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Volume 33 - Issue 1July 14, 2017

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.

I would also like to thank the membershipcommittee for the skit even though Drew drankone of my beers during the skit. The challengefrom the reverend Bruce to all past presidentswas bold and unexpected. I know our invocationleader Brent Ward has called on the pastpresidents to start the year of invocations. I amvery thankful for Carol Van Bruggen generosityfrom her Africa trip. Mary was touched by hergifts. Four bell ringers out the gate.The generosity of this club is unreal. With a groupas great as ours we can’t help but have a greatyear. The District Governor stayed for the wholemeeting unlike our famous one name member.We will have another show next Friday and I willdeal with her then.

Your Prez,

Rick

THE MEETING

Point West Rotary - withthe col lective energy and

power of our members, we do good things, change

lives, make an impact,help the community be a

better place to live, leavea leg acy.

It is through ourcombined passion, talents,

skil ls, abi lities andgenerosity that we make a

difference in our world.

PHOTO ALBUMS

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Vol 33 Issue 1 First Meeting for

President Rick Bixler

Posted by Lee Holmes

Past Presidents electing Rick Bixler as Presidentof Rotary Club of Point West – Sacramento, mayhave been thinking "what could go wrong?"

Many members showed up wanting to see whatwill go wrong?

Now you can sit back and enjoy the ride as we allfind out.

Upon introduction by Sgt. At Arms, Tom Knox ,President Bixler received a long, approvingapplause, cat calls and whistles. The lights weredimmed and a video was played.

Billy Currington - Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer -YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtMy5IBmX7E

President Bixler taking the podium expressedsome people didn't know what was happeningbecause he received some gifts – Beer. It wasexpressed to him that they are for "emergenciesonly." He promptly declared the emergency juststarted.

President Bixler openedthe meeting with anenthusiastic ringing ofthe District 5180 OverallClub of the Year Bell.Commenting, we're goingto use it as much as wecan because we probablydon't get to keep it thatlong.

Welcome everyone to the33rd Term of Point WestRotary Club. First

acknowledging and thanking Bob Porter as thereason he is a member of the club, his sponsor.Not sure if there were more people applaudingBob as his sponsor or holding Bob responsible forwhat could go wrong? Everything started in Bob'sterm and now he will lead us in the Pledge ofAllegiance.

In the interest of simplifying. Being sure all areable to sing the morning song. There are twosongs for which one is selected by a coin toss. Guy

33rd Term Meeting 17-14-201732nd Term Meeting 486-23-2017

SPEAKERS

Jul 28, 2017

Richelle Whiteford

CASACASA and Lunar Lunacy

Aug 04, 2017

David TroxelAlzheimers

Aug 11, 2017

Dennis

Newhall/John SalterKZAP History

View entire list

BIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIES

Member Birthdays

Roger GillelandJuly 2

James FletterJuly 5

Tom EngwerJuly 5

Karl ForsteJuly 6

Kirk SmithJuly 9

JR CorcoranJuly 11

Sandra ThompsonJuly 15

Sean HarrisJuly 15

Paul CunhaJuly 17

Paul SnyderJuly 20


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Hielman favorites: My Country Tis of Thee andGod Bless America. Lee Holmes still leads thesong. No need for the words on the screen as weall know the lyrics. If you don't, you most surelycan hear Lee; even those of you in the back of theroom.

President Bixler stating, "Now it is time for atradition". Calling upon Reverend BruceLevering to provide the Invocation.

Bruce opened with a non-denominational prayer.Then he spoke directly to the past presidents ofthe club scheduled to give future Invocations witha challenge of closing the Invocation with a $100Bell Ringer to the Club of Point West Foundation.Closing with a witty rhyme and Bell Ringer.

For Thirty-two years, we've been meetingWe've started them all, with the Reverend's

greeting.

Desiree's term, is done like toastEvery line and picture, scripted to avoid a roast.

Happy and cheery, with a smile on her faceOrganized to the hilt, she controlled this place.

Thanks to you all, for a wonderful term With Mr. Ricky, will we crash and burn?

That I doubt, he's ready to serveWe won't see fast balls, be ready for the curve.

l'm betting on a style, we've never seen beforeShooting from the hip, 3 pointers are in store.

Like our new Kings, he's gonna run and gunHang on to your seats, we're looking for fun.

Our Club Censor, might have to be called New words are coming, we might be appalled.

Multiple syllables, he probably won't spit Got to be careful, not to step in the….

Here we go Ricky, for a fun filled rideYou're gonna be great, with Rotary Pride.

INTRODUCTION OF VISITING

ROTARIANS AND GUESTS.

