The Traveler. Quarterly Meeting. July 15, 2018 Volume 4, Issue 2. August 9th Join Us For A Western Rotary Round-Up 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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July 15, 2018 Volume 4, Issue 2 The Traveler 2018-19 ROTARY LEADERSHIP ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Barry Rassin President DISTRICT 5180 Jack Arney District Governor Joe Scheimer Assistant

Megan Ham Service Director Alice Perez Club Administrator Sue Barrett Foundation Chair Eric James Public Image Director JoAnne Tanner Immediate Past President Mike Reinero Club

It s getting hot outside. I just got in from scuba diving in my swimming pool. I m practicing for the next time I go to Hawaii. I hope you are all staying cool while temperatures soar.

Don t forget there are Rotary clubs around the world, so google your destination and find out where the nearest club is and when they meet.

Did you know they have Rotary meetings aboard cruise ships? Rotarians from many different countries get together for a meeting and tell Rotary stories about their clubs.

1 July 15, 2018 Volume 4, Issue 2 The Traveler ROTARY LEADERSHIP ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Barry Rassin President DISTRICT 5180 Jack Arney District Governor Joe Scheimer Assistant Governor Area 6 CLUB OFFICERS/ DIRECTORS Carol Langley President Leigh-Ann Reinero President Elect Sara Thornros Secretary David Kneitzer Treasurer Kwame Acquaah Membership Chair Megan Ham Service Director Alice Perez Club Administrator Sue Barrett Foundation Chair Eric James Public Image Director JoAnne Tanner Immediate Past President Mike Reinero Club Advisor Quarterly Meeting August 9th Join Us For A Western Rotary Round-Up 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm RSVP to carollangley7@gmail.com Where No One has Gone Before Whew! It s getting hot outside. I just got in from scuba diving in my swimming pool. I m practicing for the next time I go to Hawaii. I hope you are all staying cool while temperatures soar. Many of us go on vacations during the summer months. Don t forget there are Rotary clubs around the world, so google your destination and find out where the nearest club is and when they meet. I went to a Rotary club meeting in Mexico some years ago. I enjoyed myself even though I didn t understand one word they said. That is because Rotarians speak a universal language. Did you know they have Rotary meetings aboard cruise ships? Rotarians from many different countries get together for a meeting and tell Rotary stories about their clubs. If you are going on a trip or doing a staycation, I hope you have a great July, and I ll see you at our August meeting. Contact me any time at carollangley7@gmail.com CLUB SERVICE HOURS TO DATE: Don t forget to report your hours at the end of the month CLICK HERE Wear You Cowboy hat, your boots and ride your horse (optional) to our next meeting. Our guest will be our District Governor, JACK ARNEY

Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 2 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 2 BARRY RASSIN 2018-2019 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Barry Rassin is from the Rotary Club

He was also an RI training leader and the aide to 015-2016 RI President K.R. Ravindran.

there. President Barry has chosen Be The Inspiration as his theme for the year.

2 Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 2 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 2 BARRY RASSIN ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Barry Rassin is from the Rotary Club of East Nassau in New Province, Bahamas. He joined Rotary in 1980, and has served Rotary in many capacities including director and vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees. He was also an RI training leader and the aide to RI President K.R. Ravindran. President Barry received Rotary s highest honor, the Service Above Self Award, as well as other humanitarian awards for his work leading Rotary s relief efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake there. President Barry has chosen Be The Inspiration as his theme for the year. His hope is that every Rotarian will be an example of doing good in the world, so that others will be inspired to do the same. We have no doubt that our Passport Club be an inspiration to many people looking for a exciting and new concept in a Rotary Club, Barry retired after 37 years as president of Doctors Hospital Health Systems and continues as an advisor, He and his wife, Esther, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation. JACK ARNEY DISTRICT 5180 GOVERNOR Jack Arney is a native of California, he grew up in the Bay area ans attended Santa Clara University where he received a bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering. A member of the Rotary Club of Roseville, he has been an active Rotarian since He was club president in 2012 and served as Assistant Governor for two years. Jack has a long list of accomplishments in Rotary including Rotary Foundation EREY Chair and Annual Giving Chair. DG Jack is married to Maureen who sees Rotary through the eyes of her Mom who contracted polio in her late teens. Jack and Maureen have two children, Isabela and Reagan. Both children attend Del Oro High School and are very active in many sports. Their proud dad attends as many of their activities as possible. DG Jack let it be know, that his family comes first in everything he does. It is gong to be a great year with DG Jack at the helm. He has an informal style of leadership and encourages clubs to do our own thing to make our club the best we can be. He want us to Be The Inspiration to others.

Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 3 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 3 Club Calendar BBQ at Al s Castle July 17 Trafficking Conference 25 Dunk with Dignity (see

3 Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 3 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 3 Club Calendar BBQ at Al s Castle July 17 Trafficking Conference 25 Dunk with Dignity (see page 9) August 9 Quarterly Meeting with DG Jack Arney Western Rotary Round-Up 6:00 pm 20 District Foundation Summit September 15 Hornblower Cruise November 1 Foundation Dinner 8 2nd Quarterly Meeting Please take a few minutes to click on the link below and report your service hours. We want the District to know all the good things our club does. Tell us your part in our story. Service hours include your visits to other clubs as well as your participation in other club s events or fundraisers. You can also report any volunteer activities you do outside of Rotary. Don t forget that Passport meetings count as well. IMPORTANT LINKS: Service Hour Reporting Signup.com Volunteer Opportunities The Rotary Foundation Even Al s dog King had a good time. Al Frumkin hosted a social for the club last Saturday at his castle in Loomis. (It really is a castle). Passport members enjoyed Al s fabulous smoked turkey along with side dishes brought by those who attended. It was a hot day, but a little heat didn t stop us from having a great time. Thank you Al for opening your home to us! Our Club Admin chair, Alice Perez, has more socials planned for us this year. Keep your eye on signup.com for details. WE MEET QUARTERLY THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Our August 9th meeting will be at The Ramada Inn 2600 Auburn Blvd. CLUB WEBSITE: (Club Runner) DISTRICT 5180 WEBSITE: R.I. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

THE HIGHLANDER Page 4 4/16/2018 Flexibility, Diversity and Service, The Rotary

THIS IS YOUR 2018-2019 LEADERSHIP TEAM President Carol Langley Present-Elect

Chair Kwame Acquaah Public Image Eric James Club Service Megan Ham Club Admin.

4 THE HIGHLANDER Page 4 4/16/2018 Flexibility, Diversity and Service, The Rotary Passport One Club Way Page 4 HELLO MEMBERS! THIS IS YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM President Carol Langley Present-Elect Leigh-Ann Reinero Secretary Sara Thornros Treasurer David Kenitzer Membership Chair Kwame Acquaah Public Image Eric James Club Service Megan Ham Club Admin. Alice Perez Foundation Sue Barrett Past President JoAnne Tanner Club Advisor Mike Reinero Mentor Chair Brad Asbury

Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 5 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 5 OUR PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS Kwame Acquaah Sam Anderson (MD) Brad Asbury Pat Braziel (MD) Kelly

5 Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 5 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 5 OUR PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS Kwame Acquaah Sam Anderson (MD) Brad Asbury Pat Braziel (MD) Kelly Byam (MD/S/B) Dwight Chambers (+3/S) Greg Dixon Conrad Davis (s) Louise Dutton Diana Ebbitt-Riehle (+2) Donna Fleshman (+3) Al Frumkin (MD/S/B) Janis Gage (MD) Megan Ham (+1) Christie Harrison Hanns Haesslein (+2) Jerry Harner Alan Harry (+2) Cathy Harry (+1) Eric James David Knitzer (+8) Carol Langley (+5) Jeff McAlpin Leigh-Ann Reinero (MD) Mike Reinero (MD/S/B) Roxanne Snyder (+2/B) JoAnneTanner (+1/B) Carsen Tazi (+1) Sara Thornros (+4) Ed Trujilo (+3) Jan Valine Elaine vanoverbeek (MD) Paul Harris Fellows Have Contributed $1,000 for each PHF Major Donors (MD) Have Contributed $10,000+ Paul Harris Society (S) Have Pledged a $1000 Contribution Per Year Bequest Society Members (B) have Designated $10,000 or more to the Foundation in their Estate Plans

THE HIGHLANDER Page 6 4/16/2018 Flexibility, Diversity and Service, The Rotary Passport One Club Way Page 6 Order Now and Have Your Badge by August 9th Advertise Your Business To District Rotarians

Members will still receive round badges when the join, but after they complete their red dot requirements, they will be given the new badge.

You can order it now and we will bill you after they arrive. If you want one, please email our president-elect Leigh-Ann and tell her your classification and how you want your first name to read.

