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Chartered March 12, 1959
2014-15 Rotary Leadership ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Gary C.K. Huang International President
Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan DISTRICT 5180 Fred Teichert
District Governor Fred Rowe
Assistant Governor Area 8
CLUB OFFICERS/DIRECTORS Rich Ryan President
Patrick Magnani Immediate Past President
Gene Long President Elect
Maureen McBride Vice President
Rotary Foundation Marilee Monagan
Secretary Dominic Mecklenburg
Treasurer Roland Wright
Club Administration Jeff Donlevy
Community Service Robert G. Meyer
International Service Gene Long
Youth Services Bob Spears
Vocational Service David Stone
Sergeant at Arms Joe Kaiser
Membership Development
The Highlander October 20, 2014
Volume 57, Issue 12
THE ROTARY CLUB OF FOOTHILL- HIGHLANDS
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CALL TO ORDER President Rich Ryan began the
meeting promptly at 12:15 p.m. PP Joe
Kaiser served as our official
greeter. Leading us in the pledge was Sam
Morgan and PP Lee Wiggins provided the
invocation. Richard Hansen was the note
taker.
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS
Club Communications - Richard Hansen
[email protected] 916-332-7448
Rotary Club Address
P.O. Box 6 North Highlands, CA 95660- 0006
DONATE TO HELP OUR ROTARY CLUB SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT CAUSEIS.
Foothill-Highlands Rotary Club Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization.
EIN 68-0392810, PayPal link on Club Website: http://www.foothillhighlandsrotary.org/
CLUB WEBSITE: www.foothillhighlandsrotary.org/
(ClubRunner)
DISTRICT 5180 WEBSITE: http://rotary5180.com
Visiting Rotarians at today meeting were
Assistant District Governor Fred Rowe from
the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks and our
speaker Carol Van Bruggen from the
Point West Rotary Club. Guests included
Daniel Altamirano, a guest of PP Bob
Spears and Sacram ento County
District Attorney Elect Anne Marie
Schubert.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anne Marie Schubert Sacram ento
County District Attorney Elect talked about
the implications of Proposition No. 47.
President Rich announced that w e
have a President Elect. It is Gene Long.
NO MEETING next Monday,
October 17th following the North
Highlands Jubilee.
North Highlands Jubilee
IPP Patrick Magnani gave an update on the
North Highlands Jubilee scheduled at
Freedom Park this Saturday, October 25th.
We need more Rotary volunteers. Contact
Mo if you can help m an the Rotary
booth. Setup starts at 9:00am.
We have over 60 Vendors and exhibiters
reserving booths and 40 sponsors. More
information on the Web Page:
www.northhighlands-jubilee.com
Rotary District 5180 Report
Assistant District Governor Fred Rowe
reported on upcoming events in District
5180.
World Polio Day, October 24th,
Rotary will host a live-streamed event .
Annual District 5180 Foundation
Dinner is scheduled for Saturday,
November 1st at the Doubletree Hotel,
Sacramento.
District Fellowship, Tailgate party
before the Causeway Classic November
27th.
Rotary Night with the Sacramento
Kings, W ednesday January 7, 2015.
Sponsorship/Advertisement
Opportunity at the District
Conference
See attached flyer on page 9
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Rotary Foundation News
When the board held its retreat in April of
this year, President Rich Ryan shared
that his goal for the 2014-15 Rotary year
for Foundation giving was to achieve
recognition as a 100% Paul Harris
Sustaining Member Club, 100% EREY
Club (Every Rotarian/Every Year) and
100% Benefactor Club.
Sustaining Member Club:
Foundation Chair Maureen McBride
announced that we’re off to a good start.
She again recognized those members who
became Paul Harris Sustaining Members
at the first meeting of the new Rotary year.
They were: PP Joe Kaiser, PP Patrick
Magnani, PP Dominic Mecklenburg,
President Rich Ryan and PP Roland
Wright.
Since then, several additional members
have become Paul Harris Sustaining
Members. They are: John Hallsten,
Richard Hansen, PP Maureen
McBride, Sam Morgan, PP Erik
Nooren and PP David Stone.
This year Mo is recognizing all Paul Harris
Sustaining Fellows with a sticker to be
adhered to their Rotary badges.
She then thanked those who have become
Paul Harris Sustaining Fellows and
encouraged those who have not, as of yet,
to consider doing so soon rather than later
in order to ensure that we get recognition
at the District Conference next April.
End Polio Now Campaign:
While at the podium, Mo took the
opportunity to thank PE Gene Long,
PP Bob Meyer and PP Roland
Wright for their
contributions to the End Polio
Now Campaign. Each of
them received a special End
Polio Now pin.
Benefactors Club:
Wrapping up the recognitions, Mo explained
that a Benefactor is someone who includes
the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in
their estate plans or someone who donates
$1,000 or more to the Fund outright. Mo
said she was delighted to recognize our
newest benefactors. As she called their
names, she invited them to the podium to
receive their recognitions – a personalized
certificate in a leather presentation folder
and “wings” to be worn with the standard
Rotary pin or their Paul Harris Fellow pins.
