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The Audio-Video Division
Contest
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| The bell was rung at 12:30 p.m. by President Louis
Capuano bringing the meeting to order. |
Pledge
The salute to the flag, which is located on the speaker’s right, was led
by Bob Zeni.
Rotary Moment
The Rotary Moment was a two-parter, first by stand-in John Meislahn,
and then by perennial stand-in Gary Lucas, both of these stalwarts
standing in for TBD, whoever that may be.
Visiting Rotarians
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| Visiting Rotarians, both of them, were introduced by
Jim Sullivan, who needed no introduction, but did require some
presidential assistance with the formation of his words....can you say
"vis-it-ting ro-tar-ians"J -Ed |
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Coming
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April 26th
Our exchange student Sarah Castellain will talk about her home in
France as well as her experiences here in Santa Rosa. We will also have
2 other Rotary exchange girls, Suvi from Finland and Kim from
Switzerland, speak briefly before Sarah. This will be a very special
meeting because Sarah's parents will be visiting from France and getting
to meet our Rotarians. Her father, Jacques, started and was president of
the Rotary club in Bethune.
(Reporter: Chris R.)
May 3rd
Our new Santa Rosa Police Chief, Ed Flint, will speak on the
challenges he sees in our city and how he plans to address them.
(Reporter: Richard S.)
May 10th
Jeri Arnold will present our Student Speech Contest
(Reporter: Tom L.)
May 17th
TBD
(Reporter: Roger O.)
May 24th
Tom Robinson from the Open Space District will talk about our
county's commitment to open space preservation
(Reporter: Roger O.)
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Crab
Feed
& Live Auction
Past
President's
Celebration
Bartley Barbecue
Bulletin
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Guests of Rotarians
Guests of Rotarians were introduced by their respective hosts, Bob
Zeni doing the honors for Jan Hansen, Counselor at Piner High
School, PDG John Withers for Capt. Patty Rassmussen, and
Tom Laengle for Craig Brisgel, who made a pitch for
volunteers for a forthcoming 20-30 event. Craig’s father, Jerry,
was a member of our club, and his grandfather, Eddie, was a
charter member.
President Louis gave thanks to all the volunteers – the
“little people”, who make the meeting go. |
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President elect-elect Chris Parr reminded us of
the forthcoming installation of officers for the club sponsored Rotaract
Club on April 24 at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Call Chris for
details. On the same note, President Louis announced that on
April 20, the Board of Supervisors will make a presentation to the newly
formed Rotaract Club. Membership is invited to attend. Call Louis for
details. |
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| Past President Mike Moore gave a sunshine
report regarding Ed Burr who broke his ankle participating in
that highly dangerous and challenging sport of – no, not skiing, not
tennis, not auto racing, but golf! Some suggested that it had to do
with the high stools in the bar at Charlie’s at the Windsor course. |
Rotary President’s meeting will be at Quail Inn at Oakmont at 12:30 PM on
April 23.
President Louis noted that nine dedicated club members attended the
recent District Assembly,
and as usual, a good time was had by all. Some 300 Rotarians attended from
the district.
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Our ace Foundation Chair Harry “Harry in Your Pocket” Rubins made
a pitch for the Rotary Foundation and the donation-matching program
funded by the club. Harry will also pitch in ten bucks from his own
pocket to any who participate in the donation drive. |
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| The Santa Rosa club is hosting its annual Shrimp Feed
on May 8. Because of the participation of their members in our own crab
feed, President Louis hopes that many will attend. See Louis for
tickets. The Rohnert Park-Cotati club is hosting its 3rd annual Golf
Tournament on April 30, 10:00 AM check-in, 11:00 AM scramble tee-off. |
Tarina Hall, Major Domo of the 2005 Crab Feed called our
attention to suggested themes for that event. Cast your vote. If you
don’t like any of the current suggestions, come up with one of your own. |
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| David McDonald announced the names of those who
have volunteered to help in the “Rebuilding Together” volunteer day on
April 24. Raffle:
Tony Stark got to stick his hand into the bag and pull out a
non-black marble. Sorry, Tony! |
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Phil Talamantes picked up the bottle of
chardonnay. |
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Scholars of the Month: Bob Zeni introduced the
Scholars of the Month, Ben Cree and Suzanne Lopes, both
seniors at Piner High School. |
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Program:
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Jeri Arnold introduced our program for this week, the
Audio-Video Division Contest, which is conducted at club level. This is
an outgrowth of the District 5130 Communications Contest, which is
currently for speech only. Three groups representing El Molino and Analy
High Schools made their presentations. |
Video #1, “Empty Bowls” was presented by Ciavan Vejvy of Analy
High School.
