2023                                       Calendar for Durham Rotary
J u n e							1
	2	3	4 No Meeting	5	6	7	8
	9	10	11 Meeting Presentation by Camp Royal Students (Larry Bradley)	12	13	14	15
	16	17	18 No Meeting	19	20	21	22
	23	24	25 Meeting Presentation by Camp Venture Students (Peggi Witman)	26	27	28	29
	30	31
A u g u s t			1	2	3	4	5
	6	7	8 Meeting TBA (Ravi Saip)	9	10	11	12
	13	14	15 No Meeting	16	17	18	19
	20	21	22 Meeting Tipsy Tuesday Location TBA (Eric Hoiland)	23	24	25	26
	27	28	29 Meeting Clair Roberts 5160 DG Visit Location TBA (Glenn Pulliam)	30	31

 

The Meeting Opening   The meeting was called to order by President Glenn Pulliam at the Butte Creek Country Club.     President Glenn asked Brian Gray, past  president of Paradise Rotary to, to lead the pledge, which he did.  Jim Patterson then presented the invocation.  Following that Larry Bradley to lead us in singing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”.

FUTURE MEETINGS: Meetings will be at the location noted, at 6:00 pm.

July 25th:  Peggi Koehler with the Camp Venture students? “One Foot In Luxembourg by her sister, at BCCC.   August 8th:  Ravi Saip at BCCC.   August 22nd will be a Tipsy Tuesday.  Location not yet determined.   August 29th:  District Governor visit.  Location not yet determined   September 12th:  Harvest Festival Planning at Durham Park.

 

President Glenn then had a Rotary minute in which he asked members whether they knew the 4 Way Test.  Several members raised their hands, Tom Knowles got the closest.  For your information:

 

The Four-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 concerned?

 

Announcements

 

Glenn then discussed how our meal costs have substantially increased and have been subsidized by the Club.  That cannot continue.  The money we raise is supposed to go to help others.  He noted that some clubs are not having meals.  We may have to find a different location and/or not have a real dinner.  The discussion will continue, but if anyone has any ideas, let Glenn know.

 

Larry Bradley reported, with assistance from Glenn and Steve Heithecker, that they have located equipment which may work to cook the meals.  He also reported that the sponsor letters have been prepared.  They and applications will soon be mailed out.  Last year we received $21,000 in sponsorships.  They are essential.  In fact, due to the rain, those sponsorship were pretty much what we made at the Harvest Festival.  Every year we loose some sponsors so we need new ones to add to the list.  If you know of anyone, let Larry know.  Larry also reported the he received the first sponsorship today, from Durham Auto Work (our member Steve Plume).

 

Peggi Koehler and Brian Gray reported attending the 2023 ROTARY ACADEMY AWARDS and INSTALLATION BANQUET on July 8th in Sacramento.

 

Dave Jessen thanked members for their thoughtfulness and help during his wife’s illness.

Introduction of Visitors.

 

This was a problem.  We had a number of visitors and more kept arriving, particularly from Paradise.  So, I may not have the names accurate.  Anyway, Steve Plume introduced Brian Gray, Rene Burreseia and Mickey Rich from the Paradise Club.  Subsequently, Jase Peiper and Jamie Duncan showed up.  I apologize that I may not have their names spelled correctly.

Steve Heithecker introduced new member Diana Selland.  I still do not know how that qualified as a introducing a visitor, since she is now a member.

Mike Crump had no visitors at his table, but did such a good job introducing himself that the table was not assessed.

Dave Jessen introduced his daughter, Julie, and granddaughters Leah and Juliana (a  Camp Royal attendee).

Recognitions

President Glenn contributed $5 and Past President Eric $10 for failing to attend the 2023 ROTARY ACADEMY AWARDS and INSTALLATION BANQUET on July 8th in Sacramento.

Jim Patterson voluntarily contributed $105 for not assisting at the last Harvest Festival.  That made him the first Bell Ringer for the year.

President Glenn asked Larry Bradley about his upcoming anniversary.  Since it is closer to our next meeting Larry deferred it to that meeting.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be on July 25^th.   It will be at the BCCC.  Peggi Koehler will present our Camp Venture Students to talk about their experiences at Camp Venture.  She also intends to present her sister who will present “One Foot In Luxembourg”.  Apparently, her family have a connection with Luxembourg and she and her sister are in the process of obtaining dual citizenship.

Membership

Bring guests who you think you can interest in becoming a member.  Think of business owners or managers to bring.  Your dinner and your guest’s dinner will be paid for by the Club.  Also, bring a guest to one of our occasional social gatherings in the Durham Park or a Pizza place (Monday Night Football).

Go to the following Rotary International web site for information on membership development:  https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/learn-topic/membership .  From this website there is access to membership development and other related information.

 

Tonight’s Meeting Program

 

 

Larry Bradley introduced Juliana, Dave Jessen’s granddaughter, who was one of our Camp Royal attendees. She was the only one available to come to our meeting.  Max Landon and Wade Wilson had FFA Leadership training tonight and Rylan Franke also had a conflict.  Juliana talked  about her experiences at Camp Royal, her interaction with other attendees, and what she learned.  She answered many questions of members.

 

 

 

The Rotary Foundation Donations

You can make a difference in this world by helping people in need. Your gift can do some great things, from supplying filters that clean people’s drinking water to empowering local entrepreneurs to grow through business development training.

The Rotary Foundation will use your gift to fund the life-changing work of Rotary members who provide sustainable solutions to their communities’ most pressing needs. But we need help from people like you who will take action and give the gift of Rotary to make these projects possible.

When every Rotarian gives every year, no challenge is too great for us to make a difference. The minimum gift to The Rotary Foundation is $25.00.   An annual $100.00 gift is a sustaining member.  Once your donations accumulate to $1,000 you become a Paul Harris Fellow.

Speaking of Paul Harris Fellowships, President Glenn presented a Paul Harris Fellow award to Steve Heithecker who has contributed $1000 to the Rotary Foundation.

If you have any questions ask Steve.

It is possible to learn more about The Rotary Foundation on the Rotary web site. 

Your gift can be made online or by sending Jessica Thorpe a check made out to The Rotary Foundation to Durham Rotary, P.O. Box 383, Durham, California 95958.

Must Be Present to Win Drawing:

 

Larry Bradley drew Ravi Saip’s name.  He was present to win $10 (I assume it was $10 since I won last meeting.

 

Conclusion

Glenn then closed the meeting.

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From the District Governor

Greetings Rotarians and Rotaractors!

Our 5160 team is ready to CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD!

Here’s a look ahead at some of the great things we will work on together this year as we share the power of Rotary with others to expand our reach and impact throughout our district and beyond.  (view the video in her email of July 1^st.)

GO TEAM 5160!

Claire

Claire Sammon Roberts
Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise
District Governor 2023-2024
Rotary District 5160
clairerotary5160@gmail.com
Cell: 925-788-5240

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From Rotary International