May 10th, 2011
NEXT WEEK’S MEETING – May 17, 2011 He also told a story about a young person who was given
PROGRAM: Annual Joke-a-thon – Hosted by Mike Rosa
Greeter and Thought for the Day: Nora Avelar
~~COMING UP~~.
May 14 – Moraga Community Faire and Car Show –
11 AM to 5PM - Rheem Shopping Center
May 17 – Third Annual Senior Faire at Moraga Hacienda”
*May 24 -- Brother Ron Gallagher – “St. Mary’s College Today”
*June 7 – Ron Swisher –
“Serving the Homeless, the Hungry and the Challenged”
Ron’s experiences working at Glide Church in downtown San Francisco
*June 14 – To be arranged
*June 21 – Ivy Morrison – “There’s Light at the End of the Tunnel”
Progress and work in building the 4th bore of the Caldecott Tunnel
June 28th – Demotion Dinner of Tony Schoemehl – This evening event –
will be in place of the normal noon meeting.
*Indicates a regular Tuesday noon luncheon meeting
VISITORS
There were many visitors in attendance at the evening
Rotaract/Interact Barbecue including the spouses and friends of many
of our members. There were also many students representing both
the Rotaract and Interact Clubs.
Thank you everyone for the great turnout and your participation in
this great (although cool) evening.
PROGRAM FOR TODAY
Cliff Dochterman was introduced to the gathering by
Tony Schoemehl who highlighted both Cliff’s academic
experiences as well as his term as the President of Rotary
International
Cliff began by remembering his youth, and noted his talks
to freshman students beginning their college careers. He
talked about advising them that it was not too late to return
home before taking on the responsibility of those fortunate
enough to obtain a college education.
the responsibility of building a house for a very rich man.
The young man set to build the house but decided that he
would not use the best materials to build the structure.
After sometime the rich man returned and lavished praise
on the young man for the house that he had built. Because
of his efforts the rich man decided to give the house to the
young man. So the young man cheated himself when he
used the shoddy materials
Cliff also recounted a story of three horsemen who were
told to collect all of the pebbles that they could when
crossing a stream. They were told that there would be good
and bad results from this activity the next day. The good
results – all of the pebbles were valuable jewels. The bad
results – they all wished that they had picked up more of
the “pebbles”. Cliff likened this to a college education.
Upon graduation we all pick up many “jewels” that we can
use – but we wish that we had learned more during our
college experience.
WHAT ELSE HAPPENED.
Herb Wehmeyer began the meeting with an invocation.
Tony Schoemehl announced that we are all set for the Rotary
tent at the Moraga Community Faire on Saturday, May 14th. The
faire starts at 11AM
.
He also announced that there will be a board meeting next
Tuesday evening. Tony lead a quiz about St Mary’s College
with the prizes being additional tickets to the student raffle held
later in the meeting.
Bianca Auble, The president of the Rotaract Club announced
that the club is selling bracelets in support of the Japanese
Tsunami Relief effort. Many in attendance contributed to this
worthy cause.
Angelo Costanza announced that there will be a practice session
for the Bocce Ball Tournament on Friday, May 13 th at 9 AM at
the Martinez Bocce Ball Courts.
Al Simonsen announced that the Athletic Field Day will be held
on June 1. Mark your calendars and sign up to help with this
important community event. Al enlisted help for this event from
all of the students present.
Brandan Bork, a Rotaract Club member won three raffle prizes
but the top prize was won by Kyle Snyder. The weekly club
raffle was won by Nora Avelar.
MORAGA ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010-11
President………………………………….Tony Schoemehl
President-elect…………………….…………. .Nora Avelar
Past President ………………………….……..Vickie Devlin
Secretary……………………………………...David Kruegel
Treasurer………………..………….……….Louise Schopke
Club Service Chair……………………………Kevin Reneau
Community Service Chair…………………Barbara Bruner
New Generations..…………………………….Rich Render
Membership……………………………………. Frank May
Rotary Foundation………………..…………… Lad Lynch
Public Relations ……………………………… Gary Irwin
Director at Large…………………………Debbie Roessler
Director at Large……………....Mary Elena Dochterman
Director at Large…………………………Cliff Dochterman

President, Rotary International……..Ray Klinginsmith

District Governor, 5160………………… .Karl Diekman
Assistant District Governor………….Debbie Roessler

Newsletter Editor for Today – Frank May

OUR EDITORIAL COMMENT

Kudos Of The Week
“Our boys and girls have greater freedom, exercise greater power, and
have more opportunities for both good and evil, than ever before. Even
Several members of the club volunteered to help the Hacienda
if we fail them, youth will not be neglected, for they are the object of
Foundation with their Cinco De Mayo celebration last week. universal attention from all the conflicting ideologies and opinions in
Thank you to everyone that took part in this successful event. the world….How important it is, therefore, that youth’s great
The volunteers included Cliff Dochterman, Mary Elena possibilities for good be realized and developed!”
Dochterman, Susie Miller-Reid, Al Simonsen and Frank Angus S. Mitchell — Address to 1948 Rotary Convention, Rio de
May. (Ed: I am sure I missed one or two folks here – My Janeiro, Brazil
apologies in advance!!)
Rotary International Theme for 2010-11
~ PLACES TO MAKE UP ROTARY ~
“BUILDING COMMUNITIES
MONDAY
Danville at Noon………………………. Brass Door, San Ramon
WEDNESDAY
BRIDGING CONTINENTS
Orinda at Noon…………….……………… . .Community Center
Berkeley at Noon…………… ……. His Lordships Restaurant
THURSDAY
Pleasant Hill at Noon………………..……… .Community Center
Lafayette at Noon ………………. ……. .Oakwood HealthCenter
Oakland at Noon …………………………… California Ballroom
FRIDAY
Lamorinda Sunrise at 7:00am ………………….....……Postino’s
Concord at Noon ………………...……………. Concord Hilton

CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS

May 14 Moraga Community Faire and Car Show
Rheem Shopping Center – 11AM to 5PM
May 21-25 Rotary International Convention in
New Orleans
June 1 Rotary Field Day
June 4 Multi Club Bocce Ball Tournament in
Martinez
June 28 Annual Demotion & Recognition Dinner
July 9 District Awards Dinner, Golf and Fun at
Rolling Hills Casino in Corning
Aug. 5,6,7 – OMPA Swim Meet
Oct 6 -9 – 2011 District Conference in Monterey

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WWW.MORAGAROTARY.ORG