways. The high school adventure field trip club is celebrating its 20th anniversary.  Richmond Rotary is proud to have supported their excursions into Bay Area nature over these many years. Have a look at this year’s photo-newsletter.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

Importance of Cyber-Security Awareness

Our speaker was Isaia Veile of Vanersity, Inc. Their company trains people and finds jobs for people in the IT field. They have an 85% acceptance rate.

NEXT MEETING: November 8, 2019

Importance of Cyber-Security Awareness

Isaiah Leiva will explain key cybersecurity concepts important for small and medium size business owners. He will explain steps companies should take to protect sensitive customer and employee information. He will also explain some of the functions of a security operations center (SOC).

MEETING OF

Welcome

President Jan welcomed everyone to the friendly Richmond Rotary Club. District Governor, Tina Akins was visiting our club.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Brian Fay introduced his father and our guest Gerald Fay. Diego Garcia was also a guest.
Pam Jones introduced Marcus from the Fire Department. He later put in a plug for the bike and toy programs.
Grier Graff (Assistant District Governor) was also present to support Tina Akins.

Announcements

This month is RotaCare Richmond Month for our club. Rotacare, at 256 24^th Street in Richmond, provides free medical care to the uninsured and those unable to afford care. BARSHEEP clubs rotate the provision of meals to clinic staff once a week. For the month of November, Henry Moe is organizing this important work. Thanks, Henry.

Again this year, our club is contributing to the Richmond Fire and Police Holiday Toy and Food Program. To support that program, Pam Jones asks that we buy bikes for Richmond’s children: $59 buys a bike and a helmet. Please use Donate button or send a check (See left sidebar.)

Saturday Nov. 9 is the Walk to End Alzheimers. Richmond Rotary will be represented by Darlene Quenville, Jon Lawlis and Jan Brown. Click here  to join us or to make a donation to find the cure to end this deadly disease.

Rotary Night for the Warriors is a District 5160 event in February. A percentage of the take goes to Rotary International’s “End Polio Now” program. For more info talk to Jon Lawlis. Download Rotary Night flyer.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

It All Adds Up

Tina Akins, District Governor of 5160, made an inspirational presentation that spotlighted the magic of Rotary’s potential, especially in our individual charitable work, which adds up to something much bigger than expected.