~FUN AND FELLOWSHIP~
Evie Michon had a Happy Buck for getting her Blue
Badge.
November 17th, 2015
NEXT MEETING: Nov 24 2015
Noon Meeting- Soda Center,
St. Marys College
Program: James Wright:
Little Old Yellow House
Greeter: Herb Wehmeyer
~~CLUB MEETINGS COMING UP ~
* Dec 1 - Joe Young The Library at the CCC Juvenile
Hall
** Dec 8 - No Meeting Annual Christmas Party at
Miramonte Gardens
* Dec 15 - Lawrence Kohl The New Lamorinda Arts
Council
* Dec 22 and 29 No Meeting Happy Holidays!!
* Jan 5 - TBD
** Jan 10 Rebecca Phuong and Jordan Simpson Interact Plans and Activities
*Regular Noon Meeting
** Second Tuesday Evening
~CLUB MEETING ACTIVITY~
Todays meeting was opened by President Roger.
Dave Kruegel offered a reflection on terrorism and
the need to live life in the present.
Our guests today were:
Larry Tessler From the Moraga Chamber of
Commerce
Michele Robbins Pastor, St. Marks Methodist
Church
Lou Dokas Guest of Ron Mucovich
Lt. Jon King Moraga Police Department and our
speaker today.
Debbie Roessler offered a buck for the continuing
sign in the shopping center thanking the community
from Moraga Rotary.
Michele Robbins had a Happy Buck for enjoying
the stocking decorating at Juvenile Hall.
Rajah offered a buck for the success of the first Nite
at the Races 2016 meeting
Al Simonsen spun the wheel for a one week cruise
up and down the coast of California and Mexico.
Sounds like he had a great time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
~ Rotary Day at Golden Gate Fields
November 21st ~
The 9th Annual Rotary Foundation Day at
Golden Gate Fields is this Saturday, November
21st. Gates open at 11:00 am, lunch at 11:30
and the first race starts at 12:45. Nineteen
members, spouses and friends are planning to
attend this weekend.
~ Christmas Stocking Project ~
Evie Michon passed around a signup sheet for
the upcoming potluck dinner and stocking
stuffing on November 22nd.
Next events include:
Nov 22, 5 pm Pot luck dinner and stocking
stuffing.
Dec 24 Giving the filled stockings to the Hall.
~ Nite at the Races 2016 ~
We had our first Nite at the Races 2016
preparation meeting at Cliffs house at 5:00 pm
on Monday. This year Frank May is in charge of
the event. We had a good turnout and a good
discussion about this important event for
Moraga Rotary on March 12th.
We need your help!!
Come and get involved in Nite at the Races
2016!!
Moraga Rotary is working with the US Marine
Corp and their Toys for Tots program to provide
toys for needy children this holiday. Bring an
unwrapped present to our meeting on
December 15th and help make a childs holiday.
~ Crutches4Africa Update ~
Shipping News
December 28th at 10 AM at the Mays home
Envelope stuffing Donation request Save
the Date Cards.
January 4th @ 5 PM st Cliff Dochtermans home
Planning Meeting
This event is for everyone! We need you!!
~ Club Holiday Party December 8th ~
Our Club Holiday Party is set for Tuesday
evening, December 8th (6:00 pm) at the
Miramonte Gardens Activity Center. Please
mark that date on your calendar because we
want every member, spouse or other special
guest to join us. The cost is $46 per person.
Contact President Rajah if you would like to
signup. So far, around fifty folks are planning to
attend.
This is an update on the Crutches4Africa project
our club participated in earlier this year The
container that was loaded on July 30 in Denver
with 35 friends has safely reached Kenya. And the
end is in sight for it to clear customs soon in
Nakuru. The plan is to visit Kenya next month to
distribute the mobility devices. This shipment is
special because five loading volunteers were
Rotary district past-governors. We are thankful for
their help.
Follow Crutches4Africa on Instagram as we pick
up a truck load of 1000+ pairs of crutches in
Dayton, OH and deliver them to what is already in
Atlanta, GA. This shipment is planned for the
spring of 2016.
We will have all the holiday festivities- so please
plan to be there.
