Check out our program for next week. Learn how we are protected by dedicated workers at various ports of entry to our country.

Check for more information about our club and to be kept up to date on events by visiting the calendar. Click here to visit the site.

“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”

Activities…

• Song - Julie Boucher and Heather Schlenger, “My Country Tis of Thee”.
• Audio Visual – Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test – Bob Merdinger.
• Thought for the Day – Graham Tweedy. Our differences can contribute to our efforts as Rotarian’s to make the world a better place.
• Raffle – Pat Patmon won $5.
• COG Club

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – February 22, 2012

Michael McGarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection.

Rachel Thomas, Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer. Currently assigned as the Passenger Service Manager for the Port of San Francisco, SCBPO Thomas has worked in a variety of CBP environments throughout the United States. Part of Ms. Thomas’ assignment currently includes service as the Combined Federal Campaign Coordinator for Northern California, wherein she was responsible for promoting charitable giving at the Port of San Francisco. Ms. Thomas had also worked previously for the legacy United States Customs Service.

Michael McGarrity, Customs and Border Protection Officer. Officer McGarrity has worked at the Port of San Francisco as a lead for diplomatic coordination efforts. Mr. McGarrity has served as a trainer for the carrier liaison program, training internationally to ensure compliance with CBP regulatory issues. Officer McGarrity has also previously worked as an Inspector for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Rotary International

Test your Rotary knowledge. Do you know the name of the first Rotary president from outside the United States? How about the site of the first convention held outside North America? Find the answers to these and other Rotary history trivia questions in the latest Historic Moments. Click here to read more.

More Special Items

Head Table - President Renna Beinoris, Bob Merdinger, Linda Philipp, Leandro Vicuna, Graham Tweedy and Susan Drake.

Paul Harris Fellowships - Susan Drake honored two past presidents for their dedication to Rotary with PHF: Dave Tygett + 2 and Nick Curtin + 4.

Concern Report – President Renna led us in a moment of silence in remembrance of Jay Groom who passed away recently.

Visiting Rotarian – District Governor, Dave Mantooth.

New Member – Welcome back to Chris Papas, attorney.

Dictionary District Simplified Grant – DG Dave Mantooth brought us a check for our Dictionary Project.  We distribute dictionaries to third graders in our city.  The district matched our donation.

Club donation to St. Joseph’s Hospital Mobile Van – Kelly Hufman received $1500 from our club to purchase a TV and DVD player for their mobile van.

Memorials for Helen Hauser – Nick and Pam Curtin, Graham and Sharon Tweedy, Susan and Dudley Drake, Dean and Bea McNeilly, Reid and Doray Johnson, Jerry and Norma Zedlitz, Walt and Nora Wager, Dominque & Patti Azpeitia, Gail and Ken Riley, Pat and Cheryl Patmon, Rotary Club of Stockton.

Leandro Vicuna-Vice President, Senior Trust & Investment Officer, Community Bank of San Joaquin Wealth Management

Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses

Mr. Vicuna described Sus Finanzas, a nonprofit, offering a seven session program providing financial education for the Latino and Asian populations in particular, who have demonstrated an inability to manage their financial affairs for success.

One facet of the program is to match up to $250 in savings as an incentive to graduates who will put into practice the information they learned in the courses.

There have been 80 graduates to date. Eighteen of the graduates are near the $250 point in savings, and will soon receive the matching money.

Leandro Vicuna was introduced by Linda Philipp.

• 22 Michael McGarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection
• 29 Craig Cheslog-California Department of Education

• 07 Pete Morelli-Being an NFL Referee
• 14 Scott Guidi-Caltrans Project Manager for I-5 Rehab
• 21 TBA
• 28 Jim Coleman-Stockton Civic Theatre

Photos

Bob Merdinger leading us in the Pledge.	DG Dave Mantooth giving us a check for dictionary distribution.	Returning member Chris Papas. Welcome back Chris.
Kelly Huffman presenting Mas Kamigaki with the Volunteer of the Year Award from St Joseph’s Hospital.	Susan Drake awarded Nick Curtin and Dave Tygett Paul Harris Fellowships	Moses Zapien paying dearly for being so bold as to run for Public Office.

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Volunteer for the Year – Mas Kamigaki received the Volunteer of the Year Award from St Joseph’s Hospital for his service.

Rotary Foundation International annual Pledge Drive – Ken Steele. Any donations to the Annual Programs Fund made by February 29, 2012 will be matched by the club and all go towards a Paul Harris Fellowship.

Thunder Day – Our third Annual Rotary District Thunder Day is on February 26. Game time is 4pm, pre game mixer in the King’s Room at 3pm. Contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org

Library Literacy Trivia Bee – Kerry Krueger.  The annual Library Literacy Trivia Bee will be held on March 9^th at the Civic Auditorium.  Our Club participants, who specialize in trivia are Gary Putnam, Jeff Zola, and Paul Kozlow.  This is always a fun event.  Lets come and support our team! Tickets are $20 and this is a family event.  Contact Kerry Krueger kkrueger@kroloff.com for more information.

