December is Family Month A Time For Giving P r e s i d e n t M i k e Campbell recognized Lyle Basset and Bob Walker as this week s O u t s t a n d i n g Rotarians. Lyle s favorite part of Rotary i s t h e c l u b s scholarship fund and meals on wheels. Bob appreciates that like minded people come together to provide service to the local community as well as internationally. CELEBRATE ROTARY IS A GIFT Program: Sergei Shkurkin and Dianna Craig, Musical Entertainment Friday s program was a change from the typical meeting format. The club was entertained by Sergei Shkurkin and Dianna Craig. The duo supplied music prior to the meeting as members arrived. After concentrating on club business, Rotarians enjoyed as the two performed for the members. played some traditional Christmas carols along with a variety of other genres. Sergei showed off his talents on the keyboard with Jerry Lee Lewis Great Balls of Fire. Dianna showed her vocal presence with Adele s, Someone Like You. The two performers got the members and guest involved with some sing-a-longs. The program serves as kick off to the holidays. They CELEBRATE ROTARY ROTARY IS A GIFT Chips from the Buzzsaw Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of West Sacramento Volume 65, No 21 December 24, 2013 SPEAKER PROGRAM. December 27 th Club DARK Meeting January 3 rd Club DARK Meeting January 10 th Michelle Buller, RobinHooding for the Homeless January 17 th Tim Kwong, Professional Photographer s Secrets January 24 th Ernie Vargas, Jr., Tribal Administrator, Shingle Springs Miwok Indians December 20 th, 2013 Meeting Summary Presiding: Mike Campbell Pledge: Peter Anderson Blessing: Tim Carnahan Song Leader: Dick Marshall We Wish you a Merry Christmas Polio Plus Matching Drawing: No Envelopes Raffle: Valued at $994 Christian Montgomery drew the Jack of Hearts. Club 558 of District 5180 PO Box 288 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Meets Every Friday at Club Pheasant at 12:15
CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 65, Issue 24 2 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; President Mike Campbell and Membership Chair Troy Bird with our three new members and their sponsors, Jennifer Kirtlan (Ken Wilson-sponsor), Thomas Radcliff (Ed Rounthwaite), and Carol Bogart (Christian Montgomery). 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. FOUNDATION MATCH During the months of November and December, the club will match members donations to the Rotary International Foundation. Contributions will be met in increments of $100 with a minimum donation of $100. Contact Barry Kalar for more information. West Sacramento Rotary Mexico House-Building Project March 14 21, 2014 Build 11' x 22' house for poor family, using hand tools only We invite you to join us in West Sacramento Rotary's 2013-14 International Project, a house-building trip to Tijuana, Mexico, and a possible joint project with the Tijuana Rotary Club. Guests and Visitors December 20 th 2013 Visiting Rotarians Judy Foote Pocket Greenhaven Interact Jermaine Monroe Danny Thirakul Rufina Tolstova Santa Claus Jeanne Walker Emily Oren Nell Wallace Jason Marshall Samantha Bottari Guests Muhammad Salman Gabriella Tolstova Jim Socher Steve Oren Stina Bradford Marlene Marshall Erik Tickler Joy Ann Merwin Please contact Paul Kolarik at pesko@sbcglobal.net or Ken Wilson at Kenneth@wilsonvineyards.com if you have questions or to sign up. Bell Ringers Tim Kwong (x 3) for his birthday and supporting Interact. Tom Wallace for his birthday. Bob Walker for his birthday, anniversary, and for having 15 grandchildren. Bob Ceccato for his grandson s graduation from San Jose State with his degree in engineering. Jon Pearman for his new job at 1 st Northern Bank Ed Rounthwaite for supporting the Rotary Foundation
CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 65, Issue 24 3 Three lovely guests, Nell Wallace, Jeanne Walker, and Emily Oren. Guest Jim Socher with Heine Roikjer. Jaclyn Powell discovers the Theory of Rotary Money : Money leaves the hand in a blink of an eye. One of Santa s elves made an appearance. Our photographer was only able to get a picture of his foot. CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET For the Christmas Holidays, the Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento raised funds for the West Sacramento Food Basket. Over the last three meetings, the members and guest donated a total of $1,260. The Club matched the amount donated for a total of $2,520 which will be going to this worthwhile community program. Charyl Silva with some of her Interact members who helped delivered gifts to the seniors. Tim Carnahan presents a check to the West Sacramento Food Basket. Samantha Bottatri attends the meeting to promote Rotary Night at the Kings..
CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 65, Issue 24 4 Leadership Team President *Mike Campbell Past President *Mark Engstrom President Elect *Ken Wilson Treasurer *Chris Bradford Secretary *Randy Carlson Sergeant at Arms Andy Wallace Membership *Troy Bird The Rotary Foundation *Barry Kalar 5 Avenues of Service Community Service *Christian Montgomery New Generations *Joanie Kapell *JoAnn Moffett International Service *Paul Kolarik *Bill Bevier Vocational Service *Drew Gidlof Club Service *Shaun Morrow Public Affairs *Pat Hill Program Speakers *Bob Walker Literacy Program Chairs Dayton Gilleland Steve Lewis Interact Advisor Charyl Silva Bulletin Editor Peter Anderson *Board Member Birthdays & Anniversaries December Birthdays Andy Wallace Don Ratley Jeff Post Tim Kwong Jim Engstrom Jaclyn Powell Dave Wilson Bob Walker Tom Wallace 3 rd 8 th 12 th 17 th 18 th 18 th 22 nd 24 th 24 th December Anniversaries Troy and Kris Bird Dennis and Sophia Clark Bob and Jeanne Walker Dick and Ruby Uno Don and Judy Ratley John and Marsha Raney January 12 th Rotary Day at the Kings February 7 th Student Speech Contest Club Calendar 6 th 20 th 20 th 27 th 28 th 29 th Hiding in the shadows is Christian Montgomery. It was his chance to draw the joker. Alas, he missed. There are now only 37 cards remaining in the deck. Your Newsletter Crew Mondays: Route 1 1/13 Tim Carnahan and Patty Palamidessi Mondays: Route 5 12/30 Joanie Kapell and JoAnn Moffett 1/6 Paul Kolarik and Ken Bryant 1/13 Dick Marshall and Troy Bird 1/20 Jeanne and Mike Wednesdays: Route 5 12/25 Christmas No Delivery 1/1 New Years Day No Delivery 1/8 Lyle Bassett and Bob Ceccato 1/15 Tony Schwall and Armando Omega 1/22 Don and Judy Ratley 1/29 Jeff Post and Randy Carlson Thursdays: Route 1 12/26 Dave Kamminga and Steve Heringer 1/2 Ken Ruzich 1/9 John Raney 1/16 Tom Wallace Thursdays: Route 2 12/26 Ron Morazzini and Len Thomas 1/2 Debbie Oto-Kent and Jon Pearman 1/9 Mike Campbell and Dan Ramos 1/16 Leonor Dicdican and Charlie Frank Thursdays: Route 5 1/2 Shaun Morrow 1/9 Mark Engstrom Photos by: Editor: Dave Kamminga Peter Anderson davidkamminga@frontiernet.net peter_anderson1444@yahoo.com Deadline for Article Submittals is Mondays, 12:00 noon Chris and Stina Bradford get a little special time with Santa Claus.
CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 65, Issue 24 5 Senior Gift Giving YOUR LINKS TO ROTARY www.rotaryclubofwestsacramento.org Interact delivering gifts to the Seniors. News 10 was on hand and reported on the students and their service to the community. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/rotary- Club-of-West-Sacramento/12087025467716 www.rotary.org Rotary District 5180 http://www.clubrunner.ca/ portal/home.aspx?did=5180 4 Way Test Santa s Helpers; Dave Kamminga, Ken Wilson, and Jeremiah Smith. 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 FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 65, Issue 24 6 Chunk from the Buzzsaw The Mom Dinner for kids without parents was very heartwarming. The Mighty WS Rotary generously donated $500. Each attendee received a high quality coat and a white elephant present. Three Interact students, led by Jessica, shopped for the white elephant gifts (e.g. food items/toy/socks). The host mom, Hannah, shopped and got great deals on coats. All the children were very surprised and happy with their gifts. The Interact students loved participating and helping in this project. They shopped and then learned proper dinner wear placement, how to greet people, serve dinner and clean up. Typically it's the girls that volunteer for this kind of project. However, Eric, Jacob and Kasem were the helpers for this evening s event. Dr. Charyl Silva, Interact Advisor FUTURE ROTARIAN: Aaron Saelee Aaron Saelee is a Senior at River City High School. He as been active in Interact all four years and is currently serving on the board for his second year. Aaron s favorite events have been the Spring Carnival and Senior Gift Program. He knows that these two events bring joy to other people. It is Aaron s part in helping out that creates a big impact on others. Aaron has cochaired both events and he plans on taking over and chairing (with a shadow) the Spring Carnival this year. After graduation, Aaron plans on studying civil engineering. He has applied to several State Universities including Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, and Cal Poly. He is also applying to UC Irvine, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbra. Aaron is not positive that he wants to go directly to college. He is also considering the Air Force. At this time, he remains undecided, but he should have a decision by the end of the school year. Last summer, Aaron attended RYLA; it was the most indescribable experience of his life. The lessons he learned at the camp could not have acquired anywhere else. He is truly grateful for having the opportunity to attend. The main reason why Aaron is in Interact is because he enjoys helping others and being involved. There are no other clubs on campus like Interact and Aaron is glad to say that he is a part of this inspiring group. 2013-2014 Rotary International President Ron D. Burton 2013-2014 Rotary District 5180 Governor William Short 2012-2014 Rotary District 5180 Assistant Governor Judy Foote District 5180 Rotary Clubs Meeting Times and Locations So You Can Make Up Each Week Day Who When Where Who When Where Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Foothill Highlands 12:15pm Lions Gate Restaurant Walnut Grove 12:30pm Tony s Place Sacramento 12:15pm Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Fair Oaks 6:45pm Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse Oroville Sunrise 7:00am The Monday Club Oroville Noon The Monday Club Rancho Cordova Sunrise 7:00am Cordova Casino Marysville 12:15pm Peachtree Country Club Sutter Buttes Sunrise 7:00am The Plaza Room at Hillcrest Rancho Cordova 12:15pm Rancho Cordova City Hall West Sacramento Centennial 7:00am Collins Teen Center Looms Sunset 5:30pm Indian Creek Country Club Sacramento Breakfast 7:15am Evans Kitchen Carmichael 6:30pm Ancil Hoffman Golf Course Arden Arcade Noon Ruth Cris Steak House - Pavilions Rocklin/Loomis Basin 7:00am Whitney Oaks Golf Club South Placer Noon Whitney Oaks Golf Club El Dorado Hills 7:15am Community Service Building Citrus Heights 12:15pm Citrus Heights Community Center Laguna Sunrise 8:00am Valley Hi Country Club North Sacramento 12:15pm Doubletree Hotel East Sacramento Noon Evan s Kitchen Yuba City 12:15 Hillcrest Plaza Room Elk Grove 12:15pm Vince s Restaurant Midtown Sacramento 5:30pm Café Bernardo Folsom Lake (Folsom) Noon Empire Ranch Golf Club Rancho Murieta 7:00pm Rancho Murieta Country Club Historic Folsom 7:00am Lake Natoma Inn Lincoln Noon Lincoln Women s Club Roseville Sunrise 7:00am Gingers Restaurant Roseville Noon Sierra View Country Club Yuba Feather River Sunrise 7:00am Gary s Place South Sacramento Noon Iron Steaks Restaurant Pocket-Greenhaven 7:30am Aviators Restaurant Folsom 7:00pm Rotary Clubhouse-Lew Howard Park Gridley Noon Parish Hall Orangevale 7:00am La Placita Restaurant Natomas 7:15am Hampton Inn, North Natomas Point West-Sacramento 7:00am Doubletree Hotel Granite Bay 12:15pm McCormick & Schmick s Restaurant
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