6 THE HIGHLANDER Page 6 4/16/2018 Flexibility, Diversity and Service, The Rotary Passport One Club Way Page 6 Order Now and Have Your Badge by August 9th Advertise Your Business To District Rotarians This is your chance to be one of the first club members to have one of our classy new badges. We have decided to nix the old school round badges and go to badges like the one pictured above. Members will still receive round badges when the join, but after they complete their red dot requirements, they will be given the new badge. We wish we have the funds to buy everyone in the club a badge, but our budget is a little tight to allow us to do so. The badges cost $ You can order it now and we will bill you after they arrive. If you want one, please our president-elect Leigh-Ann and tell her your classification and how you want your first name to read. For instance, if your name is William and you want your badge to say Bill, just let her know and she can do that for you. If you don t remember your classification, Leigh-Ann will check our records and add it for you. It can t get easier than that! Order your badge before July 19th and you will be in our frst order. lreinero@yahoo.com Did you know our District 5180 has a website where we can advertise our businesses? This free Rotarian Business Listing website can publish up to two advertisements for you. Rotarians like to do business with each other when ever possible, so this is a great opportunity to tell us what you do. Advertisements will expire in one year unless they are renewed. Before submitting an advertisement, District Rotarians must first become a registered user. Click here to create an account. Rotary Global Rewards Helps Rotarians And Companies Explore Rotary Global rewards to find discounts and special offers, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary. If you are buying something on Amazon or getting ready to take a trip, you should go to the Global Rewards site and see if the company is offering a discount. On top of the discount, these companies will give Rotary a portion of their profit It is easy to use. All you have to do is go to Global Rewards instead of googling the company directly. You can find the Global Rewards program by logging into rotary.org, then click My Rotary and type Global Rewards in the search bar.

Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 7 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 7 JULY BIRTHDAYS July was named in honor of Roman

Other important people born in July are: July 5 July 7- July 17- Jan Valine Roxanne Snyder Carol Langley WACKY DAYS IN JULY 15th National Ice Cream Day 17th

National Cheese Cake Day 31st National Avocado Day The Birth Stone for July Is a Ruby.

The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.

7 Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 7 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 7 JULY BIRTHDAYS July was named in honor of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar by the Roman Senate in 44BC, because July is the month of his birth. Other important people born in July are: July 5 July 7- July 17- Jan Valine Roxanne Snyder Carol Langley WACKY DAYS IN JULY 15th National Ice Cream Day 17th World Emoji Day 18th National Hot Dog Day 20th National Lollipop day 22nd Rat-Catcher s Day 25th National Video Games Day 29th National Chicken Wing Day 30th National Cheese Cake Day 31st National Avocado Day The Birth Stone for July Is a Ruby. A Ruby is considered to be the King of Gems and represents love, health and wisdom. The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. Lucille Ball GRANDPARENT S DAY SEPTEMBER 9th Aren t your grandchildren the cutest kids in all the world? I am giving you a chance to show off those darlings, because September 9th is Grandparent s Day. I want all you grandparents to start sending me a picture(s) of your grandkids. Be sure to add their names to the pictures. I don t care how many pictures I get; they are all going in the n e w s l e t t e r. E m a i l p i c t u r e s t o carollangley7@gmail.com

8 Flexibility, THE HIGHLANDER Diversity and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 8 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 8 What Did Three Rotarians Say To Each Other? Three Rotarians, all a little hard of hearing, were standing in a park. One remarked to the other, Windy isn t it? No, the second man replied. It s Thursday. The third man nodded in agreement. So am I. Let s go get a drink.

Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Passport Page 9 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 9 FUN FACTS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY VERY

04. 2. Queen Elizabeth is the only person in the world who does not need a passport. 3. Only 35% of the people in the US have passports. 4.

The last person who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope had to have a passport. 6. You cannot wear a uniform for your passport picture. 7.

There is a town straddling the US Canadian border. You have to have a passport to travel from one side of the town to another. 10.

am listing the top ten cat names for those of you who don t mind cleaning litter boxes and having cat hair all over your clothes (me).

9 Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Passport Page 9 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 9 FUN FACTS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY VERY IMPORTANT PASSPORT FACTS. Since we are the Passport Club we really should know these passport details: 1. Smiles were banned after Queen Elizabeth is the only person in the world who does not need a passport. 3. Only 35% of the people in the US have passports. 4. You cannot get a passport if you owe more than $2500 in child support. 5. The last person who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope had to have a passport. 6. You cannot wear a uniform for your passport picture. 7. You might need a new passport if you have gained r lost a significant amount of weight million passports have been stolen since There is a town straddling the US Canadian border. You have to have a passport to travel from one side of the town to another. 10. The first passport was issued in England and was introduced by King Henry 5th in the 15 century THE TOP TEN CAT NAMES As promised in our last issue, I am listing the top ten cat names for those of you who don t mind cleaning litter boxes and having cat hair all over your clothes (me). Actually, I don t know why we name our cats at all. They will all come if you say: Here kitty, kitty. Top Ten Male Names Top Ten Female 1. Simba 1. Nala 2. Tiger 2. Luna 3. Milo 3. Belle 4. Bear 4. Daisy 5. Oreo 5. Abby 6. Felix 6. Angel 7. Biscuit 7. Hazel 8. Jasper 8. Cleo 9. Caesar 9. CoCo 10. Alfie 10. Gracie

Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 10 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 10 Dunk A Dignitary The Dunk A Dignitary event on July 25th is going to be a lot of fun.

