Pledge
Paul Rogerville
Thought of the Day
Susan Manheimer
No Newscast, or Sunshine Report!
Though it was noted that we are thrilled to welcome Bob Binn back!
Rotarians with Guests
Karen Vandenberg hosted, Mike Cook!
A quick spelling bee revealed that Sue Manheimer still holds her championship spelling bee title by correctly spelling "leprechaun."
Mr. Bill Kenny announced the St. Patricks event: March 16 at the peninsula Italian Social Club!
Because it will be so fun and fellowshippy, there will be no meeting on March 15.
The main event was a wonderful program put on by the Program Committee — hosted by Dick Bennet. It involved a series of questions about club menmbers and challenged us to link the "identified activity " with the club member. It was tremendous fun and the Questions and Answers are attached! A huge shoutout to Anne LeClair for her critical role in putting together this "survey"!!!
The Club also paid a warm tribute to Jeff Lowenstein (shown in file photo in his usual position: at the center of things) for his incredible contributions to the club. His work has moved him out of the area, but he remarked that he is very sad to no longer be a part of this club. He noted that the was thrilled to be treasurer because he could see what came in and what came out to support the community. He will return when he can!!!
In addition, Past Presidents from the 21st Century were acknowledged:
Lynn Armenio
LarrynAtkinson
Don Shoecraft
Margaret Taylor
Shawn DeLuna
Peter Webb
Linda Asbury
Kitty Lopez
Tom Thompson
Mike Peterson
Sheila Canzian
Ed Phillips
Tony Villanueva
and of course our current President...Chris Eckert
And a special surprise...
Gerry Bundy gave a wonderful show and tell of his beautiful Bonsais--their characteristics, how to create and maintain them.
But wait...there's more...
Bill Kenney provided wonderful insight into the art and business of storage--including unusual items that have been stored--to the financial benefits to owning storage units. They're very profitable, particularly due to low maintenance and no real estate fees!
Rotary Member Quiz
How well do you know your fellow Rotarians?
This Rotarian works for the government and is friends with “the famous Oscar Lopez-Guerra.”
Juan Raigoz
This Rotarian is an attorney and the first person in his/her family to go to college and grad school.
Angel Riley
This Rotarian has had three careers: a non-profit exec, a store manager and a franchise owner.
Chuck Osborn
This Rotarian once taught Lew Alcindor at Power Memorial Academy in NY.
Mike Peterson
This Rotarian is retired, but does expert witness testimony.
Dave Bennett
This Rotarian retired after 45 years in banking.
Bill Walters
This Rotarian runs an $11 million non-profit agency.
David Fleishman
This Rotarian met George H.W. Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger and had a 30 minute private meeting with Ronald Reagan.
Tom Huening
This Rotarian is retired and has been sucking his finger since he was five years old.
Dick DeLuna
This Rotarian was personally recognized by four U.S. Presidents for designing equipment used to harden the Presidential aircraft fleet against electromagnetic pulses.
Vic Carboni
This Rotarian was lead singer on a weekly radio program in Yakima, WA for two years.
June Lamb
This Rotarian has had his/her own real estate/construction/development/management business for 33 years.
Dennis Thomas
This Rotarian has been in commercial banking for 28 years.
Jake Nguyen
This Rotarian has been in the real estate development business for years and moved into the shopping center industry 32 years ago.
Dean Isaacs
This Rotarian worked in high tech HR for 30 years with companies like Apple, Intuit and Palm.
Gary White
This Rotarian grew up in Palo Alto and is retired.
Barbara Evers
This Rotarian is also a retired banker, having retired 19 years ago.
Hal Fick
This Rotarian was on the Varsity Fencing Team at Cal.
Ro Bianchi
This Rotarian started a lumber yard chain in 1973.
Frank Solinsky
This Rotarian is a boater and involved in commercial real estate.
Bruce Paris
This Rotarian manages a family real estate partnership and travels a lot.
John Barrett
Name four Rotarians named John.
John Barrett, John de Russy, John Lau, John Root
Name six Rotarians named Richard
Dick DeLuna, Dick Holm, Dick Bennett, Dick Nelson, Rick Raybin, Rich Orr
Perfect score would be 72 points.
