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Vol 3. No 16 November 29, 2016
The Rotary Club of Jackson donated a brand new 7X12 hydraulic dump trailer to assist the Wood Angels in their
flight to help keep Amador County seniors, vets, disabled and those having a hard time in firewood for the winter
seasons. This donation will not only save the backs of many, but it allows them more time to get to more people
who need their help. Most of the Wood Angels vol-
unteers are up in age and this donation will help
continue our mission in helping those in need.
Wood Angels donors are the most important part-
ners in helping us fulfill our mission. Jackson Rota-
ry’s willingness to donate this incredible gift was well
received by the group. This act of community com-
mitment and generosity ensures that the Wood An-
gels remains a strong and effective grassroots organ-
ization that is committed to their continuing mission
for 2016 and years to come.
This allows them to continue cutting more wood at
private property where owners have donated
downed oak, pine or cedar. They then pick up the wood, sometimes splitting in place, then transport to recipients
or to the yard where they stack wood and cover in preparation for delivery and stock for the next winter. All dona-
tions and contributions go strictly for gasoline, chains for chainsaws, splitter repairs, etc., and, now, they add the
pleasure of keeping the trailer in tip-top shape. No monies go to administrative costs and all volunteers are not paid
anything for their time and effort.
WOOD ANGELS HYDRAULIC TRAILER
Sgt Ryan Gillaspie of the Wood Angels tells us that due to the trailer being seen around the communi-
ty, fifteen new volunteers have stepped up to help the group. The Wood Angels has been designated as a
DSW (Disaster Service Workers) organization. This allows for downed trees on county property to be re-
moved by the group and that they will be able to get assistance from the CYA Camp in Pine Grove.
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Could you ever imagine Rotary would grow to what it has become?
Get to know him as a person
What, if anything, disturbs you about today’s rotary?
Thank him for starting rotary
Did you realize the great works you would be starting when you started this so
many years ago?
Did you know what you were starting?
Looking back, would you change the non-religious, non-political stance?
What would you expect of us so many years later?
What is the best project your rotary (club) put on?
At the time you started the first “Rotary” club, did you ever think it would become a world wide organization?
What I would like to ask Paul Harris...
Each week as we lead up to my presidency, I will be asking questions to better understand
our club and it’s needs. If you have a generic question that you think would be interesting,
please let me know and we will add it to the list. Answers will be kept anonymous and will
be shared with the membership in the next newsletter. This week’s question was:
MEMBERSHIP CORNER: QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Where am I? Everywhere you look, you will see
the rotary logo throughout our community. This week’s
mystery logo can be found where lots of people dine in
Jackson. Do you know where it is?
Happy Holidays Rotarians!
Here we are, the week after Thanksgiving. The holidays
come up fast and disappear into the rearview just as
quickly. Fast approaching us is the multi-club Christmas
party on December 9th and accordingly we will be dark
on December 6th.
On December 10th we have
the “Parade of Lights” in Sut-
ter Creek. December 13th is a
board meeting and the 20th is
our club Christmas party. As
usual, please bring a new, un-
wrapped gift to both Christ-
mas parties for the Sherriff’s
toy drive. December 27th we
are again dark. I know that we
all have a lot going during this
holiday time, but please do your best to make it out to
our Rotary meetings.
It is only with your support that our club will continue
to be successful and able to support our communi-
ty. The Wood Angles trailer is just one tangible
example of the good this club can do on just a local
level.
Thank you for your continued support,
Michael
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Amador County Eagles (ACE) Cheer Competition has earned a spot in this years cheer competition in Las Vegas
in January 2017. Fourteen girls will be going to this year’s competition. It costs each girl about $750 to go on this
trip. They are looking to the community to assist in their fund raising efforts. Since the trip and the competition
coincide with our 2017 Bowl-A-Thon weekend, the board has decided to donate $1400 toward their fund raising
efforts and will encourage them to try to field a team for the Bowl-A-Thon in their absence. Here are photos of
the girls demonstrating their tal- ents during last week’s board
meeting.
WHERE AM I? Last week’s mystery plaque is
located in downtown Jackson. The answer to the
question is the Jackson Community Children’s
Cemetery.
One of Rotary’s earliest service projects was
installing public toilets in Chicago. More than 100 years later, over 21 million people have access to sani-tation around the world due to Rotary projects.
ACE CHEER TEAM RECIVES ROTARY CLUB SUPPORT
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Tuesday November 29th - Renee Davis: Hospice of Amador& Calaveras
Tuesday December 6th - Dark Because of Four Club Christmas Party
Friday December 9th - Four Club Christmas Party
Saturday December 10th - Parade of Lights in Sutter Creek
Tuesday December 13th - Board Meeting Starts at 4:30pm
Tuesday December 13th - Club Assembly
Tuesday December 20th - Club Christmas Party
Tuesday December 27th - Club Dark
Tuesday January 3rd - Club Dark
Tuesday January 10th - Board Meeting starts at 4:30pm
Friday January 20, 2017 - Bowl-A-Thon 2017 at Gold Country
Lanes
Saturday March 11, 2017 - 2nd Annual Trivia Challenge
>>CLUB CALENDAR: SAVE THE DATE<<
President— Mike Flagg
Past President— Irene Perbal
President Elect— Dirk Wentling
President Elect Nominee— TBD
Secretary— Tina Flagg
Exec. Secretary— John Sullivan
Treasurer— Richard Campbell
District Governor —John Sullivan
Directors
Club Administration—Ron Floyd
Membership—Marv Hampton
Public Relations—Tammie Crabtree
Service Projects—Alan Roberts
Youth Services—Jim Wilmarth
Foundation Chair—Eric Johnson
Fund Management—Stan Lukowicz
Rotary Club of Jackson 2016-2017
Board of Directors
THANK YOU
We appreciate the assistance offered by the
following members in creating this week’s
newsletter:
Dirk Wentling—Photography and Content
Barbara Long—Content
Marv Hampton—Photography
Long Barbara November 7
Floyd Ron November 11
Mason Dave November 16
Manassero Bob November 18
Fritz John November 20
Sprenkel Rick November 21
Long Art November 29
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
The 2016 Four Club Christmas Party
will be held at the Veterans Hall in Martell
on Friday December 9th from 6:00pm to
8:00pm. They will be collecting toys for the
ASO Toy Drive, in addition to the toy drive
that we will be collecting at our meetings
through December 29th. If you would like
more info or if you would like to assist in our
club’s Christmas party, contact President
Mike Directly.