Annual 5k,10k Memorial Day Run – Kerry Krueger.  The annual 5k and 10k Memorial day run is coming and sponsorships are needed please see Kristen Dyke. The date is Monday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m.  $30 for pre-registration ($20 a piece for a family of four).  Live music at the end!!!  Contact Kerry Krueger kkrueger@kroloff.com for more information.  You may also visit their website  by clicking here.

Rotary Read-In – Gary Frush. The Read-In will be on March 21, please sign up.  You can go to facebook and type Rotary Readin or go to rotaryreadin.com to sign up. Or contact Gary Frush.

Ski Trip – Michael Blower. Join the Rotary Club of Stockton for a day of downhill fun and fellowship! Thursday March 15, 6AM to 6:30PM. $80 per person. Fees cover bus ride, lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages. Skis, boots and poles are available for rent for $30. There are 42 seats available on a first come basis. Contact Michael Blower at 209-644-6445 or email at Michael@MichaelBlower.com . Sign up sheets on our tables.

District 5220 Conference – April 20 & 21.  Two full days of quality speakers, meals, entertainment, awards, and fun in MODESTO! Register for the full conference package or mix and match meals and sessions to fit your time and budget. Each venue will require a special pass which you will find in your registration packet. Prices will be going up on March 1st, so make plans to register NOW!  You can register online at http://district.vervenetworks.net/community; click on “2012 District Conference”. If you prefer to pay by check, registration forms are also available from your Club President or District Administrative Secretary Chris Elswick at admin@rotary5220.org.

Rummage Sale – Don Barry.  May 19 is the big day.  Start collecting.  Call Don for pickup.

Bright Ideas Wanted – Mark Plovnick. The 2012 San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge, the third annual. It is to be held on February 29 and March 21. For information visit www.sjchallenge.com

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 $1691. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.

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Birthdays… February

Recognitions

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Michael Blower, pictures; Bill Brown, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.

Activities…

• Song - Julie Boucher and Heather Schlenger, “You Are My Sunshinel”.
• Audio Visual – Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test – Bill Gass.
• Thought for the Day – Moses Zapien, “What is Love” – the truest adventure.
• Raffle – Ken Steele won $10.
• COG Club – Team Leader – Kristen Dyke, Raffle Tickets – John Atwood, Greeter- Moses Zapien, Mic#1-Heather Schlenger, Mic#2-Michael Gotschall, Attendance – John Atwood

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – February 15, 2012

Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses  Leandro Vicuna, JD is Vice President, Senior Trust & Investment Officer, Community Bank of San Joaquin Wealth Management.  Leandro provides comprehensive trust & investment services, real estate asset management services and maintains strong relationships with high net worth clients by understanding their specific needs and delivering customized solutions.

Prior to joining Community Bank of San Joaquin, Leandro was Vice President and Regional Real Estate Asset Manager at Bank of the West Trust & Investment Services where he was dedicated to managing a robust portfolio of $200 million dollars in net worth. Previously, Leandro was a Trust & Investment Officer at Bank of Stockton Trust Department and President of the Estate Planning Elder Law Clinic at Thomas M. Cooley (TMC) Law School. For more information about our speaker pleaseclick here

Rotary International

Test your Rotary knowledge.  Do you know the name of the first Rotary president from outside the United States? How about the site of the first convention held outside North America? Find the answers to these and other Rotary history trivia questions in the latest Historic Moments.  Click here to read more.

More Special Items

Head Table - President Renna Beinoris, Bill Gass, Duane Isetti, Darren Drake, Dudley Drake and Susan Drake.

New Member – Chris Lynn, fundraising, UOP athletics, sponsored by Diane Stauffer.

Paul Harris Fellowships – Jim Dyke presented fellowships to his son Gerrit and daughter Karen.

Susan Drake presented a fellowship to her husband Dudley.

Concern Report – Stockton Rotary passed member Jay Groom passed away Thursday morning.  He was a member of our club for 23 years.  He is survived by his wife Wilma and son Steve Groom of North Stockton Rotary.   Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Matthew Baer-San Joaquin Delta College

Valentine’s Day Melodies.

Matthew Baer teaches music at SJ Delta College.  He presented a lively Valentines themed mini concert playing piano and singing some well known and loved romantic songs including the “Theme from Somewhere In Time”, the old classic “Ain’t She Sweet”, and Beethoven’s bittersweet Moonlight Sonata.

He shared stories of playing music for various occasions such as weddings.

Matthew Baer was introduced by Renna Beinoris.

