By: Dr. Bill Harlan Kathy Gailey, in full “African Queen” mode, whistled us to order and reminded us that John F. Germ remains our Major-Domo of Rotary, serving humanity. Our Greeter, Karen McNamara, read her Thought for the Day from her phone. In honor of the sixtieth anniversary of Rosa Parks’ bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, Karen reminded us that Martin Luther King had observed that we should never be afraid to do the right thing; the fear of social punishment pales in comparison to the effects of the inner punishment we face from our consciences. Don Jones led us in “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” at about here. Karen reminded us that after 39 years of public service with the City of San Ramon, she now lives here with her daughter and enjoys travel and giving back to the community. The visiting Rotarian was Ramon Duremdes from the Philippines who is looking at senior care in this area. A young software engineer checking out the club was the guest of Dennis Harvey

By: Hermann Welm President “Can Do Sandhu” opened the meeting by reminding us that the R.I. President is Ian H.S. Riseley, of Victoria, Australia, and his theme for the year is “Rotary, Making a Difference.” Our Greeter, PP Barry Toby, led us in the Salute to the Flag and gave us his Thought for the Day: We can’t help everyone, but we can all help someone!” Barry also mentioned that he will be retiring in 2018.PP Don Jones and Mike Thelen led the singing of the Patriotic Song, “God Bless America.” Visiting Rotarians: Kathereen Richardson and Gobind Anaid, both of whom are checking out the club for possible membership. Other Visitors: Pam Double, a friend of Judy Lewis. Announcements: President Sandhu presented Moe with a Christmas gift for the excellent service he has been giving our club during its weekly luncheons. Edgardo Carrillo announced that the Salvation Army, for which he volunteers, is in need of more help this Christmas season.

By: Dr. BillDespite federal investigators closing in on him, President Lucky “Can-Do” Sandhu called the meeting to order, welcomed the crowd and gave us our Riseley Salute. He introduced our Greeter, Garth Riopelle, who urged us “to live as if we were going to die tomorrow and to learn as if we were going to live forever.” Garth told us that he had been practicing dentistry for the last 30 years; Hermann Welm wondered aloud why he didn’t stop practicing and just start being a dentist. After the Flag Salute, Mike Thelan led us in a pretty decent rendition of “God Bless, America.” Our visiting Rotarian was Katherine Richardson of the San Ramon Valley Club. We had a number of guests: Dalip Miglani, retired from Xerox, a resident of Danville, was checking us out; Ameena Payne, originally from Scotland and a new U.S. citizen, she worked for the U.N. and discovered Rotary through the recent auction; Jalal Afifi, retired from Chevron now working for Morgan Stanley, he wa

By: Tom Port Opening: The “African Queen” was in high spirits as she called the well attended meeting to order. “John F .Germ is R. I. President and his theme is ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’’. Greeter: Ray Giles did the honors as greeter in place of Edgardo who was on the schedule. Ray’s “Thought for the Day” was: “Whether you think you can succeed or whether you think you can’t succeed you will be right in either case.” Patriotic Song: Don Jones led us in “God Bless America”. New Members: In accord with club tradition Harry Michaels and Mike Prilutsky were greeted by all members present. We all know Mike as he had been an active member is years past. Mike said he felt it was “time to come home”. Harry Michaels is new to Rotary. He is a former school psychologist and also worked as a juvenile probation officer. He has lived right in Crow Canyon on St. George Road for the past 12 years. Inter

Kathy Gailey, AKA African Queen, called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm and announced that it was Rotary International’s 112th birthday today. Rotary was founded on February 23, 1905. (Remember this for trivia questions.) Dispensing with a birthday song, Horace Crawford was introduced who led us in the pledge of allegiance..Herman Welm was selected to lead the group in a patriotic song. The prodigal son, Bill Clarkson, returned to his club roots and was introduced as the founder of the Dougherty Valley Club, former President of our Rotary Club and the Mayor of the city of San Ramon. One of our older members remembered that Bill had previously been recognized as “Bargain Bill” but it was all lost on current members. Horace also presented reflections for the day. He recounted that in 1952 four young persons were struck down by polio, one of whom was his best friend. In 1985, the year that Horace joined this Rotary Club, Rotary International launched PolioPlus,

The San Ramon Rotary Club was called to order by our esteemed President, Kathy Gailey at 12:20 PM at which time we were reminded that John Germ was the RI President and the theme of the year was “Rotary Serving Humanity”. Our Greeter, Edgardo Carrillo, shared the thought for the day: Today is Today, Yesterday is Yesterday and Tomorrow is a Vision. Edgardo also shared how proud he was to be a Rotarian contributing to the betterment of the world. As is our tradition, guests were introduced. John Sramek introduced Julio Perez a military guest. Colette Lay proudly gushed her introduction of her son, Brennan. Marvin Remmich introduced Harry Michaels, a possible new member and Kathy Gailey re-introduced our old friend, colleague and past Rotarian Michael Prilutsky who indicated his intention to rejoin the club. Dennis Harvey had the honor of initiating three Red Badge members to Blue Badge permanent members.

By: Gary Sloan Introductions and Call to Order On a bright beautiful summer day, our African Queen and President, Kathy Gailey called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. Our own senior member of Rotary was the greeter who led us in the flag salute and shared the thought for the day: “You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.” Pat introduced a past San Ramon Rotarian and current San Ramon City Mayor, Bill Clarkson who is now the President of the Dougherty/San Ramon Rotary Club. He announced that in the last Crows Call an excellent “by the numbers” bio accurately reflects his 81 years, living in 7 states, having visited 47 states, served 3 years in the Air Force, worked at 8 JC Penney Stores, counseled for 22 years, belonged to 5 Rotary clubs with 36 years of perfect attendance when he was not visiting his 6 grandchildren, 4 children while being married to “Lady” Ann for 60 years. Following a rou

By: Gary SloanPresident Lucky ushered in the New Year with gavel in hand at 12:12 p.m. Following the tradition of reminding Rotarians who was the International Rotary President with the theme that Rotary Makes a Difference, Lucky introduced the greeter, Nina Voss who led the club in the pledge of allegiance and gave an inspirational quote: “One cannot change the cards you are dealt, only the way we play the hand”. All the Rotary poker players immediately understood and applauded the sentiment. My country tis of thee tune was selected for the musically minded Rotarians after which Nina shared a brief synopsis of her life. Crow Canyon Country Club Membership Director, a 6 year old daughter with whom she recently accompanied to Hawaii and works with her husband a Eat, Drink and Be Merry Catering business (outstanding, not to be missed). Guests were introduced. Kathy Gailey invited her sister who was visiting f

By: The Incredible Hermann Welm President Kathy Gailey, “The African Queen,” called the meeting to order, reminding us that the R.I. President is John F. Germ and his theme for the year is “Rotary Serving Humanity.” Our Greeter, Edgardo Carrillo, led us in the Salute to the Flag and gave us a short Thought for the Day: “Love is not a thought; love is an action.” PP Don Jones then led the group in the singing a Patriotic Song, a rousing rendition of “My Country Tis of Thee!” Visiting Rotarians: Jon Dwyer, of the Benicia club, and District Governor Elect Elect . Elizabeth Kline-Carrillo, Edgardo’s wife, and member of the Galaxy club, and “E-Club.” Other Visitors: Ruth Harlan, Dr. Bill’s wife; Joyce Castro, of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and an Honorary Rotarian, Brad Lay, another member -- a Principal, actually -- of the famous Colette and Brad Lay Family;