Announcements:  Jess Wellen- our Joint international project with Mike Barrington and the Concord Rotary has been a success.  Jess brought pictures Of the woman in Ecuador who got prosthetic arms with our help.

Dan Barnes- Thanked all the Rotarians for recipes for our Rotary Cookbook Project, we need help contacting local restaurants for their recipes.

John Sherry- Rotary Day at the Horse Races at Golden Gate Fields.  Sat. Dec.5^th 11 am  $32, races, buffet lunch lots of fun.  Contact John

Mike Heller-Thanked all the members that helped with the pancake breakfast.  We Had a great turnout.  He read a letter from Jay Lifson with the Chamber of Commerce Thanking the Rotary Club for a job well done.

Bob Shusta- Sunshine Report- Bob Aguilar had eye surgery and is recovering, resting Flat on his stomach at home. 

Veterans celebration Nov. 11 at the Veteran’s Hall 11am.

Chuck Vogel- No Rotary meeting Nov 19, we will be attending the Chamber Community breakfast featuring John Chang our state controller. Nov 20^th  Vets Hall

Dec 10^th Holiday Lunch.

Steve Falk-Announced the Library Gala Celebration Nov 7^th, the city will close Mt Diablo Blvd. in front of the Library and a huge tent will cover the area. Lots of food, drink and entertainment.  Nov 14^th  10 am for the grand opening of the library.

Geoff Zimmerman- Club membership mtg. 7:30 am on the 30^th.  We are interested in Community outreach, to find new members interested in giving back to the Community.

Fine Master:  Zildi for a great appearance (fine paid by Jim Mitchell),  Mike and Jay were on a TV  report.

Happy Dollars:  Dan Baker- grandson had two interceptions for Acalanes High School, gave 5 happy dollars.

John Sherry- Son got a job promotion in San Diego.  Chuck Vogel- our Prez looks Younger with her beautiful red hair!!  Maurice Williams- granddaughter’s Birthday, this USC grad works in SF.  Jim Mitchell couldn’t recognize his wife for a few minutes when she walked in. Tom Courtright recognized our well dressed Suit wearers, Steve Snider and Alan Mac, sharp looking guys!

Debbie Cooper introduced our speaker Gail Johnson, designer, author of “The Social Cause Diet”.   Volunteering enriches your life, you live longer and are healthier. Volunteer and you will also receive blessings in many ways.  Take time to evaluate yourself and your skills and check the many organizations to wee where you best fit in.  Check volunteermatch.org for suggestions.  You can improve yourself by giving up old habits (put yourself on a diet) and fill the space with new things or activities.  People tend to volunteer in areas where they have been wounded to find solice and gain strength by helping others.  Enjoy the moments of joy that come with volunteering.  You receive both delayed and immediate benefits from volunteering since your money or time can return benefits to you later in your life.