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The Wheel editor suggests that persons email their announcements to gtweedy@dgtinternetmarketing.com prior to publication of the weekly edition. This will make sure that we present your information the way you wish and not our sometimes mangled interpretation of your verbal presentation.
Spirit of Literacy Award – Ann Johnston was recognized for her dedication to literacy by San Joaquin A+ at their annual “The Spirit of Literacy Awards” banquet at Wine and Roses on Tuesday, September 20. Ann dedicates considerable effort to addressing the literacy issue in our city including the Mayor’s Book Club which spawned the Read to Me, Stockton! project. Congratulations Ann! Ann is shown with Andrew Mendoza of Kaiser Permanente who sponsored the event.
The Rotarian Magazine – Distribute The Rotarian in the community. The club has stickers with the Rotary Club address to cover your personal information. Pick ’em up and stick ’em.
Charity Solicitation – the club s Charity Allocations Committee is soliciting requests for funds for the projects of deserving local charitable organizations for the 2011/2012 club year. If any members have contacts with local charities in need of funding, please refer them to Pete Gormsen at 944-0740 for funding requests forms and information regarding the selection process. The deadline for receiving completed funding applications is October 31, 2011. The application request is also available at our website.
Completed applications should be mailed to the following:
Pete Gormsen, Chairman
Rotary Club of Stockton Charity Allocations Committee
1401 N. Hunter Street
Stockton, Ca 95202
Telephone 209-944-0740
E-mail address: pgormsen@dgr-cpas.com
New Member – Kristina Knudsen was recognized for the new member she brought in during Past President Nick s year.
Franklin High School Garden Program – Nick Curtin introduced current and founding members of the Franklin High School After School Garden Program. They were presented with a check for $700 from a District Simplified Grant in support of their work.
Latino Family Literacy Program – President Renna announced the District Simplified Grant for $3000 in support of the program at Henry School led by first grade teacher Susan Ollis and volunteer Sharon Tweedy.
Job Shadowing – Liz Hull promoted Rotary Vocational Month during October. She is recruiting Rotarians who are willing to be job shadowed by Edison and Chavez high school students on October 26. Contact Liz or sign up at the club.
Clean Air Month – Kevin Hicks promoted Clean Air month with an encouragement to car pool or ride your bike to work.
Dictionary Sticking – Thanks to Susan Drake, Nick Curtin, Don Barry, Gary Putnam, Diane Stauffer, Hal Monroe and six Edison Interactors for placing the Rotary sticker on 1,300 dictionaries.
Kids in a Box – Nick Curtin thanked those who transported the Interact students to and from the event where they raised $900 plus for the Haven of Peace family shelter. They were Laura Reeves + use of two Hanot vans, Dave Tygett, Nick Curtin, Marie Arbios gave us her bus + driver. On stand-by but not needed: Frank Moore, Graham Tweedy, Don Barry, Dennis Cochran, and Susan Drake. Special thanks to those who donated funds to make this event a great fundraiser for Haven of Peace Homeless Shelter.
Dictionary Distribution – Susan Drake. We are getting ready to distribute dictionaries to third graders in 17 schools. If you would be interested in helping hand out the books please let Susan Drake know. It usually takes 1-2 hours and we have plans for various days and times. Contact Susan at secretary@stocktonrotary.org
Rotary Foundation Dinner and Raffle – the District Foundation raffle tickets are now ready for distribution. Pick up your package, letter and raffle tickets, at the club. The dinner is on November 5. Sign up with Ken Steele.
Delta Yacht Club – Our hosts, for the Boat Trip, have a limited number of memberships open. It is a beautiful spot with lots of amenities. If you are interested call Brian Wurtz at 925-672-6728.
Boots, Bales and BBQ – Melanie Vieux, Rich Good and crew pulled off an outstanding event. About 150 Rotarians and guests enjoyed great food, fun and fellowship at Borra Vineyards. In the process we raised money for our charities.
Stockton Rotary Centennial – the date is Feb 1, 2014. We wish to make this a celebratory series of events to share a century of service with the greater Stockton community. The committee has chosen five areas of focus. They are Projects, Events, Book, History and Publicity. If you wish to help in one or more of these areas please contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org. We are in need of historical items for our club to include in publications and media announcements. We are asking past presidents and all our members to put on their thinking caps, search your offices and homes for historical tidbits. Please contact Frank Whitney at fwhitney@midcalbbb.org to help him in this task.
Grocery Card Fundraiser Our new card has the Rotary logo and name on them. Grocery rebate cards are available at the meetings. The Club will receive a rebate of 3% of purchases at SaveMart, Smart Foods, Food Max, and Lucky s. The card may also be used when purchasing pharmaceuticals. To date we have received over $1339. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.
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For more information or if you wish to join us, you may call (209) 472-9662 or email info@stocktonrotary.org.
