JULY 21, 2015

NEXT MEETING: July 28, 2015

Program: Contra Costa County Food Bank

Report Greeter/Invocation: John Erickson

~~CLUB MEETINGS COMING UP ~

*Aug. 4 – Meals On Wheels – Marti Carlson **Aug. 11– Speaker: Edy Schwartz,”Highlights of the Annual Moraga Film Festival” (Bring Spouse and Friends) *Aug. 18 – Speaker: Andrew Pierce, “West Nile Virus” *Aug. 25 – Speaker: Doug Perez, “Reading Advantage” *Regular Noon Meeting ** Second Tuesday Evening

BUSINESS ACTIVITY

President Roger Gregory opened the meeting. Debbie Roessler offered an amusing invocation on common sense and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our guests included Marilyn Simonsen and our speakers for today, Erica Kolmeister and Andy Hashimi.

We were also joined, from the Rotary Club of Dixon, District 5160 Governor for 2015-16, Ken Courville.

Also, from the Rotary Club of Berkeley, District Governor for 2016-17, Fred Collignon.

And, from the Rotary Club of Danville, District Governor for 2017-18, Gary Vilhauer and his wife, Leslie.. Finally finally,our esteemed Assistant District Governor, Mark Roberts

Gary and Leslie Villhauer with Fred Collignon

Fred Collignon, Cliff Dochterman and Ken Courville

Announcements from President Roger:

Planning is going well for the OMPA Swim Meet

project on August 7th through the 9th. Thank you

to all members and friends who have agreed to

help us out. There are still a few wrinkles to iron

out but we are looking forward to a successful

event. Send a note or call Frank May if you

would like to join us on this great community

activity.

TGIF Social to Be Held at the Home of Marv

and Joyce Ellenberg on Friday, July 31st.

Joyce and Marv are hosting this social event on

Friday, 7/31 from 6 PM until around twilight!!

There home is at 300 Constance Place, Moraga.

Please bring whatever you would like to drink as

well as an hors d’ oeuvre to share!! This is a

great way to meet new Rotarian friends, socialize

with old friends and enjoy a relaxing summer

evening!!

RECOGNITIONS AND HAPPY BUCKS President Roger recognized Jim Campbell

who celebrated his birthday on July 6th. He and

Linda enjoyed several days on the North Coast

that included a birthday dinner at the Little River

Inn.

Evie Michon offered a Happy Buck for receiving

her red badge last week. She said she felt she

was wearing a “2nd In Show” red ribbon.

Evie’s grandson had asked her whether she had

received a “fez” when she joined Rotary?

President Roger heard about this and awarded

Evie with her official Rotary Fez pictured below!!

Evie Michon, “The Fez” and “The Raj”

Peter Metzger offered a Happy Buck for being

both back in the country and at a Rotary Meeting.

Dick Vance offered a Buck for surviving the

earthquake in the east bay this morning.

Fred Collignon was happy a plan authored by

his daughter is being used by both New York City

and the Vatican – Wow, an advisor to the pope!!

Al Simonsen offered Happy Bucks for the

successful operation on his foot (he will be laid

up for six weeks) He also thanked John

Erickson for staying at the Soda Center to get

folks to the new meeting location today.

Marv Ellenberg was ten bucks happy

celebrating his mother-in-laws 100th

birthday.(which was today). She is a Rotarian

and belonged to Oakland Club number 3. He

also mentioned that his brother-in-law, Charles

Ericson, was a past member of Moraga Rotary.

Mark Roberts was asked to select the raffle

winner this week. Before selecting the lucky

winner, he thanked the club, and specifically

President Rajah, for our support of the Crutches

for Africa Project.

ADG Mark Roberts Enjoying Lunch at the Meeting Today

Barbara Bruner was the lottery winner. She

received just $10 as the white marble eluded her.

Better luck next time Barbara!!