• 15 Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses
• 22 Michael Mcgarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection
• 29 Craig Cheslog-California Department of Education

• 07 Pete Morelli-Being an NFL Referee
• 14 Scott Guidi-Caltrans Project Manager for I-5 Rehab
• 21 TBA
• 28 Jim Coleman-Stockton Civic Theatre

Photos

Moses Zapien bringing us the Thought for the Day.	New member Chris Lynn. Welcome to our club Chris.	Gerrit Dyke and
Karen Dyke awarded Paul Harris Fellowships by their father Jim Dyke.	Dudley Drake receiving a Paul Harris Award from his wife Susan Drake.	Kristen Dyke paying up for her writing ability.
Chad Sublet caught distributing promotional materials on our tables.

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Thank You – President Renna thanked Ali Galbraith for arranging for Roses for our guests today.

Rotary Foundation International annual Pledge Drive – Ken Steele. Any donations to the Annual Programs Fund made by February 29, 2012 will be matched by the club and all go towards a Paul Harris Fellowship.

Library Literacy Trivia Bee – Kerry Krueger.  The annual Library Literacy Trivia Bee will be held on March 9^th at the Civic Auditorium.  Our Club participants, who specialize in trivia are Gary Putnam, Jeff Zola, and Paul Kozlow.  This is always a fun event.  Lets come and support our team! Tickets are $20 and this is a family event.  Contact Kerry Krueger kkrueger@kroloff.com for more information.

Annual 5k,10k Memorial Day Run – Kerry Krueger.  The annual 5k and 10k Memorial day run is coming and sponsorships are needed please see Kristen Dyke. The date is Monday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m.  $30 for pre-registration ($20 a piece for a family of four).  Live music at the end!!!  Contact Kerry Krueger kkrueger@kroloff.com for more information.  You may also visit their website  by clicking here.

Rotary Read-In – Gary Frush. The Read-In will be on March 21, please sign up.  You can go to facebook and type Rotary Readin or go to rotaryreadin.com to sign up. Or contact Gary Frush.

Thunder Day – Our third Annual Rotary District Thunder Day is on February 26. Game time is 4pm, pre game mixer in the King’s Room at 3pm. Contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org

Ski Trip – Michael Blower. Join the Rotary Club of Stockton for a day of downhill fun and fellowship! Thursday March 15, 6AM to 6:30PM. $80 per person, $55 for seniors, $45 for super seniors, 75+, $40 for non-skiers (aka Eater/Drinker). Fees cover bus ride, lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages. Skis, boots and poles are available for rent for $26. There are 42 seats available on a first come basis. Contact Michael Blower at 209-644-6445 or email at Michael@MichaelBlower.com . Sign up sheets on our tables.

Rummage Sale – Don Barry.  May 19 is the big day.  Start collecting.  Call Don for pickup

Bright Ideas Wanted – Mark Plovnick. The 2012 San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge, the third annual. It is to be held on February 29 and March 21. For information visit www.sjchallenge.com

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 $1691. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.

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Birthdays… February

Recognitions

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Brian Dillon, pictures; Ken Norton, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.

Check out our program for next week.  A special day.  Bring your honey and enjoy a Valentines celebration.

Check for more information about our club and to be kept up to date on events by visiting the calendar. Click here to visit the site.“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”

Activities…

• Song - Heather Schlenger, “America the Beautiful”.
• Audio Visual – Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test – Joe Serra.
• Thought for the Day – Melanie Vieux – presented quotes about the power of service.
• Raffle – Bob Nelson won $10.
• COG Club -Team Leader – Kelly Huffman; Raffle Tickets – John Atwood; Greeter – Kelly Huffman; Microphone – Michael Gotschall and Amy Scriven; Attendance – John Atwood and Rigo Cervantes.

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – February 8, 2012

Matthew Baer-Valentine’s Day Melodies.  Mr Baer is a talented pianist from San Joaquin Delta College.  He will perform romantic melodies for us.

Rotary International

Top Stories of the Year - See a review of the top Rotary stories of 2011, from Rotarians responding to help tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan, to the unveiling of the RI theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. Read the complete article.

More Special Items

Head Table - President Renna Beinoris, Ally Tieszen, Chrissy Hauer, Joe Serra, Melanie Vieux and Susan Drake.

Concern Report - We had a moment of silence for the loss of Rotary member Frank Dutton.

New Member – Chad Boeddeker, sales and marketing, sponsored by Susan Drake.

Memorials to SRE – For Frank Dutton – Reid Johnson, Rotary Club of Stockton, Jerry Zedlitz.

For Helen Hauser – Nick and Pam Curtin, Graham and Sharon Tweedy, Susan and Dudley Drake, Dean and Bea McNeilly, Reid and Doray Johnson, Jerry and Norma Zedlitz, Walt and Nora Wager, Dominque & Patti Azpeitia, Rotary Club of Stockton.

