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Rotary Monthly News Volume 101, No. 09 • March 2016

Meetings held Mondays at Cornerstone Conference Center 1525 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721

Lunch is served at Noon. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.

Express Guest Registration - Email the Rotary Office your guest’s name (along with phonetic pronunciation if needed), title and company/organization so a printed name tag can be prepared. Remember to email [email protected] before 10:00 a.m. on Mondays. If your guest is unable to attend, your account will not be charged for lunch.

Meredith S. Wiley, Author and Former Director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids “Ghosts from the Nursery: The Lifelong Impact of Early Trauma”

Explore how emerging science from neurobiology, immunology, endocrinology and epigenetics is revealing how our innate fight-or-flight system which evolved as a protective response to acute fear can become an agent of chronic illness

and crime, especially if overworked early in life. Provoked by trauma, often beginning during pregnancy and the earliest months of life, the chemistry of fear takes its toll and reverberates throughout our life.

March 7

Jean Rousseau, Chief Administrative Officer, Fresno County “Fresno County Update”

The County Administrative Office, under the leadership of Jean M. Rousseau, CAO, functions as the operations arm of the Board of Supervisors and carries out its mission of delivering the highest quality of public services. They oversee 21

Departments with approximately 7,000 employees dedicated to finding better, more effective, ways to meet the needs of community residents.

March 14

Mayor Candidate Forum “What’s to come?”

This is a very important meeting for you to attend. We will get the opportunity to hear from each of the candi-dates running in the upcoming mayoral election. You can expect to hear their position on numerous issues relevant to our community and have a chance to consider their responses to a time of Q&A. Please join us.

March 21

Fresno County Public Safety Awards “A Time to Honor”

Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the people in our community who give of themselves every day to make our community a better place. This will be a special time for our members to recognize their efforts

and show them how much we truly appreciate their dedication. We have the opportunity to honor one member from each of the California Highway Patrol, Fresno Police Department, Fresno Sheriff's Department and the Fresno Fire Department. These indi-viduals are selected by their own organization because of meritorious service. Often they have put themselves in harm's way in conducting their duties and gone above and beyond to help others. These are true heroes and their stories are inspirational and heartwarming. So plan to be there to honor these heroes. This is a great meeting to bring a friend!

March 28

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The Rotary Club of Fresno

“March comes in like a lion and goes out with the gift of Rotary.” Hal H. Bolen II President 2015-16

President’s Message

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Join us in Celebrating

“A Century of Service, an Unlimited Future”

Honoring Rotary in Central California SATURDAY, THE TWELFTH OF MARCH

TWO THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN

TorNino’s Black Tie Optional

RECEPTION Half Past Five o’clock

Enjoy complimentary hand served champagne, cider, fruit punch and hors d’ oeuvres.

Dance to the music of the Joe Lenigan Band. Open bar until 9:30 p.m.

DINNER Seven o'clock

Enjoy complimentary house wine, fruit punch, dessert and the evening entertainment.

Rotary Club Room Block Rate available at Courtyard Fresno Marriott, 140 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 Standard King $109 plus tax, Standard Two Queen $119 plus tax.

Call 1-800-321-2211, or (559)221-6000 to reserve a room (Reference M-4SWZ2P7).

Tables for ten - $1,000. Entrée choices: Entrée Choices: 1.Stuffed Vegetarian Manicotti 2. Chicken Cordon Bleu, 3. Roast Prime Rib 4. Salmon Filet



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NAME:__________________________________________________________________ COMPANY:______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP:_________________________________________________________ PHONE: (_______)________________________ EMAIL:__________________________ Enclosed is my check made payable to the Fresno Rotary Foundation in the amount of $_______ Please charge my Fresno Rotary Account $_________ Name:___________________________ Please charge $________________ to my (Name on card if different:____________________)

Circle: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express #__________________________________________ CVS_________EXP________

The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization - Tax ID No. is 94-0818249. The Rotary Club of Fresno/ The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation Office: 2307 N. Fine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727.

Visit us at www. fresnorotary.org. Phone: (559) 453-2404

“A Century of Service, an Unlimited Future” Honoring Rotary in Central California Join us in sponsoring the Century of Service Project

THE ROTARY PLAZA AT PLAYLAND

You can make a difference to the children of Fresno by donating to the fun and inviting Rotary Plaza at Playland. The Rotary Plaza will be a unique and colorful entryway. The estimated cost of the project is $100,000 and Playland is scheduled to open April 2016.

I want to be a part of this exciting project!