10 Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Page Passport 10 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 10 Dunk A Dignitary The Dunk A Dignitary event on July 25th is going to be a lot of fun. We never tire of knocking someone in a dunk tank, and on this day we will have four people to choose from. One possible target is our District Governor, Jack Arney. We need to be sure he gets a lot of attention,. The event is a fundraiser organized by the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights. Lunch and tosses cost $25, and tosses only cost $10. The proceeds will be donated to the fight against Human Trafficking. This is a chance to support a good cause and relieve some frustrations at the same time. Please Carol Langley if you want to attend. carollangley7@gmail.com We Want Your Pictures! We are always looking for pictures of our members when you are volunteering at various Rotary functions or doing work on projects of your own. In fact, we even want pictures of you relaxing with your family. Our newsletter should be loaded with photos of all of you, so please help me out and share some pictures We want to see more of each other than just our profile picture. photos to me at: carollangley7@gmail.com

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12 Flexibility, THE Diversity HIGHLANDER and Service, The Rotary Passport Page 12 One Club Way 4/16/2018 Page 12 DISTRICT 5180 CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE (Refer to Websites For Addresses) MONDAY Foothill-Highlands Lion s Gate Restaurant 12:15 Lunch Walnut Grove Walnut Grove Community Presbyterian Church 12:15 Lunch Fair Oaks Fair Oaks Community Club House 6:45pm Dinner TUESDAY Oroville Sunrise Historic Monday Club 7:00 am Breakfast Rancho Cordova Sunrise Cordova Casino 7:00 am Breakfast West Sacramento Centennial College Teen Center 7:00 am Breakfast Sacramento Breakfast Evan s Kitchen 7:15 am Breakfast Arden Arcade Piatti s 12:00 Lunch Oroville Historic Monday Club 12:00 Lunch Marysville Peach Tree Country Club 12:15 Lunch Rancho Cordova Rancho Cordova City Hall 12:15 Lunch Sacramento Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 12:15 Lunch Loomis Sunset Venue in Transition refer to website 5:30 pm Dinner Clarksburg Husick s Taphouse 6:00 pm Dinner Carmichael Ancil Hoffman Golf Course 6:30 pm Dinner WEDNESDAY El Dorado Hills Community Service District Pavilion 7:15 am Breakfast Laguna Sunrise Valley Hi Country Club 7:45 am Breakfast South Placer Whitney Oaks Golf Club 11:45 Lunch East Sacramento Evan s Kitchen 12:00 Lunch Folsom Lake Empire Ranch Golf Course 12:00 Lunch Elk Grove Hilton Gaeden Inn 12:00 lunch Yuba City Hillcrest Plaza Catering 12:15 Lunch Citrus Heights Citrus Heights City Hall 12:15 Lunch Midtown The Old Spaghetti Factory 5:30pm Dinner THURSDAY Placer Valley Sunrise The Window Box Café 7:00am Breakfast Historic Folsom Folsom Veteran s Hall 7:00am Breakfast Pocket/Greenhaven Aviator s Sac. Executive Airport 7:30am Breakfast South Yuba County Sunrise Peach Tree Restaurant 7:00am Breakfast South Sacramento Casa Garden Restaurant 11:30 Lunch Gridley Sacred Heart Parish Hall 12:00 Lunch Lincoln Lincoln Women s Club 12:00 Lunch Roseville Sierra View Country Club 12:00 Lunch North Sacramento First: Lemon s Law Office First Thursday 12:00 Lunch Third: Mama Kim s Third Thursday 5:30pm Dinner Passport Club Quarterly, Refer to website 6:00pm Dinner Folsom Rotary Clubhouse 6:30pm Dinner FRIDAY Orangevale La Placita Restaurant 7:00am Breakfast Point West Dante Club 7:00am Breakfast Natomas Denny s 7:15am Breakfast Granite Bay Cattleman s Steakhouse 12:15 Lunch

Welcome Back to Rotary! to say goodbye to Member Kathleen O Leary at her funeral Mass held at Our Lady of Grace

Welcome Back to Rotary! to say goodbye to Member Kathleen O Leary at her funeral Mass held at Our Lady of Grace WSRC #69 ** Welcome Back to Rotary! ** WSRC#69 Chips from the Buzzsaw The Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of West Sacramento Volume 69, Issue #23 January 4, 2018 Meeting Schedule Rotarians gathered