Rotary Club of the Valley of the Moon
Number one Mid size Club in District 5130
6572 Oakmont Drive, Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Volume VIII
Issue No. 38 John Heilbronner, President June 05, 2009
(www.valleyofthemoonrotary.org)
should all remember to do or say “Just for
Today”.
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
The Four-Way Test of things we think, say or
do:
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
OPENING
I didn't want to start the bulletin by “stealing”
Jerry Dion's favorite word so I will start with a
synonym
of
plethora. Due
to
the
superabundance
of
guests
President John
wanted to start
the meeting a
little early so I
felt it was my responsibility to help him get
started. As you can see in the picture President
John had a plethora of
watches to choose from.
Al Blake led us in the
Pledge to the flag and Jim
Spangler read “Just For
Today” which is an
inspirational piece that
reminds us of the many
acts and thoughts we
With 53 people present President John said it
was more of a hurricane than a plethora of guests
and asked Sgt-at-Arms, Jerry Dion to introduce
our visiting Rotarians, Paula Reinhold and
Sharon Kennedy (Fran's daughter) both from
Rohnert Park – Cotati.
President John introduced Joyce Schipper,
Principal of Flowery School and his wife, Carol,
our “First Lady”.
Sharon Kennedy introduced Fran's “other special
daughter” Linda Antonio.
Jim Spangler introduced his wife Barbara and
Gordon Freedman introduced Nancy Lindzy,
Director of Family Services at Daniels Chapel of
the Roses
Our other guests were introduced during the
Scholarship portion of the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President John annouced the Healdsburg club is
holding a golf tournament on June 13.
Due to their work
with
the
Guatemala
Literacy Program
Keri Anderson
and
Ron
Nicholson were
presented
with
Guatemala Literacy Fellow Awards.
John Derby tried for “He's the Jolly Good
Fellow and was ½ way successful. President
John tried to tell him a secret board meeting had
been held to vote against singing but from the
reaction of the crowd (BOOs were heard) sounds
like we will continue to sing. Now we only have
to hope we get better.
Everyone should have
received an envelope
from John Derby this
morning
with
information
on
the
Raffle Fund Raiser.
More info will follow.
then
presented
her with a Paul
Harris award in
her name and he
“Pinned” her.
Sharon Kennedy
then
presented
her
mother,
Francine
Dorshkind, with her
Paul Harris.
Arnie Lamb announced
that so far we had received $1200 for Polio Plus
as a result of the wonderful Piano & Operatic
Recital by Alexey Artemyev, Piano and
Evegenia Chaverdova, Mezzo-Soprano. There is
still more coming in but this will cover our
commitment for next year. A big THANK YOU
to Gordon Freedman and his wife, Irene Lucia,
for arranging this wonderful event in Oakmont.
Membership Chairman Gordon announced
Barbara Spangler has submitted her application
for membership in our club.
Lois
Kelly
reminded
everyone to sign up for the
Debunking
Dinner
scheduled for June 26 at
the Quail Inn. It promises
to be a fun night for all.
PAUL HARRIS
AWARDS
Rich Irwin explained to our visitors that Paul
Harris was the founder of Rotary and Paul Harris
awards were established when Paul died in 1957.
An award is presented when a person has
contributed $1000 to the Paul Harris Foundation
and the next $1000 earns a Paul Harris Plus One
award. Our President John has earned a Plus
One award and First Lady Carol was asked to
“Pin” John and then sealed it with a kiss. Much
to Carol's surprise and delight President John
Rich
reminded
everyone that funds
donated to Rotary
International (Paul Harris) do come back to local
projects. The $2000 grant for Flowery School
was from RI.
Joyce Schipper is retiring
as the Principal at
Flowery and she wanted
to stop by and thank all
of the members who
have volunteered at the
school.
She will be
traveling for most of the
next year but we hope
she will come back to a
meeting when she “settles down”.
HAPPY DOLLARS were skipped at this point
to make sure we had time for our scholarship
recipients.
RAFFLE
Bill Shaver announced there was $154 up for
grabs in the raffle today. Our guest from Flowery
School, Nancy,
drew Dennis
Schroeder's
ticket but he
drew the King
of Diamonds so
the pot will
continue
to
grow.
President John read the complete list of next
year's Board Members and Committees. If you
would like more information please go to our
club web site:
www.valleyofthemoonrotary.org
Scholarships
Fred Polkinghorn announced we awarded six
scholarships for a total of $7,000 this year. We
had 40 applications so the
committee was thanked
and commended for all of
their hard work making
these six selections.
Fred Moore introduced
Christine Stephens who
received the Vocational
Scholarship
Award.
Christine told us she is a
single Mom of 3 boys and
she is a Nursing student at
SRJC.
She
thanked the club
for their help in
achieving
her
goals. Christine
was accompanied
by
her
son
Christian.
Dan Grow introduced one of the Transfer
Scholarship Award winners, Javier Albor. Javier
graduated from Windsor High and SRJC with a
Criminal Justice Major. He will be attending
Sacramento State in the fall.