The newest benefactors are: President Rich
Ryan, PE Gene Long and Jeff Donlevy.
Mo then asked everyone to join her in
a round of applause for everyone supporting
The Rotary Foundation.
End Polio Now Campaign Banks: A
Big thanks to those who donated their
pocket change to our banks. Today’s net
proceeds were $20.26.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
OCTOBER IS VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH
CLUB CALENDAR:
OCT. 25 NORTH HIGHLANDS JUBILEE
OCT. 27 NO MEETING AFTER JUBILEE
NOV. 3 TBA
NOV. 8 FIRESIDE AT PRESIDENT RICH’S
NOV. 11 NO MEETING VETERANS DAY
DIST. 5180 CALENDAR:
OCT. 24 WORLD POLIO DAY
NOV. 1 DISTRIST 5180 FOUNDATION DINNER
DOUBLETREE HOTEL, SACRAMENTO
NOV. 27 DISTRICT FELLOWSHIP, TAILGATE
PARTY, BEFORE THE CAUSEWAY
CLASSIC
Beautiful Holiday Evergreens from the Pacific Northwest
The Club’s Evergreen fundraiser is
in full swing.
“NEW” Order and pay
online at the
“Evergreen Web page”
(See attached Flyer Page 8)
Items in the GREEN section will be
shipped to our club here in Sacramento
and I will get them to you.
Items in the BLUE section are direct ship
to the individual via FEDEX anywhere in
the US.
Prices include shipping, handling and tax!
FINAL DAY TO ORDER is Friday,
November 9th (with shipping
addresses).
Items will be delivered after Thanksgiving
during the week of December 1-6th.
Place your orders thru me anytime; I can
take cash, check (to: FHRC), credit card
or I can even place your orders on tab for
future invoice billing.
Questions? Call PP Dominic Mecklenburg
Board Business:
Reported by Club Secretary Marilee Monagan.
At it's September board meeting, the
following issues were addressed:
The Board of Directors accepted the
resignation of long-time member Sharon Bias.
Due to business obligations, Sharon felt it was
necessary to cut back on her Rotary
involvement at this juncture; but when things
settle down, she hopes to return in the future.
The Board also approved Warren Coffeen's
request that his membership status be
changed to the "Rule of 85."
At it's October board meeting, the following
issues were addressed:
The Board of Directors voted to elect Maureen
Browning-McBride to the position of
Vice President for the remainder of the 2014-
15 Rotary Year and Gene Long was elected to
the position of President Elect.
E-Waste4Good Program
You can bring anything, anytime to
Umpqua Bank or PP Dominic
Mecklenburg is happy to collect
your “electronic junk” on Mondays at our
regular meetings. If you would like to
schedule a pickup at your home or office
location, just let him know!
Received a check for last months
collection of $51.88.
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BELL RINGERS, GONG BONGERS
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
A Paul Harris Fellow is an individual who
contributes $1,000 to the Rotary
International Annual Program Fund or
other approved programs. Each additional
$1,000 contribution is recognized with a
plus and the number.
Sonja Cameron (GRIF) PHF
Warren Coffeen PHF+ 1
Jeff Donlevy PHF
John Hallsten (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 5
Richard Hansen (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 5
Joe Kaiser (GRIF) PHF+ 7
Gordon Lipp (B) PHF+ 2
Gene Long PHF
Patrick Magnani (B)(GRIFx2) PHF
Maureen McBride (GRIF) ($25 Polio+)
PHF+ 8 +
Dominic Mecklenburg (GRIFx2) PHF+ 4
Bob Meyer (GRIF) ($25 Polio+)
PHF+ 4
Marilee Monagan (B) PHF+ 2
Sam Morgan (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 4
Erik Nooren (RIF)(GRIF) PHF+ 7
Richard Ryan (B)(GRIF)(GFHF) PHF
Bob Spears PHF+ 2
David Stone (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 5
Lee Wiggins (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 4
Roland Wright (B)(GRIF x3)
($25 Polio+) PHF+ 5
Bell Ringer & Gong Codes:
(B) = Bell Ringer hi$100 to Club
(GFHF) = Gonger $100 to Club Foundation
(GRIF) = Gonger $100 to RI Foundation
(RIF) = $100 to Rotary Foundation
FINES AND RECOGNITIONS
Fine Master David Stone asked if any
Rotarians had birthdays, anniversaries or
happy thoughts.
PP Bob Meyer had a birthday. He turned
85 and bonged the gong for $100 to The
Rotary Foundation.
PP Dominic Mecklenburg had a
wedding and Rotary anniversary. He
bonged the gong for $100 to The Rotary
Foundation.
IPP Patrick Magnani had a wedding
anniversary. He bonged the gong for $100
to The Rotary Foundation.
PP Roland Wright had a wedding
anniversary. He, too, bonged the gong for
$100 to The Rotary Foundation.
Sonja Cameron bonged the gong for
$100 to The Rotary Foundation to stop
David “harassing” her.
Sam Morgan returned from the
Rotary Friendship Exchange, she spun the
wheel for an $8 and a $7.
