Mucho Más Fun. Demotion Dinner. Chips from the Buzzsaw. June is Rotary Foundation Month. Club Pheasant

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1 June is Rotary Foundation Month Mucho Más Fun Demotion Dinner Club Pheasant Thursday, June 25, :00 pm Social Hour 7:00 Dinner and Program Mexican Cuisine $30 per Person RSVP to Luan Christ at (916) or (916) (cell) Program: Dan Holmes, Outdoor Photography Dan Holmes first started taking pictures when he was only 11-years old. In 2002 Dan decided take his obsession to the next level and opened his own photography business. Dan not only shoots typical community events and an occasional wedding, but his true passion is nature and the outdoors. He finds that the lighting outdoors brings out an unique aspect of nature. Dan presented to the members and guests a series of slides from a recent trip to Nepal. Dan demonstrated that trips to countries like Nepal is another part of his business where he leads photography trips. He uses local companies to handle logistics so he can spend his time teaching his fellow travelers about photography. Dan travels about once a month to lead photography workshops, photo tours, and adventure trips. Twice a year he leads an international trip. His next big outing is an adventure to Katmai National Park, Alaska to photograph the brown bears of the Brooks River. Dan works with his fellow travelers and teaches them how to use their cameras to create powerful images; tricks and tips for beautiful wildlife photographs; and composition featuring landscape and scenery. Chips from the Buzzsaw Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of West Sacramento Volume 66, No 43 June 9, 2015 SPEAKER PROGRAM June 12 th Chris Myers, Democratic State Party Managing Director June 19 th Heather Nichols, Executive Director, Yolo County Resource Conservation District June 25 th Demotion Dinner June 26 th Demotion DARK July 3 rd Demotion DARK July 10 th Interact June 5, 2015 Meeting Summary Presiding: Ken Wilson Pledge: Lyle Bassett Blessing: Tim Carnahan Song Leader: Dick Marshall No Song D-Day Remembrance Polio Plus Matching Drawing: Charlie Frank Raffle: Valued at $1281 K.O. drew the Two of Diamonds Club 558 of District 5180 PO Box 288 West Sacramento, CA Meets Every Friday at Club Pheasant at 12:15

2 CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 66, Issue 43 2 PROPOSED NEW MEMBER: Kent Ramos Petroleum Distribution Sponsored by Dan Ramos Kent has been approved by the Board as a prospective member. If an active member has any concerns or objections to this proposed membership, they should express them in writing and give them to a Board Member. DUES ARE DUE Dues statements for the Rotary Year have been sent out to all members. Please remit your dues on or before June 30 th. You may pay at a Club Meeting or mail them to: OBJECT OF ROTARY The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the: ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of ideal of service by every Rotarian to his/her/ personal, business and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service. West Sacramento Rotary Club P.O. Box 288 West Sacramento, CA Visiting Rotarian Robb White with his guest Michelle Zhu. Roy Holmes, father of speaker Dan Holmes and Tom Wallace. Kwong Gong Bongers Ken Ruzich for his 48 th anniversary Bell Ringers Luan Christ for her anniversary Steve Heringer for his anniversary Tim Kwong for his girlfriend s son s wedding Jeff Post for his anniversary Jaclyn Powell for her recent wedding John Raney for his 70 th birthday Dick Uno for his 91 st birthday Ken Wilson for his daughter s graduation from college Robb White Roy Holmes Guests and Visitors June 5, 2015 Visiting Rotarians Kevin Kamminga Michelle Zhu Guests Fair Oaks Woodland Kent Ramos