PROGRAM

Our speakers today were Erica Kolmeister and

Andy Hahimi from Lighthouse Professional

Placement. They were introduced by Debbie

Roessler who had met Erica when seeking care

and support for her mother. Debbie found their

services to be invaluable in helping her

determine the best plan for her mother and

family.

Erica, Andy and President Raj!!

Lighthouse Professional Placement works

with families to find the right senior care facilities

for their loved one. Erica talked about how she

works with families to develop a care plan that

takes into account the person and their interests

as well as attempt to stay within the family

budget.

Andy discussed their ability to work within a

hospice setting as well as supporting residents

with dementia problems.

Lighthouse Professional Placement is available

24/7 365 days a year to assist families when

problems occur. Support can often be offered on

the same day. They pre-screen facilities to make

sure that quality services are offered.

Erica also talked about offering connections to

Veteran’s resources as well as support for

younger patients requiring residential care.

Other Community Happenings

2015 Moraga Night Out, is an event designed to

bring neighbors together to discuss emergency

preparedness, is on Tuesday August 4.

nightout@moraga.ca.us

Friends of the Moraga Adobe (which is actually

in Orinda) are holding “Fantastic Fandango”

fundraiser to preserve and renovate this historic

structure, on Saturday August 29 at Wilder.

www.fandango.from-ca.com for information.

Botanica; all things plant life, a juried art

exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in the Lesher

Center in Walnut Creek opened last Sunday. It

runs through Sept 6 and includes a scanograph

by Carol Irwin. www.bedfordgallery.com

FAB 5 Rotary Club Sponsored Veterans

Celebration Concert

Last Saturday evening the Fab Five Rotary

Clubs sponsored a great, free concert at the

Lafayette Reservoir. Three solid hours of

entertainment with the “Swing’in Blue Stars

(think Andrews Sisters),” “The Big Band of

Rossmoor” with Mo Levich (a Lafayette

Rotarian), and a special guest appearance by

Mic Gillette (formerly of “Tower of Power,

opener for Carlos Santana, performed with

Creedence Clearwater Revival and many other

musical groups.) The weather was perfect and a

crowd of about 250 picnicked and listened from

5 til twilight. Our club was represented by

Debbie & Lou Roessler, Frank May, Tony

Schoemehl, and Roger & Jan Gregory. Our

Moraga Rotary banner was prominently

displayed along with Lafayette, Orinda,

Lamorinda Sunrise and Rossmoor.

The Big Band of Rossmoor on the Rotary Stage

Swing’in Blue Stars Entertaining the Crowd

Another View of the Crowd

Mic Gillette From Tower of Power

Greeter /Invocators for August Signup with Herb Wehmeyer for your next greeter/invocator date. Greeters for August are: 8/4 – Greeter – Herb Wehmeyer Invocator – Marv Ellenberg 8/11 – Rich Render 8/18 – Barbara Bruner 8/25 – Evie Michon

CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS

July 31 -- TGIF Club Social – At the home of Marv and Joyce Ellenberg Aug 7-9 – OMPA Swim meet food booth Nov 21 – Rotary Day at Golden Gate Fields

MORAGA ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16

President………………………………………….Roger Gregory President-elect …………………….……….........Kevin Reneau Past President………………………………….Debbie Roessler

Secretary……………………………………........ .Kevin Reneau Treasurer…………………………………………….... Lad Lynch Community Service Chair…………………......Barbara Bruner

New Generations.…………………………………...Rich Render International Service Chair………………….Tony Schoemehl

Public Relations ………………………………..…… Gary Irwin Membership…………………………………….......... Frank May Director at Large…………………………….….. John Erickson Director at Large ………………………………..Marv Ellenberg Director at Large……………………………… Cliff Dochterman Director at Large ………………………………………..Linda May

President, Rotary International………Ravi Ravindran District Governor…………………….……Ken Courville Assistant District Governor………………Mark Roberts

Newsletter Editor for June – Gary Irwin Guest Editor This Week – Frank May

Rotary International Theme for 2015-16 “Be a Gift To The World”