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Chips from the Buzzsaw Weekly Newsletter of the
Rotary Club of West Sacramento
Volume 65, No 17
November 12, 2013
Club 558 of District 5180
PO Box 288 West Sacramento, CA
95691
Meets Every Friday at Club Pheasant
at 12:15
CELEBRATE—ROTARY IS A GIFT SPEAKER PROGRAM
November 15th
Eric Vink, Executive Director, Delta Protection Commission
November 22nd
Korene Houston, US Secret Service
November 29th Club Meeting
December 6th Club Meeting
December 13th
Morrison C. English, Jr., Chief US District Judge
November 8st, 2013—Meeting Summary
Presiding: Mike Campbell
Pledge: Robert Mitchell
Blessing: Tim Carnahan
Song Leader: Dick Marshall
Polio Plus Matching Drawing: Jeremiah Smith
Raffle: Valued at $725 — Denice Seals drew the Queen of Hearts.
Program: George Visger, The Visger Group, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Speaker George Visger is a former professional
football player. He explained his history with the
sport starting with his 3-years as a starting
defensive tackle at the University of Colorado. He
was selected by the New York Jets in the draft and
ended up ultimately playing for the San Francisco
49ers. During a game in 1980, George sustained a
concussion in the first quarter, yet he played the entire game by clearing
his head with smelling salts each time he came off the field. Following
the 1981 season, George underwent his first knee surgery. Several
weeks later, he developed hydrocephalus, “water on the brain” and
underwent emergency surgery. Two additional brain surgeries were
performed 10 hours apart and he was given last rites. Upon retiring
from football, George returned to school and completed his degree in
1986. He survived additional brain surgeries along with several gran-
mal seizures. In 1990, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Biological Conservation, despite developing dyslexia and major short-
term memory deficits from his surgeries and seizure medications. He
has undergone nine brain surgeries. From his own struggles, George
has become a well-known expert in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In
2010, he formed the Visger Group, a TBI consulting organization with
the goal of raising the awareness of TBI in football, injured military
veterans, and other venues. His expertise is being used aid in the
recovery of victims of TBI.
DARK
President Mike Campbell recognized all the members in the club who have served our Country in honor of
Veterans Day.
November is Rotary Foundation Month!
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Guests and Visitors November 8st 2013
Visiting Rotarians None
Guests Gary Fenick Matt Singer
OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the: ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD: The application of ideal of service by every Rotarian to his/her/ personal, business and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service.
VOCATIONAL CORNER
By Drew Gidlof, Vocational Service
This week our Vocational Corner is featuring a long time member of our club and the guru
of our city levees, Ken Ruzich
After high school Ken spent eight years in the Air Force, got married, and returned to
school and earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California. For the
past 35 years he has been manager of a local government agency, Reclamation District #900,
that provides storm drainage and flood protection within the City of West Sacramento.
When Ken started in West Sacramento, the city had a fairly small developed area that
consisted of residential, commercial, and industrial sections, with the remaining area
primarily in agricultural production. Since that time, most of the agricultural areas have
been urbanized. This has required expansion of the existing storm water pumping system as well as
reconstruction and improvement of the levees that surround West Sacramento. In 1994, the reclamation
district was transformed into a new agency, the West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency. This new
agency has the responsibility for the current $600 million levee improvement project. Ken is now the
manager of the agency. The agency is under contract with the City of West Sacramento to manage the levee
project which was necessary to meet the latest levee performance standards from the Corps of Engineers
and will take a number of years to complete. Ken spends a lot of time involved in the project, but also
manages the ongoing maintenance and operation of the current flood control system.
Ken is married to Liz and has three grown children. He has been a member in Rotary for 34 years, served
on the board for numerous years, and was president in 1987-88: the year the Polio Plus campaign was
initiated at the club level by Rotary International. Ken was amazed by the terrific response by our club
members to assist in that effort.
President Mike Campbell continued his recognition of outstanding members in the Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento. Tim Kwong and Steve Heringer were acknowledged for the their contributions to the club. Tim served as our photographer and Steve for delivering Meals on Wheels.
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Leadership Team
President *Mike Campbell
Past President *Mark Engstrom
President Elect *Ken Wilson
Treasurer *Chris Bradford
Secretary *Randy Carlson
Sergeant at Arms Andy Wallace
Membership *Troy Bird
The Rotary Foundation *Barry Kalar
5 Avenues of Service
Community Service *Christian Montgomery
New Generations *Joanie Kapell *JoAnn Moffett
International Service *Paul Kolarik *Bill Bevier
Vocational Service *Drew Gidlof
Club Service *Shaun Morrow
Public Affairs *Pat Hill
Program Speakers *Bob Walker
Literacy Program Chairs Dayton Gilleland Steve Lewis
Bulletin Editor Peter Anderson
*Board Member
Birthdays & Anniversaries
October Birthdays Chris Bradford 1st Kathleen (K.O.) O’Leary 1st Patty Palamidessi 13th Charlie Frank 15th Jorgen Bateman 18th Heine Roikjer 29th
Ken Wilson 30th
October Anniversaries None
Club Calendar
January 12th
Rotary Day at the Kings
Mondays: Route 1
11/18 Tim Carnahan and Patty Palamidessi
Mondays: Route 5
11/18 Dick Marshall and Troy Bird 11/25 Jeanne and Mike 12/2 Joanie Kapell and JoAnn Moffett 12/2 Paul Kolarik and Ken Bryant
Wednesdays: Route 5 11/13 Don and Judy Ratley 11/20 Jeff Post and Randy Carlson 11/27 Lyle Bassett and Bob Ceccato 12/4 Tony Schwall and Armando Omega
Thursdays: Route 1
11/14 Tom Wallace 11/21 Dave Kamminga and Steve Heringer 11/28 Thanksgiving—no delivery 12/5 Ken Ruzich 12/12 John Raney
Thursdays: Route 2 11/14 Leonor Dicdican and Charlie Frank 11/21 Ron Morazzini and Len Thomas 11/28 Thanksgiving—no delivery 12/5 Debbie Oto-Kent and Jon Pearman 12/12 Mike Campbell and Dan Ramos
Thursdays: Route 5 12/5 Shaun Morrow 12/12 Mark Engstrom
Your Newsletter Crew Photos by: Editor:
Dave Peter Kamminga Anderson [email protected] [email protected]
Deadline for Article Submittals is Mondays, 12:00 noon
Denice Seals missed pulling
the Joker. How appropriate
that she pulled the
Queen of Hearts.
