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El Cerrito Rotary: The Wheel April 2, 2009
El Cerrito Rotary
The Wheel
Editors: Gary Buffon & Michael Doughtery
Week of April 2nd
President Jack welcomed us to the friendly El Cerrito Rotary Club. Nobuko read a story about the a Vietnam Vet and POW and what he did while a POW regarding the pledge and then she led the flag salute.
Introduction of guests and Visiting Rotarians: Sec John introduced Dr. Otis Paul from SF club #2.
Announcements:
ð Pres Jack and John F went to the Berkeley club meeting yesterday to hear from three former R/I President’s.
ð Kathleen announced it is time to start on the 2009-10 roster. She will have sheets for making corrections and appointments for photos in two weeks. Be ready.
ð Karen announced that Jim will be next year’s program chairman.
ð Jack announced there is a District meeting in Concord on Sat Apr 11th for club officers.
Happy dollars: Tracy is happy daughter Sarah is going to Windrush next year. John H is happy to be enjoying Rotary on a beautiful day. Gary B announced the successful Interact fund raisers for the Africa women’s hospital (over $1000) and the Black and White dance last Friday which garnered over $6000. John F announced he was in Alabama and now he is engaged to be married on July 4th. Sounds like that was a great trip. Michael C is happy his kids came home for spring break and his daughter is doing well as a athletic academic. Lee is happy his daughter is doing well at Santa Cruz and will be going on a writers program at Oxford. Neal is happy for giving $100 for his PHF contribution.
Sgt at Arms: No on duty today, he just collected money for happy dollars.
Birthday and Anniversary: Leeza (welcome back) was on hand to catch up with the fun stuff involved in answering questions to get a birthday or anniversary prize. Thanks Leeza.
Today’s Program:
Tracy introduced Dr. Otis Paul by telling a story about how she found her passion with Rotovision and being able to help other with eye challenges around the world. Dr. Paul shared with us his history of when he was a Navy doctor and was involved in setting up clinics that would do cataract surgery. When he got out of the service he went on a Rotopast mission with a plastic surgeon and Dr. Paul did cataract surgeries on the mission. Shortly after that he was invited to join the SF Rotary club #2. From that point on he did eye surgery missions but found that what was needed was to develop a sustainable method where he could train the ophthalmologists and leave them with the tools to continue the important work that was started on the mission. This project then became Rotovision which is today one of the most effective program of Rotary.
Dr. Paul identified the three main elements of the Rotovision Mission: Appropriate technology, Empowerment, and Continuity of service. Dr. Paul explained how each of these elements have become the cornerstones of the programs. In addition, the continuity of service portion of the mission is critical because it has resulted in the development of partnerships with other organizations. Specifically the SEVA foundation has been invaluable in shaping the resources and specific hospital and locations for each mission. Working with other partners has resulted in a greater success of resources and a higher level of ongoing results of the projects in Asia, South America and Europe.
 Dr. Otis Paul emphasizes a point about Rotovision
Dr. Paul will be presenting a program at the Rotary International Convention on Rotovision and it impact on the world. Getting to hear Dr. Paul’s presentation is another great reason for Rotarians to attend the convention. Thanks to Tracy for inviting Dr. Paul to speak to us.
On this Friday our club is involved in a Bowl-a-thon to raise money for Rotovision. If you haven’t sponsored one of our bowlers please do so. You are also invited to attend the bowl-a-thon at Albany bowl Friday evening starting at 6p.
Today’s Lottery Winner: Paul (our new Rotarian)had his ticket pulled for a chance at winning the pot and selected cats-eye marble winning the bottle of wine. Next Week the pot is worth $175.
Interact Corner by Gary Buffon – Rotary Advisor to Interact:
The Interact club made over $6000 at their Black and White dance. There was some 460 kids who came to the event. Our board members did an excellent job of organizing and running the event. Norma and I were chaperones for a couple of hours at the dance. The kids looked like they were having a good time.
Thought for Week:
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
--Patrick Henry
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