Ally Tieszen and Chrissy Hauer, Graduate Students in Physical Therapy at UOP

Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution.

Ally Tieszen, Chrissy Hauer and Faculty member Sandy Bellamy went to Antigua Guatemala in November 2011 to distribute wheelchairs.

Approximately 58 wheelchairs were distributed when they were there.  Both Ally and Chrissy told us some information about Guatemala.  For example, on average, education in Guatemala lasts just 6 years, and only roughly 40% of those eligible participate.  The country is primarily agricultural.

Both Rotary and Hope Haven coordinated the fabrication and distribution of the wheelchairs.  Hope Have has a manufacturing facility that’s makes the wheel chairs in Antigua.  Many of the people working in the fabrication center are in wheelchairs themselves.  Both Ally and Chrissy told us of the many people they helped and shared stories about how the wheel chairs are changing people’s lives.

The speakers also told us how they educated the children on how to use the wheelchairs and they also educated the parents on properly making future adjustments.  The wheelchairs can go through numerous adjustments with only one wrench which all recipients received with their wheel chair.  On average Hope Have distributes about 10,000 wheel chairs per year.

Both Chrissy and Ally were so moved by this experience that they want to continue volunteering to distribute wheelchairs in the future.

The UOP group was introduced by Joe Serra.

• 08 Matthew Baer-Valentine’s Day Melodies
• 15 Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses
• 22 Michael Mcgarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection

• 07 Pete Morelli-Being an NFL Referee
• 14 TBA
• 21 TBA
• 28 TBA

Photos

Heather Schlenger leading us in song	Melanie Vieux bringing us The Thought for the Day.	New member Chad Boeddeker.  Welcome to the Rotary Club of Stockton, Chad.
Jim Woodward displaying his District Service Award.	Ross Moilan paying for his reporting.	Being careless is not accommodated in Rotary Walt.

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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.

Rotary Foundation International annual Pledge Drive – Ken Steele. Any donations to the Annual Programs Fund made by February 29, 2012 will be matched by the club and all go towards a Paul Harris Fellowship.

District Service Award – Jim Woodward was recognized for all his years of service to Rotary.  Jim was presented the award at the Mid-Year Assembly on Saturday January 28.

First Tee – Joe Serra reminded the club that every Tuesday the First Tee program has class for just girls.  Contact the First Tee if interested.

Library Literacy Trivia Bee – Kerry Krueger.  The annual Library Literacy Trivia Bee will be held on March 9^th at the Civic Auditorium.  Our Club participants, who specialize in trivia are Gary Putnam, Jeff Zola, and Paul Kozlow.  This is always a fun event.  Lets come and support our team!  Contact Susan Drake or Kerry Krueger to sign up.

Annual 5k,10k Memorial Day Run – Kristen Dyke.  The annual 5k and 10k Memorial day run is coming and sponsorships are needed please see Kristen Dyke.  kdyke@portcitymarketing.com.  You may also visit their website  by clicking here.

Rotary Read-In – Lee Neves announced the Rotary Read-In.  It will be on March 21, please sign up.  You can go to facebook and type Rotary Readin or go to rotaryreadin.com to sign up. Or contact Gary Frush.

Thunder Day – Our third Annual Rotary District Thunder Day is on February 26. Game time is 4pm, pre game mixer in the King’s Room at 3pm. Contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org

Ski Trip – Michael Blower. Join the Rotary Club of Stockton for a day of downhill fun and fellowship! Thursday March 15, 6AM to 6:30PM. $80 per person, $55 for seniors, $45 for super seniors, 75+, $40 for non-skiers (aka Eater/Drinker). Fees cover bus ride, lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages. Skis, boots and poles are available for rent for $26. There are 42 seats available on a first come basis. Contact Michael Blower at 209-644-6445 or email at Michael@MichaelBlower.com . Sign up sheets on our tables.

Bright Ideas Wanted – Mark Plovnick. The 2012 San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge, the third annual. It is to be held on February 29 and March 21. For information visit www.sjchallenge.com

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 $1691. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.

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Birthdays… February

Recognitions

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Frank Whitney, pictures; Ramon Fernandez, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.

Check out our program for next week.  Our club has given money and some of our own members have been involved in wheelchair distribution. Please click here to learn more.

Check for more information about our club and to be kept up to date on events by visiting the calendar. Click here to visit the site.

“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”

Activities…

• Song - Kuy Ky, “Take Me out to Golf Course”.
• Audio Visual – Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test – TJ Hull.
• Thought for the Day – Brian Dillon – Poem about Rotary.  Brian also expressed his appreciation to the club for the support during the passing of his Grandmother Helen Hauser.
• Raffle – Jerry Smith won $?.
• COG Club -Team Leader – Jason Carlson. Raffle tickets – John Atwood.  Greeter – Josh Shackelford.  Microphone – Michael Gotschall and Octavio Cruces.  Attendance – John Atwood.

