The Rotary Club of San Jose

The Bulletin

Friday, July 30, 2010 Club Web Site

Editor: Teresa McCarthy The Speakers for the August 4th Meeting If you have any comments or questions, email the editor. Personals Future Speakers "Peter Carter and Toni Wise are the Speakers" Aug 4 2010 Personals The program, known as "personals" will feature two members of our Rotary Club who have been "Peter Carter and Toni Wise are asked to speak about their lives. Peter Carter and Toni Wise are the speakers. the Speakers" Aug 11 2010 Peter Carter Dan Gordon "Gordon Biersch" After thirty plus years in the grueling advertising and public relations business, Peter Carter returned nearly ten Aug 18 2010 years ago to photography as a way of keeping him out of trouble in his old age. And while he has a busy part time Abel Maldonado commercial and architectural photo business, he seems to spend most of his time on pro-bono work, including our "Lieutenant Governor" club's winter dinner dances and bi-annual barbeques. Aug 25 2010 Roger Hassler Peter's past professional endeavors include picking walnuts & prunes & cutting apricots, working in the US Post "Rotary District Governor" Office, running an elevator in the US House of Representatives, head waiter at Clyde's saloon in Georgetown, selling Fuller Brushes, filling up forty some mobile home parks coast to coast and serving as the assistant to a Sep 1 2010 (Republican) San Jose assembly member back when Tom McEnery was running the Tower Saloon and Norm Mineta Rotary BBQ was selling insurance. "Fall BBQ"

