Program for Friday February 6, 2004 Dr. Grant Dorsey, UCSF on Malaria The primary theme of my research has been to improve our understanding of the epidemiology of antimalarial drug resistance and the comparative efficacy of various antimalarial therapies currently available in Africa. more Door Duty: Erle Brown and Stanley Teaderman * * * * * * * * * Program for Friday February 13, 2004 Love Songs for Valentines Day Leslie Moorjani and Singer Edie Rodman from Arlington Community Church will entertain us. Remember to bring your sweetheart, spouse, significant other or
all three to today's meeting! Door Duty: Tom Butt and Daniel Tanita * * * * * * * * * Program of January 23, 2004 Don Hardisn on Easter Village Club member Don Hardison was the speaker and provided some intriguing insights into the history of Richmond,
and his architectural creation, Easter Hill. Don has a lot of credibility
with this writer - he joined Richmond Rotary before I was even born, and he
has witnessed, and helped create, the transformation of Richmond from a quiet
town before WWII, to a world renowned shipbuilding center in the late '40s, to
the complicated and diverse community it is today. Don noted that there actually was a hill once, at Easter Hill. The hill became a quarry that was removed to supply base material for shipyard development. Don mentioned that most of the residents of Richmond before 1941 lived on the north side of town. When the need for public housing arose in 1941 to support the Kaiser Shipyards, the vacant properties to the south of Cutting Blvd were the obvious area for development. 50,000 shipyard workers came to Richmond starting in '41 and many public housing units were quickly built, such as Harbor Gate and Terrace Apartments(that Bud Martin's Dad managed for a time). By 1945, the shipyards closed and the process of tearing down the hastily built housing areas began, and most were gone by the early 1950s. In 1950 the City of Richmond had federal funds available to plan and build a 300 unit housing area. The Easter Hill location was selected, and more importantly, Don's firm was selected by a 3/2 vote of the City Council. At that time, public housing was built to a basic standard. Don and his design team were intent on building a livable community with pleasant landscaping and a sense of the unique. His firm had to fight the federal authorities to make this happen. His design included redwood siding, the use of textures, distinctive apartment designs and backyards designed for children. Don and his team also incorporated the remaining quarry boulders into the landscaping. Don and his firm received several national awards for their work on Easter Hill. Life Magazine carried a story on Easter Hill in 1956 that looked at the positive sociological impacts of this creative design over the standard public housing high-rise units. Prez Stoney provided an excellent footnote to Don's presentation - architects have a great impact on society. Reno Train Trip Slide Show Click Me to see show Important Dates 02/20/04 Help celebrate Rotary's 99th B'day 06/04/04 D-Day meeting on The Red Oak Victory Upcoming Speakers Door Duty Reminder 02/20/04 Herbert Cole and Rhonda Harris 02/27/04 Henry Covell and Loren Straughn 03/05/04 George Egan 03/12/04 Daniel Ercolini and Ted Smith 03/19/04 Charles Fender and Diana Becton Smith 03/26/04 Michael Fenley and Hans Shaper 03/28/03 Barry Gordon and Daniel Sanders 04/02/04 Elof Granberg and Werner Schwarz Where to Make Up San Rafael Monday 12:15 Seafood Peddler Albany Tuesday 12:30 Mira Vista G&CC El Sobrante Tuesday 12:15 Joe's of El Sobrante Berkeley Wednesday 12:15 His Lordships Hercules Wednesday 7:15 am Hercules Senior Center San Pablo Wednesday 12:15 San Pablo Casino El Cerrito Thursday 12:15 Mira Vista G&CC Pinole Thursday 12:30 Outback Steak House Vallejo Thursday 12:15 World Holiday Inn |
` Last Week Back in the "big club room" at the Mira Vista, Prez Stoney held a Silent Prayer for Freedom and Peace on Earth, and Mark Howe led the Pledge. Two Thoughts for the Day: "Virtue consists, not in abstaining from vice, but in not desiring it" (which made a few of us squirm) - George Bernard Shaw. And appropriate to our speaker's subject: "Form ever follows function" - Louis Henri Sullivan. Visiting Rotarians None Rotarians With Guests Werner's guest was John Wilson, past president twice of the Pinole Club. Jon brought his Dad, Bob Lawlis, a downeaster visiting from Maine. Paul Washington's guest was Greg Young, whom he has known all his life and they have been friends for the last year or so. Werner brought the anchor of his life(or warden as the good Doctor put it), the lovely and calm Lea. Sunshine Report David K had a lot to report, even before we got to the sturgeon story. It was announced in last week's Flywheel that Ray Martin passed away and it was noted that he was a long time member and a Director '80-'82. Ray's classification was fire extinguishing. We were sorry to hear that Bill Reid has had several surgeries - he is recovering at home. A card was passed around and members invited to write Bill at 1345 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. David Ninomiya is doing better and is still in the apartment in San Francisco. Herb Cole is out of town, in Texas, following the death of his brother-in-law. And Dick King is recovering from a broken hip and related complications and will be out of commission for several months. New Member Prospect Herb Cole has proposed Bob Dabney as a member of our club with a classification of "Education-Colleges". Any comments should be forwarded to secretary Joe Nusbaum before 2/13/04. Recognitions Hans Shaper was recognized for a birthday, and he lamented that the age of 100 seemed a long way off when he joined Rotary, but not so far away any more. Don Miller was recognized for the second consecutive week and almost had to pay twice. Joanne Blum was recognized for a recent birthday and had a large check for the birthday, the malaria fund, and a few other things. Announcements Happy/Sad$$$ What a lead in to Happy Dollars. Ralph Hill had a happy $5 because he was surrounded by beautiful women at his table. Leslie Levy, sitting of course at Ralph's table, made a donation to announce the Great Auction Dinner Party date of March 14, and an upcoming Butterfield Auction that will sport fine maritime art and models, some of which she has consigned. Joanne had a list of positive things - no pain for 8 days, expecting a new granddaughter and recent successes with Project Seed. David K had a fish story that stretched logic and credibility - mentoring his nephew, they caught a 7 ft sturgeon and threw it back! One can only hope they develop a test for gay sturgeon - if those 7 footers aren't going to breed there's no reason to throw them back. Jon Lawlis had a nice Reno Train Trip experience - some he remembers, and some he doesn't. Werner Schwarz had $10 to be matched by the other publicity hounds in the photograph for the Twin Club Program - Judy Morgan, Charlie Wong, and Stoney. And match they did. Next week someone should have big happy dollars to mark the end of Stoney's TV appearances at the end of January. Raffle Keeping center stage in the family, Jan Brown won the ticket pull and a free lunch. But the cash in the bag continues to build. Semper Paratus |
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