The Wheel is the newsletter put out every week showing the activities at our club meetings.
The Wheel – May 24th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, May 31st, 12:15pm-1:15pm (PDT) Christopher H. Neudeck - "The Modern Noah- Flood Information and Preparation" Please plan to show up around noon...
The Wheel – May 17th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: 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...
The Wheel – May 10th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, May 17th, 12:15pm-1:15pm (PDT) The program is the Rotary History by Frank Whitney Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated we...
The Wheel – April 26th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, May 3rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm (PDT) The program is the Hero's Dinner Please remember the meeting will not be at our usually scheduled time. It will be...
The Wheel – April 19th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, April 26th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program is the El Salvador Program Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated we will be serving...
The Wheel – April 12th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, April 19th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program is Dot Lofstrom, Geologist. Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated we will be serving...
The Wheel – April 5th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, April 12th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program Gospel Center Rescue Mission presented by David Midura. Please plan to show up around noon as it...
The Wheel – March 15th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, March 22nd, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by President Colleen Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated we...
The Wheel – March 22nd 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, March 29th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Pat Doyle, MLB 2023 rule changes Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – March 29th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, April 5th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Pete Otteson and he is speaking about “A Sportsman’s View on the state of the...
The Wheel – March 8th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, March 15th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Wes Rhea, Visit Stockton Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – March 1st 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, March 8th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Emily Ballus and Mike Davis, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless (bio) Please plan to...
The Wheel – February 15th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, February 22nd, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Susan Obert, Haggin Museum Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – February 22nd 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, March 1st, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Bruce Blodgett, Excutive Director, Delta Protection Commission Please plan to show up...
The Wheel – January 18th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, January 25th, 12:00 PM (PDT) January 25th meeting, speaker Lee Neves, Team Owner & President of Stockton Cargo(bio) Please plan to show up...
The Wheel – January 25th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, February 1st, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be Rotary Relations Manager by speaker Bill Tobin(bio) Please plan to show up around noon as it...
The Wheel – February 1st 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, February 8th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Rachel Zerbo MPH, San Joaquin County Public Health Please plan to show up around...
The Wheel – January 11th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, January 18th, 12:00 PM (PDT) January 18th meeting - Team building exercises by President Colleen Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – January 4th 2023
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, January 11th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be presented by Marcus Sherman with SUSD K-12 Science. Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – December 14th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, January 4th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be on the Western Farmworkers association. Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated...
The Wheel – November 30th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday,December 7th, 5:30 PM (PDT) There will be a Holiday Special at 5pm at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. Meeting on-line reservations Click on...
The Wheel – November 16th, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday,November 22nd, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be All City Thanksgiving Luncheon. Please plan to show up around noon as it is anticipated we will...
The Wheel – November 2nd 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday,November 9th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be Our Bolder Future at United Way of SJC by Kristen Spracher-Birtwhistle ( bio ). Please...
The Wheel – November 9th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday,November 16th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be Election Integrity by Olivia Hale( bio ). Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – October 26th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday,November2nd, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Imagine Your Story, Imagine Your Impact" by Ken Steele( bio ). Please plan to show up...
The Wheel – October 19th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, October 26th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Against All Odds with a Passion" by Max Simoncic (Composer and war refugee from...
The Wheel – October 12th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, October 19th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "SUSD" by Traci Miller, SUSD Interim Superintendent( bio ). Please plan to show up...
The Wheel – October 5th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, October 12th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Uplift All" Foundation by Chinu Mehdi ( bio ). Please plan to show up around noon as...
The Wheel – September 28th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, October 5th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Election Integrity" by Dave Robb( bio ). Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – September 21st 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, September 28th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "UOP Women's Basketball" by Head Coach Bradley Davis( bio ). Please plan to show up...
The Wheel – September 14th
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, September 21st, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Stockton History" by Mary Elizabeth Eberhardt( bio ). Please plan to show up around...
