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Joyce Tucker – Docent for the Blackhawk Museum
Dan Dunn – Director of Blackhawk Museum
Joyce Tucker described some of the school tours that are
PROGRAM FOR TODAY offered by the museum. She talked about the Blackhawk
Debbie Roessler introduced our speakers for today, Dan Guild that raises money to support these events including
Dunn, the Executive Director of the Blackhawk Museum and transportation for the students when funds are not available in
Joyce Tucker, a docent for 12 years at the museum and a the school districts. Joyce also discussed the use of the
member of their steering committee. museum for private events as well as a special Father’s Day
event held annually.
Dan indicated that although the Blackhawk museum is an
affiliate of the Smithsonian it is primarily known for its Dan discussed a current vintage Jukebox event currently on
automotive collection and exhibits. He went on to display display at the museum that features 27 jukeboxes all the way
some wonderful automotive pictures including the following: from a 10 record 1920 Seaborg to a three million song unit that
accesses a library of music using a satellite connection
Gary Irwin announced that we are all set for the Rotary Ron Mucovich celebrated his 26th wedding anniversary
tent at the Moraga Community Faire on Saturday, May with a dinner at the Lafayette Park Hotel.
th
14 . The faire starts at 11AM th
. Ron Julian also celebrated his 45 wedding anniversary.
Cliff and Mary Elena Dochterman passed around voting Congratulations, Ron.
slips for this year’s Rotarian of the Year award to be
announced at the Demotion Dinner on June 28 .
th Susie Reid returned from a visit with her family in Ohio for
Easter.
Barb Bruner and Ron Mucovich waged a fierce battle for
this month’s Fine Free Hat. Barb outlasted her challenger Kudos Of The Week
to win the hat for this month.
Thanks to all of those who joined in the "Rotarians At
th Work" project a week ago Saturday by working at the
Mike Rosa announced that the May 17 meeting will be
the Annual Joke-a-Thon – Start collecting those jokes!! eWaste project in Moraga Shopping Center. Throughout
the day, an almost steady stream of cars brought old
Al Simonsen announced that the Athletic Field Day will be TVs, computers, cell phones, electrical items, monitors,
held on June 1. Mark your calendars and sign up to help keyboards and a variety of other electronics for recycling.
with this important community event. The team of Rotary workers included Rich Render, John
Erickson, Kevin Reneau, Lad Lynch, Frank May,
Kevin Reneau announced that there will be a Senior Faire Debbie and Lou Roessler, Mike Rosa, Mary Elena and
th Cliff Dochterman. We also saw George Renworth, Ron
held at the Hacienda from 2 until 4 on May 17 .
Mucovich and Gary Irwin delivering some eWaste items.
Rich Render announced that an additional $125 had been
contributed by Joan Yau to Shelterbox. This brings the This was a valuable community service project as well as
total that she has raised for Shelterbox to $2625.00. Rich a fund raiser for the Moraga Rotary service fund.
will invite her to a future club meeting.
Might You Host A Summer Exchange Student?
Debbie Roessler announced that there will be a Spring
Symposium on Wednesday sponsored by the St. Mary’s Open your hearts and homes for 3 weeks this summer!
Honors Program featuring academic student projects from Volunteer to host a Spanish exchange student aged 13-18
our area schools. The program is from 12:40 until 2:10 from July 5 – July 26, 2011. Host families provide room
PM at the Soda Center. and board and some local transportation. Center for
Cultural Interchange (CCI), a non-profit organization, will
Confessions, Anniversaries and Happy Bucks provide morning English classes and activities each week,
as well as fun activities that you are welcome to attend.
Barb Bruner returned from a trip to Turkey. She had a
great time and briefly shared some of her experiences. You and your family will have a memorable summer while
She offered a sample of Turkish Delight that tasted (at you share your culture and English skills with someone
least to this editor) much better than the dried cod from a who will appreciate your kindness. Students arrive with
previous trip to Iceland. medical insurance and spending money. Your family will
have the ongoing support of a local coordinator dedicated
to a positive exchange experience.
Those interested should contact Karen Frock on 510-593-
4335 or by email at: summerxchangecci@gmail.com
http://www.cci-exchange.com/usprograms/host.aspx OUR EDITORIAL COMMENT
It is a responsibility of all of us as Rotarians
~ PLACES TO MAKE UP ROTARY ~ and members of the Rotary Club of Moraga to
help however we can in supporting the
MONDAY activities of our club. With a new Rotary year
Danville at Noon………………………. Brass Door, San Ramon
WEDNESDAY fast approaching, won’t you reach out and
Orinda at Noon…………….……………… . .Community Center volunteer for a committee or two?
Berkeley at Noon…………… ……. His Lordships Restaurant
THURSDAY Call Tony or Nora and let us know how you
Pleasant Hill at Noon………………..……… .Community Center would like to help out!!
Lafayette at Noon ………………. ……. .Oakwood HealthCenter
Oakland at Noon …………………………… California Ballroom
FRIDAY Rotary International Theme for 2010-11
Lamorinda Sunrise at 7:00am ………………….....……Postino’s
Concord at Noon ………………...……………. Concord Hilton “BUILDING COMMUNITIES
BRIDGING CONTINENTS