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – February 1, 2012

UOP Physical Therapy Group – Sandy Bellamy, Professor at UOP;  Ally Tieszen and Chrissy Hauer graduate students in Physical Therapy – Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution.   The three will relate their fascinating story of traveling to Guatemala to distribute and fit wheelchairs to young and older persons effecting the lives of those they helped.  A little bit about them can be found when you click here.

Rotary International

Top Stories of the Year - See a review of the top Rotary stories of 2011, from Rotarians responding to help tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan, to the unveiling of the RI theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. Read the complete article.

More Special Items

Head Table - Past President Michael Blower, Tom McHugh, Don Miller, TJ Hull and Susan Drake.

Concern Report - Bob Blower shared some stories about his mother in law, Helen Hauser mother of Kris Blower.  A moment of silence was observed for Helen.

Bob Merdinger’s wife, Peg, is in the hospital for blood transfusions and congestive heart failure.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Helen Hauser Memorials – Nick and Pam Curtin, Graham and Sharon Tweedy, Susan and Dudley Drake, Dean and Bea McNeilly, Jerry and Norma Zedlitz, Walt and Nora Wager.

Don Miller – Executive Director of The First Tee of San Joaquin

The First Tee of San Joaquin

Don told the club how the First Tee program teaches kids the values of integrity, support, hard work, respect and honesty through teaching them the game of golf.

The program is open to all kids and there are numerous scholarship programs for those who cannot afford to participate.

The First Tee program of San Joaquin needs more coaches as the program is growing and will soon be part of the After School Program and is expected to have more participants.

The program consists of 9 Saturday classes and there are 3 tours in the Spring, Summer and Fall.

Don closed his program by telling members of the club many stories from parents and  teachers and the feedback regarding the positive impact the First Tee has on the kids who participate.

Last year the program had 329 kids participating.  Our local golf profesional, Ricky Barnes, has now given his support for San Joaquin First tee by donating $10,000. He will donate $50 dollars for every birdie and $100 for every eagle this coming year.  On October 18th, 2012 Ricky Barnes willl host the first ever Ricky Barnes tournament to help the Local First Tee program.

Currently the program is at The Reserve and Van Buskirk Golf course.

Don Miller was introduced by Tom McHugh.

• 01 UOP Physical Therapy Students-Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution
• 08 Valentine’s Day
• 15 Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses
• 22 Michael Mcgarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection

• 07 Pete Morelli-Being an NFL Referee
• 14 TBA
• 21 TBA
• 28 TBA

Photos

Bob Blower fondly remembering his mother in law Helen Hauser.	Tech Time with Kristen!  Good job Kristen, we are up to date in Stockton Rotary.	Ken Steele donating to PolioPlus.
Susan Drake learning that Disneyland is expensive.	Amy Scriven, paying for being a presitigious dentist.	Jim Dyke always looking for ways to donate to Rotary.

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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.

Tech Time – Graham Tweedy and Kristen Dyke. The club was introduced to the new Stockton Rotary Club website.  They showed the club how to navigate the site.

Annual 5k,10k Memorial Day Run – Kristen Dyke.  The annual 5k and 10k Memorial day run is coming and sponsorships are needed please see Kristen Dyke.  kdyke@portcitymarketing.com.  You may also visit their website  by clicking here.

Rotary Read-In – Lee Neves announced the Rotary Read-In.  It will be on March 21, please sign up.  You can go to facebook and type Rotary Readin or go to rotaryreadin.com to sign up.

200 million dollar goal – Ken Steele.  The 200 million dollar goal that was set for Rotary was met and the Gates foundation donated another 50 million dollars.  A letter will becoming to members encouraging you to donate to the Annual Funds Program of the RI Foundation in February as we work to meet President Renna’s goal.

Thunder Day – Our third Annual Rotary District Thunder Day is on February 26. Game time is 4pm, pre game mixer in the King’s Room at 3pm. Contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org

Career Day – Cesar Chavez High School Career Day will be held on February 8^th Sign up to speak to the Juniors and Seniors. Contact Dave Tygett.

Ski Trip – Michael Blower. Join the Rotary Club of Stockton for a day of downhill fun and fellowship! Thursday March 15, 6AM to 6:30PM. $80 per person, $55 for seniors, $45 for super seniors, 75+, $40 for non-skiers (aka Eater/Drinker). Fees cover bus ride, lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages. Skis, boots and poles are available for rent for $26. There are 42 seats available on a first come basis. Contact Michael Blower at 209-644-6445 or email at Michael@MichaelBlower.com . Sign up sheets on our tables.

District Assembly – The third district assembly for this year will be held at the County of Education Offices on Arch Road on Saturday January 28. The sessions start at 8AM and lunch is over around 1PM. These meetings are always informative and you get to learn what goes on outside our own club. The club will cover your $25 fee. What a way to spend a Saturday morning. Contact Susan Drake.