There is the Joker. Only 41 cards
remain in the deck.
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Bell Ringers
Chris Bradford x2—for the amazing achievement of the Delta Junior
Saints.
Ken Wilson—for his 62nd birthday.
Bob Collins—for reaching retirement age without retiring.
Steve Heringer—for his father’s 95th birthday
Shaun Morrow is getting cross
training to be a future club
secretary.
YOUR LINKS TO ROTARY
www.rotaryclubofwestsacramento.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rotary-
Club-of-West-Sacramento/12087025467716
www.rotary.org
Rotary District 5180
http://www.clubrunner.ca/
portal/home.aspx?did=5180
Newsletter:
http:/ /www.clubrunner.ca/Data/5180/
H T M L / 2 1 0 1 2 6 / D i s t r i c t L I N K -
Sept.andOct.2013.pdf
4 Way Test
Of the Things we Think, Say or Do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all con-cerned?
Andy Wallace presents a
“prestigious” award, this time to
Ike Parsons.
Dick Marshall pulled out
all of his Stanford gear in
honor of their victory
over Oregon.
Bob Collins is too
young to retire
Ken Wilson announced
that members can sign
up for this year’s Senior
Gift Giving program.
Contact Jeremiah Smith
if you are interested in
volunteering.
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Heine Roikjer with his guest
Gary Finick.
2013-2014 Rotary International President
Ron D. Burton
2013-2014 Rotary District 5180 Governor
William Short
2012-2014 Rotary District 5180 Assistant Governor
Judy Foote
District 5180 Rotary Clubs Meeting Times and Locations So You Can Make Up Each Week
Day Who When Where Who When Where
Mon Foothill Highlands 12:15pm Lions Gate Restaurant Walnut Grove 12:30pm Tony’s Place
Sacramento 12:15pm Red Lion Hotel –Woodlake Fair Oaks 6:45pm Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse
Tues
Oroville Sunrise 7:00am The Monday Club Oroville Noon The Monday Club
Rancho Cordova Sunrise 7:00am Cordova Casino Marysville 12:15pm Peachtree Country Club
Sutter Buttes Sunrise 7:00am The Plaza Room at Hillcrest Rancho Cordova 12:15pm Rancho Cordova City Hall
West Sacramento Centennial 7:00am Collins Teen Center Looms Sunset 5:30pm Indian Creek Country Club
Sacramento Breakfast 7:15am Evans Kitchen Carmichael 6:30pm Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
Arden Arcade Noon Ruth Cris Steak House - Pavilions
Wed
Rocklin/Loomis Basin 7:00am Whitney Oaks Golf Club South Placer Noon Whitney Oaks Golf Club
El Dorado Hills 7:15am Community Service Building Citrus Heights 12:15pm Citrus Heights Community Center
Laguna Sunrise 8:00am Valley Hi Country Club North Sacramento 12:15pm Doubletree Hotel
East Sacramento Noon Evan’s Kitchen Yuba City 12:15 Hillcrest Plaza Room
Elk Grove 12:15pm Vince’s Restaurant Midtown Sacramento 5:30pm Café Bernardo
Folsom Lake (Folsom) Noon Empire Ranch Golf Club Rancho Murieta 7:00pm Rancho Murieta Country Club
Thu
Historic Folsom 7:00am Lake Natoma Inn Lincoln Noon Lincoln Women’s Club
Roseville Sunrise 7:00am Gingers Restaurant Roseville Noon Sierra View Country Club
Yuba Feather River Sunrise 7:00am Gary’s Place South Sacramento Noon Iron Steaks Restaurant
Pocket-Greenhaven 7:30am Aviators Restaurant Folsom 7:00pm Rotary Clubhouse-Lew Howard Park
Gridley Noon Parish Hall
Fri Orangevale 7:00am La Placita Restaurant Natomas 7:15am Hampton Inn, North Natomas
Point West-Sacramento 7:00am Doubletree Hotel Granite Bay 12:15pm McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant
A pair of Matts:
Matt Morrow with his
guest, Matt Singer.
Ken Bryant appears
to be volunteering to
“Celebrate Rotary”
with a contribution
of funds.
Tim Carnahan appears to be fully
cognizant of the speaker and the
topic, not sure about
Ron Chambers.