Santa Rosa West Rotary Club Santa Rosa, California

BULLETIN

Monday, October 28, 1996

The meeting began with Louis Capuano leading the Pledge of Allegiance followed with an invocation by Jim Valinoti. Curtis Reinhardt introduced the visiting Rotarians and President Bill Gittins (right) informed us that Tom Tessier and Ann Abrams completed their new member orientations. Bill followed with announcements regarding the raffle of the Concorde trip and a few more tickets were sold.

Announcements:

On October 26th a good time was had by all at the Healdsburg Golf Course where 26 players played golf and had a delicious BBQ. The expectation is to have similar social outings in 1997; specifically, more golf tournaments, as well as a potential ski trip in March 1997.

Judge Brian Jamar (left) was recognized for the Sonoma Business article for which he was happy to contribute $50.

Recognition was given to Robin Marrs who returned from a trip to Arkansas. Upon his return, he presented Bob Marigo with a much appreciated re-elect Clinton cup. Robin returned with a Rotary Club flag from Marshall, Missouri.

With the holiday season coming, Chris Rosell announced that people have signed up for the "bell ringing", but five to six more people are needed to fully staff the project.

On November 16th, Tango Argentina, the Rotary Foundation Celebration Dinner, will be held at the Red Lion Inn in Rohnert Park. Champagne at 6:00, dinner at 7:00--dancing to El Tango de Valentino. Tickets will be $50 per person and the grand prize raffle will be two round trip tickets to Buenos Aries or any other city in Argentina.

Effective October 1996, the legal name of our Rotary Club was changed to "Santa Rosa West Rotary Club."

Jim Sullivan presented a check to the Multi-Cultural Childrens Center.

Program:

Chuck Stark introduced our presentation which was a taped speech by Paulo V. Costa, Chairman of the Rotary Foundation.

Mr. Costa gave a passionate speech regarding the "Annual Programs Fund" and the "Permanent Fund" which are administered under the Rotary Foundation. The "Annual Programs Fund" covers Polio Plus and educational programs, including scholarships and the work study exchange. The goal for 1996/1997 annual giving is $55 million. The "Permanent Fund" was also described and a goal has been established of $200 million by the year 2005.

Mr. Costa also described the "Paul Harris Fellowship" and its importance to Rotary International. He stated the standard for the Rotary Foundation is:

1. to act with integrity;
2. to serve with love; and
3. to work for peace.

He mentioned that Rotary International is a global movement, but that 60% of each District's contributions to the Rotary Foundation stay within that District. Mr. Costa's excitement and conviction were evident, with the intent to stimulate giving for the current year.

Chuck Stark requested that all Rotarians complete their pledges, whether or not the contributions are to be made at this time.

Travel Extravaganza:

Following this interesting presentation, the long awaited Concorde/QE II raffle was at hand. Bill Gittins requested that Richard Standard, the Club photographer, relocate in the front of the room to "SNAP" the winning ticket. Someone in the Club stated "Well I guess Richard didn't win," with a resounding laugh from the crowd. So, as Richard snapped the winning ticket with his camera, Bill Gittins, in his suspenseful way, announced that "the winner is Richard Standard" (at left with Prez Bill). What an exciting moment, to win a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Congratulations Richard, have a great time!

And with that, the meeting was adjourned.

Ten Reasons to Support the Rotary Foundation

1. It supports the largest privately funded scholarship program in the world. It dwarfs Rhodes and the private part of Fulbright awards.
2. It promotes world understanding, peace and good will through group study exchanges (we will host a GSE team from Finland in our district this year, and one from Austria in 1997-98).
3. Health Hunger and Humanity grants bring clean water to developing countries, health services to those in desperate need, food for the empty bellies of children. These are usually multi-year projects that have a lasting impact on whole regions or countries.
4. Matching grants help support hundreds of small projects from drilling the first well in a village plagued by dysentery and colera to making small bank loans allowing women to start businesses, to digging latrines for people who have never seen or used indoor toilet facilities.
5. It is the originator of the Polio Plus campaign- the largest privately sponsored disease eradication program ever attempted. Working with our health partners, Rotarians have been responsible in large part for the provision of polio vaccine to one billion children since 1985 and we'll help wipe polio from the face of the earth by 2005.
6. Because it's a small world after all ( and we're part of it). Through the Foundation we'll leave a better, safer, world to our children and all the children who follow us and them on this planet.
7. Because service through the Rotary Foundation ennobles us all and because your service should match you rewards in life.
8. Because grants for university teachers in developing countries help provide education - the key to the development and self reliance of the people who live in those countries.
9. Because no Rotarian should miss the opportunity to celebrate with other foundation supporters and the chance to win fantastic prizes or take home an auction treasure.
10. Because the Foundation has spent nearly $250 million since 1947 to further international understanding, and to do good in this world, and because it will continue these efforts for ever.

Do it now! Make a reservation for the dinner in Rohnert Park November 16. Buy raffle tickets. You'll feel good because you are supporting the Rotary Foundation. No person stands as tall as when they bend down to help another human being in need.

This article by Larry Kavanaugh appeared in the District Bulletin 10/96

Calendar

November 4: Frank Heany, Red & White Fleet, will talk about Alcatraz

November 11: Sue Smith from Hewlett Packard will talk about HP

November 18: GSE team who went to the Philippines

November 25: Jerry Price will talk about his experience climbing Mt. Everest at age 61.

December 2: Billy Gianquento will talk about Hunting & Fishing in Sonoma County

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