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The Crescent City Rotary Club please send email to: info@crescentcityrotary.org
The Crescent City Rotary Club please send email to: info@crescentcityrotary.org
We meet every Thursday at 12:10 PM at the Elks Club
348 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
Visit Us on America's Wild Rivers Coast,
Where The Redwoods Meet The Sea!
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A documentary video of the Rotary International project in Uganda is now live on the Internet. The Rotary Club of Crescent City and the Del Norte High School Interact Club joined the Rotary Club of Kololo to match funds with the Rotary Foundation. These funds provided textbooks and library books for St. Paul's High School in the Rushooka Ntungamo District in Uganda. Click here to view the video. |
Coast Gaurd Auxiliary
On February 4th, Rotarians enjoyed a presentation about the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 8-11 made
by Bev Noll and Jill Munger. Rotarians were encouraged to come out and get involved.
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Patti Vernelson on First 5 Del Norte
On January 14th, Rotarian Patti Vernelson, who serves as Executive Director of First 5 Del Norte,
shared information about the purpose and importance of the First 5 initiative in California.
She also updated Club members on current legislative efforts in California to side track the
specially designated tobacco tax funds away from our most vulnerable and underserved citizens:
our children ages 0-3 and their families.
with his family, he provided much needed services to needy Hondurans.
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Dr. Duncan Visits Honduras
On January 7th, Rotarian Dr. Greg Duncan shared slides and stories from his most recent mission to Honduras where,
with his family, he provided much needed services to needy Hondurans.
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Wes White from Hambro WSG Shares Positive Environmental Efforts
On November 19th, Rotarians learned from Wes White of Hambro about recycling efforts that serve the community and save
the environment all at the same time. Way to go Hambro! Wes was the guest of President Jay.
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"Emerald River" Plays a Special Concert
On November 12th, Rotarians enjoyed a wonderful concert by the musical group "Emerald River," hosted by Bob Cochran
and Debbie Stover. This ensemble is available for hire and can do weddings, receptions, and miscellaneous other events.
They were WONDERFUL!
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Teri McCune Oostra Hosts Bill Renfroe from the Tri-Agency
On November 5th, Rotarian Teri McCune Oostra hosted Bill Renfroe from the Tri-Agency. Bill provided a lightening-speed
version of his "state of the state" report on current activities and goals of that organization. It was a positive and
optimistic--and welcome--view of the economic potential and future of Del Norte County.
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Youth Exchange Student Paula Neves Shares Brazil!
On October 29th, Rotarian Susan Elliott hosted her Youth Exchange "daughter" Paula Neves. Paula provided the club with
rich and wonderful photos of her home and family. Paula is available to accompany her Rotarian hosts (all of us!) on
adventures large and small to help her make the very best possible use of her time with us. Don't forget to include her in
your fun times this winter!
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The ShelterBox Challenge (Some Say Extortion)
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On October 22nd, Rotarian Ron Sandler challenged (some say extorted) his fellow club members thusly: "$20 towards ShelterBox or a pie in the face!" In the true spirit of Rotary, club members joined together with one voice and many $20s to get a pie instead in Ron's face--and enjoyed taking down President Jay and Past Past President Scott at the same time. (The plastic covering was a very wimpy innovation.) |
Scott Feller Updates Rotary on The Crescent City Harbor "Doings"
On October 8th, Rotarian Andy Lamore surprised his fellow Rotarian Scott Feller, also Harbor Commissioner Scott Feller,
with the distinguished opportunity to update the Rotary Club of Crescent City on "all things Harbor." Scott made a marvellous
presentation, and Andy sat very congenially beside him the whole time. Go Andy! Go Scott! You ROCK!
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Frank Ormonde Talks about HVAC
On October 1st, Rotarian Frank Ormonde, hosted by Silverio Fernandes, updated the club on
new technology and progress in his heating and cooling business. Frank is expanding his business
to offer the latest in hearth products.
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Airport Manager Jim Bernard Visits Rotary
On September 24th, Airport Manager Jim Bernard provided an update on airport projects to the
members of the Rotary Club of Crescent City. Rotarians enjoyed thinking out loud about options
for wetlands replacement designations to off-set the wetlands that would be lost to airport expansion.
In the midst of having a very good time, it's just possible Mr. Bernard and Rotary forged some new
and promising aliances. Stay tuned!
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Del Norte High Principal Mrs. Coleen Parker
On September 10th, new Del Norte County High School Principal Coleen Parker shared information about
classes and activities at Del Norte High as the school year begins. Rotarians enjoyed learning about
"The Warrior Way," a plan for raising student pride in their school and respect for others and for
themselves; about the plans for Career Technical Education expansion; and about new staff members hired
for the 2009-10 school year. Mrs. Parker is a Rotarian herself, a member of the Del Norte Sunrise Rotary
Club. She will return soon to share the success of last spring's "Every 15 Minutes" event.