Jeff Kollenkark Weed Man Fresno

(559) 266-1624 Work (559) 790-2963 Cell Jeff.Kollenkark@WeedManUSA

1900 S. Van Ness Ave, Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93721


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Last Month’s Meeting Recap February 1 Michael Hanson, Superintendent of Fresno Unified School District, described the challenges and significant strides the school district has overcome. Three of the biggest differences driving change are 1) the state stand-ards that have changed their teaching methods, 2) reformed funding that creates more local control to help reme-diate those in poverty with supplemental resources and 3) accountability with the federal waiver that established new indicators to identify student success. Their goal is to provide all students an equal opportunity to graduate with the greatest post-secondary choices from the widest array possible. February 8 Dan Walters, journalist for the Sacramento Bee and author, began with his desire to talk to historic figures from the 19th century. From a scientist who was hired to survey California, to a poet who described his own trek across the state and a doctor who founded agri-business, he wanted to get their opinions on the state California has found itself in. One point illustrated throughout his presentation was the way California consistently endures constant change. He showed the arc of the state as a resource economy that morphed into an industrial commu-nity of factories to the post-industrial era we are in now. However, through all that time and change, California continues to focus on the economy, immigration and the fight for water. February 15 Dark in observance of the President’s Day Holiday. February 22 Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno County District Attorney, was front and center to help hand out some recognition to a few people who stepped up to the call of civic responsibility and showed courageous citizenship as a Fresno County witness against the injustice they experienced. The four people who received acknowledgement put themselves at risk against serious criminal suspects. While their stories were shared it was obvious that each person de-served the accolades based on the sacrifice of time and personal safety they committed to doing the right thing. February 29 Chris Geiger, owner of Chris Geiger Photography, showed the way remote control drones work and the commer-cial applications that go beyond it being a “simple toy.” As drones got bigger and more complicated, the FAA stepped in to regulate their use in all arenas and declared what is safe and what is not. A drone that weighs more than a quarter pound needs to be registered with the FAA and marked with the owners identification information in the event it is lost or involved in an accident. These drones must be registered as commercial aircraft and carry all of the appropriate designations. As a pilot, Chris understands the caution, and is excited about the future.


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Volume 101, No. 09 • March 2016 The Rotary Club of Fresno The Rotary Club of Fresno

The Rotary Club of Fresno The Rotary Club of Fresno Board Minute Summary February 17, 2016

New Members:

CATHERINE A. AMADOR – Attorney, Pascuzzi, Pascuzzi & Stoker Classification: 9103 Probate and Family Law Catherine A. Amador was raised in Fresno, California. She spent two years on Capitol Hill working for the National Governors’ Association after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, and returned to the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1986. She started her legal career in Southern California and worked there for ten years before returning to Fresno. She practiced for another five years and then took a hiatus from law. Mrs. Amador’s early years of practice focused on litigation, including commercial cases, construction defect matters, FELA cases, and probate cases, including both conservatorship and inheritance issues. Catherine also obtained her real estate sales license and worked with Guarantee Real Estate selling residential properties for approximately four years. During that time she also served as a member of the Measure K Oversight Committee for school construction and as a board member for a local adoption agency. Having returned to law after working in the real estate field she is focusing on probate and commercial litigation, real estate, and family law. Catherine is married with three children. Rotarian

William Lucido is Catherine’s sponsor.

JAMES M. FORD – President & CEO, Central Valley Community Bank Classification: 3221 Bank Management

James M. Ford is President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bank and its parent Central Valley Community

Bancorp. Jim has been in his profession for 36 years and is the former president and CEO of Medford, Oregon based

PremierWest Bancorp. Ford assumed the CEO duties of Daniel Doyle, who retired but continues his association with

the banking firm as chairman of its board of directors. Jim has been active in the community with the Kiwanis, the Ro-

tary Club of Medford Oregon, University of Oregon Alumni Association Board (UOAA), the Active Club (a service Or-

ganization in Grants Pass, Oregon that generates funds by a signature tourism event and the proceeds to local Chari-

ties) and the Business Advisory Council of the Craig School of Business, Fresno State, as well as numerous other past

activities. He is married and has four children. Jim is sponsored by Rotarian Edwin Darden III.

Resignation: DAN DOYLE – February 1, 2016 Leave of Absence: TERRY STONE – business obligations 02/01/2016-04/30/2016 COMMUNITY SERVICE:

The Amphitheater committee and the board approved the use of the Amphi-theater by University High School on April 29, 2016 (which is one of the 14 Club Amphitheater use days). The blood drive is April 18, 2016.

Community Projects Committee has researched and recommend, the baord approved: th $5,000 to Break the Barriers, Inc. towards the purchase of a Galileo Tilt Table and additional devices which will support their Helping Open Possibilities with Exercise (HOPE) program. Break the Barriers, Inc. serves over 400 veterans and the undeserved public at large who cannot afford services with its 25 various programs. The total cost of the table and devices is $21,000 and will aid victims of neurological conditions: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and strokes as well as for training clients with multiple sclerosis by providing reflexive muscle stimulation via side-alternating, whole body vibration. To date several other Rotary clubs have committed to help fund this expenditure, including East Fresno ($5,000), Fig Garden ($2,500), Cultural Arts ($1,000), Sunrise ($1,000) and funding re-quests have been sent to North Fresno, Fresno Latino and Clovis.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: The Integrated Solar Cooking Committee is planning to working with schools and farmers markets this spring. John Richers will be off to the

Philippines with Habitat for Humanity to build homes.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE:

Lynne Pietz and committee is continuing to plan the upcoming Business

Awareness Day (BIZ DAY) Monday, April 25.

