Official Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Lafayette, CA
May 5, 2011 | VOL 65 | ISSUE 40

		President Geoff opened the meeting promptly at 12:00PM. Dan Baker filled in for Don Anderson as the Greeter and gave us a thought for the day. Dan then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
		Visit Rotarian none Guests of Rotarians were introduced by Alicia Craigholm, Dino Riggio and Moe Levich.

Club announcements-
Alicia reminded us to be fully prepared for the Concert at the Rez in May 14, 2011. She asked us to get our raffle tickets sold and the money sent to Treasurer Greg Vaisnor. John Sherry asked us to put our names on the work schedule.
Jay Lifson told us about the ‘Trust In Education’ fundraiser on the evening of May 27, 2011. Jay put a flyer on the table and suggested we see him if we wanted more information. Moe Levich told us about the Summer Music Festival. Ron Wake updated us on our Rotary Foundation and the importance of contributions.
As the day was Cinco De Mayo we had a Mexican theme. The inimitable and always high-spirited Alicia Craigholm led us in a Conga Line!
Fines and Happy Dollars included: Maurice Williams for his 37th anniversary. Jess Wellen for appearing on television at his workplace. Alicia Craigholm donated some Happy Dollars because she loves Rotarians. Dan Baker was happy and new garden spray protected his roses.

Speaker
Today’s program was introduced by Mike Heller. He brought Milt Panagatacos to the podium with a warm Rotary greeting. Milt is a physical education teacher and baseball coach at Mt. Diablo High School in Concord. Milt told us his mother played professional baseball in the Fresno area during the Second World War. He is the youngest of four boys, all of whom slept in the same room. Milt learned to be a good athlete ‘pillow-fighting’ with his older brothers. He started out as a teacher, but was laid off during the oil embargo and recession of 1974. He became a San Francisco firefighter and stayed with the department until retirement. Milt’s first love is teaching and he considers himself very fortunate that he has been able to return to it.
Milt told us that sports and a very important part of a young person’s education and hopes the citizenry understands this in these difficult budget times.

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Rotary and Aga Khan University announce strategic partnership

By Arnold R. Grahl
Rotary International News -- 5 May 2011

Aga Khan University's Advanced Nursing Studies programmes ensure that nurses and midwives are able to advance their skills and knowledge as well as their career opportunities. Photo by Jean-Luc Ray

The Rotary Foundation Trustees have reached an agreement with Aga Khan University to form a strategic partnership under the Foundation's Future Vision Plan.

The private, nonsectarian university promotes human welfare and development through research, teaching, and community service. It is the second strategic partner under the Future Vision Plan. In mid-April, the Trustees reached an agreement with Oikocredit, a Netherlands-based cooperative financial institution that supports socially responsible investing.

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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.

Make Up Meetings

and locations of nearby clubs:
http://rotary5160.org/clubs/where-clubs-meet/

Upcoming Speakers

5/12		Steve Butler on economics
5/19		Kevin Miller, Mgr. BMW Collision Center talking about parts quality and competition in the market place

Local & District Events

5/14		Concert at the Res, 11-2pm
6/4		Rotary Bocce Ball 2011 Challange, 10:00AM, Martinez Waterfront Park.
6/26- 6-30		Camp Venture, Maritime facility, Beri Kasper.

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