Bright Ideas Wanted – Mark Plovnick. The 2012 San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge, the third annual. It is to be held on February 29 and March 21. For information visit www.sjchallenge.com

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 $1691. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.

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Birthdays… January

Recognitions.

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Floyd Crame, pictures; Ramon Fernandez, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.

Activities…

• Song - Julie Boucher, & Heather Schlenger, “I’m a Little Teapot”.
• Audio Visual – Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test – Ken Steele.
• Thought for the Day – Jeff Zola, shared thoughts on showing love to others. Love comes from within; if you love someone, tell them often.
• Raffle – Graham Tweedy won $5.
• COG Club – Heather Schlenger – team leader and greeter, Michael Gotschall and Jeff Woltkamp – microphones, Rigo Cervantes – attendance, and John Atwood – raffle and attendance.

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – January 25, 2012

Don Miller-The First Tee of San Joaquin. Don Miller was born and raised in New Jersey (on the Jersey shore).  Graduated with B.A. in Sports Administration from Saint Thomas University, Miami, FL  Worked in minor league baseball front offices in Oklahoma City, El Paso, Lodi, Stockton for total 10 years.

General Manager of Stockton Ports 5 yrs.  Director of Stockton Sports Commission 13 years.  Became Executive Director of The First Tee of San Joaquin in April 2011.  I have lived in Stockton for 30 yrs., married to wife Janice, have 2 dogs – Taco and Tia.  “It is a blessing to live and work in your in your own community and have an impact on young people’s lives with The First Tee of San Joaquin.”

Rotary International

Top Stories of the Year - See a review of the top Rotary stories of 2011, from Rotarians responding to help tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan, to the unveiling of the RI theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. Read the complete article.

More Special Items

Head Table - President Renna Beinoris, Ken Steele, Bill Gass, Paul Wenger and Susan Drake.

Concern Report - Member Helen Hauser, Kris Blower’s mother, is in hospice care.  Please keep Helen and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Paul Wenger – President of the California Farm Bureau Federation

Why Agriculture is Important to You

The California Farm Bureau Federation has approximately 20,000 members.  Food is in – with the explosion of television cooking and reality TV chef shows.  The majority of food still comes from the local farming entities that have become highly technical and productive operations.

Today’s agri-markets need to change and adapt to the new markets.  As countries develop their economies and improve their standard of living, they want to eat better.  They want their food from the United States.  This will improve the markets for the local farmer.

Paul also shared his admiration for the World War II generation as the greatest generation ever to have lived.

Paul Wenger was introduced by Bill Gass.

• 25 Don Miller-The First Tee of San Joaquin

• 01 UOP Physical Therapy Students-Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution
• 08 Valentine’s Day
• 15 Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses
• 22 Michael Mcgarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection
• 29 TBA

Photos

Jeff Zola bring us the Thought for the Day.	Derron Lee.  If you are involved, Rotary will find you.	Mark Plovnick paying for being in multiple publications.
Tom Perry	Chad Sublet paying up for not acting their age.	Madam President, did you misplace the two?

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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.

Sanitation Project in the Philippines - Gary Gillis.  Stockton Rotary #92 and our District #5220 are partnering with the Rotary Club of Vigan and their District #3790.  Our project will construct sanitation facilities (latrines) at 11 high schools in the greater Vigan area in the Philippine state of Ilocos Sur.  The sanitation facilities are, in their words,  ”little more than outhouses” and are “very dirty, and impossible to clean due to old wood and porous concrete.”   Ron Singson, a former Stocktonian, lives in the area and has done several education projects for Rotary with the assistance of Stockton rotary and specifically Liz Hull.  Please click here to learn more about the project.  A grant over $24,000 was developed for this project

New Microphones – Gary Hansen and Chad Sublet shared their expertise in setting up the new microphones.  Thanks guys!

Thunder Day – Our third Annual Rotary District Thunder Day is on February 26. Game time is 4pm, pre game mixer in the King’s Room at 3pm.  Contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org

Career Day – Cesar Chavez High School Career Day will be held on February 8^th Sign up to speak to the Juniors and Seniors.  Contact Dave Tygett.

Science Judges – We are in need of volunteers to judge science projects at SUSD’s Science Fair at Weberstown Mall on Friday February 3, 5-7pm.  Come join Sharon and Graham Tweedy and others, put on your Rotary shirt and show our Rotary support to our young people.  Contact Graham if you wish a fun 2 hours at the Mall. Email, g.tweedy@comcast.net

Ski Trip – Michael Blower.  Join the Rotary Club of Stockton for a day of downhill fun and fellowship!  Thursday March 8, 6AM to 6:30PM.  $80 per person, $55 for seniors, $45 for super seniors, 75+, $40 for non-skiers (aka Eater/Drinker).  Fees cover bus ride, lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages. Skis, boots and poles are available for rent for $26.  There are 42 seats available on a first come basis.  Contact Michael Blower at 209-644-6445 or email at Michael@MichaelBlower.com .  Sign up sheets on our tables.