The Wheel – September 7th
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, September 14th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Bread of Life" by Chris Johnson( bio ). Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – August 31st 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, September 7th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Gallo Center for the Arts" by Chad Hilligus( bio ). Please plan to show up around...
The Wheel – August 17th, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, August 24th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "High profile funeral services" by Larry Charles Davis( bio ). Please plan to show up...
The Wheel – August 24th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, August 31st, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be "Children's Home of Stockton: 140th Year!" by Joelle Gomez ( bio ). Please plan to show...
The Wheel – August 10th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, August 17th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The program will be will be Pacific Athletics by Janet Lucas( bio ). Please plan to show up around noon as it is...
The Wheel – August 3rd 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, August 10th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The speakers will be Becky and Stanley with the program, "Support Stockton Police Foudation" ( bio ). Please...
The Wheel – July 27th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, July 27th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The speaker will be our Chad Hilligus with the program, "Gallo Center for the Arts" ( bio ). Please plan to...
The Wheel – July 20th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (by Waqar Rizvi) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, July 27th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The speaker will be our President Colleen Stewart with the program,"Changing...
The Wheel – July 13th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (by Waqar Rizvi) Next meeting Information: Wednesday, July 20th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The speaker will be our President Colleen Stewart with the program,"Native...
The Wheel – July 6, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos Next meeting Information: Wednesday, July 13th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The guest speaker will be Mr. Mel Corren with the program, "I've Lived it, I've Loved it!" (...
The Wheel – June 15th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (Submitted by Waqar Rizvi) Next LIVE only meeting Information: Wednesday, June 22nd, 12:00 PM (PDT) The guest speaker will be Emily Grimmius, Miss San Joaquin Co./...
The Wheel – June 8th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next LIVE only meeting Information: Wednesday, June 15th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The guest speaker will be Phillip Merlo, ED San Joaquin County Historical Museum - Museum Site - New Master...
The Wheel – June 1st 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next LIVE only meeting Information: Wednesday, June 8th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The guest speaker will be Dot Lofstrom, Environmental Investigations: A Geologist's Perspective( bio )....
The Wheel – May 18th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next LIVE only meeting Information: Wednesday, May 25th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The guest speaker will be Lonni Davis of the Hope Haven International( bio ). Please plan to show up around...
The Wheel – May 4th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Next LIVE only meeting Information: Wednesday, May 11th, 12:00 PM (PDT) The guest speaker will be Louis Ponick & Moses Zapien, Community Foundation of San Joaquin( bio ). Please...
The Wheel – April 20th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM. This...
The Wheel – April 13th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (Submitted by Corie Stewart) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the...
The Wheel – March 30th, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (Submitted by Past President Waqar Rizvi) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and...
The Wheel – April 6th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM. This...
The Wheel – March 23rd 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM....
The Wheel – March 16, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM....
The Wheel – March 2nd, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM....
The Wheel – Februray 23rd, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (Submitted by Past President Waqar Rizvil) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and...
The Wheel – February 16, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) Meeting Photos (Submitted by Past President Waqar Rizvi, Liz Hull) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our...
The Wheel – February 9, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM. This...
The Wheel – Feb 2, 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM. This...
The Wheel – January 19th 2022
( Click any image on this page to view a larger version ) As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves this world, the Club has migrated from 100% virtual meetings to providing our members and guests the option to attend IN PERSON or via ZOOM. This...
The Wheel – January 12 2022
Assembly member Carlos is a sitting member of several Assembly Committees including Agriculture, Human Services, Assembly Rules, and the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee.
The Wheel – December 15, 2021
Judges Barbara Kronland and Erin Guy Castillo, from the San Joaquin Superior Court, presented a series of PowerPoint slides explaining the civics lesson that we all learned in grade school. This reminder has become necessary be-cause of political attacks on the Judicial branch over the years that appears to be impacting ‘judicial independence’.
