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Program for Friday September 27, 2002

Doug Wood of Rubicon

Rubicon is a nationally recognized non-profit community services agencyserving individuals who have disabilities, are homeless, or are otherwise economically disadvantaged. Since 1973 Rubicon has built and managed affordable housing and provided employment, mental health, and other support services. Four program divisions provide an integratedarray of services for more than 4000 people each year, helping them to improve their lives and build a better future. As a social entrepreneur, Rubicon is a national leader in creating business ventures to train and employ individuals who have either never worked before or who have been out of the work force for years. Rubicon's three businesses, Landscape Services, HomeCare Consortium, and
Rubicon Bakery contribute to nearly half of the agency's $15.8 million budget and provide training and employment for program participants.The Bakery and Landscape businesses serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Rubicon HomeCare Consortium serves the frail elderly and people with disabilities in the East and North bay.

Door Duty: Henry Kelman and Donald Miller

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Program for Friday October 4, 2002

John Armstrong, Contra Costa Times

Door Duty: Joe Kelman and John Medlock

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Program of September 20, 2002

Bart Ney, Public Information Coordinator for Caltrans and a planning consultant with the Berkeley firm Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) was introduced by Bart Wallace. Mr. Ney treated us to a planner's overview of bridge building and what to expect as the new Carquinez Bridge unfolds. Originally built in 1927 with a second bridge added in 1958, construction of a new bridge was deemed necessary when retrofitting the original 1927 bridge proved to be prohibitive in cost and inadequate for current use. Preservation and documentation of the early bridges' history has been carefully planned (you'll eventually see evidence of it at the Vista Point overlooking the strait). With the enthusiasm of a visionary, Bart brought sketches, a length of cable, descriptions of problems encountered and solved (underwater for the most part) and even a short course in cable spinning. The backdrop to his presentation was one of the best views of the Bay Area with all its bridges (courtesy of Richmond Rotary's meeting place). Pretty impressive. Richmond Rotary is grateful to Bart Ney for his informative talk. And thank you Bart Wallace for bringing Bart Ney to our club.

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Last Meeting:
Prez David rang in the meeting at 12:15 and Charlie Wong led us in the pledge.

President David treated us to a Hindu thought for the day: Temper brings you to trouble. Pride keeps you there.

Visiting Rotarians:

Guests:
Jan Brown introduced her guest, Susan McKay, a landscape architect with Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc. (MIG). Paul Hodgens proudly introduced his son, Matt, a junior at UC Santa Barbara.

Announcements
Take note! Richmond Rotary's October 4 meeting is at La Strada.

Do you INSIST on receiving a paper Flywheel in addition to the web site version? If so, Prez David wants your name on his clipboard.

Admission and raffle tickets to the Bavarian Bash can be purchased from George Egan who will tell you all about the music, prizes, silent auction, food and beer at the October 5 District-wide celebration in …Dixon!

Group Study Exchange (GSE) applications are due in a couple of weeks. Don't let this opportunity slip by to help a promising young graduate or businessperson from our community. Rotarians and their families are not eligible.

Recognitions

Happy / Sad $$$$$$
Erle (Go Bears) Brown had a happy day at Michigan State. Who ever would have wagered on a Cal victory at Erle's other allegiance?! …Paul Hodgen and son Matt got to see the first and last of the A's streak. Those ticket stubs are worth something… The Santa Cruz dorms gain an Ercolini as Dan Ercolini participates in the sport of daughter-off-to-college moving…Don Miller gleefully announced he is a grandfather again. Congratulations Don, daughter and growing family! …Richard Alexander adds to the Cal happy dollar victory over the Spartans…Hank Covell wouldn't miss a YMCA annual pancake breakfast. He will have been to all 46, counting tomorrow's breakfast. Hank is our legendary sprinter. You'll see him at the Richmond Museum of History's Antique Side Show too.

Richmond Rotary Lotto
At last we have a winner! Mark Howe found the orange ball without looking! His find is a win win as the club reaps half the reward at $826. Congratulations Mark!

The meeting was adjourned early at 1:00 in order that Rotarians might attend the funeral of Elizabeth Kemper, wife of Jon Lawlis; we all share in his great loss.

Respectfully submitted,

Jan B. Nimble