With Tom Knox as Sgt. At Arms,

Buzz WiesenfeldJuly 23

Donald LevinJuly 30

Join Date

Drew HoughtonJuly 1, 198532 years

Stephen ThomasJuly 12, 20134 years

Gordon GerwigJuly 13, 200710 years

Dan StouderJuly 23, 20107 years

Tim DavidsonJuly 23, 20107 years

Kirk SmithJuly 28, 200017 years

EXECUTIVES &

DIRECTORS

PresidentRick Bixler

Past PresidentDesirée Wilson

SecretarySamantha Hoshida

TreasurerDrew Houghton

Executive SecretaryGeorge Daniels

DirectorTim Maliepaard

DirectorPaul Snyder

DirectorBrad McDowell

Director


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thinks moved a little slower than last year. Atleast the speed at which the microphone wasdelivered to the location where needed. I'm sureas time passes, the microphone won't be movingany faster.

Kathleen McNabb offering shallowpraise for our new President (early butt kissing)introduced: District 5180 District Governor:

Sandi Save

An unscheduled announcement:

Paul Cunha presented a numberof items left at his house following the DesiréeDemotion party.

Dough Weill introduced:

William Frank Harra

Rob Sowell introduced:

Topo Padilla

Gordon Gerwig introduced:

Tom Engwer

DirectorPaul Friedrich

DirectorDrew Reisinger

DirectorJeniece Thomas

DirectorMike Garcia

MembershipVenita Sivamani

RI FoundationDrew Houghton

PWRC FoundationMichael Cendro

Club Information OfficerSamantha Hoshida

Grant Review CommitteeRuss Fujii

PWRC FoundationTreasurerDrew Houghton

Sergeant-at-ArmsTom Knox

President ElectCarl Naake


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Christina Lapinski

Craig Evans introduced:Debbie Pevey and JR Hoshida

HEAD TABLE:

MaryBixler –First Lady ofPoint WestRotarySamantha

Hoshida – Club SecretaryVenitaSivamani –MembershipChairDrew Houghton– Club Treasurer

and Rotary International Foundation

Why I wanted to be President of PointWest Rotary –

It has always been important to me to be aroundregular folks who can laugh at life and have funespecially amongst all the frustrations of dailylife.Point West Rotary has given me a family offriends who do just that, to varying degrees, andwho allow me to do the same.Together we have moved mountains throughcommunity care, kindness and awareness and Iam happiest being part of that.At this year’s Rotary International Convention, Iwas humbled by the “hum” in the air from somany people worldwide who basically live theirlives the same way.I quote from Nelson Mandela’s 1994 InauguralAddress “We ask ourselves, who am I to bebrilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually,who are you not to be?To me we are a TEAM – “Together Every


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Awesome Member”', “Good people doing goodthings!”It’s a privilege and honor to lead as yourPresident. I hope you enjoy this journey with me!Thank you!

Rick Bixler

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Congratulations and many thanks to PaulCunha for hosting a fabulous demotion party.

SAMANTHA HOSHIDA: STILL IN

NEED OF VOLUNTEERS - IF YOU HAVE

ALREADY RSVP'D NO NEED TO AGAIN. I WILL

SEND OUT A FOLLOW UP EMAIL WITH TIMES,

LOCATION AND OTHER DETAILS.

We have an awesome opportunity to partner withCBS radio at their annual Whisky, Wine andSpirits event and in return they're going to donate$5,000 to our foundation!

The event is Saturday, July 22nd in Land Park.The actual event is from 4-10pm. They are inneed of volunteers to help fill in as pourers, andwe are staffing three cash bars. Whatever tips aremade at each bar are ours to keep as well. This isa great opportunity to tell the community whatwe're all about!

Please let me know if you/family/friends (21 andover) are able to volunteer on July 22nd and helpus make this a successful partnership!


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MARIA O’NEIL: WE NEED

MORE VOLUNTEERS. CITY

HAS STATED WE HAVE TO

HAVE A PERSON ON EVERY

COURSE CORNER.

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

PLAYED.

Join Us for the 4th annual Lunar LunacyRide. This fun ride is a signature Sacramentoevent benefiting local foster youth via CASASacramento's Making Memories program. Rideyour bike under the moonlight on a 6-mile closedcourse through Downtown Sacramento. Light upyour bike, wear a costume and bring the fun withyou!

Date — Saturday August 5th from 7pm-11pm

Location — Capitol Mall Greens between 5thand 7th Streets

Festival — Enjoy the pre & post ride festivalincluding live music, food trucks, bounce house,vendor booths, beer garden by Lost CoastBrewing, “Best Lit-Up Bike” and “Best Team”contests, giant jenga and teeter totter, bike rodeo,face painting, bowling alley and more!

Course — 6-mile fully closed course. Sightsalong the ride include the Capitol, SacramentoRiver, Old Sac, Raley Field, Crocker Art Museum,the Railyards and Golden 1 Center.