~ Toys for Tots Collection on
December 15th ~
~ Dinner With the Current World
Rotary President - Jan 3, 2016 ~
Many of you will remember the World President
of Rotary, Ravi Ravindran from Sri Lanka
visited our Club a year and a half ago. We have
the opportunity to meet him again on Sunday,
January 3rd in San Jose at a special Rotary
dinner. Moraga Rotary has reserved a table for
10 for the occasion. If you would like to join us,
let Roger or Cliff know your interest. Only 700
people can be accommodated, and it is
expected to sell-out quickly.
Jon then went on to describe scams that are
showing up in the area particularly taking
advantage of senior citizens. He discussed the
following scan types:
Warriors End Polio Night Monday, March 7th
7:00 pm at the Oracle Arena, Oakland. Cost
$55. Save the date!!
~PROGRAM~
Our speaker today, Lt. Jon King from the
Moraga Police Department was introduced to the
group by Roger Gregory.
Lottery scam where the caller asks that
fees or taxes be paid in advance.
The Grandchild In Trouble scam
where the caller, pretending to be the
grandchild, needs you to send them
money.
The IRS or other tax agency scam
where the caller demands payment of
supposedly owed taxes.
An internet dating service fraud where
the scammer asks for money to come visit
or needs cash for some other reason.
A bank examiner requests account
information and uses it to access financial
accounts or records.
Lt. King made the following recommendations
and comments to the audience:
Lt. Jon King from the Moraga Police Department Our Speaker
Today
Jon began his talk by discussing the recent home
invasion here in Moraga. He felt that the home
was targeted and the fact that there were no
injuries or physical assaults was very lucky. He
advised the audience to be aware of their
surroundings and call the police if you see any
strange cars or people in your neighborhood and
keep less cash and jewelry around your home.
Jon stated that dogs are a deterrent to this type
of crime as are alarm systems and surveillance
cameras. He advised that everyone subscribe to
nixle.com to receive bulletins and notifications
from the police department.
Dont click on suspicious links in an email.
Lotteries do not charge fees when you
win.
It is against federal law to play
international lotteries.
Dont ever wire money to a suspicious
person.
If you didnt play a lottery, you cant win it!!
Dont call unknown area codes.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably
is too good to be true!!
Are you OK if what you are doing shows
up on the front page of the newspaper?
Thank you for a very relevant talk to the club
today. If there are questions or concerns,
contact Jon at
[email protected] or 1-925888-7055.
From The Editor
Last week, your current editor neglected to
mention the awarding of blue badges to two of
our newest members, Evie Michon and Mike
McCluer. Both Evie and Mike are already
active working with us recently on both the swim
meet and holiday stocking projects. Sorry for
the omission last week, Evie and Mike!!
CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS
Nov 21 Rotary Day at Golden Gate Fields
Nov 22 Stocking stuffing & pot luck dinner
Dec 8 Moraga Rotary Holiday Party
Dec 28 Nite at the Races Mailing Frank and
Linda Mays house 10AM
Jan 4 Nite at the Races Committee Meeting
5PM at Cliffs house.
Feb 10 Fab 5 Interclub Luncheon at Rossmoor
Mar 12 - A Nite at the Races Fundraiser
Apr 1-3 District 5160 Conference in Woodland
Scheduled Greeter/Invocators:
11/24 Herb Wehmeyer
12/01 Al Simonsen
12/08 John Erickson
12/15 Michele Robbins
MORAGA ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16
Evie Michon Receiving Her Blue Badge
President.Roger Gregory
President-elect ..........Kevin Reneau
Past President.Debbie Roessler
Secretary........ .Kevin Reneau
Treasurer.... Lad Lynch
Community Service Chair......Barbara Bruner
New Generations....Rich Render
International Service Chair.Tony Schoemehl
Public Relations .. Gary Irwin
Membership.......... Frank May
Director at Large... John Erickson
Director at Large ..Marv Ellenberg
Director at Large Cliff Dochterman
Director at Large ...Linda May
President, Rotary InternationalRavi Ravindran
District Governor.Ken Courville
Assistant District GovernorMark Roberts
Newsletter Editor for November -- Frank May
Mike McCluer With Frank May
