Chartered March 12, 1959

2014-15 Rotary Leadership ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

Gary C.K. Huang International President

Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan DISTRICT 5180 Fred Teichert

District Governor Fred Rowe

Assistant Governor Area 8

CLUB OFFICERS/DIRECTORS Rich Ryan President

Patrick Magnani Immediate Past President

President Elect

Marilee Monagan Secretary

Dominic Mecklenburg Treasurer

Roland Wright Club Administration

Jeff Donlevy Community Service Robert G. Meyer

International Service Gene Long

Youth Services Bob Spears

Vocational Service David Stone

Sergeant at Arms Maureen McBride Rotary Foundation

Joe Kaiser Membership Development

The Highlander October 6, 2014

Volume 57, Issue 11

THE ROTARY CLUB OF FOOTHILL- HIGHLANDS

October is Vocational Service Month

The test is one of the hallmarks of Rotary. Since it was developed in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor, who later became RI president, it has never ceased to be relevant. Its four brief questions are not based on culture or religion. Instead, they are a simple checklist for ethical behavior. They transcend generations and national borders. As Rotarians, we should have The Four-Way Test in mind in every decision we make, all day long. Our utmost responsibility is to speak the truth, to be fair, to build goodwill and better friendships, and to do our very best in all situations. Life is very turbulent today, and people all over the world are exhausted in their duties. Where are the dreams of a better world? Where are we? Who are we? What is our duty to ourselves, neighbors, and fellow citizens? Where are charity and our joint responsibility to humankind? Now more than ever, we need a vision and knowledge of what is happening around us, a new view of cultural and religious phenomena, without dividing humankind into limited and subjective categories. That’s the tenet for a better world and a job for us Rotarians: not engaging in politics, but serving without any boundaries.

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CALL TO ORDER President Rich Ryan began the

meeting promptly at 12:15 p.m. Richard

Hansen served as our official

greeter. Leading us in the pledge was PP

Marilee Monagan and President Rich

provided the invocation. Richard Hansen

was the note taker.

VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS

Club Communications - Richard Hansen

rch6242@comcast.net 916-332-7448

Rotary Club Address

P.O. Box 6 North Highlands, CA 95660- 0006

DONATE TO HELP OUR ROTARY CLUB SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT CAUSEIS.

Foothill-Highlands Rotary Club Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization.

EIN 68-0392810, PayPal link on Club Website: http://www.foothillhighlandsrotary.org/

CLUB WEBSITE: www.foothillhighlandsrotary.org/

(ClubRunner)

DISTRICT 5180 WEBSITE: http://rotary5180.com

Visiting Rotarian today was Dave Kuhnen

with Recycling Industries of Yuba City and

the member of the Rotary Club of Yuba City

and a guest of Jeff Donley. Guests included

Jordan Backhaus a guest of PP Joe

Kaiser and Ashly Long President of

the Antelope High School Interact Club,

guest of her father Rotarian Gene Long.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beautiful Holiday Evergreens from the Pacific Northwest

The Club’s Evergreen fundraiser is

in full swing.

(See attached Flyer Page 7-8)

Items in the GREEN section will be

shipped to our club here in Sacramento

and I will get them to you.

Items in the BLUE section are direct ship

to the individual via FEDEX anywhere in

the US.

Prices include shipping, handling and tax!

FINAL DAY TO ORDER is Friday,

November 9th(with shipping addresses)

Items will be delivered after Thanksgiving

during the week of December 1-6th.

Place your orders thru me anytime; I can

take cash, check (to: FHRC), credit card

or I can even place your orders on tab for

future invoice billing.

Questions? Call PP Dominic Mecklenburg

916-995-4006 or email:

dmecklenburg@comcast.net

October Board of Directors

Meeting

The October board of directors’ meeting is

scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at 5:30

p.m. at Rich Ryan's office, 3820

Auburn Blvd., Suite #100, Sacramento,

95821.

NO MEETING next Monday,

October 13th. Columbus Day.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED) End Polio Now Campaign

The End Polio Now “banks” will continue to be

on the tables at our weekly meetings. The

eradication of polio is still a TOP PRIORITY for

Rotary and we can’t stop until our job is done.

For every $1 donated, it becomes $3 thanks to a

2-for-1 match from the Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation.

We are in the End Game of Polio Eradication

and Mo asks that we empty our pockets of

spare “Change For Change.”

Our goal for the 2014-15 Rotary year is a

minimum of $500. Thanks to everyone who is

helping us meet our goal. Yesterday's banks

yielded $13.20 bringing September's total to

$48.20.

To date, we have collected $138.62 from

the banks.

PP Roland Wright made up at the Rotary Club

of New Orleans and brought back a banner

from there Club, it is Rotary Club Number 12

founded in 1910.

The Rotary Foundation

The Annual District 5180 Foundation

Dinner is scheduled for Saturday,

November 1st at the Doubletree Hotel,

Sacramento. The keynote speaker is

Wyn Spiller, w ho is the Regional

Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zones

25 and 26.