NEWSLETTER

Lee Holmes expressed thanks to those whohave volunteered to take meeting minutes so thenewsletter can be completed:Karen McClaflin, Cy Rickards, DaveChristenson, Dave Randolph, TrishHarrington, Tom Engwer, Cheryl Queraland gained two additional volunteers: RichardFathy and Bea Mauer

SOFTBALL

Craig Evans: Last week we played


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Sacramento Club. Our record is 2/2.Not bad. May make the playoff thisyear. Something happened I've neverseen before. Nothing to be proud of,but so rare I figured I need to

mention it. Three strike outs in a row! GoldenGlove to the second baseman, Russ Fujii.

Monday night games at the softball complex onLongview at Watt/Bus Why 80.

JENIECE THOMPSON PASSED

OFF TO TIM DAVIDSON: GENERAL ADMISSION

TICKETS MARKED AS $45.00, YOU SELL YOUR 8

FOR $25.00 EACH. VIP ARE $50.00 EACH. TOP

TEN SELLERS WILL RECEIVE $50.00 GIFT

CERTIFICATE TO BJ'S. TOP SELLER RECEIVES

A TRIP FOR TWO TO HAWAII.

BELL RINGERS

Mark Copeland: President RickBixler, it is nice to see you up there. What couldpossibly go wrong? Your comments about Desiréekeeping you involved, the number of meeting youattended, number of emails received, I ring thebell as you are the best prepared President in theclub's history. Mark gave President Bixler a six-pack of beer while noting he now expects to befine free for the year. Rang Bell for ClubFoundation.

Carol Van Bruggen:Returning from Africa where she visited thegorillas and continues work at Uyoba school inMfuwe, Zambia. With a lot of work the schoolnow has electricity. As tradition she brought backseveral items. A hat, commitment for clean waterbracelet, T-shirt, and a gorilla brochure for


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President Bixler, and for Mary Bixler: Wire framestatuettes of Elephants made from recovered wireof poachers snares. The young men who makesand sells them earn enough to attend college. Aneckless made by women to earn some money,with what is available, paper. So do not shower orsweat. A Double Bell Ringer: Club Foundationand International Foundation.

Darrin Michaels: Jake, Darrin'sson, left five years ago for San Marcos StateUniversity. When Darrin called asking how it isgoing, Jake replied: "It's all about weed andwaves, dad." He graduated with a Bachelor inMarketing. Rang Bell for Club Foundation.

President Bixler's acknowledged hisadministration with a pin:

CLUB EXECUTIVE

Secretary: Samantha HoshidaTreasurer and RI Foundation: Drew HoughtonExecutive Secretary: George DanielsPWRC Foundation: Michael Cendro

Club Information Officer: Samantha Hoshida

CLUB DIRECTORS

Club Service 1: Tim MaliepaardClub Service 2: Tom EngwerClub Service 3: Paul SnyderVocational Service: Jeniece ThomasCommunity Service 1: Brad McDowellCommunit Service 2: Drew ReisingerInternational Service: Paul FriedrichYouth Services: Mike GarciaClub Information Officer: Samantha HoshidaMembership: Venita SivamaniSergeant-at-Arms: Tom Knox Tom presented pins to Sgt. At Arms Assistance:

Kathleen McNabb Monte Watson Steve Morrow

President Elect: Carl NaakePast President: Desirée WillsonGrant Review Committee Chairman: Russ Fujii

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SKIT:

HOW TO INVITE A FRIEND OR STRANGER TO

ATTEND A POINT WEST ROTARY MEETING.


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MembershipCommittee: DonJamisonVenita SivamaniTom EngwerGary PeveyAnne OsborneSam Brow-DawsonBea MauerRob Sowell

Dave ChristensonCy Rickards

GINO'S OPPORTUNITY - $1,000

First Draw for $10 - Matt Byers

Second Draw for $10 and Draw Card - JohnKoogle, no joker

NEWS YOU CAN USE!

New Member - Sam Brown-Dawson

Sam Brown-Dawson wasborn in Springfield, MO,but grew up in Texas andeventually made his wayto California. He has aB.S. in SoftwareEngineering, an M.S. inManagementInformation Systems andis currently a SoftwareQuality AssuranceEngineer with Blue

Shield of California.

He enjoys playing the keyboard, singing, writingand producing music, playing chess, basketball,ultimate Frisbee, and racquetball and hasreleased a Christian music album that he wroteand produced. He also loves traveling, readingabout new technologies, and drinking tastybeverages. Sam has also already joined the PWRsoftball team! Sam has one brother and onesister, both younger, and he is certain that being apart of Rotary will deepen his desire to care forand serve others in our global community.

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Four-Way Test

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Mobile Blood Drive - Dan Hall's officeparking lot - June 27Demotion/Promotion Party - June 30


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