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DECEMBER 3, 2013

NEXT MEETING: December 10ANNUAL ROTARY CHRISTMAS DINNERMiramonte Gardens Clubhouse 6:00 pm 

Greeter & Invocation: Colin Barnard

~~ COMING UP ~~

Dec. 15  – Stocking Stuffing and Pot Luck at Trinity Hallat 5:00 pm.

*Dec. 17  – Holiday Fun MeetingDec. 24  – No Meeting  – enjoy Christmas Eve!

Dec. 31  – No Meeting  – Happy New Year!*Jan. 7  – Program to be announced.

**Jan.14  – Visit of Rotary Dist. Governor, Steve LackFeb. 4  – No meeting at St. Mary’s (Instead, 5 Club Meeting

at Rossmoor on Wedmesday, Feb. 5th.)

VISITORS & GUESTSDiego Rios  – St. Mary s College Sophomore Class Pres.

Chuck & Judy Kohler  – guest speaker and wife

WHAT HAPPENED?

The meeting was opened by Kevin Reneau with specialreflection to those who survived Pearl Harbor and allservicemen and women who have guaranteed a free nation.Angelo Costanza had the first Happy Buck for anotherpicture of his granddaughter promoting Tony LaRussa sanimal shelter.Next in line was Lad Lynch who had bragging rights for ahigh $5 for UCLA beating cross town rival, USC, last Sat.Of course, we heard from Tony Schoemehl who had a happybuck for his Missouri Tigers continuing on their winning ways!Louise Schopke was welcomed back from a trip to NewJersey, which she described as having a few difficulties onthe plane with mother, husband and dog in tow! She was also

celebrating her Birthday number of years unknown!John Erickson followed with a really high five for havingLouise Schopke back home and at Rotary again!Debbie Roessler was back to the Club after a two weekvacation trip to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Lots offun, friends and Southern relatives! She delivered our Club sbanner to the Walterboro, SC Rotary Club and reciprocatedwith one. All of this she settled for $25 bucks.When the green ticket was drawn, it was held by Gary Irwin.Unfortunately, he could not find the white marble.

A Visit by Diego Rios, St. Mary’s Student…..Diego Rios, who is currently the Sophomore Class Presidwas the recipient of a $3000 scholarship from Moraga Rothis year. He is a young man caught up in immigration deand red tape. Some of his problems have been workedand he spoke how much the scholarship enabled himcontinue his studies. He now has a temporary card wenables him to work and hopes soon to secure permaresidency.President Nora again brought out the Mystery Rotarian cand confounded the Club with amazing clues relateGeorge Renworth, Angelo Costanza & Colin Bernard.

ANNOUNCEMENTS1. Last chance to RSVP for the Rotary Club Christmas Pat Miramonte Club House on Tuesday, December 106:00 pm. Ticket price is $35. Give a check to Lad Lynchwill be a fun evening and you will get into the Holiday spir2. Don’t forget to put your name on the sign-up sheet Dec.15 Stocking Stuffing and Pot Luck event. Bring an esalad or dessert. Come out for a fun evening! LeDamaschino know that you will attend. Ph: 838-9060.3. Thanks to all who gave a check or cash to participate

Philippine typhoon relief effort! Contributions have comDick Vance, John Erickson, Gary Irwin, Barb BLouise Schopke, Cliff Dochterman and others to be ato a third Shelterbox.4. Frank May reported that we have received the donations to the Nite at the Races auction! He has senfor making donations to all members.

PROGRAM SPEAKEROur very extraordinary speaker today was Chuck Kohsurvivor of the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attackKohler, at the time a 17 year old Navy seaman, to

amazing story of the event of that day, 72 years agoweek. His interesting recall of the minute by minute detathat historic event, in which 3 battleships were sunk in Harbor, totally captured the Rotary audience.The speaker, who on that day was on duty on Ford INavy Air Station in the middle of Pearl Harbor and witnethe entire attack,This was a fascinating program presented by one o22,000 survivors of that day and events which launcheWorld War II in the Pacific. Mr. Kohler told of a return tlocation in 2010 and related the emotion of the experiencsurvivors recalled the waste of war. He urged all persotake the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor and feel the em

of standing on the battleship, USS Arizona, which lies the water with the entire crew entombed.

