Santa Rosa West Rotary Bulletin

Bulletin
June 17, 2002
By David McDonald

If you missed the
May 20th issue,
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Sonoma County Update

President Brian rang the club's rotary bell to begin the meeting. This meeting started off with the President Elect Michael Moore leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Paula Wrenn gave the Rotary Moment (a quote form Nelson Mandela's inaugural speech),

and Susan Nowacki introduced the 5 visiting Rotarians.

Guests included the Mayor Mike Martini

Bob Miller is doing better and he is back home.

Coming Up

July 1
"Cool, Cool Water"
Not only is he an expert in his field, long before heading Sonoma County's Water Agency, Randy Poole was aptly named by his parents for his career. Come learn more about area water needs, the Endangered Species Act and funding of our water resources.
(Reporter: Bill Dodson)

July 8
Neighborhood Revitalization Program
City council members Jane Bender and Sharon Wright will outline a program of interest to all Santa Rosa residents and businesses. Don't miss it.
(Reporter: TBD)

July 15
Charles M. Schultz Museum
Jason Hillyer is director of education for the new museum, which is scheduled to open in August. Preview the offerings of this newest community asset from Snoopy and Charlie Brown's best friend.
(Reporter: TBD)

July 22
To be announced when confirmed
(Reporter: TBD)

July 29
"Wishes Come True"
is the name of Deborah Newell's organization. Rotarian Harry Rubins has been touched by her work and will introduce her in her role as "Glinda".
(Reporter: TBD)

And coming in June...

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Crab Feed & Live Auction

Past President's Celebration

Bartley Barbecue

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Gary Lucas is requesting ideas for the Crab Feed Theme for next year. He needs them by the next Monday meeting.

Chris Rosell got his metal bone braces removed (ouch!) and was fined $25.

Santa Rosa Mayor Mike Martini & President Brian Herndon

Hizzoner the Mayor received a $10,000 donation for "A Place to Play". Five Rotary clubs donated $100,000 over the last three years.

We got a big thank-you from the LBC and Raising a Reader.

Janet didn't draw the marble but Bill Dodson got the wine.

Program:

Supervisor Tim Smith

Highlights:

Citizens voted 70% for General Plan but didn't vote the money to support it. Now the county will use bonds to pay for the plan. (Bonds will be repaid with future gas tax revenues from the State)
For the first time 9 cities in Sonoma Co. and all of Marin are agreeing on a strategy to solve the transportation problem
It will take CalTrans 6 years to do an environmental impact report for improving the Novato narrows
Rail - without a local sales tax or other subsidy there will be no rail
101 to Steele Lane completion date is 2004
BART won't come to Santa Rosa.
Sonoma Co. has lowest outbound commute in Bay Area
Airport - talking with a couple airlines, travel to L.A., Seattle and Utah, etc. likely, but the airport is going through its own changes

We adjourned at 1:30pm.

Your Reporter: David Mc Donald

Your Editor:
Jim Valinoti

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Internal Service Recognition & Reminder
	July 1	July 8	July 15	July 22
Cashier:	Gary L.	Gary L.	Gary L.	Gary L.
Set-up:	Doug D.	Doug D.	Doug D.	Doug D.
Set-up:	Dave M.	Dave M.	Dave M.	Dave M.
Greeter:	Tarina H.	Tarina H.	Tarina H.	Tarina H.
Pledge:	Bill D.	Bill D.	Bill D.	Bill D.
Ticket Sales:	Kyle S.	Kyle S.	Kyle S.	Kyle S.
Moment:	John M.	John M.	John M.	John M.
Photographer:	Anne Abrams	Anne Abrams	Anne Abrams	Anne Abrams
Programs:	Paula Wrenn	Paula Wrenn	Paula Wrenn	Paula Wrenn
Bulletin Reporter:	Bill Dodson	TBD	TBD	TBD
Bulletin Editor:	Jim Valinoti	Jim Valinoti	Jim Valinoti	Jim Valinoti

Changes or comments?

Contact Jim Valinoti at valinoti@sonic.net or (707) 829-2300.

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