NOVEMBER 5, 2013

NEXT MEETING: Nov. 12 MONTHLY EVENING MEETING AT 6:00 PM SPOUSES AND GUESTS CORDIALLY WELCOM Program: Odyssey of the Mind A Challenge for Young Minds Greeter & Invocation Herb Wehmeyer and Marv Ellenberg
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$5; for the pleasure, not the ring! Mary Sue Erickson had a happy buck to acknowledge that her group has donated 2018 blankets through the Taylor Family Foundation. Way to go! Frank May thanked those who decorated Christmas socks and showed his pleasure with a big buck! Kevin Reneau had a dollar to show his appreciation for the group who attended the TGIF Social last Friday for not trashing his home! Frequent visitor, Bill Eames, spotted a happy buck for membership in the Moraga Rotary Hiking Society for those who cannot find a reasonable parking spot! When the green ticket was drawn, the perpetual winner, Frank May, had the ticket -- but could not find the white marble, which was worth $126.

PROGRAM SPEAKER
Today an interesting program was presented by Angie Carmignani, Operations Director of the Taylor Family Foundation located in Livermore. Initially, the program was to assist new-born infants with HIV/Aids being born in Oakland Childrens and UC San Franciscos Hospitals. The program expanded greatly to help children with physical, developmental and emotional problems. One of the main features of the Foundation is Camp Arroyo, a summer camp in the Livermore Valley foothills, to which 3000 children annually enjoy a camping experience with well cared facilities and staff. The camping program is provided free to children as a result of the several fund raining efforts of the Taylor Family Foundation. The major fund raising event is the Day in the Park, held in August. An excellent program about a very outstanding service having an important impact on the quality of life of many special needs children in Northern California.

Nov. 16 (Sat.) Golden Gate Fields Rotary Day * Nov. 19 Diane Dwyer, NBC Weekend News Anchor (BIG Feature Program bring your spouse or friend) *Nov. 26 Roger Howland Story of the Mayflower Society. *Dec. 3 Chuck Kohler What It Was Like,-- The account of a Pearl Harbor Survivor. Dec. 10 Rotary Christmas Dinner at Miramonte Gardens Clubhouse, 6:00 p.m. *Dec. 17 Holiday Fun Dec. 24 No Meeting enjoy Christmas Eve! Dec. 31 No Meeting Happy New Year! *Regular Tuesday meeting at Soda Center

VISITORS & GUESTS

Angie Carmignani Speaker from Taylor Family Foundation Jeannette Somers Taylor Family Foundation Alisha Piona Taylor Family Foundation Joan McSpadden Guest of John Erickson Mary Sue Erickson Honorary member Bill Eames Member of Lafayette Rotary Harry Singh Manager of Mountain Mikes Pizza Daljit Singh Moraga Employee of the Month

KUDOS OF THE WEEK

Last Sunday morning, an alert team of Moraga Rotarians arrived at Juvenile Hall to decorate Christmas stockings. It is always a time for a few laughs; some newly discovered artistic talent; and the satisfaction of doing something for kids who will eventually be given the colorful stockings. Our special thanks goes to our leaders Barb Bruner, Linda Campbell, and Debbie Roessler. The artists and other helpers included Colin Barnard, Gary Irwin, Nora Avelar, Kevin & Pam Reneau, Frank & Linda May, Lou Roessler, Katherine Vance (Dicks daughter), Jim Campbell, Louise Schopke and Cliff Dochterman. We all appreciate the effort of those who step forward to help make the Stocking Project th another successful service activity in its 15 year of bringing a little Holiday Cheer to some unfortunate kids.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The meeting started with a thoughtful invocation by John Erickson. The November fine free hat generated some spirited bidding, but went to Tony Schoemehl for $72. Dick Vance was recognized for his Happy Birthday, which he celebrated by attending a Santa Clara alumni event and then cooked his own birthday dinner and cake! Gary Irwin volunteered a very happy $10 in honor of his granddaughters birthday and recalled her premature birth and difficult first months just 10 years ago! Tony Schoemehl had a couple happy bucks to brag about his Missouri Tigers football team, standing in the top 10 ranking. President Nora proudly displayed her engagement ring which she just received back from sizing it was worth

OCTOBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Kenin Reneau presented the Award and gift certificates to Daljit Singh, Moragas Employee of the Month. Manager of Mountain Mikes Pizza, Harry Singh, spoke of the long time service and dedication of Daljit. He commended the fine attitude and customer attention of his hard working st employee. Kevin mentioned that this was the 21 employee recognized in the community program.

EDITORIAL COMMENTS
One of the especially fun and interesting parts of our weekly meetings is the segment we call Happy Bucks or for the more affluent, High Fives. One of the curious things I have observed over the years is that some members seldom share any happy moments in their lives. Certainly there must be many more interesting events happening in the daily activities of our members, their spouses, children, grandchildren, business affairs, hobbies, or even golf activities. Does your brother-in-law have a new novel on the New York Times bestselling list? Do you have a grandchild who just composed an opera? Did your wife just set fire to the kitchen stove? Were you stopped in the police DUI inspection station last week? Did your motherin-law win the lottery? Are you being audited by the IRS? Was your grandson offered a bonus to sign with the Oakland Raiders? How is your favorite college ball team doing? Whats happening in your life? This is not bragging sharing the events in your life with the Club is one of the features of good fellowship. Share your good fortunes! The happy bucks all go for worthwhile causes. So, join in the fun! Be Happy about something!

Neither does he seem to know how to add photos. Thats what you get when you have to use an old man to do the job. The editorial staff will gladly welcome additional budding editors!

CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS

Nov. 16 -- Rotary Foundation Day at Golden Gate Fields Racetrack. Dec. 3 -- Nite at Races Committee at Dochtermans home at 5:30. Dec. 10 Moraga Rotary Christmas Dinner at Miramonte Gardens Club House Jan. 14 Official Visit of District Governor Steve Lack Feb. 5 -- Annual 5 Club Lunch at Rossmoor Mar. 15 A Nite At The Races Fundraiser! May 10 Moraga Community Faire

MORAGA ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-14 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 November Cliff Dochterman

TGIF SOCIAL IS BIG SUCCESS

The second last Friday of the month social brought a dozen Moraga Rotarians to the home of Kevin & Pam Reneau on Friday evening to enjoy lots of good food, fine wine and friendly conversation. Everyone seems to agree that the once-a-month informal social event provides a much greater opportunity to become acquainted with the other members of the Club than at the short weekly meetings. It seems as if the event largely centers around the kitchen table where the food and beverages are generously spread out and served. Those joining in the Reneau hospitality were Barb Bruner, Marv Ellenberg, Gary Irwin, Dave Kruegel, Lad & Leslie Lynch, Frank & Linda May, Ron & Yelena Muchovich, Debbie & Lou Roessler, Cliff Dochterman, and Al Simonsen. It is hoped that this new Club social occasion will become a regular monthly event for the last Friday of each month. Who will be the next host? ~~~~~

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

THANKS TO OUR NEWSLETTER EDITORS

As you may suspect, every couple months we rotate editors of this weekly Newsletter. July and August were prepared by Nora Avelar and September and October were edited by Frank May and Gary Irwin. Each seem to have a little different style and often we even see an altered masthead. November and December newsletters are being edited by Cliff Dochterman. Now, for a little explanation. This months masthead is being used because of Cliffs ineptitude in knowing how to use the internet. He seems unable to put the former heading on his computer.

The other day I received this email from a longtime friend: We had a power outage last week and my PC, TV, internet and games console shut down immediately. Wow! It was raining and I couldnt play golf, so I had to talk to my wife for a few hours. You know she seems like a fairly nice person..

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