Chips from the Buzzsaw Weekly Newsletter of the

Rotary Club of West Sacramento

Volume 70, No 15

November 12, 2018

Club 558 of District 5180

PO Box 288 West Sacramento, CA

95691

Meets Every Friday at Club Pheasant, 12:15

BIRDISM

I have come to the

conclusion that

dryer lint is the

cremated remains

of all my missing

socks.

Pastor Dan Bosley Mercy Coalition of West Sacramento

In response to the clear humanitarian need to provide safety and refuge to the unsheltered of our city during winter weather, the Mercy Coalition of West Sacramento and its partners have purposed to pilot a network of 20-bed Winter Warming Centers (WWCs) in 2018-2019. The centers will be made available 5 nights a week at participating church facilities, with intake occurring at designated off-site locations and no walk-up clients permitted. In consultation with First Step Communities of Sacramento, the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter of Davis, the Triage Shelter Program in Sacramento, and other similar regional models, the Mercy Coalition will employ the tested best practices of local rotating models to ensure that all of its staff and volunteers are vetted and trained at a high level. WINTER WARMING CENTERS QUICK FACTS Dates of Operation: November 26, 2018—March 15, 2019 (5 nights/wk) Planned Locations: Center for Spiritual Awareness, 1275 Starboard Dr. Community Lutheran Church, 920 Drever St. Lighthouse Covenant Church, 3605 Gregory Ave. Southport Church, 2919 Promenade St. W. Sacramento Community Church, 1020 W. Capitol Ave. WWC Hours: 6:00 pm—7:00 am More information at: wsmercycoalition.org

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Program of the Week Last Gathering’s Program Birdism

1

Meeting Recap Visitors and Guests Meeting Summary

2

President’s Page Opening Remarks Rotary Foundation Dinner

3

Save the Dates! Club Calendar Meals on Wheels Schedule Upcoming Speaker Programs Opening Remarks

4

Membership Spotlight Birthdays and Anniversaries Sunshine Chair Contact Celebrations Bell Ringers Kwong Gong Thank You

5

Mighty is as Mighty Does BILL BEVIER

6

West Sac Rotary International Project 7

Stay Connected to Rotary Object of Rotary 4 Way test West Sac Rotary in the News Additional Announcements Why Rotary? District 5180 Leadership Other District Club Meeting Information

9-10

Inside this issue:

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Visiting Rotarians and Guests November 2, 2018

Visitors Dan Salazar — Walnut Grove

Lynn Smith — Amy Busch’s mother

Guests Bruce Dumars — Dustin Dumars

Rick Bertacchi — Jeff Post

November 2, 2018

Meeting Summary

Presiding: President T-Bird

Troy

Pledge: Andy Wallace

Opening Blessing: Pastor Don

Song: Andy Wallace “My

Country Tis of Thee”

Raffle: Lynn Smith, $894, 2 of

Clubs

Foundation Drawing: Ken

Ruzich

MEETING RECAP

Visiting Rotarians and Guests November 9, 2018

Visitors Carroll Dudley — East Sacramento

Matt Ainsworth

Guests Oscar Villegas — Katie Villegas Jenebu Vahai — Katie Villegas

Sharon Norton — Kat Gallagher

November 9, 2018

Meeting Summary

Presiding: President T-Bird

Troy

Pledge: Shaun Morrow

Opening Blessing: Tim

Carnahan

Song: Alicia Lopez “America

the Beautiful”

Raffle: Lynn Smith, $920, 4 of

Spades

Foundation Drawing: Heine

Roikjer Amy Busch and her mother Lynn

Smith

Andy Wallace

leads the singing

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The President’s Page T-Bird Troy’s

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE MEETING 11/9/2018

Hero. Hero is a word that is overused in my opinion. And in doing so it diminishes the deeds of real heroes. We often hear “he is my hero” referring to an athlete or often a well-known and famous person. I think rather than hero what is really meant is “he’s my role model” or “she’s my inspiration” referring to someone who has overcome adversity or prevailed despite difficult circumstances

I think “hero” should be reserved for someone who knowingly puts his or her life at risk in order to protect or save someone else. The First Responders on 9/11 were great examples of what I mean. While others were fleeing for their lives, the First Responders rushed into the danger in an attempt to save those whose lives were in jeopardy. A hero could also be a passer-by who happens to come upon an accident victim in a burning car. Overcoming his fear he pulls the victim from the car. Anyone who confronts a violent would-be assailant by placing herself between the aggressor and potential victim is a hero to me. I would like to recognize our veterans and thank them for their ser-vice. We hear that a lot too: “Thank you for your service.” And when we say that as Rotarians it has special significance because we know about service—Service Above Self. We are not thanking these veterans for he-roic service (I’m quite sure none would claim to be a hero). We are thanking them for ordinary service but it came under extraordinary cir-cumstances. These vets voluntarily (now some may have been volun-teered) put themselves out of their comfort zones. And, as a result they found themselves far away from family and friends, in places not of their choosing, in difficult and sometimes dangerous situations. They “traded in” some valuable years of their lives delaying the start of their careers while others were beginning theirs. I say “traded in” because what the veterans got in return was a good dose of discipline, they were given leadership skills and opportunities, and they gained lifelong friends. They also acquired a great sense of confidence in their abilities and pride in their accomplishments. So their years in the service were formative years helping to shape who they are today. This is why I am honored to be your 70th president of the mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento.

