Meeting Recap for April 25, 2011

Posted by John Lemmon 
on Apr 26, 2011
 

President Scot called the meeting to order at 12:15.  Leesa Fons gave the Thought for the Day and asked everyone to consider that we not live for ourselves alone.  After the Pledge of Allegiance, President Scot and our sergeant-at-arms introduced prospective members and visitors. 

President Scot reported that Herb Rodebaugh recently fell and sustained an back injury.  Herb will be recuperating for a few months and would welcome cards and phone calls from members. 

 

Folds of Honor - Point West Rotary

Point West Rotary Club Members Gary Guenther and Joanie Mather announced that the Point West Club will be hosting a golf tournament on May 23, 2011, at Northridge Country Club.  The proceeds from the event will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation which provides scholarships to dependents of U.S. military personnel killed or disabled in Afghanistan and Iraq.  Various sponsorship and golfing opportunities are available.  Please see www.PWRGolf.com for details on the Invitational Golf Tournament.  

Heroes Day Awards

Jeff vonKaenel, Chairman of Hero’s Day, introduced Claire Pomeroy from the UC Davis School of Medicine.  Claire recognized Norm Silveria as an RCS Hero for his 18 years of volunteer services to the UC Davis Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program.  Norm has spent more than 5,260 hours of his time benefiting patients, physicians, nurses, and staff and has become a true ambassador for the UC Health System.  Claire noted that Norm’s efforts have truly helped to change people’s lives.

 

Jeff next introduced Pam Saltenberger from the Girl Scouts of America, who recognized our next Hero, Patti Oshita.  20 years ago, Patti accepted the responsibility to organize a Girl Scout Troop at the Buddhist Temple in Sacramento.  Patti’s efforts built a local organization that has provided girl scouting benefits to countless numbers of young women in the Sacramento area.  Many of the girls in Patti’s first Troup have grown up and come back to the organization as volunteer leaders.  As time progressed, Patti served on the Board of Directors and became an important link between the Board and the organization’s volunteers.

 

Jeff then introduced Ken Cross of the Habitat for Humanity.  Ken recognized RCS’s last Hero, Ardelle Pearsall.  Ardelle began volunteering at Habitat for Humanity in the late 1980s and went on to acquire expertise in all facets of home construction, from framing to electrical systems.  Last year, the Habitat for Humanity recognized Ardelle’s tremendous contributions by presenting her with an Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award.  Sadly, Ardelle passed away last December, but she will always be remembered as an RCS Hero.  Her son, Robert, was here to accept the Club’s award. 

Upcoming Opportunities

Elena Naderi reminded Members that the next Happy Hour will be held at Enotria Café and Wine Bar at 1431 Del Paso Boulevard on Tuesday, April 26 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Jim Phillips described the Yosemite Spring Hike scheduled for Friday, May 20th.  Participants will visit waterfalls and see beautiful dogwoods and wild flowers in bloom.  Call the Rotary office to RSVP.

Rita Gibson provided an update on Bids for Kids 2011.  The event will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Discovery Museum and Science Center.  Rita described some wonderful dinners that will be auctioned, including a fantastic progressive dinner and an evening at Castagnola’s on the Wharf in San Francisco.

 

President Scot announced that dictionaries are being given to third grade students in the Sacramento area in recognition of all our “Heroes.”  He also reminded everyone that the Club will hold Rotarians at Work Event at the Children’s Receiving Home on Saturday, April 30th.  Volunteers will be painting one of the cottages.  Show up and help!

President Scot noted that the program at the next meeting will feature Chris Gresens and Mike Fuler discussing the program “Safe Blood Africa”.

The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.