The Wheel – December 8, 2021
San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar explained many of her department’s efforts to address the homeless crisis in our community and how these efforts fit into the San Joaquin County Continuum of Care program.
The Wheel – December 1, 2021
Coach Kolze explained his experience through school and a broadcasting and local sales job, but jumped at the opportunity to coach softball, starting at UNLV. He has been with the UOP program for 30-years and has never wanted to leave the home he loves.
The Wheel – November 17, 2021
Phillip Merlo, Executive Director; San Joaquin County Historical Museum. Phillip explained how his time has been focusing on combining the efforts of all the local archives and museums into a digital network for all of San Joaquin County.
The Wheel – November 10, 2021
Over the last 10-years Sgt. Snyder, Stockton PD Recruiting, has hired 610 new officers and lost 510 to other agencies. Stockton PD officers are sought after due to the extensive training provided and the challenges of our community.
The Wheel – November 3, 2021
Our speaker, Pat Filippone – President of the Stockton Ports baseball – told all The Stockton ports has been in existence since 1941. Stockton lost the team for only a brief period. Stockton’s ballpark is in great shape even after 15-16 years.
The Wheel – October 13, 2021
Jay Wilverding, SJ County Administrator. He feels that this County is now one of the best organizations he has ever worked for, and it get better every day.
The Wheel – October 6, 2021
Dr. Lawrenson provided many personal experiences of her time at Delta College from the time she was working on her dissertation through her teaching and now in her administrative leadership role.
The Wheel – September 29, 2021
Stockton Fire Chief Rick Edwards provided a summary of the services provided by his department to the City, the County Islands, and the surrounding communities.
The Wheel – September 22, 2021
District Governor Tim started by addressing the new members by saying that there are 535 district governors all over the world who are visiting Rotary clubs in their communities and listening to the clubs.
The Wheel – September 15, 2021
Ms. Daveluy appreciated all the Rotarians have done for her organizations over the years, and now as Community Services Director she recognized her mentor (Colleen Foster) and the entire community for supporting Measure M.
The Wheel – September 8, 2021
Jamie Cochrane (President), Brandon Weiss (Communications & Advertising), and Mark Binetti (Broadcaster). Jamie and his staff are committed to be a part of Stockton and raise their level of involvement.
The Wheel – September 1, 2021
County Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Brown believes in public education and a lot of good happens in public education. He talked about a few programs that have been started to help kids build their careers.
The Wheel – August 25, 2021
Currently Stockton has one helicopter and one pilot. It started in July 2019. The program has the helicopter in the air four days a week.
The Wheel – August 18, 2021
Claude & John Pellarin – Village West Marina Updates. The Marina is not just for the boat rentals. There are also places to eat: Garlic brothers, and Bobs Burgers as well as water boat sales. They started timeshare program with boats named, “Freedom Boats”. They are planning the extension of the marina.
The Wheel – August 11, 2021
The Sheriff’s Sergeants brought their police dogs with them for a demonstration. They demonstrated how the police dogs can help in catching bad guys and sniffing firearms, drugs etc.
The Wheel – August 4, 2021
Dome of Hope was created by Gwen Dailey and initially, the organization mission was to serve the residents of Southeast Stockton, with efforts in education, financial literacy, community resources, empowerment and simply providing help to those who were in need. It has become much more!
The Wheel – July 28, 2021
Our guest speaker West Rea. Wes is the CEO of Visit Stockton and has held that position since 2005. Wes talked about how “Visit Stockton” provides visitors information about Stockton and the community.
The Wheel – July 21, 2021
Amy Lapointe Scriven introduced Deb Rider has been associated with pharmaceutical R&D since 1993. She is on “Team Rehab” and is responsible for “Rehab”, a comfort dog. Here Amy shows the effect on a Rotarian with “Rehab”, a confort dog.
