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THE VALLEY SUNRISE
APRIL 28, 2016
Award Winning Newsletter 2010-2013 & The Cliff Dochterman “Spirit of Rotary Award” 2014-2015
STAFF
Joan D’Onofrio: Editor
Steve Weir, Reporter
John Wenzel: Photographer
ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
OFFICERS
K.R. Ravindran: President
Ken Courville: District Governor
Tina Akins: Asst. District Governor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Kemnitz: President
Clayton Worsdell: President Elect
Chris Krnich: Treasurer
Fred Nelson: Secretary
Tommy Wolf: Sgt-at-Arms
Irene Davids-Blair: Charitable Fund
Anthony Aranda: Vocational Services
Monica Fraga: New Generations
Ken Nishimori: Foundation
Bob Huck: Community Services
Joan D’Onofrio: Membership
Steve Weir: International
Julia Aguilar: Club Services
CONTENTS
Thought of the Day
Guests
Mystery Greeter
Milestones
Club Announcements / News
Ecstatic (Grumpy) Bucks
Service Above Self
Guest Speaker Presentation
Marble Draw
Getting to Know Us
Comedy Corner
The Gallery
© 2015 The Valley Sunrise
John Wolfe, an outstanding and humble awardee, is the Rotarian of the Month.
President Dave proudly presented John to us and gave him the customary pin.
John is a Paul Harris Fellow and a 24-year member of Rotary. He has been in
charge of our speaker’s bureau that has been providing us with years of important,
interesting, and at times amusing presenters and presentations. Thank you, John.
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Call to Order
President Dave Kemnitz asked Julia Aguilar to lead us in song, and indeed she did. Our Club puts a lot of omph
in the National Anthem—right Bill?
Thought of the Day
“Today is not just any ordinary day. Today is a day that matters. Today
you will have the choice to make a difference
in your life and those around you. Today you will have the choice to
smile rather than frown, be grateful rather than selfish, lift up rather
than put down, accept rather than reject and love rather than hate.
Today you will have the choice of seeking hope for the future or remain
in the hopelessness of the past. Today you have the choice to
laugh or cry. Both will make you feel better. Today you will have the
undivided attention of the King of the Universe.
At that time you can ask Him anything you want. You can ask for help,
plead for a friend or just enjoy His present. It all depends on you.
Whichever you choose, today matters.
Make the choice to make it a day worth living.
And don’t forget, tomorrow is another day.” —Tom Krause
Mystery Greeter & The 4-Way Test
Mary Kemnitz racked up a ton of fines today
while Lisa Truesdell gave us a flawless recitation of
The 4-Way Test:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWill and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concrned?
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Guests
Guest Speaker, Valerie Riveiro
Melissa Cox Interact President Elect
Michael Chopan, Copart Representative
Lashawn Wells, Walnut Creek Sunrise
Ted Mendelson, Danville Sycamore Rotary
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Service above Self
Guest, Lashawn Wells, was called upon to receive $1000 for his Fatherhood Support Network
program. Lashawn was our guest speaker at our February 4th meeting where we learned that he is a
life coach with the Network that provides training for dads who want to maintain an active role in their
children’s lives.
Club News & Announcements
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Melissa Cox, Interact President Elect, reported that that they have 27
participants in their upcoming boat cruise and our Club is sponsoring 20 Interact
members.
Ben Wentling reminded us of
Bocce on Saturday, June 18th in
Martinez at 10 am. We have room
for four teams; all proceeds go to
the Rotary Foundation.
Joan D’Onofrio mentioned her art
awards event at the Clayton Valley
Charter School’s Annual Art Expo
event. There were 24 winners. When the program was presented at the
school assembly, those winners had their work displayed on a giant overhead
screen for all to see. As the winners came forward to accept their awards, the
applause was thunderous. She said: “Moms were even crying.”
(More of the students’ winning art work begins on page 12 in the Gallery)
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When President Dave asked the members present who the
two “Blast from the Past” members were, only Mary Kemnitz
identified them as Chris Krnich and Joan D’Onofrio.
On the “… You don't actually read the newsletter" subject, it
is clear, that based upon the lack of response, members are
not reading the Newsletter which is a feature of our award
winning efforts, but obviously not with the club. Steve Weir
said: “I've been doing the newsletter for 10 years. Have I
been wasting my time, friends?”
Next week’s speaker will be Tommy Wolf who will give us the three secrets to stress management.
