Dantarian Oct 25 ’10

Today October 25 – A big Danville Welcome to Bev Lane East Bay Regional Park District, “The 75thAnniversary of the Park District”. Today’s paper describes a new Federal Grant for Iron Horse Trail extensions. Perhaps Bev can give us the details. Greeter: Thom Martin

Tomorrow October 26 – Food Bank Activity – Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank at 4010 Nelson Ave., Concord from 6-8 p.m. We will just meet there and be sorting food into categories. Check your shelves and bring those canned goods that will never get opened.

Friday October 29 – Del Amigo Breakfast and Career Day 8am start  Come on down!

Saturday October 30 – San Ramon Valley Enjoy the Classics – Single Malts, Cigars, Dinner, Silent Auction, $85 per person. Contact Valerie Munoz at vamunoz@comcast.net.

20101020RNicoleKozickiFishandGamewebLast week: What is cute, loves animals, and packs a Glock 9mm? That would be  Nicole Kozicki from the California Department of Fish & Game who provided insight into the enviromental damage done by marijuana grows and unregulated commercial development, as well as practical information on dealing with the neighborhood turkeys, pigs, coyotes, and racoons (and more!).

Also Last Week – Our always entertaining Sgt at Arms Reggie did a last minute fill in for the missing Rotarian in the Spotlight, describing his new enterprise Fuel for Funding.20101020ReggieYbarraweb

Remember John Moore? – President 1992/93 stopped by to visit. His contact info and photo are in the club list at the district and club database.

Board Meeting November 4 – Usual place and time – B Jewell’s office, 5:30 – Lots to talk about.

Next Week November 1 –Speaker is Gary Sloan , C.E.O. of  San Ramon Medical Center. Among other topics, Gary will discuss the new Health Care Bill and it’s effect on local services.

November 1 Greeter – Mike McHugh,  RIS – Dante Tosetti

Last Wednesday October 20 – Phil Matier from the S.F. Chronicle delivered a witty and insightful view of California politics and the upcoming election. (If we legalize marijuana and outlaw plastic bags, what do we put our grass in?)

Dictionary Project – Kathy Chiverton is leading this year. Details to follow.

Last Saturday – End Polio Now event –  Walk from Pier 39 to the Ferry Building and lighting of the Ferry Building. We should have photos for next week.

Speaker/Greeter Schedule –  See it in the club website at danville.rotary5160.net or use the CALENDAR button in the menu.

20101020JohnMooreTonyLeonardwebRemember John Moore? – President 1992/93 stopped by to visit. His contact info and photo are in the club list at the district and club database.

Nov 4 to 7District 5160 Annual Conference;  Sacramento. Optional Golf tournament. Sign up on-line or we have forms for you to sign up the “old fashioned way”.

December 15 – Anniversary Party – Our party is on a Wednesday night at Ken Behring’s home.

February 5 – Crab Feed

June 6 – Golf  Tournament

Gold Marble –  Not Dave C’s lucky day. This week the pot is $100.