Monday September 4, 2000


Last Week's Meeting
Our District Governor, Gordon Kennedy, made his inspection tour last week.   He first met with Prez Howard and the board of directors to review the Gateway plans for this year and to suggest some of his goals for the clubs in District 5220.  Also visiting was Assistant Governor (Governor-Elect) Dorothy Bizzini.  Once again, the main target is to increase our membership.  Governor Gordon reflected on his recent group study exchange to Brisbane, Australia.  He also announced that Rotary International President-Elect, Rick King, will be attending a very special dinner presented at the Oakdale Rotary meeting October 5th, 6pm at the Oakdale Country Club.  R.I. Prez-Elect, Rick King, wants to induct 50 new rotarians at this meeting.  If you have potential members, here's a great opportunity for a very special induction into Rotary.  Since Governor Gordon's nickname is "Boots", Howard presented the governor with a pair of fairly crusty old  cowboy boots, of which will be part of a display at the district conference.


It was a "FINE" meeting
Pete Lencioni was recognized for his recent birthday celebration which included a tour of the Pacific Northwest.($20)   Frank & Donna Boots celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at what turned out to be a surprise party for the occasion. ($25)  Roger Liston's club anniversary recognition cost him only $10.009/10.
A special presentation...
Mike Kline, Gateway President-Designate, presented a $1000 check from Modesto Gateway to Nick Curtin, the executive director of the Hanot Foundation. And in a surprise move Nick took the opportunity to present Mike Kline with an award for all his work over the years for the Hanot Foundation.  Congratulations Mike!

Committee Reports
Paul Harris Fun Night.  Everyone make note...September 16th at Mark Tromblee's home in Oakdale.  And don't forget to get those $25 gifts or cash to Chet Cummins.  It's going to be a great party.  You won't want to miss all the excitement of the world premiere running of...are you ready for this...Para-Mutual Goat Racing.  This is just one of the five wild events to be staged at the party.  And if you think we're kidding...take a look at this....


Number 8 is "HARLEY".  Harley in the last several races has been slow out of the gate but finishes fast.  Harley likes a dry track and is recording faster times with every showing. Shown here with jockey and trainer, Mark Tromblee. Race is sanction by the N.P.G.R.A.(Nat'l Pigmy Goat Racing Assn)

Directions: Head East from Oakdale on HWY 120. Left of Orange Blossom Road.  Left on Mountain Oak. Third left on Silver Oak.  First right on Silver Oak Court.  9910 Silver Oak Court


Anniversary Party - Kay Cummins has made reservations (with some reservations) for the Gateway gang to enjoy a dinner and play at the Fallon House in the Columbia State Historic Park.
The event is scheduled for FRIDAY, October 6th.  Dinner at the world famous City Hotel in Columbia is at 5 P.M.  The play will start at 8 P.M. and should conclude at 10 P.M. followed by ICE CREAM at the ice cream parlour.  Cost for this party is only $50 per couple(the club is subsidising the total cost).
Don't miss this party! Call and R.S.V.P. /A.S.A.P. to Kay Cummins at 526-7852 or e-mail Kay at kbaker@unionsafe.com

The scheduled play presented by The Sierra Repertory Theater is "Nunsense Jamboree". Those wild and crazy nuns are back! Sister Mary Paul (still affectionately known as Amnesia) has released her first album and is on tour promoting her new recording.  She is touring with Sister Robert Ann, Sister Mary Leo and two new friends, Father Virgil Trott (a Franciscan priest with his own country radio show) and Sister Mary Wilhelm, the Superintendent of Nursing. the foot-stomping, hand-clapping music includes Mini-Pearls of Wisdom, A Cowgirl from Canarsie and We Miss You, Patsy Cline.


