Month, Nite at the Races and Odyssey of the Mind activities.

Thank you publicity chair, Gary Irwin, for getting the club in the news. 4. Angelo Costanza announced the annual Bocce Bash is scheduled for June 14. A sign-up sheet was passed for those who wish to compete on the Moraga teams. We are close to being able to field four teams. If you are interested, let Angelo know. 5. Gary Irwin passed around a signup sheet for working at th our E-Waste Fundraiser on April 12 . There are morning and afternoon shifts available. Let Rich Render know when you can work. 6. The Chamber of Commerce Mixer held last Tuesday evening at the Trinity Center was a very successful event. It was sponsored both by our club and Kiwanis. District Governor Steve Lack was in attendance. Thanks to Debbie Roessler for organizing the food for the evening and Ron Mucovich for offering the Serbian Church as a location for the event. Kevin Reneau, the current President of the Moraga Chamber of Commerce, thought that the event was well attended and received by the community..

April 1 , 2014 NEXT MEETING: April 8 PROGRAM: Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest This evening meeting will be held at the Trinity Center 1700 School St, Moraga beginning at 6PM.
Greeter & Invocation: Debbie Roessler
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Brian Walker Rotaplast Changing Lives Club Assembly Diego Rios St. Marys Sophomore Class President Carol Louisell Meals on Wheels

* Regular Tuesday noon meeting ** Second Tuesday Evening Meeting at 6:00 PM

VISITORS Brad Howard Guest speaker and Director-Elect, Rotary International Candace Moses Executive Director, Aegis of Moraga

Cliff receiving a well-deserved massage at the Chamber Mixer

HAPPY BUCKS AND HIGH FIVES

Dick Vance returned from a trip to Arizona. He saw some impressive hydroplane racing at Lake Havasu on his way back home. David Kruegel had a couple of bucks for a recent article from the Rotarian as well as for the program last week by Virginia McCarthy, the Script Person for the movie Blue Jasmine.. Nora Avelar had a couple of bucks for a successful bridal shower and soiree with her friends. She is also moving next weekend to her new home in Pleasanton. Barbara Bruner offered a Happy Buck for Marv and Joyce Ellinbergs hosting of our monthly social last Friday evening at their home.

CLUB BUSINESS
Today the meeting was opened by Barbara Bruner with some memorable April Fool pranks including spaghetti trees from BBC and a left handed Whopper from Burger King. Some folks will believe anything!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Hannah Schade, a junior at St. Marys College is looking for a few good volunteers to help with a Triathlon to be held on th April 26 . Please contact Hannah at hschade@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer for a few hours starting at 7AM. 2. The District Assembly f o r all club leaders (I.e. Moraga Rotary Board members) will be held in Vallejo on Saturday, rd May 3 . Please make plans to attendit will be worthwhile! 3. It was announced that Moraga Rotary was mentioned in three articles in the Lamorinda Weekly this past week. The articles covered our recent employee of the

PROGRAM OF THE DAY

Today, our program was presented by Brad Howard, the RI Director-Elect for 2015 - 2017 representing the Western United States. Brad is a charter member of the Oakland Sunrise Rotary Club. He is a Cal graduate and the President of Howard Tours.

MARCH MADNESS GAME

Gary Irwin reported on the c u r r e n t standings of those involved in the March Madness basketball game. Kevin Reneau has surged into the lead. However, Cliff Dochterman and Gary Irwin have two teams in the final four. Bottom line is that if Wisconsin gets at least one win, Gary wins; if not, Kevin wins. Anyone have the music to On Wisconsin?

Thank You Marv and Joyce!!

The Thank God It Is The Last Friday Of The Month Social for March was held at Marv and Joyce Ellenbergs home last Friday. The party was well attended and we all had a very good time. Thank you Marv and Joyce for opening up your lovely home for this event. Give President Nora a call if you are willing to host this event in future months.

Brad Howard with Cliff Dochterman and Nora Avelar accepting the clubs $8,000 donation to Polio collected at our recent Nite at the Races event.

Brad began his talk reviewing Rotarys involvement in the eradication of polio over the past thirty years. He described the effects of polio and how the development of vaccines as well as the aggressive immunization programs have reduced polio throughout the world. Brad identified the three types of Polio and that different vaccines have been used to fight the disease. He reviewed how polio has been eradicated in India but new cases are still present in several countries in Africa and Asia. He stated it is important for Rotary and other organizations to stay involved to make sure that the job is completed. Reinfection of an area can occur and supplemental immunization programs are necessary. Political unrest and war in Pakistan have also got in the way of getting the job completed. He mentioned that the goal is to get away from using the oral, live virus vaccine and revert back to the injections once the disease is controlled. The current infrastructure built up for the PolioPlus effort should be used to fight other health problems in the future. When Rotary finishes this campaign we should all remember that we were a part of the solution!!

THE EDITORS COMMENTS

I would like to thank Al Simonsen for sharing the Rotaplast experiences of his nephew/godson Mark Moore. I found both the descriptions and pictures of the mission to Guatemala to be quite incredible. What a privilege to be associated with an organization that can bring help to children like this in all parts of the world. I, for one, am looking forward to the program by Brian th Walker on April 15 .

Mystery Rotarian
President Nora introduced two mystery Rotarians this week. We all knew that Cliff Dochterman reminds us of Jimmy Stewart, but who knew that Debbie Roessler walked on a glacier!!

MORAGA ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-14

Yet Another April Fools Day Tale!!!

I thought I would share an April Fools Day hoax from the United Kingdom. I would really like to attend the Washing of the Lions event.

President..Nora Avelar President-elect .........Debbie Roessler Past President...Frank May Secretary.........Kevin Reneau Treasurer....Lad Lynch Community Service Chair.Barbara Bruner New Generations...Rich Render International Service ChairTony Schoemehl Rotary Foundation...... Lad Lynch Public Relations Gary Irwin Membership...Debbie and Frank Director at Large.John Erickson Director at Large...Cliff Dochterman President, Rotary InternationalRon Burton District Governor, 5160.Steve Lack Assistant District Governor.Jose Avelar
Newsletter Editor for April Frank May Newsletter Editor for May Gary Irwin April Room Setup John Erickson

Rotary International Theme for 2013-14 ENGAGE ROTARY, CHANGE LIVES

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CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS
Apr. 12 E-Waste Fundraiser Apr. 26 Rotary at Work Day (with Rotaract) May 10 Moraga Community Faire May 21 Rotary Field Day June 14 Rotary Bocce Bash June 24 Demotion Party Aug. 8-10 OMPA Swim Meet