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Rotary Monthly News June 2015

Volume 100, No.12

“Celebration of 2013-2014 President Shirley Bruegman” You won't want to miss President Shirley's last meeting. Bob Oliver (and his entou-rage of helpers) isn't revealing the content of the program, but you can be assured

you will be informed and entertained. Who knows ... there might even be a few lefto-ver flashlights hiding somewhere. Let's LIGHT UP ROTARY together one last time.

June 29

“The Birth of Jazz Music” Matthew Darling is a Professor of Music at California State University, Fresno, where he

has taught percussion and a popular course focusing on Jazz and Rock & Roll since 1991. He is co-author of the classroom text Listen to the Music – Styles, Trends, and Influences in American Pop, and has shared the stage in performance with such popular artists as

Chuck Berry, Dionne Warwick, Dave Brubeck, and the late Henry Mancini.

June 22

“The Future of Print Media” President and Publisher of the Fresno Bee, Tom Cullinan

Tom Cullinan, a 30-year Fresno Bee employee, will present a general overview of current print media trends and what digital platforms have to offer. Please

join us for this insightful topic. And don’t forget to bring a friend!

June 15

“Saving Rotary Storyland/Playland: A Fairy Tale with a Happy Ending ” Bruce Batti is the President of the Jeffery Scott Agency and Vice Chair of the Rotary Storyland/Playland Board. For generations, Storyland/Playland, via the

magic of make believe, has inspired children’s love of learning. For the first time in 60 years, The Parks did not open this spring. Bruce Batti will provide information on

new additions, sustainability and the planned re-opening of The Parks on Labor Day Weekend, 2015.

June 8

“Imagine the Possibilities” President/CEO, Hugh Ralston

The Fresno Regional Foundation plays a unique role in the San Joaquin Valley, engag-ing donors, investing long term charitable capital, distributing millions in grants annually

and convening groups and individuals around key issues of community need, priority and opportunity. The Foundation’s new CEO will share the foundation’s plans for the

future to strengthen the community across Valley.

June 1


The Rotary Club of Fresno

What should I write? How do I find the words to express my appreciation for your sup-

port? So many memories that will stay with me forever. The following are a few of many:

The Fresno State vs. Nebraska football game—hottest day of the year; Emotion in the

room when we honored our public servants—day after Captain Dern’s tragic accident;

The joy of piano music—tip-jar fun; The plus and minus of technology—“can you hear

me back there?”; Somber beginnings of meetings—lost too many good people; COGS—past presidents

sharing why they are Rotarians; Oklin Bloodworth at the holiday party—teenage granddaughters dance

the jazzy jaguar; The clock—my eyes never strayed far from it; Greeters—confirming we are the friendli-

est club in town; Sitting next to outstanding speakers—Gary Schlossberg is actually better looking up

close; Dick and Anna—couldn’t have made it without them; Sergeants of Arms—will miss the teasing;

And, the numerous ways our club has exhibited Service Above Self, which led to our club being awarded

the Outstanding Rotary Club of the Year.

In the words of Bob Hope, “Thanks for the memories.”

Thanks, Shirley Bruegman President 2014-2015

President’s Message

The Rotary Club of Fresno The Rotary Club of Fresno

Will you include us in your estate plans to

forever be a part of a legacy of doing good

for Fresno?

Express guest registration for Monday lunch is available! Email the Rotary Office your guest’s name (along with pho-

netic pronunciation if needed), title and company/organization so a printed name tag can be prepared.

Remember to email [email protected] before 10:00 a.m. on Mondays. If your guest is unable to attend, your ac-

count will not be charged for lunch.

SUNSHINE Do you know of a Rotarian who is ill at home or hospital-

ized? Do you know of a Rotarian who needs a ride to Rotary? Willing to provide a ride?

Please call or email the Rotary Office.

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May 4 President Shirley Bruegman kicked off the meeting with a warm welcome to all those in attendance. Duane Oswald stepped to the mic for the day’s invocation focused on thanks to all Rotarians around the world who offer their time and talents to serve others. Christy Nottingham helped usher in the spirit of Spring when she sang “Daisy Bell” be-fore Barry Falke introduced visiting Rotarians and guests. President Shirley then announced that the Rotary Club of Fresno received awards at the District Conference in Monterey. The awards are: Club Service, International Service, Outstanding District Leader, Outstanding President and Outstanding Club. This is a great achievement for the whole club to share. Don Eskes had the privilege of presenting a check for $2,000 to Joni & Friends for a computer and two monitors. These items will help them serve the 700 people affected by disabilities and their families. Karin Chao-Bushoven kept Don up front for another presentation of $1,497 to the Fresno Rescue Mission. This contribution will help outfit a presentation room where young people can experience the challenges of the homeless and the under-served in the Fresno community. Todd Sheller stepped forward for a check presentation of $8,000 to Fresno Pacific University for the AIMS Center for Math and Science Camp. These funds go toward a week-long enrichment camp for low-income and minority youth across Fresno and surrounding communities. And finally, Lorna Milligan gave $500 to Science Fair Award Winner, Cameron Robertson. His A Crab for All Seasons project examined what affects the distri-bution and abundance of Pacific Mole Crab in the Monterey Swash Zone. Congratulations, Cameron.

