January is Rotary Awareness Month

Today Jan 29 – A big Danville WELCOME to Jessica Aguirre, News director and anchor for KRON News. Jessica will
be talking about a typical day in the news room as well as some other interesting aspects of her
job. Greeter:  George English     RIS: Jim Crocker

Last Meeting  – Charles Mead, Executive Director CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children) explained how CASA advocates for at risk children, helping them stay in the mainstream. For more information www.cccocasa.org

Rick Ohlson Deceased –  Richard (Rick) Ohlson was President of Danville Rotary in 1990. No other details are available at the moment.

Next Week Jan 31 – Kathy Kavanagh Community Liaison Hospice Foundation of The East Bay
Greeter: Rob Cuenin      RIS: Victor Georgiou

Board Meeting Last Week – Pres Tony can bring us up to date.

Prospective Members – David Roby is retired Police Chief from UC Berkeley, currently with DTR Group in Danville. Tiffany Roby was a Spanish Teacher at San Ramon Valley High School. They live in Danville and are already active on the Crab Feed Committee.

Welcome new members Valerie Vicente, Evelyn Walker, Tita Escalada –  Please introduce yourself  and sign their introduction sheets.

Shelter Inc Holiday Project – Pres Tony circulated thank-you notes received from the families who received our packages. One such message “Thank you for making Christmas happen for us this Season”

Crab Feed February 5 – Tickets are $45, table of 8 $360 – See Dante Tosetti today for tickets. Music by the Alter Boys, Lasagna for the non-Crab eaters

Because this year’s event is twice the size of last year, the club needs for every member to get involved as much as possible.

Help is needed in all areas -Sponsors, Table sales , Auction donations large and small, volunteers to set up, break down, work the night of the event

–Site Logistics: Bob Beaton & Tony Leonard
–Volunteer Coordinator: David Roby
–Food: DanteTosetti
–Money handling & Accounting: Vic Georgiou, Barbara Jewell& Tiffany Roby
–Wine & Beer: Bob Chace
–Auction Merchandising & Control: Lori Sato
–Raffle prizes: George English
–Corporate Sponsors: Tita Escalata
–Graphics (programs,place mats,event signage, etc.) Barbara Jewell

February 15 – Food Bank Activity

May 21-25 – RI International Convention in New Orleans

June 6 – Golf  Tournament

Gold Marble –  New member Evelyn Walker strikes out.  This week the pot is $175.