Video #2, was the submission of Delya Barrio and Alison Jones
of El Molino High School.
And video #3 was presented by Alex Narbutas, also of El Molino.
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And the winner’s are: In first place, winning the $400 prize
was Ciavan Vejvy of Analy, (apparently his video was so
good that we didn’t manage to get a still shot of him! -? Ed)
and the 2nd place prize of $200 was split, $100 each going to the team
of Delya Barrio and Alison Jones of El Molino.
El Molino was represented by audio-video instructor Rick Massell,
and Analy by instructor Ann Humphrey, and the judges were Nick
Nicholson of Bank of America, Sheryl Stockton of Sonoma
National Bank, and Tom Laengle of TV50.
Thanks to instructors and judges alike; especial thanks to the
students for their fine efforts; and of course, congratulations to the
winners.
Recognition:
While the votes of the judges were being tallied, President Louis
did not let the audience become restless. Rather, he moved amongst them,
a calming influence much as the cowboy with his restless herd, and
dispensed favors to a luck few. |
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Chuck Baker was touched for $10 because he couldn’t think up any
reason why he shouldn’t be fined. |
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Bob Harris, also $10, because Louis “likes him.” |
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Mike Moore reported on his trip to Vegas and the 7:00 AM wake-up
call from John Meislahn. No fine, since Mike had done such an
especially nice job in standing in for the absent Prez Louis last
week. |
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Recently returned from traveling abroad, Joe Perez
introduced a new use for our common flatware…J
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| John Meislahn, who, in ratting out Mike, had
failed to note that he too was in Las Vegas at the same time. In John’s
case he was wrapping up a 2000 mile, 6 day trip in a motor home with his
wife, his kids, his sisters, his cousins and his aunts. Louis dispensed
a credit against fines – no one should be fined for a trip like that! |
| John also took his opportunity at the mike to announce
the forthcoming fireside at The Geysers on May 8. (Will the hot dogs be
steam-cooked?) |
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John Withers, proud grandpa, borrowed $5 from
Don Ling so he could pay a “high five” since his grandson is number
five in the nation in foot racing. |
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Winners in the contest were announced, and we were dismissed.
Your Bulletin Scribe,
Chuck Baker |
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Your Bulletin Editor,
Jim Valinoti |
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| Internal
Service Recognition Roster |
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April 19 |
April 26 |
May 3 |
May 10 |
| Cashier: |
Kim |
Kim |
Kim |
Kim |
| Set-up: |
TBD |
TBD |
Steve W. |
TBD |
| Set-up: |
TBD |
TBD |
Steve W. |
TBD |
| Greeter: |
Jim S. |
Steve W. |
Terri G. |
Teri G. |
| Pledge: |
TBD |
Jim S. |
Ed B. |
Tarina H. |
| Ticket Sales: |
Richard S. |
Ed B. |
Jeri A. |
Chris P. |
| Moment: |
TBD |
John M. |
TBD |
Bob F. |
| Photographer: |
Bob Harris |
Bob Harris |
Bob Harris |
Bob Harris |
| Programs: |
Susan Nowacki |
Susan Nowacki |
Susan Nowacki |
Susan Nowacki |
| Bulletin Reporter: |
Ann A. |
Bill D. |
Richard S. |
Tom L. |
| Bulletin Editor: |
Jim Valinoti |
Jim Valinoti |
Jim Valinoti |
Jim Valinoti |
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