"An outstanding meal of regional American favorites and the most
                        comprehensive and ambitious wine selection in the foothills".
                 ...Wine Spectator Magazine

"A sanctuary of good taste for discriminating travelers". ...Bon Appetit Magazine

"The chef's creations have inspired gastronomes to make long trips just for dinner".
                                                         ...Motorland Magazine


"MERLOT, MUNCHIES & MUSIC" AT MC HENRY MUSEUM
Our long awaited fund raiser in now on the calendar!  Friday, Nov. 3rd, 6PM - 9PM at the McHenry Museum. Wine Tasting from six outstanding wineries, food from the brand new restaurants soon to be opening in downtown Modesto, live music featuring Deck Hogin, and of course, the ambience of the McHenry Museum. This is going to be a great party.  Tickets will be $20 and will be available soon.  Please start telling your friends to save this evening.  We are planning for 300 people.  ...Chairpersons Dr. Dave Jolliff & Ron Posey.

****We are also looking for a sponsor for the custom printed souvenir wine glasses.  If any club members have any vendors or suppliers that would like to have their company name on the wine glasses, please contact Ron Posey.  The cost will run around $850 for 300 imprinted wine glasses.****
 
 
 
 
 
 


Kathy Boyd says the "Red Dots" are coming next week.  Everyone who has not produced a potential member prospect at a club meeting so far this year, will receive the "Red Dot" on their wristwatch.  The dot will ceremoniously be removed when you bring your guest to a Gateway meeting. Also, plans are underway for a Gateway new member mixer.

Raffle...Raffle...Raffle.  Larry Bartlett has raffle tickets for all great prizes that will be given away at the 5220 District Foundation Dinner on October 13th at Cal State Stanislaus.  Buy them tickets!

The Books are here...The Books are here.  Yes, it's that time again to start selling the Entertainment Coupon Books.   This year the books are bigger and better that ever.  Better, because the price has been reduced to $25 per book.  We need to attack the market as fast as possible to get buyers before the other organizations.  Please read very carefully, the information below.  We can really get a good jump on sales if everyone will participate.  Now with the internet, we can expand our sales nationwide. If you have any questions about using the internet for book sales please call Ron Posey @ 988-2012.

Gateway Visitors from "Down Under"

Presenting their club banners to Gateway were two visitors from Melborne, Australia; Carl Kelsen from La Trobe Rotary and Arlette Pat from Glen Waverly Rotary.
Gateway Guests
Two guests this week.  President Howard introduced (finally) Bob Bockhahn.  Bob is the Vice President/Branch Manager of WestAmerica Bank  Ron Posey introduced Scott Strang to Gateway.  Scott is the manager of DeVons Jewelers on Plaza Parkway.



(Click on the above logo to go to "Entertainment" website any additional books purchased will be credited directly to Gateway Rotary.)

It's that time again!  The new Entertainment Coupon Books will be available at Monday's meeting.  Let's jump on this fast in order to beat the other local organizations that might be selling.  This year's price is only $25.

 

Easy Steps to Easy Money
1. Make a list of everyone you know who likes to save money.(especially out of town friends)

2. Copy & Send the email below to everyone on you list( if you need help call Ron Posey at 988-2012, this is a simple copy & paste)

3. Enjoy the gratitude of all your co-workers, friends, and family who are saving up to 50% on the things they love to do.


How would you like to save money while helping MODESTO GATEWAY ROTARY raise money at the same time?  Visit www.entertainment.com purchase an Entertainment Book and you will!  The Entertainment Book is packed cover to cover with two-for-one and 50% discounts on everything you love to do including:

The book quickly pays for itself and you've helped support a great cause!

Our group's account number is:   124322  Be sure to enter it when you buy a book!


 

GATEWAY MEMBER PROFILES
Dr. Mike Kline

Kent Crawford
Dr. Dave Jolliff  (Click on Dave or Kent's name to be linked to their Profile Page.)
 

WEB SITE BROWSING

If you have a business web site or anything you would like to share with the club, send it to me and it will be posted on your very own page.  Go to the Members Roster Page and click on any member's name that is highlighted, this means that there is a link to a web site or a personal page.  I put one together for myself as a demo of information that could be shared with the club.  Click on the highlighted name, in this case Ron Posey, and it will take you to a personal member's page.  On the personal page you can click on 98.3 KWIN  and also Kimmelot Kennels for two web site links.  This feature is available for everyone.
 
