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Volume 55, Issue 1 July 11, 2008 A publication of the Sanger Rotary Club #642, District 5230 The GildedGear Domingo Valdez Takes Control Fellow Rotarians, welcome to the goals with his theme: “Leadership Special points of beginning of another year in Ro- in the Pride because of Pride in the interest: tary. Each new year is an opportu- Rotary Leadership.” nity to “Make Dreams Real” for • President’s As your President, I am committed millions of needy people around Message to the responsibility of promoting the world. As Rotarians, we are these goals at the club level. I vow • Club Assembly called upon to be leaders in the to work alongside each and every defined quest to meet those needs. Rotary one of you to fulfill the visions as • New BOD meets International President Dung Kurn described in the avenues of ser- (D.K.) Lee summarizes these • Rotary Int’l vice, the goals of President Lee, needs with an emphasis on: 1) President and the emphasis of DG August. I Youth; 2) Health; 3) Literacy; and • Make Dreams Real believe that the Rotary Club of 4) Water. Domingo Valdez, President Sanger has the ability to not only • District Governor Sanger Rotary, 2008-2009 Hioco The needs of the world are over- accomplish these goals but to ex- whelming. However, teamwork ceed them. • University Grants and the creativity of our members I thank you all for the confidence In my “President’s Message” on • Gloria Clinton’s gift have earned us a reputation of in having me as your President. I the Sanger IRC, I’ve posted the being a small club but one that has look forward to working hard so • Literacy Month goals I hope we will work towards definitely made an impact on the that we can make a positive impact this year. These goals cover our goals of Rotary International and in our worldwide community. local community activities, district District 5230. District Governor level activities and yes, interna- President Domingo August Hioco also emphasizes the tional activities. Inside this issue: Meet the President, 2 Rotary International President’s Time Rotary International’s 2 New Theme President Domingo has scheduled activities of the club or for mem- year on October 17, 2008. Clubs the first Club Assembly of the new bership education. It is held sev- usually hold a club assembly im- Upcoming Programs 2 Rotary year in place of this week’s eral appropriate times a Rotary mediately after the district assem- Meet the Governor 3 regular club business session. fiscal year in place of the weekly bly and the district conference in club business session. The club order to receive reports on the The Club Assembly is a meeting president presides at the club as- programs and activities throughout Rotary Grants for 3 of all club members, including the University Teachers sembly. One club assembly is held the district. club’s officers, directors, and com- Just off the Wire! 3 at the governor's annual official mittee chairs, held for the purpose visit to the club; scheduled this of conferring on the program and July is Rotary Literacy 4 Month The Gilded Gear Meet the President, Rotary International Dong Kurn Lee, president of appointed as International Good- to the global effort to eradicate Bubang Co. Ltd in South Korea, will Ambassador by the Presi- polio, Rotary’s top priority.Lee took office on July 1 as president dent of the Republic of Ko- will emphasize three other major of Rotary International.A gradu- rea.Lee joined the Rotary Club humanitarian issues: literacy, ate of Yonsei University with a of Seoul-Hangang in 1971 and hunger relief, and clean water. degree in political science and has served Rotary International During his one-year term, Lee diplomacy, Lee currently serves as board director and Rotary will encourage Rotary clubs as Trustee to the Busan College Foundation trustee. He was around the world to partner with of Information Technology and chairman of the Polio Eradica- local governments and non- has served as past president of tion Private Sector Initiative in governmental organizations to both his high school and college Korea. initiate projects that improve Dong Kurn Lee, President alumni associations. He has literacy rates and provide sus- Rotary International Lee will target childhood mortal- served as a Trustee to the bank tainable sources of food and ity as his top area of focus. In of Seoul and honorary consul of clean water to communities in addition to reducing childhood Italy in Korea. In 2005, he was developing countries. mortality, Lee is also dedicated Rotary International’s New Theme "In 2008-09, I will ask you all to cycle that only leads to more children healthy," Lee said. Make Dreams Real for the unnecessary deaths. "It's a cycle President Dung Kurn (D.K.) Lee world's children," said Dong that is not interrupted because summarizes