Official Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Lafayette, CA
November 18, 2010 | VOL 65 | ISSUE 21

		The meeting was opened by Geoff Zimmerman.
		Visiting Rotarian: Laura Day, candidate for District Governor. Guests of Rotarians: Guests were Dr. Dave Dobin and his wife

Announcements:
The date of December 3rd was announced for Bob Ewen’s funeral services.
Jay Lifson announced that he and Polly Bernson were working on a city committee to provide a bike and pedestrian path along the EBMUD right-of-way through the city. Members were informed on how they could help.
Chuck Vogel again announced details for the upcoming Holiday Party to be held on December 9 at the Lafayette Park Hotel. The sign-up and menu selection sheet was distributed.

Happy Dollars: Dan Baker read newspaper clippings regarding his grandson and granddaughter’s accomplishments and was duly fined.

John Sherry announced the birth of puppies to his prize Bichon.

Ed Stokes announced his 88th birthday and was duly congratulated, and fined.

Speaker: Dino Riggio presented brief personal highlights as a new member. Dino is a hometown boy, graduating from Acalanes High School. He graduated from the University of Colorado and lettered in Buffalo herding. He is involved with real estate and property management and additionally will be graduating from JFK Law School. He has ventured into the political arena and ran for the City Council recently.

Dr. Dave Dobin gave a presentation and presented a video about the Civil Air Patrol, with which he, as a pilot, has been active for many years. His son is also active in it. Dave serves as the recruitment officer for the organization and they have about 100 members and meet weekly at Buchanan Field. They do emergency search and rescue throughout California. The Civil Air Patrol has embarked on a program to honor veterans by presenting wreaths to veterans and their families at military cemeteries across America. Their major activity is a big ceremony held at the Arlington Cemetery. His group has taken on giving wreaths to the Presidio cemetery. He provided handouts that showed how members can contribute or participate. The club warmly thanked Dr. Dobin for his work and presentation.

Terry Ring won $5 in the weekly drawing.

Rotary International News

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Make Foundation giving a club tradition

By Susie O. Ma
The Rotarian -- December 2010

A Arch C. Klumph, father of The Rotary Foundation. Rotary Images

I t takes the financial contributions of Rotary club members for The Rotary Foundation to fulfill its mission: to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

How do some Rotary clubs maintain their high rates of Foundation support? One key is to establish a tradition of member giving – and capitalize on it when the opportunity arises.

The Rotary Club of Alexandria, La., USA, presented 61 members with Paul Harris Fellow recognition in June, taking advantage of a $100,000 donation to the Foundation from honorary member Norman Martin. Martin, who was already a Paul Harris Fellow, accumulated 100,000 recognition points from his contribution, which supported Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge.

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The Four Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Officers & Directors

Ray Klinginsmith . . . . . RI President
Karl Diekman . . . . . . . Dist 5160 Governor
Geoff Zimmerman. . . . President
John Sherry. . . . . . . . Past President
Troy Feddersen. . . . . Vice President
Bob Shusta . . . . . . . . Secretary
Greg Vaisnor . . . . . . . Treasurer
Chuck Vogel . . . . . . Club Service
Troy Winkles. . . . . . . Community Service
Jesse Wellen. . . . . . . International Service
Erin McCoin . . . . . . . Vocational Service
Andy Scheck. . . . . . . Sergeant of Arms
Mo Levich . . . . . . . . Sergeant of Arms

Give Hope - Give A Hand

The Rotary Club of Lafayette donates an LN-4 Prosthetic Hand in the name of our speakers each week.
The LN-4 Prosthetic Hand transforms lives and empowers those who have lost hands and limbs due to land mines, birth defects, and other catastrophes.