District Assembly – The third district assembly for this year will be held at the County of Education Offices on Arch Road on Saturday January 28.   The sessions start at 8AM and lunch is over around 1PM.  These meetings are always informative and you get to learn what goes on outside our own club. The club will cover your $25 fee.  What a way to spend a Saturday morning.  Contact Susan Drake.

Bright Ideas Wanted – Mark Plovnick.  The 2012 San Joaquin Entrepreneur Challenge, the third annual.  It is to be held on February 29 and March 21.  For information visit www.sjchallenge.com

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 $1531. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.

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Birthdays… January

Recognitions.

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Eric Duran, pictures; Louis Lemos, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.

“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”

Activities…

• Song - Julie Boucher, “America the Beautiful”.
• Audio Visual - Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test - Pam Wenger.
• Thought for the Day - Gary Putnam, “Count your Wows not your Woes”
• Raffle - Diane Stauffer won $10.
• COG Club -Team Leader – none, Raffle Tickets – John Atwood, Greeter- Joshua Shackelford, Mic#1-Kristen Dyke, Mic#2-Joshua Shackelford, Attendance- John Atwood and Rigo Cervantes.

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – January 18, 2012

Paul Wenger – Why Agriculture is Important to You.  Paul Wenger was elected president of the California Farm Bureau Federation in December 2009.

Wenger, who farms in Modesto, became a statewide officer in 1997 when he was elected second vice president. He was elected first vice president in 2005. He also served as a member of the CFBF board and chaired the CFBF Water Advisory Committee and the Board Water Development Task Force. He is a former president of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau.

A third-generation farmer, Wenger farms almonds and walnuts on the family farm…  For more information about our speaker please click here.

Rotary International

Top Stories of the Year - See a review of the top Rotary stories of 2011, from Rotarians responding to help tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan, to the unveiling of the RI theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.  Read the complete article.

More Special Items

Head Table - President Renna Beinoris, Gary Putnam, Joe Serra, Pam Wenger, speaker Ed Sprague and Susan Drake.

Paul Harris Fellowship - Ali Galbraith awarded a fellowship.

Ed Sprague, Baseball Coach, UOP

UOP Baseball

Ed Sprague began his sports career at St. Mary’s High School, went on to graduate from Stanford, then on to the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays. In fact, Ed is the only baseball player to possess a World Series ring, World Series College ring, and an Olympic ring.

Coach Sprague presented insights into the way he promotes leadership within the Pacific Tigers baseball team.  By dividing the 36 ball players into six “Tiger Packs” along with six Pack Leaders, Ed has created a system to foster the beliefs and mission of the team; to lead by example, to commit, to communicate, to encourage, to serve, and to take personal responsibility, among other goals.

When asked what his personal high point in his sports career was, Ed recounted the College World Series win his team took after having lost to the very same team the year prior. Proof that setting goals and fostering team attitudes results in amazing things.

Ed Sprague was introduced by Joe Serra.

• 18 Paul Wenger-Why Agriculture is Important to You
• 25 Don Miller-The First Tee of San Joaquin

• 01 UOP Physical Therapy Students-Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution
• 08 Valentine’s Day
• 15 Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses
• 22 Michael Mcgarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection
• 29 TBA

Photos

Gary Putnam presenting The Thought for the Day.	Ali Galbraith receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship award.	David Miller paying for his picture in The Record.
Writer Hal Monroe confessing.	Ocavio Cruces paying for an article in The Record.	Duane Isetti got his picture in the San Joaquin Magazine!

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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.

Thank Yous - President Renna thanked Susan Drake, Don Barry, Nick Curtin, Michael Blower, and his two daughters, and six Edison High Interact students for their work labeling dictionaries.  We distribute these dictionaries to third graders in our area schools.

Thunder Day - Our third Annual Rotary District Thunder Day is on February 26.  Game time is 4pm, pre game mixer in the King’s Room at 3pm.  Contact Susan Drake at secretary@stocktonrotary.org

Career Day - Cesar Chavez High School Career Day will be held on February 8^th Sign up to speak to the Juniors and Seniors.  Contact Dave Tygett.

District Assembly - The third district assembly for this year will be held at the County of Education Offices on Arch Road on Saturday January 28.   The sessions start at 8AM and lunch is over around 1PM.  These meetings are always informative and you get to learn what goes on outside our own club. The club will cover your $25 fee.  What a way to spend a Saturday morning.  Contact Susan Drake.

