Newsletter

Bruce called the meeting to order.

 

Caryn gave the invocation.

 

Visitors: Ryan Stewart, Nichole Adler and Rene from Fairfield Rotary.

 

Happy Dollars

 

Joanne was so happy that her house did not burn down.  Her son was doing some staining and threw some of the staining materials into the garbage can which caught on fire.  Thankfully the only thing burned was the garbage can which must be replaced for about $75.00.  A small price to pay considering the house was not touched by the fire.

 

  Mary said the Classic Saturday at the Marina turned out fantastic...both her son and his girlfriend performed.  La Veranda and Liberty Hotel provided refreshments. They will be doing it again soon.

 

  Barbara is going on vacation in Mexico for 3 weeks. 

 

Diana went to South Lake Tahoe and had lunch at Jake's Restaurant and ran into a good friend of hers that she had not seen for a while.

 

 Stan is so happy that PG&E was installed yesterday.....Yahooo!!!!!

 

  Caryn had a great time at the Nascar races at Infineon Raceway.

 

   Rene was glad to be playing hooky from work and enjoyed meeting new people at our lunch meeting.

 

Mike told a joke....  Then Wayne told a joke.... Marlin told one too.....

 

Announcements

 

Bruce fined Stan and Sandi 5 dollars each for having their picture in the Contra Costa Times for the Grand Opening of The Liberty Hotel Restaurant.

 

Diana was made President of LMC Foundation.  Congratulations!

 

Caryn talked about the Rotary Information Booth that will be at the Farmers' Market on Saturday.  Hope to see you all there!

 

  Julie is concerned about all the broken glass in the golf course parking lot.  It looks as if quite a few cars have been broken into, mine included. 

 

Speaker

Abby Neil with American Cancer Society

2008 Relay for Life of Pittsburg

 

Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

  

History of Relay For Life

One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons.

In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.

While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in The tents that dotted the infield.

For more information go to: www.cancer.org

More Announcements

 

Bruce spoke of goals to increase membership by 10% and to add 2 new clubs in each district.  Also talked about increasing participation in the Paul Harris Foundation.

 

Mike suggested getting involved in the Cancer drive.

 

Barbara suggested each new rotary member be assigned a "Rotary Buddy". 

 

Stan said the Rotary Newsletter was very informative and that he really appreciates it. 

 

Julie started a discussion on getting new speakers for our lunch meetings.  She also thanked Bruce for stepping up to the Presidency.

 

The greeter next week is Ron Raman.

 

Lunch

Sirloin Tips or Chicken Salad and Cake

 

See you all next week!

 

SLee