The Rotary Club of Fresno The Rotary Club of Fresno — This Month at a Glance

May 18 President Shirley Bruegman began the meeting on a quiet note when she announced the passing of Rotarian Debra Kazanjian’s father Jack Kazanjian on May 2 at the age of 92. Jack was a Fresno Rotarian from 1972 to 1988. Please keep the family in your thoughts. Next up was Ron Stumpf with a thoughtful invocation before Dave Gilmore stepped to the mic to lead the singing of “Happy Birthday” to those Rotarians celebrating another year in May. After that President Shirley took a few minutes to thank everyone who was a part of Sports Day and Dinner. She recognized a few people whose efforts stood out. They included Dick Herrinton and the Sports Day & Dinner Committee. Barbara Henkel and Pete Pierre, III for organizing the dinner. Ed O’Neill & Tom Licouris for leading the Target Shooting. Mark Townsend for leading the motorcycle ride. Mel Yow and Dick Herrinton for teeing off the golfers. Servers and setup for the dinner: Jen-nifer Armey, Shirley Grace, John Salmonson, Steve Forker, Kathy Dennen, Andy Navaroff, Katie Rigby, Tom Licouris, Larry Pickens. Thank you to all the sponsors of the event and everyone else who made it a great Rotary event.

May 11 SPORTS DAY FUN FOR ALL!!!



June Birthdays

June Anniversaries


Cliff Davis – 56, Neil Walden – 45, Peter Pierre III – 39, Ed Fanucchi – 35, Terry Stone – 33, John Marshall – 29, Jan Perkins – 29, Dave Gilmore – 23, Farid Assemi – 22, Peter Zeitler – 22, Mike Hamzy – 21, Karen Musson – 20, Grant Radford – 18, Frank Oliver – 14, Dave Denham – 14, Steve Forker – 12, Anna Pine – 8,

Maureen Lewis – 6, Marcela Garcia-Dungy – 5.

Dale Samuelian – 1st, Bob Williams – 2nd, Robert Glassman – 4th, Paula Castadio – 6th, Gary Marsella – 7th, Cruz Avila – 8th, Grant Radford – 8th, Debra Kazanjian – 9th, John Marshall – 9th, Frank Witherow –

10th, Jim Thaxter – 10th, Bob Dittmar – 11th, Jim Yovino – 12th, Ray Wizbowski – 13th, Leon Dermenjian – 14th, Steve Hen-ry – 16th, Phil Meyer – 17th, Bob Duncan – 18th, Don Wilson – 20th, Tony Smith – 20th, Bob Oliver – 21st, Dan Doyle – 22nd,

Sid Cox – 22nd, Pete Pierre – 26th, Karin Chao-Bushoven – 30th, Frank Bailey – 30th, Cliff Henes – 30th.



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Volume 100, No.12 The Rotary Club of Fresno

Board Minute Summary May 20, 2015

Avenue of Service Report

New Members: PATRICIA CRAVEN– Chief Membership & Technology Officer, Girl Scouts of Central California Classification: 2120 Association, Girl Scouts Sponsored by: CATHY FERGUSON DAVID HOFFMAN– Fresno Branch Manager, Hoffman Electronic Systems Classification: 6308 Security Systems Sponsored by: RON STUMPF

Reclassification: BOB COMSTOCK From: 5122 Scientist To: 5123 Entrepreneur BARRY FALKE From: 2139 United Cerebral Palsy To: 2112 American Red Cross

Resignation:

ERIC JOHNSON – business obligations – effective 4/28/15 CAROLYN PIERCE – relocation to Florida – effective 4/28/15 JEFF STAMPS – business obligations – effective 4/28/15

Leave of Absence: DEBBIE HUNSAKER – business obligations 5/4/15-9/30/15 LAUREL PRYSIAZNY – business obligations 5/1/15-7/31/15

REPORT OF TREASURER: Fresno Fellows: as of April 30, 2015: · Fresno Fellows (Current Members) 153 · Fresno Fellow Sustaining Members:186 · Either a Fresno Fellow or a Sustaining Member or both:236 · Total Fresno Fellows since inception: 446 · Sapphire level ($2,500): 6 · Ruby level ($5,000): 3 · Diamond level ($10,000): 1 · RCFF Benefactors: 2 Paul Harris Fellows as of April 30, 2015 · Paul Harris Fellows (Current Members): 182 · Paul Harris Sustaining Members: 202 · Either a Paul Harris Fellow or a Sustaining Member or both: 255 · Total Paul Harris Fellows since inception: 938 · All-Time Giving: $1,260,000 · RI Benefactors:22 · RI Paul Harris Society Members: 4

