Newsletter for May 30, 2007  
JOG reporting...RTC shooting...JPB editing

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For District news... http://www.rotary5130.org                    For International news...http://www.rotary.org

coming soon
June 6th...  David Glass, former mayor of Petaluma.  

Note:  Mr. Glass will be speaking at the beginning of the meeting (during lunch) rather than at 1:00 PM.
June 13th.... Glenda Humiston: policy framework for the U.S. Farm bill for environmental services and sustainability goals.
June 20th...  Kathy Flynn & Associates. re: archaeological activities in Sonoma County (and other places).
June 27th... Rita Scardaci,  Sonoma County Public Health: Memorial, Sutter and the County health care providers

Acting President Walt presiding: Today’s meeting was opened with the following edict: Anyone who has a cell phone and fails to turn off said phone, and if said phone should go off during this said meeting, said Rotarian will pay a said fine of say $20!

Pledge: Lead by Forrest Frey

Thought of the Day: Presented by Julie Restad:

“I have learned through bitter experience the one supreme lesson to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmitted into energy, even so our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power that can move the3 world.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Today's Guests:

Ed Fullerton, Rotarian and Governor Elect from the Downtown Club introduced by Marcia and Jerrie

Editor's note: Having totally blown it, it becomes my duty to explain the "proper" way to introduce a visiting Rotarian.  First..."From the Rotary Club of...." second...in the classification of...," third...name of visiting Rotarian (say it nice and loud for the sake of the bulletin reporter). And..for god's sake...don't call it the "Downtown Club! You will never live it down!!

Jerry Porter, Rotarian from Petaluma Sunrise introduced by Shadi.

Stu, introduced by Terry Bryant..

Karen Buchanan, career counselor at Casa introduced Dave Johnson.

Crystal Barahan and Nicole Lee, HA Recipients and their moms were both introduced by Rotarian Dave Johnson.

Today’s Guest Speakers, Greg Sabourin and Susan Starboard introduced by Libby

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

• Joint Board Meeting will be June 12
• Debunking is on June 30

John Burns announced the 3 club insertion of the paper is now under production – please consider advertising as 10% of revenue is returned to the club; also, if you have input for an article please see Jo Thorton.

Speaking of Jo Thorton, Jim O’Grady gave a thanks to all the Rotarians participating in last week’s golf tournament and then presented Jo with a $5000 check as she was the Cash for Cash winner – go Jo!

The Tournament was a great success...good attendance and a very successful Silent Auction.

So...Thanks are due to Jim O' for organizing the event!

Today's Fines:

Terry Bryant – birthday – gave her $12 fine to Dave Johnson who promptly paid off his schedule and rang the bell.

Jennifer Carter – birthday and vacation; had a great time in Montana and also made up her meeting there – gave $50 to foundation.

Kevin Downey – Wedding Anniversary, number 23. – enjoyed some time rafting south of Lake Tahoe and plopped down $100 into his Harold Alexander.

Liz Marquardt – Anniversary, number 46! Fine schedule is paid so Liz opted to give $50 to Harold Alexander.

Marcia Miller – birthday – gave $22 to pay off fine – ring a ding dingy!

Tricia Perkey – birthday – and also Steve’s BD – only had $7.50 to pay off so volunteered $25 towards Harold Alexander – Pamela promptly upped it by another $5 – then Linda pitched in another $5, then Sheila – finally Ed Fullerton rounded the amount to $50!

Walt Confessed but didn’t assess fine on self that the gavel used today was actually made by himself way back in Junior High School – cut little thing!

Harold Alexander Scholarhips:

Today, two students were awarded scholarships, Nicole Lee was honored with the John Strong scholarship and will be attending Berkeley in the fall and intends to pursue medicine. Crystal Barahan received a Harold Alexandar Scholarship and hopes to enter into education.

Help at the Conference:

Pamela Tuft was praised for her work and that of her committee at the recent District 5130 Conference. Governor Elect Ed Fullerton lavished on deserved praise including the fact that the 400 attendees were able to enjoy the beautiful settings and décor provided by Pamela and her fellow Rotarians. Thanks Pamela!

Happy Bucks:

Julie Restad offered $50 towards Walt’s Harold Alexander for rescuing her “butt” the other day when she inadvertently locked her keys in her engine running vehicle. Walt promptly accepted and then put the money towards Julie’s Harold Alexander!

Sue Hussey announced that her daughter is doing much better – liver screen given a-okay and arm is recovering nicely.

Today’s Guest Speaker: Greg Sabourin and Susan Starboard

Our guests today spoke about our community’s need for a small craft center - they have joined with other local individuals and groups to form the Petaluma Small Craft Center Coalition or PSC3.

PSC3 is looking for waterfront property located on the main channel of the Petaluma River between the Turning Basin and the Petaluma Marina.The property should have shoreline access to accommodate 150 feet of dock accessible at all tides, as well as a ramp for hand and trailer launching of small boats.

The Petaluma Small Craft Center would provide essential support for the many small boat enthusiasts who use rowing shells, outrigger canoes, kayaks, and traditional wooden boats. In order to develop such a center, local boaters have joined together as the Petaluma Small Craft Center Coalition, or PSC3.

PSC3 is working to create a community resource where boating clubs, individual river users, and visitors can go to learn boating skills, share knowledge, and enjoy the river. We are developing plans and public support for the center, while narrowing the search to one or more suitable locations to build a boathouse.

Whether the Center will occupy a single site, or several, remains to be determined. In the meantime, we are studying other successful multi-use facilities on the West Coast to discover the best approach for our community’s needs. Our vision includes a strong educational component, with a focus on water safety, small boat handling, and the natural wonders of the river environs.

Petaluma’s waterfront redevelopment has revived interest in the River as a community asset. Within a few years, thousands of new residents will live near the river. However, additional river access has not been included in any of the new development—not to mention a site large enough for a Small Craft Center.

The PSC3 is working to help balance currentd evelopment by providing opportunities for key recreational and educational amenities. Well-established adult and youth rowing and paddling programs are poised for further growth, and new programs are in the works.These will include sailing, small boat building and repair, boat handling and water safety, as well as other activities.

For more detailed information please visit their website: psc3.org

Raffle: Moe chosen but no cigar.

Meeting Adjourned

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