Les
Holve
presented
Transfer
Scholarship
Award
winner
Ariana Aparicio
from Pt Reyes
Station.
Ariana
told us she graduated from Tomales High and
SRJC and plans to attend Sonoma State
University with a major in English and an
interest in teaching.
Brian Adams introduced Deborah Songer from
Rincon School. Deborah has just completed
classes in Administration and will now spend
33% of her time as Assistant Principal. She
thanked the members for all of the work done for
and with the students but as an aside she really
wanted to know why there is a SHOE on the
podium. Les was kind enough to say it had to do
with the role
our President
John played in
life so the
natural
conclusion
drawn
by
Deborah was
that President
John was a
Cross Dresser...... I don't think he is but First
Lady Carol is still laughing.
Deborah then introduced Tony DiBernardo also
a scholarship recipient. Tony told us he just
graduated from High School and plans to go to
SRJC with a major in Business and possibly
Accounting.
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
President John said he was informed we were
now ahead of schedule (which is strange that he
didn't know that – maybe he doesn't even have a
watch) but this meant we had a bit of time to
discuss the upcoming raffle. President John
emphasized how important our fund raising
efforts are because the more we earn the more
we can give back. All profits from the raffle
must be used in California so a successful raffle
will go a long way to helping people in our
community.
The envelopes John Derby handed out this
morning contain an informational letter, a sample
email type letter, a raffle flyer and a prospect
work sheet. Please take the time to read the
information and join in our efforts to have a
successful fund raiser.
Guests and potential Rotarians are invited
twice at the Club’s expense.
Happy Dollars
John Derby had a great time taking his grandson
to Oregon
Keri Anderson went
to Scotland to see her
dear friend awarded her
PhD and then spent
time in Paris and
Gordon
Freedman
recognized
his
granddaughter who will
graduate from High
School on Tuesday.
President John then tried to explain the Shoe
and the Globe !!!
CLOSING
Tomorrow is the 65th anniversary of D day so in
closing we had a moment of silence in
remembrance of the sacrifices made on not only
that day but throughout WWII.
President John rang the bell to close the
meeting at 8:20 AM (Can you believe it??)
Membership
1st postings:
Barb Spangler (Jim's wife) and her classification
is Health Services.
MANY PEOPLE SAID THEY WOULD
HAVE JOINED ROTARY HAD SOMEONE
ASKED THEM!
Cut and put in your wallet
You are invited as a guest
of_____________________________to attend
a breakfast meeting of Valley of the Moon
Rotary. The Club meets Friday mornings at
7:15 a.m. at the Quail Restaurant 7035
Oakmont Drive in Oakmont.
REMINDERS
We are still collecting non-perishable food items
for the food bank at each meeting.
Suitcases are always needed for the Children's
Home.
FUTURE CALENDAR EVENTS
6/12/09 Sonoma County Grand Jury – Rich Klein
current foreperson serving Sonoma County on its
Grand Jury for the year '08-'09 which ends July 8,
2009 (Jim Carty presiding)
6/19/09 The BEST of Rotary International –
multiple themes (John Heilbronner presiding)
6/26/09 Heilbronner Debunking Dinner at Quail
Inn – removal of “old shoe” President (PE
Freedman presiding)
2009-2010
Paula Schnelle, classification President of
Oakmont Travel
Share Rotary with your friends. We should
invite business friends and neighbors to a
meeting. Who do we do business with, what
neighbors do we know, what former Rotarians
could be asked to join us? Clip and save the
invitation below to give to a friend, neighbor,
or business associate.
7/0309 DARK (Independence Day holiday weekend
7/10/09 Rotary International Convention (PE
Gordon Freedman reporting)
7/17/09 Pilot Your Own Health Care - Jean
Duffy (host - Caroline Keller)
7/24/09 Easter Seals in the 21st Century - Dawn
Carlson (host - Frank Sites)
7/31/09 The “Vision Plan” for VOM-Rotary –
Helaine Campbell (host – Gordon Freedman)
8/7/09 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly –
Meghan Call (host – Keri Anderson)
8/14/09 District Governor @ VOM-Rotary - Kirk
Brown (host – Gordon Freedman)
8/21/09 “211” Phone Service – Sonoma County –
Bill Myatt (host – Gay Weir)
Carol pins John with his Paul Harris award
8/28/09 OPEN date (speaker needed)
9/04/09 DARK (Labor Day Weekend)
9/11/09 OPEN date (speaker needed
9/18/09 OPEN date (speaker needed)
9/25/09 Buck Institute: research on Aging – Jim
(host – Brian Adams)
Joint Board meeting June 6, 2009
Oct-Dec – all
OPEN –
needed!!
dates are
speakers
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
Please submit any corrections or omissions to
Valerie Hulsey for insertion in the next bulletin.
Editor:
Valerie Hulsey
Publisher:
Jack Monahan
Photographer Jack Monahan
President: John Heilbronner; President Elect: Gordon
Freedman; Secretary: Pat Randall; Treasurer: Arnie
Lamb; Jerry Dion; Sgt-At-Arms