and old, that would like to meet other Rotarians and learn more about Rotary in our district.

It will be worthwhile!! Call Frank May or Nora Avelar if you need additional information. 2. Mary Volmer, the faculty advisor to St. Marys Rotaract Club addressed the club and asked for our support and help with their Rotary Work Day project,Celebrate Literacy!. The Rotaract Club is sponsoring Moraga Family Literacy Day at St. Marys College from 10AM to 12PM at Dante Hall Rooms 215 and 220. Fun for kids ages 2-8 and their parents. Bring two new or used childrens books one to swap and one to donate!! Bring kids and grandkids to the event or come and help out for two hours!!

April 22nd, 2014 NEXT MEETING: April 29 PROGRAM: Diego Rios, St. Marys Sophomore Class President
Next weeks meeting is a normal noon meeting held at the Soda Center on St. Marys campus in Moraga. Greeter & Invocation: Dianne Wilson
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*May 6

Carol Louisell Meals on Wheels

Mary Volmer at the meeting today asking for our help.

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

For more information email Mary Volmer at maryvolmer@gmail.com. See the flyer for this event at the end of this newsletter. 3. Cliff Dochterman has been named Citizen of the Year by the Moraga Chamber of Commerce! There will be a nd dinner honoring Cliff on Friday May 2 beginning at 6PM. Location - Soda Center, Saint Marys College Social 6 PM Dinner 7 PM Program 8 PM $45.00 Flank Steak or Vegetarian on prior request, 2 wine/beer tickets Payment to Moraga Chamber of Commerce, Check, Visa etc (no AMEXP) Kathe Nelson is the contact point on 925-323-6524. Her email is Kathe@moragachamber.org. Contact Kathe or Kevin Reneau ASAP if you would like to attend. Seats are going fast for this popular event. 4. President Nora talked about a recent presentation from members of Orinda Rotary Club about a new project called Lamorinda Village. This non-profit organization will provide a support community for seniors that hopefully will allow them to stay in their homes longer. This subscription based, self-sustaining organization will provide volunteer assistance, a services referral service and transportation services . The board offered a $3000 donation to get this effort off the ground.

VISITORS
Mary Volmer St. Marys College Professor and Rotaract Club Advisor

CLUB BUSINESS
Today the meeting was opened by Angelo Costanza offering some wisdom from Norman Vincent Peale on Faith, Hope and Love.

TRIPS and ANNIVERSARIES

Dianne Wilson celebrated her 32 wedding anniversary on April 3rd. Dianne said that she and Clyde have not had time to have a formal celebration but they will get around to it soon!! Frank and Linda May returned from a long weekend trip to Las Vegas to visit thir kids and grandchildren.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The District Assembly f o r all club m em b er s will be held in Vallejo at Solano Community College on rd Saturday, May 3 . All club board members are urged to attend along with all members, new

HAPPY Bucks.
Herb Wehmeyer offered a buck for getting back an unexpected IRS refund for $120. Gary Irwin offered a Happy Buck for his neighbor, rd Sally Lentzs success in placing 23 out of 800 women participants in the Boston Marathon. Cliff Dochterman offered a happy Buck for his chance as a Past President of Rotary International to attend and speak at the Dictrict Conference in New Jersey. A chance to visit the Garden State!! Nora Avelar offered a Happy Buck for a great weekend that she spent in Monterey with her fianc, Daniel Martin, and some of their friends. Doug Damaschino offered a buck for recent wins by the Sharks in the hockey playoff games.

membership we discussed the availability of E-Clubs to attend Rotary online, the monthly socials and the importance of women in Rotary today. Roger Poynts commented that the Moraga Juniors might be a source for new women members. The club needs to reach out to Campolindo High School to attempt to build a better relationship with the school. We discussed the speech contest and the Interact Club as possible programs in the school. Memorials for Mary Elena Dochterman were discussed including both a scholarship at Campolindo and a memorial bench at the Moraga Country Club. Employee of the Month Kevin Reneau discussed the need for more nominations for this popular award. Nomination forms are available as an attachment to this newsletter email and on our website. We discussed several organizations, including the fire department, as sources for nominees. So ask your favorite business to nominate someone. Another multi-club FAB Five event was discussed, a Picnic in the Park at the Lafayette Reservoir stage th on July 19 . Our meeting ended with Doug Damaschino holding the winning ticket. Doug was Oh, so close!!

PROGRAM OF THE DAY

Our program today was a Club Assembly. President, Nora Avelar, lead a discussion on a number of subjects important to the club.

THE EDITORS COMMENTS

President, Nora Avelar, Leading the Club Assembly

Several topics were discussed including: Community Faire Gary Irwin passed around a signup sheet for this upcoming event. He also explained that we need to recruit a new chair for the event next year. LMYA Kickoff Event Kevin Reneau stated that we will know if this event will occur this year in a week or so. Field Day There will be a meeting this Wednesday evening at 5:30 PM at John Ericksons house to discuss the upcoming Field Day. Come out and help us streamline the organization of this event. Rotarian Barbecue In past years, we have offered an evening barbecue on the campus of St. Marys for our local Rotaract and Interact clubs. Debbie Roessler will look into whether we can schedule this event in a few weeks before the students leave campus for the summer. Membership Under the general topic of

During the Club Assembly today, there was a discussion about extending the Last Friday of the Month Social next month. When asked if the event could be at his home in June Cliff Dochterman answered Why Not? As we move forward in the coming months, Why Not? will be the right answer when we are all asked to help out at the OMPA Swim Meet, the Athletic Field Day or next years Nite at the Races. So when you are asked to help out or chair an event, please answer Why Not?

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CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS

Apr. 26 May 3 May 10 May 21 June 14 June 24 July 19 Aug. 8-10 Rotary at Work Day (with Rotaract) District Assembly Moraga Community Faire Rotary Field Day Rotary Bocce Bash Demotion Party FAB 5 Event, Picnic in the Park OMPA Swim Meet

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 Chair.Tony 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

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