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: April 30, 2015: 256 active & 42 honorary (Active: 15 new members, 1 reinstatement, 25 resignations, 4 deaths, for Net of -13 active members year to date) (July 1, 2014: 269 active, 42 honorary). The goal for 2014-15 is a net of 5 new members.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: It the following projects that Community Projects Committee has researched and recommends were approved for funding: 1. $1,200 to Bach Children’s Choir for a computer and printer for operation purposes. The Bach Children’s Choir has 160 students in diverse cultural and socioeconomic levels. Students learn music theory, rhythm and matching pitch. Studies find that children in-volved in music programs show increased academic improvement, confidence, leader-ship skills and concentration. The choir sings in a multiple of languages and take time to discuss the cultural aspects of the songs. The students perform a music performance at the end of the semester. 2. $1,229 to CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties for purchasing ten office chairs to complete training room upgrade. CASA has over 150 advocates and ten employees that use this space for training sessions, volunteer meetings, and advocate support groups to better support the over 2,500 children currently in the foster youth system. The room currently honors the Fresno Rotary with a plaque for its previous donation. 3. $2,390 to Central Valley Honor Flight for ten wheelchairs. The Central Valley Honor Flight currently takes 70 veterans at a time on its Honor flights to Washington D.C. Most of these veterans (between the ages of 86-100) require wheelchairs for the flight and visit. Currently, the Central Valley Honor Flight owns 45 wheelchairs and most trips require wheelchairs are needed to be rented. The Fresno Rotary Logo will be on the back of each wheelchair. 4. $2,500 to the Fresno Fire Chiefs Foundation for the “Helmets are Cool” program to purchase bike helmets, posters and trading cards to be dispersed to elementary school aged children and their schools. Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes and it is the most important determinant of death and permanent disability. The single most effect way to reduce head injury from bicycle crashes is to wear a helmet. Wearing a bicycle helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent. Fresno Rotary will be listed on the FFCF website and a Fresno Rotary sticker will be added to the approximately 2,000 red helmets. 5. $2,500 to Light-House Recovery Program, Inc. for playground equipment for after-school program and computers on site for adult G.E.D. study program. Approximately 10-30 child participate each day in the afterschool program in South East Fresno at First & Grant. Fresno Rotary grant to Light-House will be shared on their webpage and in the newsletter.

6. $2,500 to Stone Soup Fresno for converting the parking lot to a playground for the Early Childhood Development Center. These funds will be used for a circular concrete “Tricycle road” around the playground structure and the engineered wood fiber fil/mulch will fill in around the round walkway to help protect a child’s fall. Approximately 200 chil-dren between 0-5 years old and their families will benefit from the Early Childhood Devel-opment Center and this playground each year. The target demographic is the families in El Dorado Park neighborhood and SE Asian families throughout Fresno. Fresno Rotary will be displayed on a sign in the new playground and possibly a concrete stamp in the concrete path. 7. $4,030.95 to Valley Center for the Blind for office equipment: a love seat, two guest chairs, center table, with three seats, a coffee table, a 48” television and DVD player with a wall mount. In 2014, Valley Center for the Blind served nearly 250 blind and visually impaired individuals ranging from young adults to senior citizens. Valley Center for the Blind has a new facility and Fresno Rotary will be recognized by a plaque in the reception area.

PRESIDENT

The annual new-member dinner is set for June 25. Invitations will be mailed today.

PRESIDENT-ELECT: President-Elect Hal H. Bolen II thanked those that attend the planning retreat in May. He reminded Directors that committee chairs goals, budget, and committee meetings for the 2015-16 year are due May 31, 2015. Hal will be having a past presidents advisory meeting in May. Hal is also attending the monthly meetings of the presidents and president-elects.

YOUTH SERVICE: The inbound Youth Exchange student will arrive in August from Denmark. Lisa Woolf will be the first host family. Families in the Bullard High School district are needed. If you are interested in getting involved with dinners or weekend outings, a certification is required. Please contact Susan Anderson, Emil Milevoj, or Patti Thornton if interested in getting involved during the 2015-16 school year.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE: The Miss California Contestants will join us at the luncheon on Monday, June 22. Mem-bers are invited to come early at 11:45 to greet the contestants. The scholarship lunch-eon and presentation is June 1.





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06/01/15 Hugh Ralston, President/CEO Fresno Regional Foundation “Imagine the Possibilities” 06/08/15 Bruce Batti, Jeffery Scott Agency/Playland Board “Rotary Storyland Playland: A Fairy Tale with a Happy Ending?” 06/15/15 Tom Cullinan, President & Publisher of Fresno Bee “Future of Print Media” 06/22/15 Matt Darling, Professor, Fresno State / The Miss California Contestants “The Birth of Jazz Music” 06/29/15 Robert Oliver, Rotarian, Fresno Rotary “Year in Review” 07/06/15 Hal H. Bolen II, President, Fresno Rotary “A New Rotary Year” 07/13/15 City Of Sanger Leaders “Transforming a City with Collaboration & Networking” 07/20/15 Mayor Ashley Swearingen & Jeff Morales, CEO of CA High Speed Rail Auth. “What the High Speed Rail Means for Fresno” 07/27/15 Jennifer Clark; Director, City of Fresno “Making Fresno a Business Friendly Place” 08/03/15 Mike Andritch, District 5230 Governor “Be a gift to the World”

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