Tommy is the owner of the New Heath Chiropractic Center in Concord
Ted Mendelson, of the Danville Club,
told us about the Blackhawk Food, Wine
and Film Festival event on May 19th. It is
their Club’s Annual Community
Foundation Fund Raiser. Tickets are
$50 and over 400 people are
expected.to attend. Call 510 366-0716
for more information.
Larry Hutchings mentioned the
Clunkers program for Rossmoor. If you
know someone in that club, lobby them
to join.
Julia Aguilar mentioned that Mureleen Benton will be hosting our
next Friday Nite Live event. There was a special thank you
for John Wenzel and Julia for taking care of the program
electronics.
President Elect Clayton Worsdell answered a
correct question, thrown out by President Dave and
caught a DeFlate Gate ball. Ya hadda be there,
guys.
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John Wolfe thanked everyone who helped with and attended the pasta
feed for the AAUW. Seems that lucky man, Don Ouimet, won the
grand prize drawings! It was a fantastic basket loaded with great stuff.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
District Governor Elect, Fred Collignon, reminds us that the South Assembly is on Saturday, May
14th at 8:30 am – 1:30 pm at Benicia High School. If you’re a new Rotarian, and still trying to figure
out how this whole thing works. Then you’re in luck. These are the session that will be provided at
the Assembly. Keep in mind that training like this isn’t available anywhere else.
Public Speaking / Mentoring / Project Planning / Fundraising / ABC’s of Rotary / The
Foundation Centennial / Interact and Rotaract, and weaving together the Rotary Family / Rotarian
& Youth Protection / Polio Plus updates / How does the Foundation work? / The District
Centennial, and its PR opportunity for your club /
Assistant District Governor Elect, Mureleen Benton, was called upon to bring us up to date on the District Assembly and
she asked that all members of next year’s board attend. Also, that day, is a Clunker event in Moraga at the Moraga
Community Event. We will have a tent staffed by Bill Fuller, Larry Hutchings, Clayton Worsdell, Joan, & Bob
Sundberg.
CASH 4 CLUNKERS
Mureleen Benton made a purchase for her son, Mike in Bend, Oregon. Seems we shared $2000 / $2000 with our partners
on this purchase. We also had an on-line sale with Vacaville for $625. Also, seems that the Berkeley Club is joining us as a
partner!
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Just a reminder: All District 5160 Rotarian's email addresses are available on the
District website, and now there's even an App for access with iPhones
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Bill Selb, Master of the Pancake Breakfast, asked for a shadow to see what he does
and help him do it before the actual breakfast takes place. No one came forward until
Julia Aguilar (god bless you child) volunteered. She will shadow Master Pancake in this
endeavor. The Breakfast is July 4th at Endeavor Hall where EVERYONE is expected to
participate--and we will.
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The Presentation
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Worry Less, Live More, Protect Who You Are
John Wolfe introduced us
to Valerie Riveiro an
independent Broker at Life
Forward Group. She
represents Legal Shield that
gives you access to an
attorney anytime you need
one for both personal and
business matters. Today
she talked to us about
Identity theft and touched on all the things to do to protect ourselves.
She gave us a list that highlights how we can secure our personal
information. She reviewed how thieves use a variety of illegal
techniques to obtain our personal identity information--the latest being
thieves posing as bosses or owners of the company you work for to get all forms of employee information. Who
would refuse to give bosses or owners what they request? Contact her at Valerie@lifeforwardgourp.com for more
information.
Book Donation
The book titled Quack Shack was signed by the
speaker and will be donated to the Clayton
Library.
The Marble Draw
Bob Huck had the ticket, but alas no green ball. He walked
away with a bottle of vino.
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Do you know who he is?
Joined in 2014
Member of the Paul Harris Society
Attended NAU College
Wife is a teacher
Coaches a high school golf team
Played baseball once with Kevin Costner in Hawaii
Pretty excellent cook (at least his wife says so)
Got his nickname freshman year of High School and
it has followed him ever since
There are some people in his college that still don't
know his real name.
Do you know who he is?
Joined Rotary in 1992
Is a Paul Harris Fellow
Graduated high school at age of 17
Was one of the younger kids in the class
Was barely 5' 7" tall and weighed 105 pounds soaking wet
Was one of the smallest guys, as well, and a bit of a
scholastic nerd, too
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Yikes. I missed a meeting!
Not to worry. Here are the other Rotary Clubs you can attend to make up missed meetings. You can
also make up a meeting by attending a Board meeting.