 

NEXT WEEKS PROGRAM
We're Dark!!
No meeting.....


Hot Flash News:
TAILHOOK TROUBLE
The Navy investigates another Tailhook convention sexual assault.  Top military brass plan a thorough examination of all the evidence.  They've subpoenaed video tape and lots and lots of beer.

OLD VINO
A 300 year old bottle of wine was drunk by wine lovers in the Netherlands.  The markings on the side indicate the winemaster’s intentions.  “Better if opened by August  8, 1701.”

CRIME CURTAILED
New statistics show crime has fallen to its lowest level in 27 years.  The Clinton administration is taking credit for it.  Over the last two years no one in the White House has been indicted.

DRY DAYS
A record dry spell has been set in North Texas.  Emergency measures are in place for daily routines.  For example, during a death row inmate's last meal, water is only served if requested.

NFL BEGINNING
The NFL season starts Sunday.  If a team is to compete, it will have to depend heavily on the bench.  A judge who ain’t afraid to be lenient.

NO DOPE
The Supreme Court has struck a blow to medical marijuana in California.  It's not a total defeat for proponents of the practice.  They will now have to find other ways to attract NBA players to the state.

WIRELESS BANKING
Bank of America will offer wireless banking services.  Customers may now get bank info in the farthest away places.  For example, the back of the teller line.

And this just in....

An old guy is sitting on a bus when a punk rocker gets on. The punk rocker's hair is red, green, yellow, orange...he's got on feather earrings, and he sees the guy staring at him. He says, "What's the
 matter, old man? Didn't you ever do anything wild?" The old guy says, "Yeah. I had sex with a parrot, once. I thought maybe you were my kid."


DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

Monday, Sept. 4th          Dark - Labor Day

Monday, Sept. 11th        Gary Plummer, the new CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, Sept. 12th        Board Meeting  5PM

Saturday, Sept 16th        Paul Harris Party 6PM @ Mark & Daphne Tromblee's home in Oakdale

Monday, Sept. 18th        Fred Silva - Performing Arts Center

Saturday, Sept. 23rd       District Leadership Safari

Monday, Sept. 25th         Interact Kids talk to us. What can Modesto Gateway Rotary do to help them.

OCTOBER

Monday, Oct. 2nd           Since Columbus Day is next week, we have a counterpoint presentation on
                                       "How The Vikings Really Discovered America"

Saturday, October 6th    Club Anniversary Party

Monday, Oct. 9th            Dark - Columbus Day

Tuesday, Oct. 10th          Board Meeting   5PM

Friday, Oct 13th              District Foundation Dinner - Stan State

Monday, Oct. 16th          Hot Topic: The School Voucher System

Monday, Oct 23rd          Second Club Assembly

Monday, Oct 30th           Lt. Raul De Leon, Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency (leave your stash at home)

NOVEMBER

Friday, Nov. 3rd             "Merlot, Munchies & Music" at McHenry Museum 6PM(Gateway Fund Raiser)

Monday, Nov. 6th           National Cemetary at Santa Nella

Tuesday, Nov. 7th           Board Meeting

Monday, Nov. 13th         Ron Alves, "Food Irradiation and Genertic Engineering" (Hot Topic)

Monday, Nov 20th          Ron Duffy, "Global Warming"

Monday, Nov. 27th         Regular Meeting

DECEMBER

Monday, Dec.4th             Regular Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 5th            Board Meeting 5PM

Monday, Dec. 11th          Regular Meeting

Thursday, Dec 14th          Club Christmas Party   6PM

Monday, Dec 18th           Kid's Chistmas Party

Monday, Dec 25th            Dark  -  Merry Christmas

(More to follow...I don't want to appear that Gateway is too organized)