El Cerrito Rotary: The Wheel July 9, 2009
El Cerrito Rotary
The Wheel
Editors: Gary Buffon & John Fergerson Jr.
Week of July 9th
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President Jack welcomed everyone to the Friendly El Cerrito Rotary Club. Kanti led the flag salute and Jack had the thought for the day.
Introduction of guests and Visiting Rotarians: Karen introduced her sister. Marty introduced his guest Shinya Yamada, an architect here in El Cerrito
Announcements:
ð Sonya Givens-Thomas had her proposal approved for membership by the club board of directors. Jack held a voice vote from our club members for her membership. Passed unanimously.
ð Jack announced we have four dates at GGF to run the concession stand. He will be sending out the schedules.
ð We had sad news that Jim Spain’s Mother in law passed away. Remember Jim and Sandra in your prayers
ð John Fergerson got married on July 4th. Congratulations!!!
ð Jack reminded us of Ksusha’s going away party next Tuesday.
ð Kathleen announced our club rosters are available to members. Be sure and get yours.
Jane presented Jack with his demotion gift and told Jack how much we appreciated his work during the past year.
Jack becomes Past President – Turns gavel over to Tracy
Tracy began by telling us how excited she is for her year as President. She then explained the speaker program and the use of Past Presidents as team leaders for each month. Please look at the Club Roster and get informed on your responsibilities. Team leaders are responsible for greeters, setup and takedown at meetings and making sure Tracy knows what is going on for upcoming speakers.
Happy dollars: Nancy had $10 for finding out her Mom did not have cancer of the gall bladder but gall stones. Kathleen is happy to have a friend staying with her that is attending Chef’s school and she is getting some great cooking as a result. Jack had $10, five for having Tracy take over and five for Marv being his Rotary Sponsor many years ago. Rod had happy dollars for his bands upcoming gig at 33 Revolutions. Jane had $5 for one year of retirement. Gary B had $5 for the activities of the Interact Club this summer and for the ongoing mentoring program with Kenya for which there is a training session tomorrow at Carl’s office. Leeza had $20 for her taking action and getting surgery which overcame the potential of cancer for her. Karen is happy for her family celebration. She also reminded us of Carls presentation in a few weeks where we will be able to make models of the solar system - Summer Camp for Rotarians.
Sgt at Arms: Not on duty today. .
Today’s Program:
Tracy introduced Dr. Tenzin Yangdon who studied traditional Tibetan herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure and holistic healingin Dharmasala, India. She has a practice at 6929 Stockton Ave. Today she shared a presentation of traditional Tibetan using sounds from healing bowls to produce harmonic tones and vibrations to open the body to positive energy and healing. She explained the process and how the bowls are used in a specific way for the individual being treated to feel the sounds and vibrations. Tenzin then demonstrated by producing the sounds through a series of pitches and tones produced by striking the arrangement of some eight or ten bowls along with bells and small symbols. She then answered questions about her practice and what she does. This was a fascinating experience where we were bathed in an array of vibration and sound. As Jack pointed out – Very Soothing!
Thanks Tracy for starting the year with this great program.
Dr. Tenzin Yangdon with her healing bowls
Today’s Lottery Winner: Nancy had her ticket pulled and drew a cat’s-eye marble that won her a bottle of wine. Next week the pot is $240.
Thought for Week: “
He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.
--Arabian Proverb
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