Awards
National Assistance League's Operation School Bell Award
The Rotary Club of Point West has been awarded the National Assistance League's Operation School Bell Award.
The award was given for the club's dedication and commitment to Operation School Bell, an Assistance League program that supplies new uniforms or new suitable school clothing, shoe vouchers, hygiene kits, backpacks, book bags and books to schoolchildren in need. Point West Rotary President Doug Weill and President-elect Bud Ackerman accepted the award from Assistance League President Katie Kunz and immediate past President Doris Hanson.
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Back row, from left, parent Timothy Caldwell, Assistance League President Katie Kunz, Point West Rotary President Doug Weill, Doris Hanson and Bud Ackerman with Timothy Jr., left, and Porschavy Caldwell. |
The Rotary Club of Point West has selected Assistance League of Sacramento as its Brewfest Charity Partner for the past two years, donating more than $15,000 to the Operation School Bell program. About 2,200 children were served last year by Operation School Bell in four school districts: Folsom Cordova Unified, Rio Linda Union Elementary, Sacramento City Unified and San Juan Unified. Through the funds raised by Point West, school clothing for more than 500 Sacramento-area children has been provided.
"I am grateful for the Assistance League's Operation School Bell program, which provided new school uniforms and shoe vouchers for my children," said parent Timothy Caldwell, who has two sons at Dyer-Kelly Elementary School.
With 162 members, Point West is the second-largest club in District 5180. Rotary International has more than 32,500 clubs worldwide with more than 1 million members in more than 165 countries.
Jonas Salk High Tech Academy and Encina High School are areas of focus for local contributions of money and time. Members are involved in mentoring and tutoring programs at both schools on a weekly basis.
As it appeared in the Sacramento Bee June 21, 2007
 Sacramento Bee June 21, 2007
California Brewers' Festival
What Is It?
The Club's largest one day event has over 50 micro brewers and several food vendors participating in the Brewfest. Regional bands and a local radio station have provided entertainment in the past. Planning this event begins several months prior to the occasion. On the actual day Rotarians, family members and friends volunteer their time to make this event a success.
*The Point West Benevolent Fund, which benefits local children's charities receives 100% of the proceeds.
*It's a lot of fun and provides the opportunity to get to know your fellow Rotarians.
How Can You Participate?
*Volunteer to be part of the planning committee or sub committees. This begins several months prior to the actual event.
*Volunteer to work the event by setting up, serving and pouring, taking tickets, providing security, or cleaning up.
*OR -- you can volunteer to judge the various and sundry brews.
Visit the Brew Fest web site: California Brewers Festival
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Fireworks Booth
What Is It?
A Red Devil fireworks booth is set up in the Albertson's Supermarket parking lot, located at La Riviera and Watt Avenues in Sacramento. The booth is in operation for the 7 days prior to July 4th, closing at 9:00 p.m. that day.
This is an excellent avenue for getting to know your fellow Rotarians in a small setting and you can volunteer your spouse, significant other or friend to help work the booth with you.
How Can You Participate?
Two co chairs, a treasurer, an inventory coordinator, publicity coordinator, coordinator of workers and volunteers to sell fireworks from the booth are needed. The volunteers sign up for three hour shifts.
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Cocktail Party & Mystery Dinner
What Is It?
Members and spouses or significant others attend a cocktail party, usually scheduled during fall, at the home of one of our members. Each couple is assigned to a team captain who has previously made dinner reservations at a local restaurant. Parties of six to eight then go to dinner. The cocktail party provides an opportunity for members and spouses to meet and get to know one another on a more personal basis.
How Can You Participate?
Approximately 15 Rotarians are involved in organizing this event. You can
Volunteer to be one of the two chairpersons and organize the event.
Volunteer to have the cocktail party, or
Volunteer to be one of the team captains.
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Speakers Committee
What Is It?
The Speakers Committee schedules speakers for the weekly meetings. This involves contacting the potential speaker, meeting the speaker at the door, ensuring he or she is welcomed and seated at the head table, introducing the speaker to the club, and after the meeting, sending a thank-you letter on behalf of the club.
How Can You Participate?
Volunteer to be the chairperson or a member of the committee.
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Invocators
What Is It?
