The Wheel – May 17th 2023

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Wednesday, May 24th, 12:15pm-1:15pm (PDT) Past President Michael Blower will be hosting next week’s meeting Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated we will be serving lunch prior to the meeting starting at 12:15 pm.
Meeting on-line reservations Click on “Meeting Lunch Reservations” in the blue bar at the top (or click this blue box)

“The Rotary Club of Stockton Begins the 2nd Century of Service to the Stockton Community”

Activities

• Call to Order and Welcome!  President Colleen Stewart called the meeting to order.
  

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  Welcome to our members and their guests to a year of Service Above Self. “Imagine” is our mantra this year, and with your help we can be as successful this year as we have been in the past. Rotary Club of Stockton was formed in 1914 just the 92^nd club worldwide. With over 1.4 million Rotarians worldwide.   Rotary International was formed by Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905. Stockton Rotary celebrated our 109 Anniversary just in February. We have a rich history in Stockton.

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  Meetings are brought to you live at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.

• Pledge of Allegiance & Four Way Test – lead by Past President Kevin Kauffmen
• Song of the day: “4 Way Test Song” by Past President Michael Blower
• Today’s Music Selection: From 1955 Doris Day “Que Sera, Sera”, Doris’ signature song from the Alfred Hitchcock film “The Man Who Knew Too Much”. From 1966 The Hollies “Bus Stop” written by Graham Gouldman. From 1986 Peter Gabriel “Sledgehammer” which won in 1987 MTV Best Video of the Year. From 1990 Madonna “Vogue” a part of this song has a spoken section that calls out the Golden Age of Hollywood stars.
• Trivia of the Day: In Lakota legend May is the Green Leaves Moon. Today is International Child Helpline Day, International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, International Walnut Day, International Cherry Cobbler Day, Juice Slush Day, Bike to School Day, Employee Health & Fitness Day, Mushroom Hunting Day, Pinot Grigio Day and Pack Rat Day
• Motivational Video: The Evolution of Dance  https://youtu.be/p-rSdt0aFuw
• Thought of the day: Heroes dinner was a huge success and was filled with emotion and gratitude for our Local Heroes. Thanks to the new proposed member Joshua Moore for donating two great door prizes each worth about $345 a piece.
• Special Thanks to –  Set-up team, Secretary Matt Grizzle, Sergeant at Arms/Ken Steele and Monie Ky, Louis Lemos, Treasurer, Leena Mital and Michael Lara our new Editor for The Wheel, Eddie Arias- Public Image Chair and our Board of Directors and committee chairs.
• Guests of Rotarians: Miguel Lara brought his brother Rigo Lara, Past President Gary Frush introduced Joshua Moore once more before his induction.
• Club Service & District Calendar for 2021-2022 – Click HERE for the latest list! Don’t miss out on some great activities that may or may not happen in the near future (due to the COVID-19 virus.)

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