President Lena’s March Message

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

Spring is definitely in the air; my red and watery eyes tell me so! Spring time is also revival time: Nationally, the Stimulus Plan is being instigated; Club-wise, Tim Tran and Nina Moore became Blue Badges, and Ken Hacke was inducted into membership on March 25^th. Congratulations to Tim, Nina and Ken! As we increase in membership, we are mindful that bigger does not always mean better if members are becoming “Rhinos” (Rotarians in name only) and newer members are “shying” away from participation. Please come back! We have missed you all. The Club has been actively involved in many things this past month and we need your help for the many more forthcoming activities, projects and fundraisers. For those who received brand new batteries from me when I first took over the helm, please put them to use before they corrode! The more you involve with Club activities, the more you’ll look forward to enjoying Rotary Fun through Service!

‘09 Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar, if interested.

Feb. 27^th, Friday, 5:00 p.m. – Annual Fremont Education Foundation Gala at the Merriott’s, honoring Niles Rotary as the 2009 Community Honoree. (Congratulations to Niles Rotary).

Feb. 28^th, 7:00 p.m., Livermore’s Got Talent! 2009 Performance Competition at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 first Street, Livermoore. Tickets are $25/45/125/ea. Call (925) 373-6800.  Anyone interested in going and keep me company? I prefer not to go by myself.

Feb. 28^th, Saturday, 5:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Oakland (No. 3) turns 100 Years old and they are having “The Party of the Century” at the Claremont Hotel, dancing to the Music of Jules Broussard at $195/ea. Seating will be limited!

Wednesday, March 4^th – Dark at Massimo’s. Meeting will be held, instead, the next day, for the Area 3 Rotary Speech Contest, and attendance will be taken.

Thursday, March 5^th, - Club meeting at noon for the Area 3 Speech Contest at the Saddle Rack, 42011 Boscell Road, Fremont, 94538. (This counts as a regular meeting).

Thursday, March 12^th -  2008 Rotary Chili Cook Off Beneficiary Presentation Luncheon at Niles-Fremont Rotary, located at Washington West Building (West of Washington Hospital), the Conrad Anderson Auditorium, at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont. All interested members, those who volunteered at the 2008 Chili Cook Off, and all Red Badges are particularly encouraged to attend (to fulfill one of your Blue Badge Chest List requirements). Remember, Bob Shaver’s secret recipe won us awards!

Wednesday, March 18^th, Areas 6-10, South West Regional Rotary Speech Contest, at Los Gatos Morning Club, Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Saratoga Ave., Los Gatos, at 7:15 a.m.

Friday, March 20^th, Areas 1-5, North East Regional Rotary Speech Contest, at San Jose North Club, HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, at noon.

Friday, March 27^th, Interact Talent Jam (Fremont, Milpitas, Newark and Union City high schools), at Newark Memorial Cafeteria - $8/ea.

Saturday, March 28^th, 1:00 P.M. – Club Fundraiser: Fremont Rotary Bowl-A-Thon at the Hillman’s Cloverleaf Family Bowl, 40645 Fremont Blvd., 94538 (510) 656-4411. Please participate and get pledges. (Brent H. pledged to sponsor yours truly, more are welcome). Red Badges, why not form a team?

Wednesday, April 1^st – Dark at Massimo’s (NO April fooling either!) Instead, we’ll have a joint meeting with our Interact Club at American High School, located at 36300 Fremont Blvd. (corner of Fremont/Alder). This is a regular joint meeting; attendance will be taken.

April 17-19 District 5170 Celebration, Santa Clara Marriott. Our Area 3 International Project SPAN will have a Display at the House of Friendship. All are encouraged to attend, especially the Red Badges!

April 25^th, Saturday Morning- Rotarians at Work Day at Don Edward Regional Wildlife Reserve Park. This will be followed by an Area-wide BBQ picnic. All are welcome. Details to follow. All are encouraged to attend, especially the Red Badges.

Saturday, May 2^nd – Our Club’s Major Fundraiser: “Rotarians Support SPAN (Stop Pediatric AIDS Now) – An Evening of Spectacular Entertainment! 6:30 p.m. at the Fremont Adult School Auditorium, 4700 Calaveras Avenue. Details to follow. Kids are welcome

May 19^th, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m., Dancing with your Local Stars at the Saddle Rack at 42011 Boscell Road, (featuring 2 Rotarians: Nina Moore and Dirk Lorenz and other local celebrities).

May 26^th, Tuesday, need BBQ Chefs at Mission Valley ROP’s Annual Forensic Challenge. Ask Charlie Brown for details re flipping burgers and putting smiles on student’s faces……..at this event.

February 2009 Newsletter is Available

January ‘09 Club Newsletter is Available

With special thanks to our editor, Barbara Render, our club newsletter is back in print and available for all to enjoy!