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SPEAKER PROGRAM

November 16th Steve Beck

Part 2 John Sutter Story

November 23rd

Club Calendar

RI Project Fundraiser November 30th First Quarter Full Board Meeting January 17th Rotary Club of West Sacramento Anniversary Dinner February 21st

November 2018 **Notes Non Rotarian Volunteer

Mondays: Route 1

11/19 Tim and Gloria** Carnahan

Mondays: Route 5 11/5 Dick Marshall and Troy Bird 11/12 Jeanne** and Mike** 11/19 Joanie Kapell and JoAnn Moffett 11/26 Paul Kolarik and John Hills

Wednesdays: Route 2 11/7 Tim Kwong 11/14 Lee Harris 11/21 Jeff Post and Nick Esquivel 11/28 John Raney and Elizabeth Munguia

Wednesdays: Route 5 11/7 Mark Roberts and Sandy Yuyama 11/14 Jeff Post and Kent Ramos 11/21 Lyle Bassett and Bob Ceccato 11/28 Marty Garozzo

Thursdays: Route 1

11/1 Tom Wallace and Tissy Simmons 11/8 Steve and Donna** Heringer 11/15 Ken Ruzich 11/22 Thanksgiving— No Delivery 11/29 John Raney

Thursdays: Route 2 11/1 Leonor Dicdican** and Barry Kalar 11/8 Len Thomas and Amy Busch 11/15 Carol Bogart and Ken Wilson 11/22 Thanksgiving— No Delivery 11/29 Mike Campbell and Dan Ramos

Thursdays: Route 5 11/1 Mark Engstrom 11/8 Shaun Morrow 11/15 Kat Gallagher and Dave Santiago 10/29 Dusty Dumars and Tim Kuzelka**

Save the Dates

T-Bird Troy’s OPENING REMARKS FROM THE MEETING 11/2/2018

An old Chinese proverb says: “Tell me, I’ll forget, Show me, I may remember. But involve me and I’ll understand.” So it is in Rotary. Our new members are

told about Rotary when they join, but sometimes they forget. They are shown about Rotary at weekly meetings, but a lot of this they do not remember. It is

only by being involved that they ever really understand what Rotary is all about. It is under the leadership of the chairman of the committee to which

they are assigned that new members truly become involved in Rotary. A really good chairman not only looks at the assignment, but follows through, assuring

that every man on that committee is given something to do. That’s what brings to the individual member the truth of our doctrine, “Service Above

Self.”

Jeff Post explains the bell

ringing process

The most recent winner of

the Kick Ass Shirt.

Amy Busch’s mother,

Lynn Smith, draws for the

Joker but pulls the 2 of

Clubs and wins a free

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Leadership Team

President Troy Bird

President-Elect/Secretary Peter Anderson

Treasurer Chris Bradford Dustin Dumars

Past President Bill Bevier

Membership Tim Kwong Speaker Chair Mike Campbell

Interact Advisor Lee Harris

Youth Service Joanie Kapell JoAnn Moffett

Club Service Shaun Morrow

Community Service Dan Ramos

International Service Kumar Sivakumaran

Sgt. at Arms/Fine Master Jeff Post

Song Master Dick Marshall Club Prayer Tim Carnahan Social Media/Webmaster Jacklyn Powell Amy Busch

Bulletin Editor Amanda Bailey

Rotary Youth Exchange Steve Oren

Meals on Wheels Tom Wallace

Sunshine Chair Carol Bogart

Scholarships Ken Wilson

Club Photographer David Kamminga

Birthdays & Anniversaries

November Birthdays Chris Bradford 1st Patty Palamidessi 13th Quirina Orozco 24th Heine Roikjer 29th

November Anniversaries Steve and Emily Oren 23rd, 44 years

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

THANK YOU!!!!

Seriously ill/hospitalized; badly

hurt; having surgery; a loved one

passes away — Members or

close family—-

Please contact Sunshine Chair

Carol Bogart, at

carol@bogartonline.com

Celebrations

Bell Ringers

Kent Ramos rang the bell for his birthday.

Kwong Gong

Jeff Post rang the bell for his wife’s

birthday.

Wayne Enke rang the bell for his birthday

and for missed meetings.

Thomas Radcliff

JoAnn Moffett and I are the Youth Ser-vices chairs and we arrange all of the

student visits to the club. This past Friday we had two students from Southport Elementary School sched-

uled to be honored as "Students of the Month". Unfortunately, both JoAnn and I had conflicts with our jobs at the last minute and neither of us were able to

make it. I would like to give a big Shout Out and THANK YOU to Chris Bradford who took over our duties to introduce the students and present

them with the certificates. Thank you for stepping in and helping us out at

the last minute.