Sep 8 2010 Additionally, he is a 30 year Lloyd's of London "name", remains active politically and continues to serve on a Don Allen number of non-profit boards. He and his gorgeous wife Dennise live in a 140 year old Los Gatos Victorian painted "Polio Eradication" (yes, you guess it) red where they balance their time between gardening and martinis. Sep 15 2010 James Dover Toni Wise "Healthcare - O'Connor" Sep 22 2010 Toni Wise is a California native and Daughter of the American Republic (twice over), who grew up on Philadelphia's Lee-Anne Mulholland "Main Line." Though her father wasn't a Rotarian (and only fathers were Rotarians in those days), she was a "Belfast to Berkeley and Beyond: Rotary International exchange student to Argentina during high school, where she experienced a actual political A Rotary World Peace Fellow's revolution, and returned home with a Latin fiancée. When that didn't work out, Toni married her college professor Road to Peace Through Justice" and went on to become a Stanford Law School graduate (classmate of Chuck Reed's), with an advanced degree in Sep 29 2010 biology. Roelof van Ark "High Speed Rail" Beginning her law practice at a San Francisco law firm, she migrated to San Jose in 1981 and has stayed in Silicon Oct 6 2010 Valley every since. Toni joined Rotary shortly after the San Jose club started admitting women in 1990, at the John Woolard urging of her mentor and long time colleague, Al Ruffo. In her professional life, Toni is a partner in the Palo Alto "BrightSource" office of one of the country's largest law firms, where she helps companies buy, lease and finance real property. Oct 13 2010 Personals At home, Toni is a mother of 5, grandmother of 8 and wife of 39 years. She and her husband Dale work on their Oct 20 2010 178-acre ranch in Anderson Valley, 5 Crossings Ranch, building barns, restoring old orchards and raising Fr. Michael Engh altogether too many vegetables and fruits for them to use themselves. She has a variety of cars, two trucks, an "Santa Clara University and Airstream trailer (for long road trips), a tractor with all the required accouterments, an ATV, a rescue dog, a Private Education" ferocious cat and a silly palomino quarter horse named Dancer, some of which spend time with her at 5 Crossings Oct 27 2010 Ranch. In her spare time, she is an avid reader, an opera fan and practices dressage. Kevin Nelson SJ Rotary Ski "The Amazing Story of California and the Automobile" Join the San Jose Rotary Ski Committee in Vail, Colorado, January 29 to February 5, 2011. Airfare, motorcoach to the resort, deluxe accommodations, lift tickets and other amenities are all included for a bargain price. This trip is Upcoming Events for Rotarians and their friends and family from beginning to expert skiers. Great fellowship, great friendships and ELC Meeting -- 7:30AM great memories! Aug 3 2010 7:30AM -- Membership Please contact Dick Conniff, Chair, call him at 408.200.8701 or any member of the Ski Committee for more Developmt Mtg ~ NEW information. Reservations need to be made ASAP. LOCATION Aug 4 2010 12:00Noon -- Rotary Meeting Aug 4 2010 7:30AM -- Youth Exchange Aug 5 2010 12:00PM -- Book Club Aug 9 2010 5:30PM -- Event Meeting (Lynn Devou's) Aug 9 2010 8:00AM -- Downtown Development Committee Aug 10 2010 7:30AM -- Membership Committee Meeting Aug 10 2010 12:00Noon -- Rotary Meeting Aug 11 2010 11:00AM -- Rota-Arts Committee Meeting Aug 11 2010 7:30AM -- Fundrasing (Legacy) Aug 13 2010 4:00PM -- 100 Year Legacy Council Aug 16 2010 7:30AM -- Board of Directors Meeting Aug 17 2010 7:30AM -- Adult Gift of Life Rotary Golf Meeting Aug 18 2010 11:30AM -- Digital Bridges Mark your calendar for August 27th at 1 PM. Boulder Ridge Golf Course is where we are playing. Aug 18 2010 Come on out for a Shotgun Start Scramble Format. There are great prizes. Bring a guest. Contact 11:30AM -- Photography Mtg. Steve Perry or Wayne Dippel for more information. Aug 18 2010 12:00Noon -- Rotary Meeting It is only $135 which includes a Prime Rib Dinner. Golf only is $90. So you cannot beat this for a Aug 18 2010 Friday afternoon get-out-the-door-early game. 8:45AM -- Rotacare Committee Mtg. Dinner includes: Aug 19 2010 Mixed Green Baby Beet Salad 12:00PM -- International Classic Caesar Salad Service Committee Mtg. Dinner Rolls and Butter Aug 19 2010 Prime Rib Carving Station 7:30AM -- Foundation Board Garden Vegetable Lasagna Meeting Chicken Picatta Aug 19 2010 Sauteed Garden Vegetables 7:30AM -- Los Amigos de Idaho Baked Potatoes Washington School Meeting Aug 19 2010 New York Style Cheesecake 7:30AM -- Red Badge Mtg. What should we know about you? Aug 20 2010 7:30AM -- Orientation Mtg. Aug 24 2010 10:30AM -- District Governor Do you have a little known and unusual skill, interest, hobby, experience or recognition, present or Visit past that you'd share with the Club? We're interested in unique and fun facts about you or other Aug 25 2010 members. 11:30AM -- Corp. Membership (RESCHEDULED) Do you dance the Flamenco like Bob Kieve? Can you tap dance like President Larry? Are you a rocker Aug 25 2010 like Dan Orloff? Will you race like John Davis? 12:00Noon -- Rotary Meeting Aug 25 2010 We know about all these but, What About You? What do you do, what is in your past that is unique and interesting? President Larry is assessing our hidden talents and trivia. 5:30PM -- Rotaplast Mtg Aug 26 2010 You'd better tell us soon or we'll just make it up. It's up to you! 8:00AM -- International House Aug 27 2010 Brian Adams, [email protected], Carl Cilker, [email protected]

News Red Badge Project

Fifth Avenue of Service The Red Badgers were off to their project on Sunday June 27 to the EHC Life Builders Homeless Shelter. They July Birthdays planted new landscaping in the main courtyard and in the memorial garden located at Orchard Avenue in San August Birthdays Jose.

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Fall is upon us and that can mean only one thing FOOTBALL SEASON!!! (GO SPARTAN'S) So mark your calendars "Rotary Day @ Spartan Football" is October 2nd with the tailgate beginning at 2:00PM and kick-off at 5:00pm. This will be the Spartans Homecoming Game against UC Davis. More information will be available closer to this event.

