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Program for Friday September 12, 2003

Laura Holmes, Goody Goody

You Guys were probably not paying attention to the gifts that the District Governor received last Friday, but one of them was a pair of Goody Good Slippers. Laurie Holmes is the owner of Goody Goody and she started this business in true Horatio Alger fashion out of her house in Point Richmond. Today she is quiet a success in Richmond. She occupies the old Volvo dealership on 23rd which she owns. Her husband joined her in the business as it grew. Her designs are flamboyant and exciting. She will talk about how the business started and grew into a multi-million dollar enterprise. She will explain how she manages the production of her products in China and sells them via the trade show distribution channel. Laurie has two beautiful daughters who appear on the cover of her catalog that you will see today.
You can visit her website at www.goodygoodyshoes.com

We welcome this dynamic woman to our club.

Door Duty: Pam Jones and John Nicol

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Program for Friday September 19, 2003

Ridgeway Banks, Inventor

Ridgeway Banks will discuss the subject of his life's work, Nitinol. What the heck is that you ask? Well it is a rare alloy of titanium and nickel that was discovered by accident in the 50's by the US Defense Department. The metal has the astounding property, once it is bent in cold water, of violently returning to its original shape after is is placed in hot water. But you say that after a couple of cycles the metal will fatigue like all metals and fail - wrong again. He has a small piece of wire in his shop that has been cycling 24 hours a day non-stop for 5 years !! Amazing stuff and you will see in in action.

Door Duty: Judith Kafka and Judith Morgan

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Program of September 5, 2003

District Governor Connie Crawford

So that she won't soon forget her visit to Richmond, lots of goodies were presented to Governor Connie.
Judy Morgan handed over a large basket filled with products that came from businesses within the City of Richmond as well as a beautiful bouquet of flowers and an engraved plaque from the City of Richmond. Werner bestowed upon Connie a jacket with the Peres School and East Brothers Lighthouse logo. President Stoney also gave her a banner from our club.

Governor Connie took the podium to deliver the day's program.

She spoke of the value of fellowship in Rotary and of her experiences meeting this year's Rotary International President Jonathan B Majiyagbe, of Kano, Nigeria as well as his theme for the year "Lend A Hand".

She also spoke about the literacy program focused on educating woman and children being sponsored in the name of the of Mr. Majiyagbe's late wife Ade. A collection basket was passed and returned well filled to represent our club's support for this worthwhile program.

She informed us of the upcoming Brazilian Picnic in Dixon on Sat. Oct 18 and encouraged us to attend. A few reminders were presented to President Stoneworth so he would be sure to solicit attendance.

In deference to the railroad history of her home town of Dunsmuir in her year she has decided that each club should identify some Rotarians whose contributions over the years make them "movers and shakers". Joe Bagley, Jim Beaver, Leslie Levy, Jonathan Lawlis, Mark Howe, Werner Schwarz, Charlie Wong and Dan Ercolini were recognized in this presentation.

In conclusion Connie lead the club in a spirited rendition of a song another Rotarian had created called, appropriately enough, Lend A Hand.

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Last Week
To a packed house in the festively decorated main room at The Mira Vista Country Club, President Stoney opened with a silent prayer for freedom and peace on earth. Jonathon Lawlis then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. "Education has for its object the formation of character", a quote from Herbert Spencer 1820-1903, was Stoney's thought for the day.

Visiting Rotarians
Richmond Rotary was honored to welcome Past District Governor Susan Waits, Assistant District Governor Gary Mills and Past District Governor and Chairman of the 2004 PETS Conference Phyllis Nusz

Guests
Lots of guests were amoung us today. Joe Nusbaum brought his wife Anne, Hans brought his honey Honey, Ren Partridge brought his wife Jeanne, Charlie Wong brought his wife Jean, President Stoney brought his wife Mary Anna,
Dr. Herb brought his wife Norma and Mark Howe brought his wife Susan.

New Members
Father Nick Reina was welcomed in a big way by
District Governor Connie Crawford. Father Nick replaces Father Chris Woerz at Salesian High. Werner says his classification is Holy Water, Wholesale.

Announcements
1 .The September 12th meeting will be at La Strada.
2. Our Prez is promoting membership this year and the drive is on. All members are encouraged to bring friends and potential Rotarians to upcoming meetings. Growing the size of Rotary is one way to advance the Polio Plus campaign.

Recognitions
President Stoney recognized Jonathon Lawlis for an August birthday. Record companies were lined up ten deep after hearing the Richmond Rotary Choir deliver a melodious Happy Birthday song. Jon had a wad of twenties for the community fund.
Paul and Mary Jo Hodgen celebrated 28 years of marital harmony.

Special Recognitions
Governor Connie called Mrs. Mary Anna Stonework to the podium and presented her with a Paul Harris award.
Mary Anna was then greeted with a standing ovation from the club.

Happy/Sad $$

It was great to see Troy Grove at the meeting today.

Raffle
Jean Wong was the lucky winner of a free lunch after pulling the white ball from the bag.

Door Duty Reminder
9/26/03 Henry Kelman and Donald Miller
10/3/03 John Medlock
10/10/03 David Kuchenthal
10/17/03 Donald Lau and Bud Martin
10/24/03 Jonathan Lawlis and Norman Lundberg
10/31/03 Leslie Levy and Oscar Lugo

Important Dates
09/12/03 Club Meets at La Strada in San Pablo
11/28/03 No Meeting
12/05/03 Holiday Auction
12/11/03 Holiday Party
01/25/04 Annual Reno Train Trip

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