Centennial Rotary Club of West Sacramento

Mike Kelly was commissioned to find the value of various artifacts supplied by our members. The first item, from President Johas, was a copper horse that was given to his mother from his father from one of their anniversaries. The piece was worth $200.

Tony brought in a pin that had the inscription on the back (Vella Ford). It turns out to be the Great Aunt of Rotarian Ken Ruzich. (it was later told to me that Tony did not have any items, so he hit up Ken for some stuff). The pin is worth $50-$75.

Rick brought in some items that he had no idea what they were worth. He brought in some rings that he inherited from different relatives. Come to find out that those rings were costume rings and had no real value. He also had a pocket watch that was made in the 1920's. It was great to find out that the watch was worth 15 times the original value. Unfortunately, the original cost was around $1.00.

Carol brought in a pocket watch that was made in 1892. The piece had an estimated value at $350.

Mike Brady invited Jessica Dubay, of Delta High School, to our meeting on Tuesday to talk about the 2 lambs that she is raising and planning to sell them at the State Fair. She is a secretary for her FFA group along with many other accomplishments for public speaking.

I was very impressed with her poise and when asked by President Johas, her ability to recite the beginning of the Green Hand Creed.

Her mother, Suzette, was also present to announce that there will be a benefit at the Old Sugar Mill on May 6, 2006 to help the FFA and the Boosters program at Delta High School. There will be dinner and dance along with a live and silent auction. If you are interested, please call Delta High School for more information.

Name: Tony Schwall

Place of Birth: Sacramento, CA

Classification: Flood Control (Local Government)

Immediate Family Members: Son, Matt (a student at Long Beach State)

When did you become a member of the Rotary Family? List any positions that you have had or currently have. I joined in May of 2005. I am currently the Sergeant At Arms.

What is your favorite part about Rotary or what would you like to accomplish as a Rotarian?

I enjoy the family, friendship, and camaraderie. I would like to become actively involved in the community and help those who may need it whenever possible.

What advice would you give someone who is new to Rotary?
Participate and become active.

Mike Palmer inducted our newest member Leo Grover, on March 14th. He was given all of the great facts about the organization that he is now a member of, along with the initial responsibilities that he must complete in order to receive his blue badge.

Carol Thomas, his sponsor, was on hand to do the honors of placing his pin on during the ceremony. Welcome to our club, Leo!

Dawn picked this up out of a magazine she was looking through. It is interesting that Rotary is putting some money into advertising to help grow the program and all of the good that each individual club is doing.

Larry and Ingrid were both fined $5 for missing a meeting. Larry avoided any more damage by not divulging where he actually was for his "training." Shannon celebrated a wedding anniversary with a$5 donation. Mike Brady went to Denver and Boise and it cost him $20. It did not matter to Tony that he had to be inside all day.

President Andy Johas did confess about his new role as the President of his Bird Assocation and coughed up $20. He said he did not tell anyone yet, because he thought his daughter Georgia would mention it. "I didn't think anyone would care about your bird club," Georgia shouted back.

Silently, it appeared that Mike Palmer coughed up $15 for missed meetings.

Mike Kelly gave dollar in his pocket ($39) when asked about his birthday AND his trip to Germany.

Leo spoke about this last Tuesday, and Debra wanted to pass this along to all of the members.

Flood Control: Time for Action

No local topic has been more in the news than our vulnerability to a flood disaster. What devastation would be caused to our community, businesses, and economic development? Proposals come forth every week, but which are likely to happen ... and what more should be done?

Hear from leading experts at this breakfast roundtable presented by the Business Journal with the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 15th at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento.

Panelists:
Stein Buer, Executive Director, Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency

Michael Finnegan, Area Manager, Bureau of Reclamation

Les Harder, Chief, Division of Flood Management, CA Dept. of Water Resources

Rick Martinez, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Sacramento County

A special video produced by KCRA-TV will be shown.

This breakfast event is sponsored by KB Home (http://www.kbhome.com/?gclid=CLrD7fjtu4MCFRENSwodKEj5NQ), Pinnacle Emergency Management, Inc. (http://www.pinnacle-emergency.com) and URS Corporation (http://www.urscorp.com/)

Tickets are $40/person ($50/person after March 8). Table sponsorships are $600 and include table signage and one reserved table for ten guests. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast and the program from 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Register on-line at http://www.wliinc3.com/cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/cal/wlxprofile?caleid=5950&cc=SMCC or call the Sacramento Metro Chamber at (916) 552-6808 (ext. 176).

Name: Dawn Hartman Farrell

Birth place: Walnut Creek, CA

Classification: Investment Advisor

Family Members: Husband William, son Byron, son Graeme

When did you become a member of the Rotary Family?
January 2005. Became a Rotary member when the Club was chartered in June 2005.

What is your favorite part about Rotary or what would like to accomplish as a Rotarian?I have worked in the Wells Fargo Building (downtown) since moving to Sacramento in October 1989. I live in the West Sacramento (since 1994) and my kids go to school and play sports in West Sacramento so I have a “vested interest” in the welfare of the community. I want to give back to my local community and be able to be involved in projects where I can see the effects of Rotary’s work.

My favorite part about Rotary is the fellowship and camaraderie of our club. Since our club is (still) small that has allowed us the chance (at the ground level) to really get to know each one of our members.

What advice would you give someone who is new to Rotary?

It is a wonderful way to meet people of your community and will also allow your family to get involved with you.

More about Dawn....

I enjoy spending quality time with my family (traveling, snow skiing, water skiing, baseball & other sports). My “secret life” is being involved with (barefoot) water skiing. Former National (slalom & tricks) and World (slalom) divisional record holder. 1999 US Senior Barefoot Water Ski Team – World Championship Gold medal (first time in the US that a husband & wife have ever represented their country together on the same team).