these needs with an Kurn Lee, President Rotary there is no access to education." emphasis on: 1) Youth; 2) International. "This will be our He challenged the audience to Health; 3) Literacy; and 4) theme, and my challenge to all do their part to give children Water. of you." "hope and a chance at a future" In 2008-09, Rotarians will be "Children are killed by illnesses by reducing the rate of child asked to open their eyes to the that become deadly in mortality in the world. needs of children in communities combination with poor sanitation "We will bring clean water to near and far and “Make Dreams and malnutrition," Lee said. In their communities and create Real”! addition, families stricken by sanitation projects that keep extreme poverty are trapped in a Upcoming Programs New club president Domingo • Jul 25: TBA Valdez kicks off the new Rotary year with a club assembly, which • Oct 17: District Governor’s serves as the program for this official visit. week. Programs coming up over the next few weeks are: Domingo Valdez, President Sanger Rotary, 2008-2009 • Jul 18: TBA Page 2 Volume 55, Issue 1 Meet The Governor August Hioco is currently a His extensive record of service August’s receipt of the Rotary proud member of the Fig Garden to District 5230 began as Area International Four Avenues of Rotary Club. He joined the Representative under District Services Citation in the same Sanger Rotary Club in 1988, Governor Bob Farmers in 1993 year. serving on the Sanger Board of and includes District 5230 Com- August is President/CEO of Directors as Community Service munity Service Officer in 1994, Krazan & Associates, a Site Chair in 1989 and subsequent Vocational Services Officer in Development Engineering Com- year-long stints in Vocational 1995, Conference Chairperson pany serving the Western United Services, Youth Services, Inter- under District Governor Mary States and his wife Dr. Barbara national Services and Club Ser- Margaret Fleming in 1996, PET August Hioco, District Governor Hioco, is President of Reedley vices Chair. August served as Seminar Sergeant-at-Arms in College in the State Center Com- Marcia and Jason, and four President of the Sanger Rotary 1996, Foundation Officer in munity College District and is a grandchildren. Both August and Club in 1992. In 1996 he re- 1997, Community Service Offi- proud member of the Reedley Barbara are Paul Harris Fellows and ceived the Service Above Self cer in 1998, and Awards Chair- Rotary Club. August and Bar- August is a Benefactor. Their home award from his club. person in 1999 culminating in bara have two adult children, is in Clovis, California. Rotary Grants for University Teachers Higher-education faculty can Grant recipients must teach sub- are expected to continue their teach abroad through Rotary jects relevant to the local popula- contact with Rotary International The program builds Grants for University Teachers. tion’s needs and contribute to the and to support and publicize international area's socioeconomic develop- international education. Public The program builds international understanding and fosters ment. Each year, about 20 grants speaking, media exposure, and understanding and fosters devel- development while are awarded. participation in Rotary alumni opment while strengthening groups are some of the ways to strengthening higher higher education in low-income Grant recipients are expected to share experiences and continue education in low-income countries. It also aims to estab- serve as Rotary’s “ambassador to promote international under- countries. lish ties between higher- of goodwill” between the peo- standing and peace. education institutions, leading to ples of sponsoring and host the exchange of ideas and infor- countries while maintaining high mation worldwide. standards of academic service. After the service term, recipients Just off the Wire! Immediate Past District Gover- We are delighted to hear that PDG Past District Governor Gloria nor Nina Clancy announced in Gloria Clinton has insured that the Clinton was District 5230 Gov- her closing newsletter on the University Grant names for First ernor during the 2004-2005 District IRC, that “The Chair- Dude Bob and Gloria has now Rotary Year. She is a member of man of The Rotary Foundation been endowed for another 10 the Corral de Tierra Rotary club (TRF) Trustees has approved the years. This will allow a university (formerly Salinas Rodeo Rotary "First Dude" Bob and Gloria teacher to study abroad each year Club) and an Honorary member Clinton Named Rotary Grant for for the next eighteen years. Thank of the Sanger Rotary Club. University Teachers be awarded you Bobby and Gloria Clinton! for the 2009-10 program year. You are most generous!” PDG Gloria Clinton Page 3 Requires Sanger Rotary Club #642, District 5230 additional postage! Sanger Rotary Club P.O.