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 $1531. If you would like additional cards for family, friends see Susan.

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Birthdays… January

Recognitions..

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Michael Blower, pictures; Ken Norton, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.

Activities…

• Song - Heather Schlenger and Julie Boucher, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”.
• Audio Visual - Gary Hansen.
• Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test - Terry Hull.
• Thought for the Day - Nick Curtin. Nick and Dean Mc Neilly contractually renewed their friendship for 2012 at Dean’s request.
• Raffle - Pam Wenger won $1.

COG Club -Team Leader: ; Raffle Tickets: John Atwood; Greeter: Amy Scriven; Microphones: Octavio Cruces & Julie Boucher; Attendance: Rigo Cervantes and John Atwoo

Table of Contents

• Photos
• Club Announcements
• Birthdays
• Meeting Make-Up Information
• Club Calendar
• Club Officers
• Recognitions
• Contact Information
• Club Web Site

Next Week’s Program – January 11, 2012.

Ed Sprague – UOP Baseball.  Head Coach Ed Sprague enters his ninth season at the helm of the Pacific Baseball program in the spring of 2012. He has a combined 179-262 record in his first eight seasons with the Tigers, highlighted by the first back-to-back 30-win seasons in school history as the Tigers finished 2006 at 30-25, after posting a 30-28 mark in 2005. Sprague recorded a third winning season as he led the Tigers to one of their best seasons in program history in 2010 with a 31-23 overall record that included a new program record of 31 victories over Division I opponents. That season Pacific won nine of its 14 series, including sweeping San Jose State from March 26-28. The Tigers also received votes in national top 30 polls on four occasions during the 2010 season. Five players from the 2010 squad were selected in the 2010 MLB Draft.  Please click here for more information about our speaker.

Rotary International

Top Stories of the Year – See a review of the top Rotary stories of 2011, from Rotarians responding to help tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan, to the unveiling of the RI theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.  Read the complete article.

More Special Items

Head Table - President Renna Beinoris, Reid Johnson, Jim Darrah, Jerry Smith, Terry Hull, Sr., and Bill Gass.

Paul Harris Fellowship -Diane Stauffer awarded her first fellowship.

New Member - Michael Gotschall sponsored by Jim Woodward.

Past Presidents Reid Johnson, Jim Darrah, Jerry Smith and Terry Hull

Four Decades of the Rotary Club of Stockton

1970-79: Reid Johnson. Rotary was men only.  No judges could be members.  Stockton had two Rotary Clubs, one north of Harding Way and one south of Harding Way. It didn’t work.

1980-89: Jim Darrah. Women were welcomed to Rotary through a Supreme Court decision.  Judy Chambers broke the barrier locally and soothed the feathers of 35 ruffled men in our club.

Only Rotary can get PG&E to ignore bankruptcy and turn the lights back on at the Holiday Inn.  The first raffle, Interact Club and Holiday Party occurred during the decade.

1990-99:  Jerry Smith.  Jerry found that Rotarians don’t make good soldiers.  Ursula Meyer became his best buddy.  Finally, we know who sent all of those risqué post cards with Ursula’s name on them.

2000-09:  Terry Hull, Sr., discovered that there is no good food at noon at the Arena. The club typically gave $32,000 per year to local charities. The Stockton Rotary Endowment continued to grow during the decade.

Our past presidents were introduced by Bill Gass.

• 11 Ed Sprague-UOP Baseball
• 18 Paul Wenger-Why Agriculture is Important to You
• 25 Don Miller-The First Tee of San Joaquin

• 01 UOP Physical Therapy Students-Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution
• 08 Valentine’s Day
• 15 Leandro Vicuna-Incentive Based Financial Literacy for Individuals & Small Businesses
• 22 Michael Mcgarrity and Rachael Thomas-Customs & Border Protection
• 29 TBA

Photos

New member Michael Gotschall.  Welcome to the club, Michael	Diane Stauffer receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship award.	Brian Dillon paying to recover his badge.  Hence the finger.
Au revoir, Cathy as our president would say.	Kristen Dyke	Waqar Rizvi
and Amy Scriven paying for playing at the Stockton Chamber Leadership bowling fundraiser.	Doug Srulowitz paying for his outstanding legal work!

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Birthdays… January

Recognitions..

Doug Srulowitz - $250 for a story and picture in The Record concerning settling the case between Stockton and the “Korean Slum Lord.”

Waqar Rizvi - $25 for his picture in The Record.

Kristen Dyke - $25 for her picture in The Record.

Brian Dillon - $5 for losing his badge and $50 for his pictures in The Record.

Amy Scriven - $100 for her picture in The Record.

Special Thank You …

The Wheel

Editor, Graham Tweedy. A special thank you this week to Frank Whitney, pictures; Bill Brown, notes; Susan Drake, chief checker; Renna Beinoris, assistant to the chief checker.