Moraga Rotary Newsletter April 13 2021

Ron Haas, Gian Panetta and Brandy
MORAGA Ford.
~HOORAY for Moraga Rotary~

ROTARY Ron Haas representing the Moraga
Chamber of Commerce along with
NEWSLETTER Chamber President, Brandy Ford,

announced that the Rotary Club of
Moraga was selected as the Moraga
April 13, 2021 Non Profit Organization of the Year.
_________________________________ Ron and Brandy commended the Club
for its contributions to the community
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April particularly in this year of the pandemic.
20th at NOON
The Canyon Club Brewery was
Program: Albert Garcia, Moraga selected as the Moraga Business of the
Library Year.
Greeter: Herb Wehmeyer ~~HAPPY BUCKS~~
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Gary Irwin gave a High Five for our
To participate next week: club's recognition from the Chamber of
Zoom connection information for next week’s
meeting will be distributed early next week. Commerce.
Upcoming Speakers: Evie Michon gave a High Five for our

- TBA club's and Canyon Club's awards and
for Brian's leadership.
Debbie Roessler had a Happy 5 for
~~Thirty- Ninth Meeting of ’20/’21 Stef Curry's breaking the
President Brian South rang the Warrriosfranchise's career scoring
Moraga Rotary bell to open the meeting record.
and today’s greeter, Mary Sue
Brian South had a High 5 for our club's
Erickson, read a quote from Helen
award from the Chamber.
Keller about doing the best you can
every day. She reminded us that being a Debbie Koo had a Happy 5 for our
Rotarian is more than spending a few speaker Steph Moore and for being able
hours a week at a meeting. She then led to get out and about.
us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Frank May had a Happy 5 for his
Our guests today included today’s granddaughter, Brittany, who was with
speakers, Samantha Davis and Stef Linda and him and joining our meeting
Moore, and Larry Tessler, Peggy Hall, call.
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Barbara Bruner had a High 5 for the generous meal. Please be sure to let
birth of a great grandson and for the your friends know about this opportunity!
Warriors recent success. 148 dinners sold to date.
Workers are needed.
~ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS~ Rotary District 5160 is having a Photo

Contest with winners being announced
Diane and Clyde Wilson celebrated at the District Conference April 30th
their 39th anniversary with a trip to through May 2nd. The deadline for
Virginia City. entries is April 18th. For details, please
see flyer at the end of this newsletter.
John Erickson celebrated his 83rd
birthday with Mary Sue at their seaside
Rich Render has the club lined up with
home in Mendocino County.
an eWaste event on Saturday, May 15th.
Jan Gregory celebrated her birthday There will be more details as we get
with a gourmet BBQ dinner prepared by closer to that date.
hubby Roger.
Herb Wehmeyer is seeking Greeters for
our zoom meetings in May. The dates
are wide open so please email Herb at
~~TRIPS~~ [email protected] to sign up.
None reported.
President Brian attended the Harvest
~~FINE-FREE HAT~~ Family Farm open house in Pittsburg
For April it belongs to John Erickson last Saturday.
~~ANNOUNCEMENTS~~ President Brian also announced that

he had sent a letter with two checks to
President Brian reminded us that we Moraga School Superintendent Bruce
have our final Dinner With Rotary on Burns. One check was to complete the
Thursday, April 22nd. The website is up camera systems at the three elementary
with a link for reservations at: schools. The second check provided
Moraga Rotary (moragarotaryfundraiser.com) funds for additional school safety kits.
Or there is a link on our Moraga Rotary

Club home page. Dinner pickup times ~~WHAT’S IN THE BOX~~
are 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 pm. The last day
Is postponed to next week.
to order is April 20. This is a delicious
lasagna dinner from La Finestra
Restaurant in Moraga.
Chef/Owner/Moraga Rotarian – Jeff
Assadi always turns out a delicious and
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~~PROGRAM~~ Greeters/Invocators:
Today’s program was presented by six • 4/20 – Lad Lynch

young ladies from the choral program at • 4/27 – Barbara Bruner
Campolindo High School lead by • 5/04 – Open
Samantha Davis and Stef Moore. They • 5/11 – Open
have created Songrams which are video • 5/18 – Open
vocal cards which can be purchased on • 5/25 -- Open
their website and sent to friends and
family.
Proceeds from these sales benefit the
Rainforest Trust which purchases
rainforest lands throughout the world for
their preservation.
With singing telegrams not feasible
during the pandemic, songrams were
developed as an excellent substitute.
The group presented six songrams for
our entertainment and to introduce their
product. They were excellent,
professionally done videos.
They can be viewed and ordered at:
www.songrams.com
~~ ENCORE GAME~~
Each week we end the meeting with this
game. The goal is to guess the suit of a
single ace drawn from four aces.
Today’s potential prize was $20. The
member drawn for a chance to win was
Barbara Bruner who guessed the Ace
of Hearts but the card drawn was Ace of
Clubs. Next week’s prize will be $30.
You must be present to take part – so
join us next week!
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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 – Ron Mucovich
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Don't miss your opportunity to show the good work, service and fun your Rotary club continues to do during this crazy
year!
Photo contest winners will be announced at the upcoming District Conference April 30th-May 2nd.
Please contact Dany Gregory at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Deadline for entries is April 18th
Say "Cheese!"

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Ron Haas, Gian Panetta and Brandy

~HOORAY for Moraga Rotary~

NEWSLETTER Chamber President, Brandy Ford,

Upcoming Speakers: Evie Michon gave a High Five for our

~ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS~ Rotary District 5160 is having a Photo

ANNOUNCEMENTS President Brian also announced that

Or there is a link on our Moraga Rotary

Today’s program was presented by six • 4/20 – Lad Lynch

This month’s Newsletter Editor – Ron Mucovich

Please contact Dany Gregory at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Deadline for entries is April 18th

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