August Birthdays

Tom Zazueta, Aug 01 M. Candace Roney, Aug 03 Richard Alejandro, Aug 05 Scott Yoo, Aug 07 Dion Campisi, Jon Campisi, Vivek Thoppay, Aug 08 Stephen Lopes, Aug 09 Josh Fagin, Kay Walker, Aug 10 Stuart Ganz, Jr., Toni Wise, Aug 13 Steven Pyle, Aug 14 Gregory Kepferle, Alfred Moore, Charles Reed, Jay Ross, Aug 16 Mark Minor, Aug 17 John Danner, Henry Yamate, Aug 18 Linda Gold, Mark Lazzarini, Aug 21 Shishir Doctor, Teresa Hung, Aug 22 Carole Leigh Hutton, Gerald Silva, Aug 23 Jessie Singh, Paul Tumason, Aug 24 Bruce McClelland, Aug 25 Robert Fox, Aug 26 Thomas Cain, Aug 28 John Tang, Aug 29 Jeff Gordon, Aug 30 Christina Egan, Maureen Everett, Aug 31

Summary of the July 28th Meeting

We were personally greeted for the Club's 4801st meeting by the Past Presidents Committee. Included in the reception line were Gary Giannini, current Chair, and among others, Don Richardson ('85), Phil Sims, Ray Silva, Mel Matsushima and, Ron Diridon, Sr. Missed in the line the Hon. Bob Kieve but then we noted Bob was in animated discussion with retiring Police Chief Rob Davis and Frank Biehl and wondered if one of those great Kieve editorials might ensue from the confab. Their discussion reminded me that one of the best things about the club is talking with good people.

After the 2 minute warning, President Larry asked for order and then welcomed fellow Rotarians and guests.

Larry next called us to sing God Bless America with the lead voice of Ray Silva and the piano of Paul Tumason.

Our "Wisdom for the Day" was presented by Norm Hulberg. Norm thought it was authored by former DA, Geo. Kennedy but discovered it was from Confucius: "There is no greater cowardice than to know right and then fail to do it." This was another short and solid effort which seemed much appreciated by members.

Next was "Here's Johnny": news and humor from John McLeod. The News: DOW down; controversial provisions of Arizona immigration statute enjoined; trial judge "---speedy verdict in Blago's case unlikely"; MLB may contribute to special election cost if City backs off planned ballot measure. The humor: ATT to issue iPhone app so calls can be made/received; Psychotic believes 2+2=5, neurotic knows 2+2=4, but worries about it!

Larry next requested that in the future to save time Club members should simply state their names and introduce their guests.

Red Badgers Jeffrey Smith (County Executive) and Shishir Doctor (an EE), introduced themselves and served as holders of the travelling microphones for Rotarians with guests and visiting Rotarians.

Some of our fellow Rotarians with guests included Kathy Wiley. Mark Walker, Rod Diridon, Sr., Stan Mancini, David Ginsborg, Dennis Fong, Don Gagliardi, Bob Hartley, Shirley Lewis, Amari Romero-Thomas, and the not-height challenged, Susan Fitts.

Maggie Wilhelm introduced new member, Geri Wong, a Senior V-P with Cornish & Carey, Commercial. President Larry next asked Greg Yoder to discuss the important September 8th PolioPlus challenge. After the extraordinary gift from the Gates Foundation our Club and our colleagues in other clubs will be seeking to make matching additions. The Gates contribution is roughly $300 per Rotary member throughout the world! Over the next 40 days led by Greg and Linda Gold expect a call or e-mail to contribute.

Greg who also chairs the Red Badge Committee then introduced Red Badger Darcie Green to give an update on the EHC Life Builders landscaping work at the Boccardo Center which was this year's Red Badge project. After some difficulty getting the A/V to function (during which the witty Dennis Wilcox noted to our table ---"we here have a strong silent message") we saw the hard work undertaken by our new members. JOB WELL DONE!

David Cohen spoke about the value of advertising in the Club's 2011 Directory but only after doing a "first reader survey" of our members' use of it. The survey using the finest media methodology was by show of hands which Mr. Cohen using the most advanced scientific methods immediately interpreted as above 95%. Advertising is limited to members only and rates were quite reasonable. The purpose of this effort is meet production costs.

Larry called attention to the physical layout in our lobby. This new set up was approved by the Board to provide a more pleasant and less congested entry way and expedite check-in.

President Larry then mentioned our next two speakers: 8/4: Toni Wise/Peter Carter (Rotary Personals) don't miss it, and 8/11: Dan Gordon co-founder of Gordon Biersch Brewing Company, the director of brewing operations who also supervises the company's state-of-the-art brewing and bottling facility in San Jose. It was rumored that product samples will be available.