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District Governor Kirk Brown
On September 3rd, the Rotary Club of Crescent City was honored to welcome District 5130 Governor Kirk Brown. This visit
was a homecoming of sorts for Governor Kirk as he began his Rotary experiences in 1974 as a member of the Rotary Club of
Crescent City, moving to the newly chartered Del Norte Sunrise Rotary Club in 1995. Kirk was joined by his wife Ellen for this
visit where he challenged us to build bridges.
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Inbound and Rebound Rotary Exchange Students
On August 27th, Shelby Bodenstab presented information on her year in Belgium as the Rotary Club of Crescent City's
outbound exchange student. She is shown in this photo with her father, Rotarian Roger Bodenstab, and the newly-arrived
inbound exchange student, Paula Neves.
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Rotarian Pritchett Pulls a Fast One
On August 20th, Rotarian John Pritchett pulled a surprise presentation out of the hat when he asked
three of his colleagues as they walked in the door for a leisurely Rotary lunch to provide agency updates.
Pictured here: Teri McCune Oostra shared information from Rural Human Services. Not pictured but also
impromptu presenters: Bob Cochran on the DN County Fair and Jan Moorehouse on the DNCUSD.
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Michele Thomas hosts "Del Norte Reads"
On August 13th, Rotarian Michele Thomas hosted Kelley Nolan and Alice Crew who presented "Del Norte
Reads." The Del Norte Reads Learning Center coordinates tutoring and events that support reading
throughout the county. One project, "Read for the Record," features a nation-wide day of reading
to set the Guinness record of most readers of one book in a single day. The bok this year is "The Very Hungry
Caterpillar." The date is October 8th. Pull up a chair and read to a child--for the record!
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Rich Taylor Hosts Fair Director Randy Hatfield
In keeping with a fine pre-fair tradition, Randy Hatfield provided a "state of the Del Norte County Fair
update to the Rotary Club of Crescent City on July 30th. So many good things are happening, based upon
Randy's presentation, that it hardly seems possible we could be in bad fiscal straits. The thanks goes to
numerous volunteers who have emerged to make the fair a better place. Great news!
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Kyle Clawson and Will Coburn of Rotoract
Kyle Clawson, President of Rotoract, accompanied by Rotoract member Will Coburn, visited the Rotary
Club of Crescent City to talk about his vision for Rotoract and about upcoming Rotoract meetings
and activities. First event: A combined Relay for Life effort with the members of the Rotary Club
of Crescent City..
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Helga Burns, President, Redwoods Mural Society
On July 9th, Helga Burns, President of teh Redwoods Mural Society, updated the Club on mural activities in
Del Norte County. Included in her presentation, a slide show provided a virtual tour of the mural highlights
of our region. Helga also informed the group that several Del Norte murals are featured in a book titled,
"Large Art in Small Places," by Kevin Bruce. This book si scheduled to be published by 10 Spepd Press,
Berkeley, CA, 2009.
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Debunking
On June 27th, President Donna became Past President Donna, and Jay Freeman became President Jay.
Keeping with Rotary tradition, a hilarious debunking ceremony provided the send-off of President
Donna, who celebrated her real-life 25th wedding anniversary "divorcing" herself from her role as
President and marrying (again) her true love, Kevin. This fairy-tale ending includes the handing of the
leadership torch to our worthy Rotarian Jay Freeman.
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Dr. Tom Martinelli Provides Updates on Physician Recruitment Activities
On June 18th, Rotarian Rodney Jahn hosted Past President, Former Rotarian Dr. Tom Martinelli.
Dr. Martinelli is the Public Health Officer for Del Norte County, and he has taken a lead role
on the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee. In conjunction with the Wild Rivers
Community Foundation, the Committee has put together a scholarship to help pay off medical school
loans to qualifying physicians who choose to establish practice in Del Norte.
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Rotarian Dave Zuber on His Tour of Ethiopia
On June 11th, Rotarian Dave Zuber shared slides from his recent travels in Ethiopia.
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"Sexting" in Del Norte County
On June 4th, Rotarian Bob Cochran hosted District Attorney Investigator A. C. Fields.
Investigator Fields shared information on the presence and problems of teenagers "sexting" in
Del Norte County.
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Ron Sandler Presents Shelter Box Project
On May 28th, Rotarian Ron Sandler explained the Rotary Shelter Box project. Shelter Box
provides immediate housing and emergency supplies during disasters. For $1,000 per box,
a homeless person or family can be provided with housing until more permanent accommodations
are arranged. Rotary's Shelter Box project has come to the aid of victims of tsunamis,
floods, fires, and war. For more on the Shelter Box project, click on this link:
http://www.shelterbox.org
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Richard Wiens, Editor of The Daily Triplicate
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Fun, Food, and Fellowship
| Here at Crescent City Rotary Club fellowship happens weekly over lunch. Members and guests enjoy the hot meal catered by Chef Steve Wakefield of Northwoods Restaurant, served buffet style. |
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Miss a meeting? Make it up at any of the following locations:
Events
February 9, 5:30 p.m. - Board Meeting, Hambro's, CC
February 18, 6:00 p.m. - Valentine's Social, Fire Hall, CC
March 8, 5:30 p.m. - Board Meeting, Hambro's, CC
April 13, 5:30 p.m. - Board Meeting, Hambro's, CC