President’s Message Scholarships, May Fair and Babies The Good We Do Last week was one that showcased the good work we do as members of the Vacaville Rotary Club. On May 9th an impressive number of you showed up to volunteer at the Dixon May Fair. Each special needs child who came to enjoy the fair was paired with a Rotarian who was there to assist with riding the rides, seeing the animals and all the May Fair has to offer. Smiles were everywhere, and not just on the children. On May 12th, you were there to honor and cheer on the latest Vacaville Rotary Scholarship winners. We are fortunate to have such a bright and well-rounded group of future scholars here in Vacaville. Those who attended can attest to how grateful each student was to our club for helping to make college possible for them. The money you commit to our scholarship program makes a big difference to these kids, and ultimately, to the future of our community. Recently, we received a note of thanks from Diedre Eckles, fellow Rotarian and executive director of Alpha Crisis Pregnancy Center. Our club helped them purchase 25 “shaken baby dolls” that Alpha is using to educate young parents about the devastating effects shaking a baby can have. If the dolls prevent even one parent from shaking their child, we very well may have saved a life. Sure, Rotary is about our lunches, programs and parties, but mostly it’s about the good work we do, and last week, we done good. May 22, 2014 Janet Dosker & Jeff Erickson The ACE Academy ACE Academy for Architecture, Construction & Engineering combines rigorous academic and technical education for juniors and seniors interested in the richly rewarding career paths in the design-build industry. This hands-on, innovative educational method ignites students' creativity and performance through project and competency-based learning. ACE's 2-year program incorporates state-of-theart technology tools and college accredited curriculum, career coaching, internships and industry mentors. With us today to tell us more about the ACE program is Jeff Erickson from ACE and Janet Dosker from Buckingham Charter School. Upcoming Speakers May 29 — Joanie Erickson Solano Coalition for Better Health Upcoming Events June 25 — Dark (for Installation Dinner) June 27 — Installation Dinner, Hampton Inn, 6 p.m. Will Wylie, Vacaville Rotarian for 50+ Years, Passes Away Will Wylie, a Vacaville Rotary Past President with perfect attendance for 55 years, lost his battle with cancer earlier this month. Will was known for his humor and gentlemanly nature and helped lead our club through many changes in his long tenure with us. Go Bears! Mark your Calendar Now for the June 27 Installation We know how popular you are and how your dance card fills up. That’s why this friendly reminder is here for a calendar marking the evening of June 27. Beginning at 6 pm at the Hampton Inn, we will have a couple of beverages, some nice conversation, a nice meal and will celebrate the installation of our new president Tom Thurmond and his board. Dinner will be a savory and sumptuous meal prepared by the acclaimed Chef Daniel. Dress is dressy and/or business attire. The cost is $50 a ticket. Don’t let this Rotary tradition pass you by with another commitment that won’t be nearly as fun. Next Up: Vacaville Rotary 2014/2015 Officers and Directors President: Tom Thurmond President Elect: Carol Landry Past President: Rob Sesar Directors: James Haskell Jeremy Craig Michael White Mark Creffield Jan Larsen Shea McGuire Directors: Bob Kyle Chris Donhost Treasurer: Milton Steck Secretary: Cathy Mathews Sergeant-at-Arms: Scott Reynolds Program Chair: Jerry Sullivan Cool, Easy Make-Ups Sunrise, Holiday Inn Express, 7:15 a.m., Tuesdays Eventide, Pietro’s #2, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays Davis, Community Church, noon, Mondays Fairfield-Suisun, Kroc Center, 12:10 p.m., Tuesdays FF-Suisun Twilight Club, Rockville Bar & Grill, 6:10 p.m., Mondays Cordelia, Courtyard Marriott, 7:15 a.m., Wednesdays Dixon, May Fair Grounds, 12:15 p.m., Wednesdays Online: www.rotaryeclubone.org Pictured here are the winners of the 2014 Vacaville Rotary Scholars, along with President Rob and scholarship coordinator Greg Banks and the Rotary scholarship judges. Congratulation to all of the winners, and special thanks to Greg, his wife Susan and all the other Rotarians who participated. Board of Directors Bell Ringers Officers President — Rob Sesar — 453-0196 President-Elect — Tom Thurmond — 448-6976 Past-President — Mike Vieira — 446-2794 Secretary — Cathy Mathews — 451-6681 Treasurer — Milton Steck — 448-5430 Sgt.-at-Arms — Scott Reynolds — 425-1250 Club Committees Club Administration President: Rob Sesar — 453-0196 Secretary: Cathy Mathews— 451-6681 Treasurer: Milton Steck — 448-5430 Programs: Dallas Jackson — 446-7014 Sgt. At Arms: Scott Reynolds — 425-1250 The Rotary Foundation Mike Conner — 448-6273 Public Relations Chris Motes — 290-5806 Club Service Chris Motes — 290-5806 Chris Donhost — 448-4900 Community Service Louie DeBartolo — 453-1111 Shea McGuire-Keane — 301-1349 Vocational and Youth Services Sherri McBride — 447-5600 Charlie Ricketts — 529-5729 Membership Chris Donhost — 301-0739 International Carol Landry — 297-2062 Julia Chandler — 447-0198 Program Committee Dallas Jackson — 446-7014 Have an item for the Bulletin? 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