The cost is $55 per person. The event

begins at 6:00 p.m. with no host cocktails

and silent auction followed at 7:00 p.m.

with dinner and the program. The club has

reserved a table of ten and one space is still

available. If interested in a ttending ,

please contact Mo.

With regard to Foundation Giving for the

2014-15 Rotary year, our goal is to be

designated a 100%Sustaining Member and

EREY Club. EREY is an acronym for Every

Rotarian/Every Year which means all

members make a contribution of at least

$100 to The Rotary Foundation. President

Rich encourages everyone to

consider helping us reach our goal. To

date, eight Rotarians have become

Sustaining Members. Consider making

your contribution sooner rather than later

to take advantage of any tax advantages

available to you before the end of the year.

If Rotarians have any questions on their

individual accounts, contact Mo.

“END POLIO NOW” Pin

For a special opportunity,

anyone who writes a check for

$25 payable to The Rotary

Foundation and earmarks it for

Polio Plus, will receive a special

“END POLIO NOW” pin.

E-Waste4Good Program

You can bring anything, anytime to

Umpqua Bank or PP Dominic

Mecklenburg is happy to collect

your “electronic junk” on Mondays at our

regular meetings. If you would like to

schedule a pickup at your home or office

location, just let him know!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

OCTOBER IS VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH

CLUB CALENDAR:

OCT. 13 NO MEETING COLUMBUS DAY

OCT. 14 BOARD MEETING

OCT. 20 CAROL VAN BRUGGEN - GRANT TO

SCHOOL IN ZAMBIA

OCT. 25 NORTH HIGHLANDS JUBILEE

OCT. 27 NO MEETING AFTER JUBILEE

NOV. 8 FIRESIDE AT PRESIDENT RICH’S

DIST. 5180 CALENDAR:

NOV. 1 DISTRIST 5180 FOUNDATION

DINNER DOUBLETREE HOTEL,

SACRAMENTO

ROTARY FOUNDATION BENEFACTORS

NAME Donlevy, Jeff

Hallsten, John

Hansen, Richard

Kaiser, Joe

Lipp, Gordon

Long, Gene

Magnani, Patrick

McBride, Maureen

Mecklenburg, Dominic

Meyer, Bob

Monagan, Marilee

Morgan, Cheryl (Sam)

Nooren, Erik

Ryan, Richard

Spears, Robert B.

Stone, David M.

Wiggins, Lee N.

Wright, Roland

A Benefactor (has contributed $1,000 to

the Permanent Fund or made provisions

in their will of at least $1,000 benefiting

The Rotary Foundation).

For more information go to Jubilee Web Site:

www.northhighlands-jubilee.com

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BELL RINGERS, GONG BONGERS

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS

A Paul Harris Fellow is an individual who

contributes $1,000 to the Rotary

International Annual Program Fund or

other approved programs. Each additional

$1,000 contribution is recognized with a

plus and the number.

Sonja Cameron PHF

Warren Coffeen PHF+ 1

Jeff Donlevy

John Hallsten (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 5

Richard Hansen (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 5

Joe Kaiser (GRIF) PHF+ 7

Gordon Lipp (B) PHF+ 2

Gene Long PHF

Patrick Magnani (B)(GRIF) PHF

Maureen McBride (GRIF) PHF+ 8 +

Dominic Mecklenburg (GRIF) PHF+ 4

Bob Meyer PHF+ 4

Marilee Monagan (B) PHF+ 2

Sam Morgan (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 4

Erik Nooren (RIF) PHF+ 7

Richard Ryan (B)(GRIF)(GFHF) PHF

Bob Spears PHF+ 2

David Stone (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 5

Lee Wiggins (B)(GRIF) PHF+ 4

Roland Wright (B)(GRIF x2)

($25 Polio+) PHF+ 5

Bell Ringer & Gong Codes:

(B) = Bell Ringer hi$100 to Club

(GFHF) = Gonger $100 to Club Foundation

(GRIF) = Gonger $100 to RI Foundation

(RIF) = $100 to Rotary Foundation

FINES AND RECOGNITIONS

Fine Master David Stone asked if any

Rotarians had happy thoughts, PP Roland

Wright just returned from a tr ip to

New Orleans, Roland called David while he

was there.

David has an agreem ent this year , if

while on a trip you send David a post card

or call him he will not fine you when you

return.

David then asked if any Rotarians

present had not yet rung the bell or bonged

the gong?

PP Lee Wiggins bonged the gong for $100

to the Rotary Foundation.

Next David asked Jeff Donlevy a question

from Rotary Magazine, what is the sign for

the largest commercial in the world? Jeff

did not know he spun the wheel for $9.

PP Joe Kaiser had the correct answer.

We are this close to ending polio.

Bill Gates

David then asked w hich three

countries still are reporting cases of polio?

(Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan)

Gordon Lipp answ ered Pakistan

David allow ed one out of three.

Gordon spun the w heel anyw ay for

$4.