Miss CA Reception is planned for Sunday, June 26 at the Radisson and the

Miss CA Contestant luncheon is scheduled for Monday, June 27.

YOUTH SERVICE: The Little Heroes Big Heroes spring 2016 calendar was shared with the

board. The youth exchange students are doing very well. Janus is moving in

March to his third home.

President: Hal shared the Partners in Community Service project. A group of Rotar-ians meet with a classroom of students and the student’s research and then decide on the funding for organizations. This allows students to learn the importance of giving, researching projects as well as the needs in the community. President Hal plans to appoint champions for this project and proceed. It was suggested that the Interact Club might be a

good fit. PRESIDENT-ELECT: Duane Oswald reminded the Board of the Planning retreat to be held at the San Joaquin County Club on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 7:30

a.m. to 10:30 a.m.



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March Birthdays

March Anniversaries

The Rotary Club of Fresno The Rotary Club of Fresno Anniversaries and Birthdays!

James O'Brien – 47, Jim Winton – 43, Jerry Lyles – 42, Steve Schaaf – 41, Bob Williams – 37, Ron Sidoli – 36, Anthony Andrade – 34, Mike Dowling – 34, Al Smith – 27,

Susan Anderson – 25, Sterling Swartout – 25, Carol Hansen – 23, Ed O'Neill – 18, Shirley Grace – 15, John Borrelli – 14, Jeff Rickels – 10, Tom Licouris – 9, John Salmonson – 9, Patti Thornton – 8,

Andrea Benson – 7, Scott Rurik – 7, Darrick Duerksen – 4, Paul Dictos – 4, Scott Moore – 3, Jessica Lopez – 1.

Lynne Pietz – 1st, Violet Chuck – 1st, Eric Linville – 3rd, Mike Hamzy – 4th, Kathy Wage – 8th, Dale Mendoza – 9th, Andy Souza – 10th, Eric Villegas – 10th, Jim Burgess – 12th, Samantha Ens – 13th, Larry Powell – 13th, Karl DeKlotz –

14th, Dave Gilmore – 14th, John Richers – 15th, Jerry Peloian – 18th, Wendi Hammond – 18th, Joe Ramos – 19th, Anna Pine – 20th, Jeff Rickels – 22nd, Debbie Hunsaker – 23rd, Brent Lindquist – 23rd, Patty Craven – 28th.



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04/04/16 Jimmy Collier, Singer, Songwriter, Re-enactor “The Voting Rights Act — 50 years later”

04/11/16 Zoua Vang, Award Winning Journalist/TV Commentator “Telling the Secret” 04/18/16 Alan Pierott, Retired Orthopedic Surgeon, Entrepreneur, CEO “Fresno Community Scorecard” 04/25/16 BIZ DAY (Business Awareness Day) Sign up to tour a Rotarians company!

Upcoming Club Events 2016 Sat., Mar. 12 - A Century of Service, an Unlimited Future April 18 - Blood Drive - Interested? Contact [email protected]

Sat., Apr. 9 – Rotary District 5230 Club Leadership Training Assembly (C.L.T.A.)

May 13-14 - District Conference, Fresno Fairgrounds May 29-June 1 - Rotary International Convention, Seoul, Rep. Korea

Mondays at Cornerstone Conference and Banquet Center, 1525 Fulton Street, Fresno, Free Parking! Lunch served at Noon, Program starts at 12:30 Guests are welcome! Interested in joining? One free lunch on us! www.fresnorotary.org

COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD AT CORNERSTONE: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR): COGS – 11:15 am (second Monday): Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 , Jun 13 COMMUNITY PROJECTS - 11 a.m. (third Monday): Mar 21, Apr 11 (18th Biz Day), May 16, Jun 20 ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGY: -1:30 p.m. (third Monday): Mar 21, Apr 11 (18th Biz Day), May 16, Jun 20 PROGRAMS 11 a.m. (fourth Monday): Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27

COMMITTEE MEETINGS (NOT ON MONDAYS—SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR

AMPHITHEATER (Rotary Amphitheater at Woodward Park): 7:30 a.m. (2nd Thur) @ Gil Nye’s Office (no mtgs July & Dec): Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9

BOARD MEETINGS (RCF): 8 a.m. (Third Wed) @ Baker, Manock & Jensen 4th Floor: Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15 FOUNDATION MEETINGS (RCFF): 8 a.m. (Third Thu/ or the Thu after Board mtg) @ Baker, Manock & Jensen 4th Floor: Mar 17,

May 19 INTEGRATED SOLAR COOKING-WAPI COMMITTEE MTG: Noon (Last Fri) @ Center for Communication Skills, 2505 W. Shaw

Ave. – Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24

NO MEETINGS AT CORNERSTONE 2016:

Apr 25 (Biz Day),

May 9 (Sport’s Day & Dinner)

May 23 (Mtg at Air National Guard)

DARK - May 30 (Memorial Day)

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