Don Gagliardi introduced the program, a talk by Earthquake Goalkeeper Joe Cannon. Mr. Cannon is among the career leaders in every Major League Soccer category for goalkeepers, including wins and shutouts (clean sheets) and in 2001 he backstopped San Jose to the MLS Cup championship - America's soccer Super Bowl Born in Sun Valley, Idaho. Joe grew up in what he describes as the "mean streets" of Los Altos Hills. He began his soccer career in the Mountain View-Los Altos soccer club going on to be a star player for St Francis High School. He played three years for Santa Clara University where he was named a 1997 All-American. In 2008, Joe received the Earthquakes Humanitarian Award as well as the Bedard Award from the fans as the team's most community- oriented player for his work with autistic children. Joe is a former teammate of U.S. national team star, Landon Donovan and world-famous English star, David Beckham.

Joe pleasantly addressed with insight and humor life, community, sharing, soccer, the Earthquakes, their new stadium and brief comment on the recent World Cup in South Africa. His off-the-cuff talk was quite good and a change of pace that seemed most refreshing and sincere. Some of his observations:

Advice from his Dad: You can't choose your father, but your father-in-law is your fault!

Life is a collection of memories and we live in the moment that gives them birth. It's important that we savor both.

Sports allow lessons of joy and defeat to be learned without great expense. They encompass not only a pleasant thing to do, to enjoy, but involve a place or places where a joining of like-minded fans can coalesce as a face-to-face community. In turn community builds friends and connections. The Earthquakes understand that community is at the root of success here. Therefore, the organization seeks to reach-out beyond the sport to the community as a whole to build a large and sustainable fan base; and to help the community in its needs. The Earthquakes are committed to stay in and with the community. The stadium for the Earthquakes is illustrative of that commitment; and it will be first-class.

Soccer is indeed a beautiful game: its pace, space, finesse, worldwide appeal, and international stars. Success requires time; and that includes success of the USA in the World Cup competition. Success is achieved when everything is first-class. Landon Donovan is a friend; David Beckham a good family man. MSL should be the technological leader in the sport whether by play-by-play, replay (particularly in reference to goal scoring and off-sides). The shape of the ball at the Cup seemed to have more negatives than positives; and while increased scoring is not for Joe an issue adjustments in the definition of "off sides" and other rules might make the game better for new fans.

Respectfully submitted by: Joe Moless, Rotary Summary Committee Photos provided by: Paul Tumason, Photography Committee Rotary Smiles

Rotary Smiles Provided by James Pitt-Payne of the Rotary Club of Langley Park

I'm My Own Grandpa

Jacksonville, FLA: - Marriage has put many a man in a terrible fix, but no one more so than Fred L. Mundae who married [a] pretty widow recently.

Mr. Mundae's father fell solidly in love with and married the widow's daughter.

The Mundae family in digging out their relationship discovered that young Mundae's father is now his son-in-law and his stepdaughter was his stepmother.

His step-daughter and his stepmother had a son recently. The baby was Mr. Mundae's brother and at the same time his grandchild.

His wife was his mother's mother. She was the mother of his stepdaughter who became his stepmother by marrying his father.

His wife was also his grandmother, but he also had to be his wife's husband. He was her grandchild and she was his grandmother.

This is how Fred L. Mundae became his own grandfather.

Meeting Speakers On The Radio !

Our meeting speakers are on KLIV every Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Tune in to 1590 AM on your radio dial and enjoy the program speaker once again or for the first time if you missed the meeting. No, it does not count as a meeting make up. Nice try.

Mike Danberger records the meeting and clips the speaker's talk and our questions for everyone in the valley to enjoy every Wednesday evening. Tune in!

Meeting Speakers On TV !

CreaTV San Jose's SJSU interns will be recording some of the lunch speakers for playback on Comcast Channel 15. Search CreaTV San Jose's online programming schedule for specific dates and times of airings. If you are not a Comcast customer but have broadband internet access, you maybe able to view the video on demand here at CreaTV San Jose's website. This is thanks to new member Suzanne St. John-Crane, Executive Director, CreaTV San Jose.

End Polio Now

Your contribution will help Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families.

As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, children everywhere remain at risk. The stakes are that high. By donating now, you can help Rotary achieve a polio-free world.

You can down load the End Polio Now bimonthly news letter by Clicking On This Link. This is a separate download. It was updated July 2010.

The bottom line is this: As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, all children – wherever they live – remain at risk. You can track progress on the internet at this link.

The Four Way Test

Over 1.2 million Rotarians can't be wrong! In all the things we say and do . . .

Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?