Richard Hansen w as next, he did not

know he spun the wheel for $10.

Gene Long did not know, he spun the

wheel for 2. All Rotarians paid $2.

David closed by spinning the w heel

for being late, he spun a $4.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WEEK’S

PROGRAM

Then, President Rich asked us to raise our

glasses and join him in a toast to Rotary

Around the World. The meeting was

adjourned.

Jeff Donlevy gave an update on the

North Highlands Jubilee that will be held at

Freedom Park October 25, 2014.

We have over 60 Vendors and exhibiters

reserving booths and 40 sponsors.

We need volunteers for the event, Jeff sent

around a signup sheet.

More information on the Web Page:

www.northhighlands-jubilee.com

This week’s program was a Club Assembly.

President Rich called on his Directors.

Marilee Monagan, Secretary:

She reviewed what the duties of the Club

Secretary are. Keeping track of attendance

and makeups, taking minutes at board

meetings and reporting Club attendance to

the District and RI. Members not under the

rule of 85 need to make up a missed meeting

two weeks before or after the missed

meeting. Makeups can be by attending a

board meeting or an other clubs meeting or

an online Emeeting.

Gene Long, Youth Services

The Interact club at Antelope High School is

up and running and has had there first

meeting. At Rio Linda High School they have

a list of interested students and an adviser.

Roland Wright, Club Adm inistration

Club Administration covers the following:

Weekly Meetings

Meal and Room Preparation

Website Calendar Updates

Organization of Fellowship Activities

Mystery Bus Trip — Joe Kaiser

Planned for the spring

Need suggestions for additional activities

Weekly Programs; Patrick Magnani

Weekly Bulletin; Richard Hansen

Appointed as District Rotaract Chair

Rotaract Club at Sacramento State up and

running, working on additional Clubs.

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Item # Order Name

W2 33” Noble Fir Wreath

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C5 Holiday Centerpiece

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W4 22” Mixed Evergreen Wreath

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G3 Western Cedar Garland

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W3 28” Mixed Evergreen Wreath

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T8 13” Faux Decorative Tree

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W4M 22” Mixed Evergreen Gift

Wreath

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G3M Western Cedar Gift Garlands

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W3M 28” Mixed Evergreen Gift

Wreath

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EGM Evergreen Gift Set

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N7M Cone Gift Basket

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C5M Gift Centerpiece

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E-WASTE RECYCLING IS HERE!

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET RID OF SOME UNWANTED CLUTTER AND HELP OUR

CLUB RAISE SOME MONEY. THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY PIECE OF ELECTRONICS INCLUDING TV’S, COMPUTERS,

APPLIANCES, CORDS, KEYBOARDS, MICE AND EVEN POWER TOOLS. THE HEAVIER THE BETTER (WE GET PAID BY THE

WEIGHT!) ANYTHING WITH A CORD IS ACCEPTABLE, AND THEY TAKE THE CORDS TOO. THEY SEPARATE AND RECYCLE

THE PLASTIC, METAL…EVERYTHING! IF YOU HAVE ITEMS TO DONATE, GIVE ME A CALL TO COORDINATE THE

PICKUP. SOME ITEMS I CAN COLLECT AT OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS TOO! IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS OR RELATIVES THAT

HAVE SOME E-WASTE, I CAN ARRANGE FOR A FREE PICKUP FOR THEM TOO!

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROJECT. CONTACT DOMINIC FOR MORE INFORMATION.

For more information go to Jubilee Web Site:

www.northhighlands-jubilee.com

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IF YOU HAVE A VEHICLE

THAT YOU ARE THINKING OF TRADING IN OR SELLING,

CONSIDER DONATING IT TO THE

“ROTARY CLUB OF FOOTHILL-HIGHLANDS

DONATE-A-CAR PROGRAM”

When your vehicle is sold, the proceeds will go to the “Rotary Club of Foothill-Highlands” to

help support local charitable and non-profit causes. The Foothill-Highlands Rotary Club

Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization, tax I.D. No. is 68-0392810. You may be

eligible to deduct the fair market value of your vehicle as a charitable contribution for income

tax purposes.

DONATE YOUR OLD CAR, BOAT OR RV

DONATE NOW

1-800-240-0160 and a friendly car donation specialist will schedule your pick-up

appt.

BENEFITS OF DONATING:

FAST – next day pick-up appointments if called-in by 2pm

FREE – we’ll pick-up your donation at no charge to you

CONVENIENT – we’ll pick-up your car from wherever it is (home, work, auto shop)

TAX DEDUCTIBLE – your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law

SAVE TIME – save yourself the time and hassle of trying to sell it

FEEL GREAT – knowing that your car will help further our mission

We work with a reputable car donation processor, Car Program, who will make all the

arrangements at no cost to you. They handle the title transfer requirements and will provide

you with a tax deductible donation receipt when they pick-up your car.

Need more information? Please call our Car Donation Program 24/7 at 1-800-240-0160 and a

helpful representative can guide you through the process. .