September 22, 2005 Meeting Notes Magician Ron Saylor · 2009-04-29 · Ron Saylor October 20 Walker...
Transcript of September 22, 2005 Meeting Notes Magician Ron Saylor · 2009-04-29 · Ron Saylor October 20 Walker...
U P C O M I N G P R O G R A M S
September 29, 2005
This Week
Program Chair
Jan Richmond
A very distinguished lookingcalled the meeting to
order in the absence of. The invocation was
given by , andled us in
Acting President Starkey askedus to remember the families of
andlong-time Rotarians and friends whorecently passed away.
: Bruce, a visitingRotarian from the East Club, announced that the team from theGuatemala Group Study Exchange will be in Bakersfield Satur-day, October 22 thru Tuesday, October 25. Host families areneeded. Please contact him if you are interested.
: Octoberfest is approaching. This is our bigfundraiser, with a goal this year of $30,000.The event willchange to an evening venue at the Wool Growers restaurantwith a social hour starting at 5:30 pm – or earlier. Dinner will beat 6:00 pm with the Auction starting at 6:30 pm. Bring yourspouse and friends.
: Vision 2020 needs our input to prioritize
Harry Starkey
President
Richard Beene
Mike Allen Joe
MacIlvaine
Ernie Hofman Ed Hickman,
Bruce Keith
Tracy Walker
Susan Hersberger
“God Bless
America”.
Announcements
September 22, 2005 Meeting Notes
Darlene Liesch, Editor
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Magician
Ron Saylor
October 20
Walker / Houchin
October 27
Oktoberfest
TBA
October 6
Jack O’Connell
October 13
Jim Scott
State Superintendent of Schools
Kevin McCarthy / Nicole Parra
Experience the of
Ron Saylor is a ProfessionalMagician whose resume includes thefollowing;
Regularly Performing Magician ofthe World Famous
#1 Rated Close-up Magician &Stage Illusionist of Philip & HenryProductions
The Western United States'Magician for National SchoolAssemblies
Magic Instructor of the SpotlightTheatre School of Arts
2003-2005 Strolling
Las VegasThe House of Blues
“Absolutely incredible! You won'tbelieve your eyes as you watch Ron'samazing illusions. A can't missexperience!” Marlana McCulley,Phoenix, Arizona
MAGIC Ron
Saylor…
Magic Castle
Magic
Olympics
Rio Hotel & Casino
Be prepared to relax and be
entertained…..!!!!!!!
action items for the next five years. A survey was at each table ormembers can go on-line to the Vision 2020 website(www.bakersfieldvision2020.com).
OOPS ! Acting President Harry forgot something – Oh yes,lets introduce visiting Rotarians and guests. didthe honors and reminded Harry that it had only been one weekago that he had been doing the introductions.
There was no true recognition ($$$), however, Acting Presi-dent Harry did mention that might consider havinghis Rotary picture re-taken. The ones up front for preview did notdo him justice.
Program chair, , introduced , CEOof Contraband Control Special-ists. Gary’s topic was “DrugAbuse – Streets to Workplace”.Gary gave a brief background ofhis work with the Sheriff’s depart-ment. He became an undercoveroilfield investigator because ofthe many thefts occurring in thatindustry. In addition to the thefts,he also identified safety issuesand drug and alcohol use asproblems. He felt that the theftsand the safety concerns werelargely due to the drug and
alcohol problems.Gary described the most popular drugs today and refuted
the idea of marijuana as an entry drug. Instead, things found inthe home are the first drugs that children find. Alcohol is still the“drug of choice”; however, 80% do not drink to get drunk. Thatis not the case with marijuana or other drugs.
“When did the war begin?” In the 1970’s, workplace issuesemerged: accidents, thefts, performance and quality problems.A partnership was formed with law enforcement and the oilindustry. Kern County had the first industry-wide effort to dealwith drug use.
The formula for success in the workplace includes policy,procedures, training, enforcement, collection, testing, disciplineand audit reviews. Line supervisors are instrumental in makingthe testing program a success.
In the oil industry, drug testing evolved from pre-employmenttesting to post-incident testing and now to
Greg Gallion
John Hale
Dick Mallard Gary Zvirblis
Presidential Recognitions
Program
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ROTARY OFFICE
- NoonHoliday Inn Select
- NoonValley Rose Golf Course
- NoonHoliday Inn Select
- 6:30 a.m.Homestead Restaurant
- NoonStockdale Country Club
- NoonHeritage Inn
- 6:30 a.m.Shafter Vet’s Hall
- 6:45 a.m.Petroleum Club
- NoonJo’s Restaurant
2:40 p.m. BHSWarren Hall #115
- 7:00 a.m.Dream Castle Cafe
NoonBakersfield Art Museum
- NoonKelcy’s Restaurant
- NoonMary’s Heavenly Bites
- 6:00 p.m.Ewings
NoonVeteran’s Hall
Bakersfield South
Wasco
Bakersfield North
Inyokern
Bakersfield West
China Lake
Shafter
Bakersfield Breakfast
Taft
Interact -
Frazier Park Rotary
Bakersfield Downtown -
Tehachapi
Delano
Kern River Valley
Bakersfield East -
Phone: (661) 325-0696
Area Meetings
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Officers
Board of Directors
R.I. President
District 5240 Governor
Assistant Governor
Group Representative
Rotary Office
Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar
Sally Adelblue
Roland Maier
Maria Berntson
P.O. Box 1628, 93302
Phone: (661) 325-0696
FAX: (661) 322-2311
www.bakersfield-rotary.com
Richard Beene........................Andy Barkate ..........................Harvey McCown .....................Harry Starkey......................
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...............................Bob Tebbe........................................Bruce Biggar.............................................Ray Karpe.................................Stephanie Weber
.......................................Brad Hannink
.........................................Greg Gallion
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sgt. at Arms
1 year
2 years
Past President
President Elect 2005-2006
Goteborg, Sweden
Ventura, East
Taft
Bakersfield East
Ken Carter..........................................Mary Grider........................................Andy Barkate........................................Paul Sheldon
Officers
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additional new hire/introductory employee period testing (forthose who have figured out how to wait out the safe time framefor pre-employment testing). Although many employees havebeen asked to leave the industry through the enforcement ofdrug policies, 82-85% of employees believe in the policies andwant to see improvements in the work place.
Harry brought the meeting to a close and Mother Nature wasrocking and rolling with the great job he did.
Ed HickmanA Member Since 1988
Ernie HofmanA Member Since 1996
In Memory of
In Memory of
Your opinion matters…It’s been five years since the Vision 2020 plan was
released, capturing community priorities and our
vision for the future of Bakersfield.Much has taken place during this first quarter of the 20-year plan —
and now it’s time for an update… a fresh look at priorities for outcommunity.
Please attend one of the two remaining focus groups designedespecially for our business and professional community.
If you’re unable to attend a focus group, you still have a chance toparticipate. You can take the on-line survey at:
www.bakersfieldvision2020.comJust click on this link and you’ll see the access to the questionnaire.
Tuesday, September 27 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Club,
801 Niles St.
Saturday, October 1 10:30 a.m. - Noon Beale Library,
701 Truxtun Ave.