Newsletter - Archive  Apr 1, 2009

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P.O. Box 620700                                                   Russ Ketron                                                             Sandra Pugh 

Woodside CA 94062-0700                                District Governor                                                       Club President

                                                      http://wpvrotary.org                                          

Regular Meeting                                                                                       April 1st, 2009

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Wednesday with breakfast by Encore Performance Catering, fellowship, project updates and an interesting speaker from the community.  The last Wednesday of each month we meet at 5:30pm at a local restaurant for wine and hors d'oeuvres along with a speaker of interest.  Please check our website calendar for details. 

Morning meetings:  Guild Hall, Woodside Village Church, 3154 Woodside Road, Woodside, California  Guests are not only welcome but encouraged!

This Week's Program:  Puente de la Costa Sur

President-Elect, Dave Hyman will introduce Kerry Lobel, Executive Director of Puente de la Costa Sur.  Puente de la Costa Sur (Puente Resource Center) has provided vital services for men, women, children, and families living in the South Coast communities of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio for nearly a decade. Services include access to safety net services such as food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, health and wellness services, parenting education and support programs, literacy programs for English and Spanish learners, counseling and peer support for adults and children, and opportunities for leadership development and community engagement and action.  

Last  Week's Program:   (courtesy of Last Week Editor, Dean Babcock)  President elect David Hyman greeted 30 participants at the first evening social meeting of our club at the Woodside Bakery and Cafe.  David introduced Noel Olsen the General Manager who welcomed one and all.  Attendees enjoyed wine and snacks and copious conversation.  Fifteen hungry members and guests stayed for dinner and more conversation.   A great beginning!

Next Week's Program:  Multi-Generational Living

Sharon Graham Niederhaus has co-authored a book with her brother John L. Graham titled Together Again: A Creative Guide to Successful Multigenerational Living.  Directed at baby boomers and their adult children, it is about the changing culture of America and the trend for three generations to live together again. 

Club News:  The library opening in Xolsacmalja, Totonicapan (try and find it on Google Earth), Guatemala was a great success this past Thursday.  After five years of planning and waiting this 100% indigenous community finally has access to information for all ages.  Have a look at the Photo Album on the website www.wprrotary.org for photos.  All of the books and educational materials in the library were paid for by our club.

Coming Events:

Next Board Meeting:  Tuesday, April 7th, 7:30am, Church Library 

Rotary Means Business:  Wednesday, April 8th, 5:30 pm Encore Performance Catering

District Assembly:   Saturday, March 28th, 8:00 - 1:30, Redwood High School, Larkspur

District Conference:  April 17th - 19th, Portola Plaza, Monterrey, www.rotary5150.org

Rebuilding Together:  April 29th

Pancake Breakfast:  Saturday, May 2nd, 8-10am

Taste of Woodside:  Sunday, September 20th 2009

Announcements:   Have you had a look at the Rotary International website lately for what is going on in Rotary's world?  www.rotary.org   How about finding out about what is going on in the district?  www.rotary5150.org