The Wheel – July 14, 2021
Bill Trezza who is the vice chair of the Business Council of San Joaquin talked about the various initiatives that the Business Council has supported in the past many years…
The Wheel – July 7, 2021
Dr. Park presented a lot of data and numbers showing how the Covid 19 numbers have hit the county in the past year and the most recent numbers for new Covid cases.
The Wheel – June 30, 2021
This was the last meeting for President Gary Frush who had to participate in the annual Rotary Club Presidential Kick-Out!
The Wheel – June 23, 2021
District Governor Elect Tim Madden – Rotary 2021-2022. Personally, Tim feels that he needs a simple and root mission for being a member of Rotary. For him, it is, Service Above Self which is also the mission.
The Wheel – June 16, 2021
Chris Jacobson spoke of the organization, Operation Enduring Warrior, whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation’s wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation.
The Wheel – June 9, 2021
Assistant Governor Waqar Rizvi had his beard shaved off during the meeting. There were pledges totaling $8000 made for helping the University of the Pacific Library project.
The Wheel – June 2, 2021
Tim Viall has been the weekly travel writer for the Stockton Record newspaper for the past seven years. Tim, talked about the national parks and the local travel that can be done by road.
The Wheel – May 26, 2021
Jonni Redick currently is a teacher at Delta College and University of California, San Diego for the entry level cadets. It helps prevent her knowledge from stagnating. She has also started her private consulting business. She talked about the 5 B’s that we as leaders should be aware of.
The Wheel – May 19, 2021
Dr. Michael Sasevich is a high tech surgeon who uses the latest technology in preforming transplant surgeries for heart and lungs.
The Wheel – May 12, 2021
Speaker Past District Governor Robert Deering, Jr. talked about who, how and where human trafficking prevails and the role that education and awareness plays. Target age for human trafficking of 11-12 years old girls. Sacramento Rotarian committee worked on the program and was appreciated by educators, law enforcement officers.
The Wheel – May 5, 2021
Chuck Meyers talked about the USS Hornet museum in Alameda and the history of the USS Hornet. The USS Hornet is one of the most decorated ships in World War II
The Wheel – April 28, 2021
Stuart talked about how the wine industry was impacted during Covid and how the wine industry has changed and adapted to the customer demands.
The Wheel – April 21, 2021
Dan Leavitt, Manager, along with Mike Higgins, Virginia Madueno and Pam Heaney explained the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation; a major and largest rail project in the State.
The Wheel – April 14, 2021
In 2019, Dr. Alan Carpenter and his wife, Betsy, rode their bicycles across America from Anacortes, Washington, to Bar Harbor, Maine, on the Northern Tier Cycle Route. They covered 4,168 miles during their 58-day journey.
The Wheel – April 7, 2021
Andrew Mattos Crime Stoppers President. Since being president, they have tried to rebrand Crime Stoppers and changed the logo as part of rebranding. The organization is pretty old and in the March of 2021, it turned 40 years old.
The Wheel – March 31, 2021
Our speaker this week was San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti who talked about the area Homeless issues and the plan of actions.
The Wheel – March 24, 2021
Jay Schwabe – Train Museum – Telescope across America. Jay took us back in time when the railroad system was used to deliver a telescope from New York to California.
The Wheel – March 17, 2021
Our speaker this week was Past Rotary International President Cliff Dochterman who explaining how did Rotary got involved with immunizing. Interesting reading indeed!
The Wheel – March 10, 2021
Our speaker this week was Tod Ruhstaller from the Haggin Museum. Tod started his job at the museum back in 1984. There have been significant changes since then.
The Wheel – March 3, 2021
Our speaker this week was Port of Stockton Director Richard Aschieris. He explained the conception and creation of the Stockton Port and how during World War II, the port was nationalized. Many other aspects of the port operation were presented.
The Wheel – February 24, 2021
Our speaker this week was former Mayor of Stockton, Ann Johnston. She spoke of the many problems that have to be overcome and those tht can develop while running a city such as Stockton.