-Joanie Kapell

Wayne

Enke rings

the Kwong

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WEST SACRAMENTO ROTARIAN SPOTLIGHT

And THANK YOU!!! Bill Bevier

A huge thank you goes out to Past President Wild Bill Bevier. As T-Bird Troy states, “He is one on the only two I can count on to take notes and he’s the best dad in the world.” Well, I agree with that Mr. President. To

top that off, he most recently agreed to step back onto the Board of Directors as Past President, again!

Let’s give Bill Bevier a big thank you and Mighty is as Mighty Does handshake for being a excellent model of true Rotarian.

Thank you Wild Bill!!!!

Wild Bill Bevier Past President, MIGHTY Rotary

Club of West Sacramento

MIGHTY Is As MIGHTY

Does

Bill Bevier

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OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the: ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of ideal of service by every Rotarian to his/her/ personal, business and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service.

4 Way Test

Of the Things we Think, Say or Do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIEND-SHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Please see Siva or refer to his email for any information on the club’s International Honduras Water Project. As Siva pointed out, this is not just his project, but the entire club’s project. All members should think about pledges as they are tax deductible. Contact Siva for more information. He has the forms. There will be a fundraiser for the project on November 30th. More information to follow. Please see Quirina Orozco for information on the “West Sac Kids Give Back”.

Stay Connected to

WHY ROTARY??

7. UNIQUE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AND ASSISTANCE

Members who travel will find that being a Rotarian will open doors throughout the world. “The Pin Gets You In!” Visiting a Rotary club

while you are traveling will give you immediate access to local resources and information. Also, Rotary clubs everywhere can provide quick

assistance in obtaining services of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, etc., while traveling.

Left: Jeff Post and his guest

Bottom Left: Dustin Dumars

and his father

Bottom Right: Kent Ramos

and his guest

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2018-2019 Rotary International President

Barry Rassin

2018-2019 Rotary District 5180 Governor

JackArney

2018-2019 Rotary District 5180 Assistant Governor

Megan Ham

District 5180 Rotary Clubs Meeting Times and Locations So You Can Make Up Each Week

Day Who When Where Who When Where

Mon Foothill Highlands 12:15pm Lions Gate at McClellan Park Walnut Grove 12:30pm Tony’s Place

Sacramento 12:15pm Red Lion Hotel –Woodlake Fair Oaks 6:45pm Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse

Tues

Oroville Sunrise 7:00am The Monday Club Oroville Noon The Monday Club

Rancho Cordova Sunrise 7:00am Cordova Casino Marysville 12:10pm Peachtree Country Club

Sacramento Breakfast 7:15am Evan’s Kitchen Rancho Cordova 12:15pm Rancho Cordova City Hall

West Sacramento Centennial 7:00am Collins Teen Center Loomis Sunset 5:30pm Refer to Home Page

Arden Arcade Noon Piatti Carmichael 6:30pm Ancil Hoffman Golf Course Clubhouse

Wed

Folsom Lake—Folsom Noon Empire Ranch Golf Club South Placer—Rocklin Noon Whitney Oaks Golf Club

El Dorado Hills 7:15am Community Service District Citrus Heights 12:15pm Citrus Heights City Hall

Laguna Sunrise 7:45am Valley Hi Country Club North Sacramento 12:15pm Doubletree Hotel

East Sacramento Noon Evan’s Kitchen Banquet Room Yuba City 12:15pm Hillcrest Plaza Room

Elk Grove 12:15pm Chason’s Crab Stadium Midtown Sacramento 5:30pm Café Bernardo

Thu

Historic Folsom 7:00am Folsom Veterans Hall (VFW) Lincoln Noon Lincoln Women’s Club (2nd/4th)

Roseville Sunrise 7:00am Gingers Restaurant Lincoln 6:00pm Beermann’s Restaurant (1st/3rd)

South Yuba County 7:00am Peach Tree Restaurant South Sacramento 11:30am Casa Garden Restaurant

Pocket-Greenhaven 7:30am Aviators, Executive Airport Folsom 7:00pm Rotary Clubhouse-Lew Howard Park

North Sacramento Noon Lemmon Law Office (1st) Roseville Noon Sierra View Country Club

North Sacramento 5:30pm Mama Kims (3rd) Gridley Noon Parish Hall

Rocklin-Loomis Basin 7:00am The Window Box Cafe Rotart eClub 6:00pm Next mtg February 9th

Fri

Orangevale 7:00am La Placita Restaurant Natomas 7:15am Denny’s

Point West 7:00am Doubletree Hotel Granite Bay 12:15pm Cattlemens Steakhouse

Twin Rivers 6:15pm Aviator’s Restaurant (1st and 3rd)

Stay Connected to

www.rotaryclubofwestsacramento.org

www.rotary.org

Rotary District 5180

http://www.clubrunner.ca/

portal/home.aspx?did=5180

YOUR LINKS TO ROTARY

Just Search for:

“Rotary Club of West

Sacramento”

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rotary-Club-of-

West-Sacramento/12087025467716