3 CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 66, Issue 43 3 Leadership Team President *Ken Wilson Past President *Mike Campbell President Elect *Heine Roikjer Treasurer *Chris Bradford Secretary *Jorgen Bateman Sergeant at Arms Gary Merwin Membership *Troy Bird The Rotary Foundation *Barry Kalar 5 Avenues of Service Community Service *Christian Montgomery *Jeremiah Smith Young Guns *Jamie Reamer *Charlie Frank International Service *Paul Kolarik *Bill Bevier Vocational Service *Drew Gidlof Club Service *Shaun Morrow Youth Services Joanie Kapell JoAnn Moffett Program Speakers *Bob Walker Literacy Program Chair Steve Lewis Interact Advisor Charyl Silva Bulletin Editor Peter Anderson Fine Master Tim Kwong District Grants Luan Christ Sunshine Chair Kathleen O Leary *Board Member Photos by: Dave Kamminga Birthdays & Anniversaries Dick Uno Paul Kolarik Dan Ramos Joanie Kapell Mike Campbell Jeb Burton June Birthdays Your Newsletter Crew Editor: 1 st 3 rd 5 th 13 th 21 st 28 th June Anniversaries Ken Ruzich Jamie Reamer Jeff Post Tim Carnahan Luan Christ/Bob Collins Mark Leland Charlie Frank Calendar 1 st 5 th 11 th 18 th 21 st 24 th 27 th June 6-9 International Convention, Sao Paulo, Brazil June 7 Rotary Day at the River Cats July 7 Board of Directors Meeting K.O. systematically searches for the Joker, but only finds the 2 of Diamonds. Peter Anderson davidkamminga@frontiernet.net pbanderson1444@gmail.com Deadline for Article Submittals is Sunday, 6:00 pm Mondays: Route 1 6/29 Tim and Gloria Carnahan Mondays: Route 5 6/8 Paul Kolarik 6/15 Dick Marshall and Troy Bird 6/22 Jeanne and Mike 6/29 Joanie Kapell and JoAnn Moffett Wednesdays: Route 5 6/3 Tony Schwall and Armando Omega 6/10 Katherine Van Diest and Tom Engle 6/17 Jeff Post and Randy Carlson 6/24 Lyle Bassett and Bob Ceccato Thursdays: Route 1 6/4 Steve Heringer and Robb White 6/11 Ken Ruzich 6/18 John Raney 6/25 Tom Wallace and Tissy Simmons Thursdays: Route 2 6/4 Ron Morazzini and Len Thomas 6/11 Debbie Oto-Kent and Jon Pearman 6/18 Mike Campbell and Dan Ramos 6/25 Leonor Dicdican and Charlie Frank Thursdays: Route 5 6/4 Mark Engstrom 6/25 Shaun Morrow K.O. splits the deck and leaves the Joker in good company.

4 CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 66, Issue 43 4 The Club celebrates Dan Ramos birthday. YOUR LINKS TO ROTARY Rotarian Quote of the Week: Say Cheese! The Delta Elementary Charter School students gave Dave Kamminga a collection of thank you notes for his involvement in the school s reading program. Club-of-West-Sacramento/ John Raney is recognized for his 70 th birthday. Dick Uno celebrates his 91 tst birthday. Rotary District portal/home.aspx?did=5180 Gary Merwin holds up his award for using the word of the day. For the West Sacramento Education Foundation s Bowling for Schools, Barry Kalar recognizes Ken Ruzich as the Top Male Bowler and the Rotary Team of Tim Carnahan, Tony Schwall, Paul Kolarik, Ken Ruzich and himself as the Top Team. 4 Way Test Of the Things we Think, Say or Do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

5 CHIPS FROM THE BUZZSAW Volume 66, Issue 43 5 The Interact Club remains busy by volunteering for the construction Bryte Part Disney Theme playground and face painting at the Farmers Market. Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang Rotary District 5180 Governor Fred Teichert Rotary District 5180 Assistant Governor Judy Foote District 5180 Rotary Clubs Meeting Times and Locations So You Can Make Up Each Week Day Who When Where Who When Where Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Foothill Highlands 12:15pm Lions Gate Restaurant Fair Oaks 6:45pm Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse Walnut Grove 12:30pm Tony s Place Oroville Sunrise 7:00am The Monday Club Marysville 12:15pm Peachtree Country Club Rancho Cordova Sunrise 7:00am Cordova Casino Rancho Cordova 12:15pm Rancho Cordova City Hall West Sacramento Centennial 7:00am Collins Teen Center Sacramento 12:15pm Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Sacramento Breakfast 7:15am Evans Kitchen Loomis Sunset 5:30pm Leo s Bar and Grill Arden Arcade Noon Ruth Cris Steak House - Pavilions Carmichael 6:30pm Ancil Hoffman Golf Course Oroville Noon The Monday Club Rocklin/Loomis Basin 7:00am Rocklin Golf Club South Placer Noon Rocklin Golf Club El Dorado Hills 7:15am Community Service Building Citrus Heights 12:15pm Citrus Heights Community Center Laguna Sunrise 8:00am Valley Hi Country Club North Sacramento 12:15pm Doubletree Hotel East Sacramento Noon Evan s Kitchen Yuba City 12:15 Hillcrest Plaza Room Elk Grove 12:15pm Vince s Restaurant Midtown Sacramento 5:30pm Café Bernardo Folsom Lake (Folsom) Noon Empire Ranch Golf Club Rancho Murieta 7:00pm Rancho Murieta Country Club Historic Folsom 7:00am Lake Natoma Inn Lincoln Noon Lincoln Women s Club Roseville Sunrise 7:00am Gingers Restaurant Roseville Noon Sierra View Country Club South Yuba County Sunrise 7:00am Peachtree Resturant South Sacramento Noon Iron Steaks Restaurant Pocket-Greenhaven 7:30am Aviators Restaurant Folsom 7:00pm Rotary Clubhouse-Lew Howard Park Gridley Noon Parish Hall Orangevale 7:00am La Placita Restaurant Natomas 7:15am Hampton Inn, North Natomas Point West-Sacramento 7:00am Doubletree Hotel Granite Bay 12:15pm Cattleman s Steakhouse Restaurant