Volume XXII
Number 1

Tuesday
Jan. 3, 2006

Coming Programs Every Tuesday Jan 3 Winter Ball Jan 10 Paul Krsek Annual Economic Update and Investment Forecast Jan 17 Kate Nelson "Junior Achievement" Jan 24 Elaine John, Kelly Crane, and Cameron Reeves "Rotary Foundation and Induction Day" Jan 31 Bert Johannson "State of the City" Coming Events Feb 25, '06 Winter Ball "Come to Morocco" Sutter Home Warehouse 5:30 p.m. Moroccan Dress or Black Tie April 1, '06 District Assembly College of the Redwoods Fortuna, CA May 19-21, '06 District Conference Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa Kelseyville, CA Birthdays Jan 1 Dick Rogers Jan 6 Linda Alioto Jan 13 David Brotemarkle Jan 13 Steve Carbone Jan 17 Phil Toohey Jan 27 Bert Johansson Jan 27 Frank Sottile Jan 30 Eric Risch Wedding Anniversaries Jan 5 Coreen Pinney (David) Jan 20 Diane Bylund (Bill) Jan 30 Ron McGowan (Seana) Jan 31 Jim Wright (Jane) Club Anniversaries Jan 1, 1991 Paul Krsek Jan 1, 1978 Dale Smith Jan 8, 2002 Bill Word Jan 16, 2001 Roger Adams Jan 16, 2001 Mike Thomas Jan 21, 1972 Ron McGowan Jan 25, 1994 Father Mac Jan 27, 2004 Ortwin Krueger

Rotary Contributes to
Acorn Soupe
By Steven Ebersole
 

Acorn Soupe 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 200A, Napa, California 94559

December 20, 2005. Christmas season is moving along quickly this year with wet weather, football, family and friends, in-laws, a few outlaws ("Humbug") shopping, Christmas carols, tons of candy, parties, decorations, commercials promoting diamonds and new cars, but what is most special about this time is the children filled with excitement about Santa and gifts under the tree. It's a time when they are reminded once again that a little newborn was in the care of loving parents in a stressful place and time so long ago. A child hopes for many things but nothing more than being loved and treated special by the people who brought them into the world. Children thrive on life and love blessedly mixed together. Don't we all?

INDUCTION

Although membership in Rotary is down nationally, our club has a healthy influx of new members who are motivated to serve. We are honored to welcome our newest member into our local club, Doug Durard, who is sponsored by Lydia Wilson.  Doug is an attorney who recently moved to St. Helena with his wife and children. Doug's wife whom he met while working at Togo's and married in three weeks time is the new assistant minister at the Methodist church in town. He has already weathered a season in St. Helena Bocce ball and is now a proud member of St. Helena Rotary. Welcome, Doug.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Rob Andreae and Jeff Epps were honored with the Service Above Self Award for 2005 for their leadership in the Centennial project, a park in front of Vintage Hall honoring Don Heydlauff.
• Joice Beatty – $930.00 given so far to the Tunnel of Trees program.
• Suzan Rada – Fitness program Ski Saturdays. January 14^th, 6 a.m., Northstar at Tahoe, bus fare $40.00. See Suzan for more details
• Steve Yost – Texas Hold'em, Thursday night, January 12^th at Episcopal Church, $10.00 fee.
• Jake Scheideman – $10.00 for handmade wine bags. Very special item, almost gone, get 1 for the person who has 2 of everything, get 'em while supplies last. Also, $320.00 a year to sponsor a child for a 4-year school scholarship.
• Carol Sobczak – Has accepted the honor of St. Helena Rotary President-Elect.

Acorn Soupe  ... Continued
 

RAFFLE
 

• 787135 – Ron Sculatti so graciously gave his winning ticket to Suzan Rada.
• 787168 – Al Albright
• 787113 – Gene Armstead won the raffle the last time I did the Nairator too. What's up with that?

