Bruce called the meeting to order.

 

Barbara gave the invocation.

 

Happy Dollars

 

Jim went to 2 same gender weddings.  One last night and one this morning.  He was very happy to take part in this milestone in California.  Congratulations to the two happy couples!

 

 Linda's  son, Michael, took and passed his CFM test!  Whooo Hoooo!!!

 

Stan said that PG&E is finally hooking up the laundry that will employee over 300 people.

 

  Mary was glad to tell us that the 2nd restaurant in Old Town Pittsburg The Liberty Hotel Restaurant and Bar is having their Grand Opening Thursday from 5-8PM.

Also, tomorrow there is a lunch at the Yacht Club at 11:30 to be catered by The Liberty and Friday is the start of Hot Summer Nights partnering with La Veranda which will be from 6-8 PM.

 

Brad said that the Dinner Cruise ship will be permanently docking on Thursday...Yippee!

 

Mike's son was accepted into the State Dept. and will be assigned to an Embassy soon.

 

Marlin watched "Charlies War"  over the weekend and was surprised to find out it was a true story about Charlie Wilson who he used to see speak many times during the 80's.

 

Stan thanked Sandi for the good job she is doing on the newsletter and web site and with Rotary. You are welcome Stan.

 

Announcements
 

     Caryn  talked  about the Rotary booth at the Farmers' Market on June 28th and asked for volunteers to come and hang out for a while.  We will be serving coffee and passing out information on Rotary. Let's all try to partcipate!

NOTE:  In the next day or two you will be sent a PDF of the flyer for our booth at the Farmers' Market attached to an e-mail and there will also be a JPG in the body of the e-mail so you can either print out the PDF file and pass them out or forward the e-mail to your family and friends.

Caryn also said that the Demotion party will be held at Mike Stoiber's house and it will be on July 19th starting at 3PM until whenever....If you would like to bring Appetizers, Salads or Desserts please e-mail rotarypittsburg@sbcglobal.net and let us know what you plan to bring and also to RSVP.

 

Mike announced:

Night of Recognition

“Olympians & Friends Saving Youth”

JULY 11, 2007

Olympians:

John Carlos, Kevin Young, Mac Wilkins, Andre Phillips, Rey Brown, James Robinson, Marilyn King, Pam Jiles, Millard Hampton, Billy Mills, Rosie Bonds, Tom Hill, Edith McGuire, MikePowell,GeraldTinker,Wyomia Tyus, and Jim Hines

           

This year marks the 40th Anniversary for the ’68 Mexico City Olympics. We will have various members of the ’68 Olympic Track and Field Team in attendance to commemorate their exceptional Olympic experience.

$62.50 per ticket

 

Come join us in Recognizing the Olympians and Friends that make our efforts to save our youth possible. As a prelude to the Eddie Hart Olympian Track and Field Education Clinic to be held on July 12, 2007 at Pittsburg High School’s Pirate Stadium.

If you would like to volunteer contact Mike Stoiber.

 

Diana and Brad went to John Zandonella's funeral and dinner reception.

 

Speaker

Kathy from Hospice of the East Bay

Our hospice has grown rapidly as more people have become aware of the value of hospice services in general and of the expertise of our hospice in particular.  In 2006, almost 1,500 patients and their families benefited from our care.

For many years, our service area was limited to Central Contra Costa County.  Now, our pediatric program, Comfort for Kids, draws patients from Contra Costa, Alameda, Southern Solano, and San Francisco Counties.  In addition, we are caring for more adult patients in Alameda County, and we are witnessing a significant increase in requests for our services in East County.  The name Hospice of the East Bay reflects the expanded area that we now serve.

Hospice is a specialized, personalized approach to medical care and support at the end of life.  Care is focused on honoring patients' wishes, ensuring their personal dignity, and providing physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort.

Since 1977, Hospice of the East Bay has been effective in improving the quality of life for adults and children with life-limiting illnesses by providing expert, compassionate care in the comfort and privacy of home.  "Home" may be a patient's residence, that of a friend or relative, or an assisted living, residential care, or skilled nursing facility--or our Bruns House inpatient hospice facility.  The goal of care is to make our patients as comfortable and as free as possible from pain, loneliness and fear.

At our hospice, ALL medically qualified patients receive services, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Family members of our patients are trained to confidently care for their loved one, with the constant support of our hospice team.  They also are assisted as they cope with their own emotional, spiritual, and practical needs.

Hospice Services:

Our team of healthcare professionals, led by our Medical Director, provides the following services at no cost to the patient or family:

• Medications and other methods of pain and symptom control

• Coordination of care with the patient's personal physician

• Medical equipment and supplies related to the illness or condition

• Individualized medical care focused on the comfort and honoring the wishes of our patient

• Practical assistance with personal care and the activities of daily living

• Frequent assessment of  the patient's and family members' needs

• Coordination of community resources and help with non-medical concerns

• Help for the family with reaching consensus on care options, planning for the future, mending relationships, and easing other emotional and practical difficulties

• Help coping with spiritual questions and needs at the end of life, either directly or by coordinating services with the patient's and family's spiritual advisors

• Bereavement services to help patients and families deal with their grief. Bereavement support for family members continues for 13 months after the death of their loved one.

 For more information go to: www.hospiceeastbay.org

 

 Caryn will be the greeter next week.

Lunch

Pesto  Chicken or Chicken Ceasar Salad and Cake

 

See you all next week

SLee