Moraga Rotary Newsletter 11-10-2020

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President Brian South rang the

MORAGA bell to open our meeting. Greeter


Angelo Costanza recited an Irish
Blessing and then led the Pledge of
ROTARY Allegiance.

NEWSLETTER Today we had 22nd Zoom meeting


participants including our speaker,
November 10, 2020 Ana Moon and our friend & guest,
Larry Tessler.
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Next Meeting: November 17
Zoom at noon
Program: Nancy Davis Kho – The
Thank You Project
Greeter: Evie Michon
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To participate next week:
Zoom connection information for next week’s
meeting will be distributed early next week.

Upcoming Speakers:
Nov 24 – Open
Dec 1 – DG visit: Mark Roberts DWR Crew passing out the rib dinners.

~~Nineteenth Meeting of
the ‘20/’21 Rotary Year~~ ~~HAPPY BUCKS~~
High Fives from:
Newsletter note – It pays to tune in
early to the Moraga Rotary Zoom • Angelo Costanza because
call. This week Cliff Dochterman he purchased a necklace over
fielded questions from members the internet from the speaker
about Paul Harris, the founder of at our November 3rd meeting
Rotary. We heard that Paul could – Mary Gadeken. These are
be a difficult child. We verbally Polio Plus necklaces made
toured Paul’s house and we found from pebbles gathered from
his grave. Next week get onboard each country where Rotary
the Zoom train early and see what has clubs. You will recall Mary
interesting topics are discussed. sells the necklaces for $50
each and all money collected • Alka Mulakaluri had $5
goes to Rotary Polio Plus. Happy Bucks to celebrate a
Angelo is a pleased customer. successful car trip to Seattle
(Debbie Roessler was and her daughter receiving a
wearing her necklace from grade of 97% on an important
Mary and President Brian exam.
has ordered one.) • Mike McCluer gave a
Fabulous $20 Happy Bucks to
celebrate the very recent
announcement that there is a
vaccine for Covid-19 close to
approval which is 90%+
effective. It is a joint venture
between a German company
and Pfizer and they expect to
have 15 million doses
available by the end of next
month and a billion doses
Ana Moon, Bruce Burns, Janelle next year.
Chng, and Heather Davis of the
Moraga School District, at our “A Nite
• John Erickson gave $5 HB’s
at the Races 2020” because he had an enjoyable
time working in the back yard.
• Debbie Roessler celebrated • Gary Irwin celebrated the
a recent trip to the Blackhawk dedication today of half a
Museum where she is a bridge between Moraga and
docent. Debbie raved over a Canyon with $5 Happy Bucks.
new exhibit on the bottom
President Brian South asked
floor of the museum building.
Roger Gregory to tell how he
The topic is wild animals and
celebrated his birthday and 46th
Debbie says it is just as good
anniversary. Roger who was last
as something at Disneyland.
month’s Fine Free Hat winner said
At the door is an animatronic
he and Jan went to Rick & Ann’s in
bison which charges visitors
Berkeley for brunch.
on a timer. Very effective.
Reservations are required and Alka Mulakaluri had a birthday
the museum is open for and said they went to BJ’s for lunch
limited size groups from 12 to – one of the family favorites – They
5pm.
love the cookie with lots of ice
cream.
Lad Lynch had a birthday
yesterday. His family came in for a
joyful celebration with pizza and
cupcakes.

~~ANNOUNCEMENTS~~
a 1978 orange Datsun. It is a very popular car. 50
President Brian reported that we people wanted it. The young man who bought it got
have 261 meals purchased for our it for his dad who is undergoing chemo and used to
have an orange Datsun just like it.
Ribs for Rotary event 11/12. The
work crew will be Debbie
Roessler, President Brian, John
& Mary Sue Erickson, Rich We had a brand new Mystery Box,
Render and Ron Mucovich. This donated by Debbie Roessler. The
should be a sufficient workforce for very general first clue was, “The
the event but if other club members item is worth $25 and it is a
want to show up – that would be pleasing accessory.” Each guess
grand too. costs the guesser $1:

There was a meeting of the Nite at • Rich Render guessed a


the Races committee after this necklace. (wrong)
meeting today. • Cliff Dochterman guessed a
scarf. (wrong)
Debbie Roessler and hubby Lou • Debbie Koo said, “A
donated a vehicle through Cars bracelet.” (wrong)
Second Chance with Dave Kemnitz • Cliff Dochterman said, “It’s
and the Concord Clayton Sunrise Lou!” (very wrong)
Rotary Club. The car sold for • Evie said, “Something
$6,000 so our club will receive half
edible?” (wrong)
of that amount. That is a nice
• Lad Lynch guessed a
addition to our treasury – Thank
Christmas tee shirt? (wrong)
you Debbie and Lou!
There were no more guesses so
next week we try again with a new
clue…
~~PROGRAM~~ ~~ENCORE~~
The speaker today was Ana Moon, The randomizer selected John
a board member of Moraga Erickson for the Encore, and as
Education Foundation (“MEF”), usual he guessed the Ace of
to which Moraga Rotary, many Hearts again, which won him $50
Rotarians, and most of the Moraga again. Next week the pot goes
citizenry donate each year. back to $10.

[Unfortunately, Rajah the editor Greeters/Invocators


needed to visit his friends at John
Volunteers:
Muir Hospital again on short notice,
and was not able to complete this • 11/17 = Evie Michon
part of the Newsletter. He is back • 11/24 = Gary Irwin
home now, and is still able to laugh • 12/1 = Herb Wehmeyer
about it.]

Moraga Rotary Directors 2020/2021


President Brian South
President Elect Brian South
Past Co-Presidents Evie Michon & Debbie Koo
Executive Secretary Evie Michon
Secretary Jennifer Brophy
Treasurer and Youth Services Chair Rich Render
Club Administrator Debbie Roessler
Foundation Chairman John Erickson
Community Service Chairman Tony Schoemehl
Public Relations Chairman Gary Irwin
Fundraising Chairman Frank May
International Service Chairs Dianne Wilson & Debbie Koo
Membership Chairman Roger Gregory
Director at Large Mary Sue Erickson
Director at Large Linda May
Advisor to the Board John Erickson
Advisor to the Board Jim Campbell
Advisor to the Board Cliff Dochterman
District Governor 5160 Mark Roberts
President, Rotary International Holger Knaack
This month’s Newsletter Editor – Roger Gregory

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