Upcoming Programs
06 August Paraag Marathe, VP Football Operations, San Francisco
‘49ers: “Inside the ‘49ers”
News: Sheila Canzian gave the news,
incorporating Sarah Palin's resignation (and
wave goodbye to Alaska), botox, and a joke
about the elderly that can't be printed!
Dine and ditch: Frank Baldanzi
announced the second Rotary “dine around”
in San Mateo: Aug., 10 (Mon.) 6 pm
cocktails; Dinner (optional) at 7 PM. Please
sign up to go and indicate whether you'll be
staying only for drinks.
Sunshine Report: Peter Sortwell is
recovering from shoulder surgery; Al
Norcross has some health issues--please
keep him in your thoughts.
Paul Harris International: June Lamb
announced two Paul Harris awards: five
year pins for Dick DeLuna and Dave
Bennett.
Song: T. Jack is back!
Re: Paul Harris fellowships: we have a
district benefactor again this year. If you
have over $500 in funds already donated, the
benefactor will match the amount you
donate (half of what remains to get to your
$1000). Please see June Lamb for details.
The Week of July 30, 2009
President Peter thanked Dave Skromme
for the new Rotary banner and
acknowledged BBQ committee members
Shawn DeLuna, Jeff Lowenstein, Tony
Villanueva, Larry Atkinson, Jim Engel,
Wally Krone, Rom Vocker, Kitty Lopez
and Sheila Canzian. Another thank you
was extended to Ron Borelli and his fellow
musicians for entertaining at the event.
Peter thanked those who worked on the first
Saturday (that turned out to be a Tuesday)
clean-up in Rotary Grove in Central Park.
He passed out "goodies" for the work crew,
including sunscreen and Dove liquid soap
for sensitive skin (for Mike Peterson).
Jeff Lowenstein, Frank Baldanzi and
Nick Rogers teamed up to make what could
have been a dull subject (The San Mateo
Rotary Foundation) great. A beautiful
report was put together and handed out by
Jeff Lowenstein highlighting the allocation
of the funds within the SM Rotary
Foundation, what percentage of funds was
spent, and where it was spent.
Nick Rogers discusses Rotary Foundation
Fr. Eric Heinz was recognized for giving
his wife tickets to the symphony, ballet and
opera for her birthday, even though many
circumstances prevented them from actually
making the performances. Don Dailey and
fellow table members chipped in to pay the
President's Club fine that Eric had already
offered to pay. Marion Brown was thanked
for his work on changing the club
foundation's name to: “San Mateo Rotary
Foundation" and then recruited into the
President's Club as his reward. (Needless to
say, no one stepped up to pay Marion's
fine!).
Bottom line: in spite of a tough economy,
our club's finance committee has limited the
foundation's losses, cut unnecessary
spending and done a great job of conserving
our funds, in spite of the worst investment
year on record.
Dave Bennett followed them, noting that a
group is working on creating a legacy
program. Dave said club members will be
hearing more soon.
Lee Osborne gave an update on Rotary
Haciendas and Floritas, noting that the
projects remain in the black. He thanked the
City for its support and investment in the
projects and said the group is looking for
more property.
of over 300 people. Peter thanked the panel
with a gold "four way test" coin for each.
Our photographer extraordinaire taking a
much-needed sundae break!
Mark Avelar described the role of Rotary
as a benefactor of the San Mateo Library,
saying the club donated over $150,000 to the
library over two years.
Thank you to Anne LeClair for acting
as Roving Editor this time. Roving
Editor Don Shoecraft is filling in on
August 6.
Special Annoucements: Sat Aug 8
Training for those interested in
International Service...right here in San
Mateo...Sat Aug 8, 9am at
Silicon Valley/Peninsula Foundation
conference room on 1700 El Camino at
Bovet Rd. A first-class session put on by
the District. 3 of us going...all are
welcome.
John Kelly and Kitty Lopez noted Rotary's
role in putting in a kitchen at Samaritan
House years ago and $75,000 in support for
the dental clinic, now dedicated to the San
Mateo Rotary. Kitty noted that the dental
clinic is still operating and has a waiting list
Sunday Aug 16 Toyonaka youth baseball
team visiting from Japan, plays local
teams morning and afternoon, and our
club hosts a barbecue at Rotary Grove at
noon. Set up/cooks/clean up and smiling
hosts from our club, and family time for
great baseball.
REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Board — 2nd Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Beginning in September the board meets at the Main Library
Program — 4th Friday, 7:30 a.m.
Program meets at Park Towers, 700 Laurel Ave.
COG — 1st Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
(Nick Rogers’ office, 400 S. El Camino Real, Suite 900)
Subject to change — visit http:/www.rotary5150.org for latest information
MAKEUP SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Belmont, 12:15, Van’s Restaurant
Burlingame, 12:15, Sheraton Gateway
TUESDAY
Millbrae, 12:15, Green Hills CC
Pacifica, 7:15 am, Sharp Park GC
Peninsula Sunrise, 7:30 a.m., Harbor House Rest.
Redwood City, 12:15, Sequoia Club
San Francisco, Noon, Kensington Park Hotel
San Francisco Greater Mission, 7:45 am, Double Play Restaurant
WEDNESDAY
Daly City, 12:15, Marie Callender’s Restaurant
Foster City, 12:15, Crowne Plaza
Menlo Park, 12:15, Menlo Park Rec Center
San Bruno, 12:15, El Rancho Inn
San Francisco Bayview, 6 pm, So. Seafood Village
SFO Airport, 12:00, Firewood Café, Int’l Terminal
Woodside/Portola Valley, 7:30 am, Woodside Village Church
THURSDAY
Fisherman’s Wharf, 7:30 am, Franciscan Restaurant
Half Moon Bay, 12:15, United Methodist Chuch
So. San Francisco, 12:15, Basque Cultural Center
FRIDAY
San Carlos, 12:15, Piaceri Restaurant
San Mateo Sunrise, 7:30 am, Poplar Creek GC