MONDAY
Brentwood: Wedgewood Banquet Center 12:00
Danville: Faz Restaurant 12:00
TUESDAY
Walnut Creek: Heather Farms Garden 12:15 pm
Benicia: Benicia Yacht Club 12:15 pm
Moraga: St. Mary’s College Soda Center 12:00
Pittsburg: Bank of the West 12:00
Diablo View: Buon Vino 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
WC Sunrise: Scotts Seafood 7:00 am
Delta (Antioch): Lone Tree Golf Course 7:00 am
Martinez: Grace Episcopal Church 7:00 am
Concord-Diablo: Crowne Plaza 12:15 pm
Alamo: Round Hill Country Club 12:15 pm
Orinda: Orinda Country Club Clubhouse 12:15 pm
Rossmoor: Hillside Clubhouse 12:00
THURSDAY
Clayton Valley: Oakhurst Country Club 7:00 am
Antioch: Lone Tree Golf Course 12:15
Pleasant Hill: Pleasant Hill Community Center 12:15 pm
Lafayette: Oakwood Athletic Club 12:15 pm
FRIDAY
Lamorinda: Lafayette Park Hotel 7:00 am
Concord: Crown Plaza Hotel 12:15 pm
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The
Comedy
Corner
Laugh, and the world laughs with you…
DO NOT MESS WITH THE ELDERLY
"I thought you said you would hold that car till we raised the $75,000
asking price," said the man.
"Yet I just heard you closed the deal for $65,000 to that lovely young lady
there. You insisted there could be no discount on this model."
"Well, what can I tell you? She had the ready cash and, just look at her,
how could I resist?" replied the grinning salesman.
Just then the young woman approached the aged couple and gave them the keys.
"There you go," she said. "I told you I would get this dope to reduce it. See you later, grandpa.”
THE NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHER
The photographer for a large national newspaper was assigned to get photos of an enormous forest
fire. Smoke at the scene was too thick to get any good shots, so he frantically called his home office
to hire a plane.
"It will be waiting for you at the airport!" he was assured by his editor.
As soon as he got to the small rural airport, sure enough, a plane was warming up near the runway.
The photographer jumped in with his equipment and yelled, "Let's go! Go, go, go!"
The pilot nodded and swung the plane into the wind, and soon they were in the air.
"Fly over the north side of the fire," said the photographer, "and make three or four low level passes."
"Why?" asked the pilot.
"Because I'm going to take pictures! I'm a photographer, and photographers take pictures!" said the
photographer with great exasperation and impatience.
"Do you mean to say," the pilot asked after a long pause, "that you're not the flight instructor?"
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Heavenly Help Humor
There was a man called Yaakov who lived near a river in America. He was a very religious man.
One day, the river rose over the banks and flooded the town, and Yaakov was forced to climb onto
his porch roof. While he was sitting there, a man in a boat came along and told Yaakov to get in the
boat. Yaakov said, "No, that's OK, God will take care of me." So, the man in the boat drove off.
The water rose, so Yaakov climbed onto his roof. At that time, another boat came along and the
person in that one told Yaakov to get in. He replied, "No, that's OK, God will take care of me." The
person in the boat left.
The water rose even more, and Yaakov climbed on his chimney. Then a
helicopter came and lowered a ladder. The man in the helicopter told Yaakov
to climb up the ladder and get in. He told the man, "That's OK." The pilot
said, "Are you sure?" Yaakov said, "Yeah, I'm sure God will take care of
me."
Finally, the water rose too high and Yaakov drowned. He got up to Heaven
and spoke with the angel at the gate. Yaakov questioned, "Why didn't God
take care of me! What happened?"
The angel replied, "Well, He sent you two boats and a helicopter. What else
did you want?"
A man walks into a bar and orders a beer. He takes his first sip
and sets it down. While he is looking around the bar, a
monkey swings down and steals the print of beer from him.
The man asks the bartender who owns the monkey. The
bartender replies that the monkey belongs to the piano play.
So the man walks over to the piano player and says, “Do you know
your monkey stole my beer?” The piano player replies, “No, but
if you hum a few bars I’m sure I can pick it up.”
Slaney phoned the maternity ward at the hospital.
"Quick!" he said. "Send an ambulance, my wife is going' to have a baby!"
"Tell me, sir is this first baby?" the intern asked.
"No, this is her husband, Kevin speaking.”
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The
Gallery
Here are more student art works from the Art Expo at Clayton Valley Concord High School last week
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