ROTARY FOUNDATION BENEFACTORS
NAME Donlevy, Jeff
Hallsten, John
Hansen, Richard
Kaiser, Joe
Lipp, Gordon
Long, Gene
Magnani, Patrick
McBride, Maureen
Mecklenburg, Dominic
Meyer, Bob
Monagan, Marilee
Morgan, Cheryl (Sam)
Nooren, Erik
Ryan, Richard
Spears, Robert B.
Stone, David M.
Wiggins, Lee N.
Wright, Roland
A Benefactor (has contributed $1,000 to the
Permanent Fund or made provisions in their
will of at least $1,000 benefiting The Rotary
Foundation).
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WEEK’S
PROGRAM
desks, and up to six students share a
textbook. The science teacher writes
textbook pages on the crumbling blackboard
because there are no science textbooks for
students. Uyoba students need an improved
learning environment with adequate
textbooks and weatherproofed, secure, and
repaired classrooms. Replacing wire mesh
windows, doors, and broken desks will also
create more usable space in classrooms and
allow students to attend school more days
during the four month rainy season because
classrooms will be dry and functional.
Carol spent the past six years building
relationships with stakeholders in the Mfuwe
reagion and identified these needs through
her 21 trips to Mfuwe where she spent time
with school staff, parents, community
leaders, and local government organizations
to evaluate the most pressing needs. Carol
was also instrumental in starting the Rotary
Club of Mfuwe whose membership will play a
significant role in this project.
IPP Patrick Magnani introduced Carol Van
Bruggen from the Rotary Club of Point
West who spoke about the grant our club
participated in and the work that she has
done in Zambia.
The Rotary Club of Point West and 5 other
clubs in District 5180 partnered on a Rotary
Foundation Global Grant supporting Uyoba
School in Zambia. Uyoba School in Mfuwe
Village in South Luangwa, Zambia was
started by villagers ten years ago who were
passionate about providing their children in
grades 1-7 a basic education and opportunity
for higher education. They knew it was the
only way to lift their families out of poverty.
The school began under a tree with 100
students. There are now more than 650
students split into double sessions sharing
three crowded, worn, and leaking
classrooms. Most children sit on the floor
because there are not enough functioning
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The Rotary Club of Point West submitted a
Rotary Foundation Global Grant application
to District 5180 for this project. Working
together with school administration, local
parents and businesses, and the Rotary Club
of Mfuwe, this project will reroof and repair
existing classrooms and furnish them with
repaired and/or new desks and textbooks for
each student. These improvements will
provide a more effective learning
environment for teachers and students.
Repairs will increase property security, keep
dirt, rain, and insects out, and protect
furnishings. Learning effectiveness will
increase because students will have proper
desks and will not be distracted by arranging
old and broken desks on uneven and pitted
concrete or by sitting on the floor.
More than 650 students will have a much
better chance of qualifying for secondary
school and moving on to higher education as
Uyoba School builds on the success they have
achieved to date through this project. These
improvements will help lift local villagers
and their families out of poverty. The seven
combined clubs of District 5180 donated
$10,700 to this project which with Rotary
Foundation funds will total about $40,000.
For more information check out there
Web Site:
Africa Hope Fund
President Rich and Carol Van Bruggen
As is the usual custom, President Rich
presented Carol with a Rotary gift in
gratitude for her informative presentation.
Then, President Rich asked us to raise our
glasses and join him in a toast to Rotary
Around the World. The meeting was
adjourned.
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W2 33” Noble Fir Wreath
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C5 Holiday Centerpiece
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W4 22” Mixed Evergreen
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G3 Western Cedar
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W3 28” Mixed Evergreen
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T8 13” Faux Decorative
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W4M 22” Mixed Evergreen
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G3M Western Cedar Gift
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W3M 28” Mixed Evergreen
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EGM Evergreen Gift Set
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N7M Cone Gift Basket
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C5M Gift Centerpiece
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E-WASTE RECYCLING IS HERE!
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET RID OF SOME UNWANTED CLUTTER AND HELP OUR
CLUB RAISE SOME MONEY. THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY PIECE OF ELECTRONICS INCLUDING TV’S, COMPUTERS,
APPLIANCES, CORDS, KEYBOARDS, MICE AND EVEN POWER TOOLS. THE HEAVIER THE BETTER (WE GET PAID BY THE
WEIGHT!) ANYTHING WITH A CORD IS ACCEPTABLE, AND THEY TAKE THE CORDS TOO. THEY SEPARATE AND RECYCLE
THE PLASTIC, METAL…EVERYTHING! IF YOU HAVE ITEMS TO DONATE, GIVE ME A CALL TO COORDINATE THE
PICKUP. SOME ITEMS I CAN COLLECT AT OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS TOO! IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS OR RELATIVES THAT
HAVE SOME E-WASTE, I CAN ARRANGE FOR A FREE PICKUP FOR THEM TOO!
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROJECT. CONTACT DOMINIC FOR MORE INFORMATION.
For more information go to Jubilee Web Site:
www.northhighlands-jubilee.com