Chips from the Buzzsaw Weekly Newsletter of the

Rotary Club of West Sacramento

Volume 65, No 18

November 19, 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 22nd

Korene Houston, US Secret Service

November 29th Club Meeting

December 6th Club Meeting

December 13th

Morrison C. English, Jr., Chief US District Judge

December 20th

Club Meeting

November 15th, 2013—Meeting Summary

Presiding: Mike Campbell

Pledge: Ken Wilson

Blessing: Tim Carnahan

Song Leader: Dick Marshall “The Rotary Song”

Polio Plus Matching Drawing: Ron Chambers

Raffle: Valued at $812 — Tom Engle drew the two of Diamonds.

Program: Eric Vink, Executive Director, Delta Protection Commission

Speaker Eric Vink was appointed Executive Director of

the Delta Protection Commission just last August. The

Commission was created in 1992 to oversee matters in

the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The area under the

Commission’s purview is a legislatively defined area

encompassing Delta watershed. The Commission is comprised of 15

members representing Delta cities and counties, reclamation districts

and water agencies, and state agencies. The Commission is constantly

trying to maintain a balance in the Delta among competing goals of

ensuring water reliability, restoring the ecosystem, offering recreational

opportunities, and maintaining the cultural and agricultural heritage.

The Delta is divided into two zones; primary and secondary. The

primary zone has about 15,000 residents and is virtually unchanged

over the last generation, The secondary zone’s population has increased

dramatically. A key role for the Commission is to maintain and

implement a resource management plan for the primary zone of the

Delta. The plan is to guide projects impacting land use, agriculture,

natural resources, water, levees, and utilities and infrastructure.

General plans and projects in the five Delta counties must be consistent

with the management plan, and are subject to review by the

Commission. The Commission formally opposes the Governor’s Bay

Delta Conservation Plan and the construction of tunnels to divert delta

water. The Commission’s opposition is largely due to unfulfilled

promises which includes the potential loss of legacy farms and other

productive agricultural lands and the destruction of habitat.

DARK

West Sacramento Rotary Holiday Party Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:30—8:30 At the Home of President Mike Campbell 36136 North Center Street Clarksburg

Spouses/Partners are invited Please bring an appetizer and bottle of wine

to share

November is Rotary Foundation Month!

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Ken Wilson

and Dick Uno

with visiting

Rotarian

Glenn Fong.

Guests and Visitors November 15st 2013

Visiting Rotarians Tony Schwall Centennial Tom Engle Centennial Glenn Fong Roseville

Guests Phil Brann Matt Ainsworth Jennifer Kirtlan Thomas Radcliff Jay Kennedy

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.

Tony Schwall

practicing an

unknown yoga

move. Even Yoga

Master Jim Cahill is

unable to perform

such a difficult

maneuver.

FOUNDATION MATCH

During the months of November

and December, the club will match

members donations to the Rotary

International Foundation.

Contributions will be met in

increments of $100 with a

minimum donation of $100.

Contact Barry Kalar for more

information.

Paul Kolarik with Ken Wilson and

Mike Campbell travelled to Tijuana,

Mexico. They met with the local

Rotary club for an International

Project to build housing for the poor.

Dick Marshall makes a plea to the members and guests to assist the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The club raised $1,000 for relief.

PROPOSED NEW MEMBER:

Thomas Radcliff

with Devine Intermodal

Trucking/Transportation

Sponsored by Ed Rounthwaite

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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

November 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

November Anniversaries None

Club Calendar

December 5th

West Sacramento Holiday Party January 12th

Rotary Day at the Kings

Mondays: Route 1

12/16 Tim Carnahan and Patty Palamidessi

Mondays: Route 5

11/25 Jeanne and Mike 12/2 Joanie Kapell and JoAnn Moffett 12/2 Paul Kolarik and Ken Bryant 12/9 Dick Marshall and Troy Bird

Wednesdays: Route 5 11/20 Jeff Post and Randy Carlson 11/27 Lyle Bassett and Bob Ceccato 12/4 Tony Schwall and Armando Omega 12/11 Don and Judy Ratley

Thursdays: Route 1

11/21 Dave Kamminga and Steve Heringer 11/28 Thanksgiving—no delivery 12/5 Ken Ruzich 12/12 John Raney 12/19 Tom Wallace

Thursdays: Route 2 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 12/19 Leonor Dicdican and Charlie Frank

Thursdays: Route 5 12/5 Shaun Morrow 12/12 Mark Engstrom

Your Newsletter Crew Photos by: Editor:

Dave Peter Kamminga Anderson davidkamminga@frontiernet.net peter_anderson1444@yahoo.com

Deadline for Article Submittals is Mondays, 12:00 noon

Dennis Clark takes an interest

with the speaker and the topic

of the Delta.

He’s back, Tom Engle, winner of

the last jackpot gets another

chance to win again. Too bad—he

missed the joker. Only 40 cards

remain in the deck.

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Bell Ringers

JoAnne Moffett, Dick Marshall, and Dave Wilson—for Typhoon Haiyan

relief in the Philippines.

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?

The Club placed an ad in the

program for the upcoming game

for sponsoring DJ.

DJ Castro, 8th grader from

Southport Elementary School

and representative of the

River City Raiders, played in

the California Shrine Game.

His team’s victory along with

support from the Mighty

Rotary Club of West

Sacramento enables him to

travel to Florida and play in

the Youth Shrine Bowl.

DJ in action as left

offensive guard.

SENIOR GIFT GIVING

The Holiday Season is now upon us.

The Club with assistance from the

Interact members, will once again

participate in the Senior Gift Giving

Program. The program will deliver

gifts to the disadvantaged seniors in West Sacramento and Clarksburg.

Shoppers will select an ornament that contains the holiday wish of a

senior in our community. Upon leaving the store, the shopper will drop

off the gift with us. We will then wrap and deliver the gifts in time for

Christmas. and undoubtedly provide some much needed Holiday cheer.

Volunteers are needed at the West Sacramento Raleys on December

14th and 15th to work in shifts of two hour increments from 10:00 am to

4:00 pm. A sign up sheet will be circulated at the club meetings.

For more information, contact Jeremiah Smith or Ken Wilson.

DJ, No. 77, holding the

victors’ trophy.

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FUTURE ROTARIAN:

Vanessa Yang

Vanessa Yang is a Senior at River

City High School and has been an

active member in the Interact Club.

She currently serves as the Club’s

secretary. She has found that being

in Interact can be fun. While

attending the Interact Conference

at Sacramento State University,

Vanessa was required to run around the campus

and take pictures of squirrels for a scavenger

hunt. Vanessa has also realized the important

work that Interact can do. She is proud of the

work the Club has done in providing clean water

in Cambodia. After graduating, Vanessa plans on

studying psychology at the University of

California, Santa Cruz.

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

River City High School students

Melissa Romero and Isaiah Williams

with Phil Brann, RCHS Vice-Principal.

Outstanding 8th

grade students

Jett Kee and

Jastina Makeyenko

from Southport

Elementary with

Matt Ainsworth.