The chairperson for this committee schedules the members to be invocators at the weekly meetings. The list is usually completed and published at the beginning of the term. It is the responsibility of the individual members to find a replacement if they are going to miss their assigned week.
How Can You Participate?
Volunteer to be an invocator.
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Greeters Table
What Is It?
Three Rotarians are assigned to the greeters table each week for the breakfast meetings. They set up the table, collect the breakfast money, sell raffle tickets, ensure the members sign in and generally welcome members, visiting Rotarians and guests. This is on a rotating basis, so there is always one member who worked the week before. Two members co chair to organize the greeters table and assign members for the year.
How Can You Participate?
Volunteer to be a greeter.
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Membership
What Is It?
The Membership Committee organizes information and paperwork for prospective new members, ensuring this information is available to the board when the prospective member is interviewed, and advising the secretary and corresponding secretary of classifications and names, so records can be updated and badges can be ordered. In the spring, the co-chairs of this committee schedule and organize a new member orientation.
How Can You Participate?
Two members are needed to co-chair this Committee.
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Club Historian
What Is It?
The Club Historian organizes pictures of the various events, maintains club records, inventories historical documents and ensures the banners are current.
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Club Assemblies
What Is It?
Club Assemblies are conducted during the breakfast meetings. Instead of having a speaker, avenues of service and club activities are discussed. This is a time for members to express ideas or concerns or to make suggestions about club business.
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Roster Update
What Is It?
This service involves updating information such as addresses, phone numbers, and classifications of the members. The member assigned to this arranges for printing of the pocket roster with current information and, when appropriate, updating the Point West Rotary Club Roster.
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Fireside Chats
What Is It?
During January and February "fireside chats" are scheduled. Ten to twelve Point West Rotarians meet at a host member's home for a few hours to become better acquainted and discuss club issues in an informal setting. Each member has time to tell the others about him or herself. Co-chairing this event involves finding 15 volunteer hosts, scheduling the "chats" and assigning each of the club members to one of scheduled "chats".
How Can You Participate?
Volunteer to host one of the chats.
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Sweetheart's Day
What Is It?
Sweetheart's Day is celebrated on the Friday before Valentine's Day. Members bring their spouse or significant other to this breakfast meeting. Two members co-chair this event which involves decorating the tables and planning the entertainment for the meeting.
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Newsletter Editor/Publisher
What Is It?
The Editor is responsible for organizing, editing and faxing the weekly newsletter to each of the members.
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Newsletter Writers
What Is It?
Newsletter writers submit articles for the newsletter on a rotating basis.
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District Conference
What Is It?
The annual conference for District 5180 (which includes 34 clubs) is scheduled for three days during May. The District Governor chooses the location and dates for the conference. Clubs are recognized for the contributions they make to their communities and their good works. The speech contest winner is announced and senior citizen of the year is honored. A dinner and dance is scheduled on the Saturday night of the conference. This is a lot of fun and all members are encouraged to attend.
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Rotary Cafe/ Spring Event
What Is It?
Rotary Cafe is a dinner- dance and one of our two major fundraisers. The committee for this event develops the theme, makes arrangements for the location, the catering, and the entertainment. It can be anything from a black tie affair to a casual cioppino feed. Items such as trips, golf games, services and artwork are donated to be auctioned at the event.
How Can You Participate?
Rotarians support this event by attending.
Donate items or services.
Obtain such donations for the silent auction.
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Demotion Party
What Is It?
An end of the term party for the outgoing President, organized by a committee, scheduled during June, just before the President Elect assumes office. All members are encouraged to attend in honor of the outgoing President.
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Softball Team/Volleyball Team
What Is It?
The Point West softball and volleyball teams comprised of members from the club. Games are scheduled for fun competition with teams from other clubs in the district.
How Can You Participate?
Get On the Team
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Point West Rotary Foundation
What Is It?
A percentage of monies received from Point West Rotary fundraisers is designated for the Point West Rotary Foundation. A board of trustees decides on investments. Income generated from these investments will be used for programs such as scholarships.
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Sponsorship Committee
What Is It?
A committee to develop a plan for attracting sponsors for major events and fundraisers. It is hoped the relationships developed with sponsors will be on a continuing basis.
Sponsors will be matched with events. For instance, a paint company might sponsor "Paint the Town" every year.
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