BELL RINGERS
 

• Jonathan Briano –  is engaged to his lovely Kelly for $75 to his Paul Harris. Congratulations are heartily given.
• Kathleen Patterson –  announced the arrival of Adam Whitney into the world at 8 lbs. 19-1/2 inches.
• Chuck Meibeyer –  son Lealand going to Univ. Pennsylvania, $50 to Paul Harris.
• Gene Armstead –  offers $5 for the chair next to the heater and $20 for his involvement in the St. Helena Chamber Singers this year.
• Carol Sobczak –  offers $25 for boyfriend, also an estate planning attorney, for becoming her new competition in town.

FINE MASTER: JIM HASLIP
 

• Dave Brotemarkle and Rob Andreae were asked, "Why is it called a driveway when you park your car there and why is it called a parkway when you drive your car on it?"
• Al Albright and Norm Alumbaugh was asked, "Why is the bathroom on a ship called a head?"
• Joice Beatty and Phil Toohey were asked, "Why are they called apartments when they are so close together and why are old people called `old in the tooth`?"
• Ron Sculatti and John Sales were asked, "What is the meaning of 'getting down to brass tacks'?"
• Mike Thomas and Dick Rogers were asked what the origin of the term Flea Market is.

PROGRAM: ACORN SOUPE
 

Jeff Marty, a self described behind the scenes sort of person was excited to speak to us today on behalf of the youth development program called Acorn Soupe, a program designed to an enhance children's awareness of  nature and promote outdoor activities in K-12 school age students. He says it's so much easier to talk about something you're passionate about. The program was founded by Sandra Perry and currently reaches 1200 students per year. Commonly referred to as environmental education, the main physical activity being hiking, the children are taught the sciences of nature. Some students have never hiked in a state park before joining the program. Possibly one of the negative effects of the No Child Left Behind Act is that in an effort to circle the wagons on educational fundamentals other forms of education fall out of focus. Enrichment programs such as Acorn Soupe, double the size of 2 years ago, are picking up the slack and growing in popularity.

Acorn Soupe focuses on outdoor programs that not only teach but inspire young minds to explore cultural history, conservation of national lands, community, gaining a sense of place and cycles of nature. You are encouraged to join in on a field trip and help in connecting students to the land. They offer residential summer camps. Jeff finished by reading some poetry written by several students that had participated recently.
 

(Photos courtesy of AcornSoupe.org)

2005 Year End Meeting
By Ima Holcomb

PLEDGE: DALE SMITH

INVOCATION: CAROL SOBCZAK

BILL WORD Club President 2005-2006

December 27, 2005. Lunch was served and President Bill Word began the meeting. He shared the sad news regarding the passing of Ron Sculatti's mother on Christmas Eve. He also noted that Ron was scheduled for a quadruple bypass, which was being postponed as a result of the death of his mother. A sympathy card was signed by all present.

Dale Smith was celebrating his 55^th wedding anniversary on the 27^th and his 28 years as a St. Helena Rotarian this month.

FINE MASTER AND BELL RINGERS:
JIM HASLIP

Steve Yost announced Texas Hold'em on January 12^th 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

CHARLES BELL

Lydia Wilson thanked Servaas Mes for treating her sister while visiting St. Helena over the Christmas holidays.

Charles Bell announced that while he had been attending a "grief" group through the St. Helena Hospital he had actually met someone who he has asked to marry him. Congratulations on your engagement Charles!

NATALIE KLUG

RAFFLE WINNERS

Natalie Klug pulled the "Black" marble and made a $100 donation to her Paul Harris.

PROGRAM: STATE OF COUNTY OF NAPA

Diane Dillon announced speaker Pamela Kindig, Auditor-Controller for the County of Napa, who by the way, is not only bachelor's prepared in two fields but also has a passion for "riding roller coasters". Pamela's presentation, State of County of Napa, enlightened those present concerning the Napa County budget and the financial politics that exist between the County and the State of California. People were definitely paying attention, as there were many credible questions which followed the presentation.

 

Rotary Membership Moments

Week 27 – January 1 – 7, 2006 Have a new member education program, call it a fire side chat or a new member assembly, make it part of the induction process into your club.  Invite new members and their partners to an evening of Rotary education; highlight one or two avenues of service.  Give them the in-depth knowledge that will make them want to stay in Rotary. Educate and Retain Members Happy New Year

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