 A very fitting program to help us Remember Pearl Haand the historic day of December 7, 1941. 

AL SPERSKE MOVES TO PARADISE, CAWe are sad to report that Al Sperski has moved to the cParadise, CA and thus will be leaving our Club. His adwill be: 5427 Edgewood Lane #1, Paradise, CA 95969.

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PHILIPPINE TYPHOON DISASTER RELIEFRotary Clubs around the world are joining in huge disasterrelief efforts in the Philippines. Moraga Rotary has approvedtwo $1000 Shelter boxes. Thousands of Shelter Boxes arealready being used by the refugees. The boxes include a hugetent, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, basic tools, a stove andother essential equipment which will serve a group of 10persons for several months. Over four hundred dollars havebeen collected to cover the cost of a third box. Contributions

were collected today from generous members and allmembers were invited to help in this humanitarian relief effort.

EDITORIAL COMMENTSNow is the time for all good men and women to come tothe aid of Moraga Rotary! We need good useful items forthe auction at our Nite at the Races fundraiser. One way isto use your imagination and construct a valuable gift basketthat someone might be ready to bid fifty bucks to takehome! Here are some ideas I picked up from thenewsletter of Berkeley Rotary, which is having gift basketsat their Holiday Party next week.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wine & Cheese Basket(A couple good bottles of wine and several selections ofcolorful cheese, slicer, napkins, etc.)

Tea & Coffee Basket(mugs, coffee, tea bags, biscotti, Peet ’  s gift certificate, tea

towels, etc.)Barbecue Basket

(mesquite charcoal, tools, apron, chef hat, table cloth,napkins, paper plates and utensils, bbq sauce, etc.)

Party-time Basket(candles, napkins, CD of background music, wine, cheese,

snacks, menu suggestions and recipes, invitations, etc.)Cats & Dogs Basket

(bowls, treats, collar, leash, toys, picture book, blanket)Chocolate Basket

(everything chocolate; candy, bars, hot chocolate, fudge,chocolate covered nuts and pretzels, bottle of wine)

Relaxation Basket(bubble bath, loofa, specialty soap, creams, powder

massage certificate, etc.)Theater Entertainment Basket

(tickets to theater or movie, DVD movie, popcorn; maltedmilk balls, popcorn bowl, milk duds, etc.

Japanese, Italian, French Ethnic Basket(ethnic foods, fresh breads, wine, cookbooks, special

utensils, napkins, tea towel, etc.)Beer & Snacks Basket

(selection of premiere beers, pretzels, chips, mugs, etc,)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

So, that is the idea for using your creativity andimagination. Remember, this is a project for the entireClub not just a few. Everyone please ask some of therestaurants, service stations, golf courses, and otherestablishments which you patronize to make a contribution.You have to ask if you expect a contribution!

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It s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 

CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS 

Dec. 10  – Moraga Rotary Christmas Dinner atMiramonte Gardens Club House

Jan. 6  – Nite at Races Committee Mtg. 5:30(Dochterman’s Home)

Jan. 14  – Official Visit of District GovernorSteve Lack

Feb. 5 -- Annual 5 Club Lunch at RossmoorMar. 15  – “A Nite At The Races” Fundraiser!May 10  – Moraga Community Faire

MORAGA ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-14

President…………………………………………….Nora AvelarPresident-elect …………………….… …. ... Debbie RoesslerPast President………………………………………...Frank MaySecretary…………………………………….........Kevin ReneauTreasurer ……………………………………………....Lad LynchCommunity Service Chair ……………………..Barbara BruneNew Generations..………………………………….Rich Rende

I International Service Chair …………………Tony SchoemehRotary Foundation………………..…………….…... Lad LynchPublic Relations ……………………………… ……  Gary IrwinMembership…………………………………...Debbie and FranDirector at Large…………………………….……John EricksoDirector at Large……………………………...Cliff Dochterma

President, Rotary International……Ron BurtonDistrict Governor, 5160……………….Steve LackAssistant District Governor ………….Jose Avelar

Newsletter Editor for December – Cliff Dochterman

Rotary International Theme for 2013-14

“ENGAGE ROTARY, CHANGE LIVES” 

THE LAST WORDS

How many times have you heard a speaker at Rotawho has made you sit up and take notice? But havyou observed how difficult it is for most people to bmotivated enough to get up and take action?