NowPresident David Thormanopened the 4th nearly "virtual" meeting, the first in August and with live human beings next to him, George and Tara Abraham who were his technical experts for the evening. In addition, we were please to have with us, "honorary" member Jack Shearer, all the way from Southern California. The "pledge" and "thought" were offered by our esteemed member Mark Beil who gave the following thought.
"A person who sleeps close by the fire
knows how intensely it burns"
An African Proverb
HONORARY
ROD MALLOY, TARA ABRAHAM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
♦ Jay Boatwright, District Governor Brent Hastey and Conference Chair Ravi Aujla are seeking individuals who would like to work on their plans for the Conference committee. Please let Jay know if you are interested.
♦ District Governor's Visit to our Club on August 11th, may be planned as the first of the"hybrid meetings" where some will attend in person and some will attend "virtually" on Zoom. D.G. Brent Hastey and President David Thorman are working it out. Maybe this will be the first step in climbing out of the absolute isolation of individuals - we shall see.....
FUTURE PROGRAM
►AUGUST 11 - Brent Hastey, D.G. District 5180
►AUGUST 18 -Rachel Taylor, CEO of the Carmichael Improvement District Association
►AUGUST 25 - Michael Reinero, District Membership Chair
►SEPTEMBER 1 - DANIEL CAMPS - Being an Exchange Student in Calfornia
With roots in Connecticut and New York, Rod has guided non-profit organizations across the United States, raising over $50 million on behalf of aging adults, at-risk children and seniors, human trafficking victims, homeless veterans and nature conservation and environmental protection causes.
Rod embraces the leadership roles he has been entrusted with at N&R Publications and the Sacramento News & Review; providing storytelling, marketing, branding and publicity for environmental, human services and non-profit causes nationwide.
A professional public speaker, Rod produced a 100 year-anniversary video for the Rotary Club ofJackson, Michigan view at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PGK2v6uU4gHeinspires audiences on topics ranging from natural and local history to future reality, with special emphasis on aging adult services, inter-generational trends, social media, civic leadership, local art, the climate crisis, and the environment.
An Eagle Scout and proud father of two adult children, Rod enjoys serving the local community and equipping people from each generation for success. As a Rotarian, Rod has crafted a strategic plan for The Rotary Club of Jackson, Michigan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PGK2v=9PGK2v6uU4g
Rod started with a slide entitled Future Breathe (above). He wanted however to tell us about the immense respect he has for Rotary. He loves Rotary’s “Four Way Test” and asked someone to define“ Good Will”, well it is what Rotary does and believes in, good will and world peace, connections with others throughout the world – this is what Rotary does greatest.
Rod says there is a lot of opinions going around about the science of “Climate Change”. Whose opinion do you trust? Well Rod trusts N.A.S.A. and there is a lot of information on their website. Rod showed a chart about the rising of the oceans from 1995-2020 and just like the stock market – it only goes up (this was a little joke for Troy Drennon who is a financial advisor).
There has been a co2 explosion in the last 10 years. Look on the N.A.S.A. website.
Now Rod produced a slide which talked about the abundant plastic products that have been put into our landfills and our oceans. He mentioned 3 documentaries which are available and they are described as the Anthroposcene Trilogy. He got back to us after the meeting with two links you can use to see trailers of the films. Rod says that when they are available, he would be happy to come back to our Club and be the host – showing the movies to us in their entirety. The links are:
There is hope. We all can make a difference. Rod mentioned a book, Drawdown by Paul Hawken on ways to reduce global warming – (picture left)
Other ways to help, among these are: Plant trees – Inspiring a Reforestation Revolution, Reduce Food Waste, Alternative Cement (using cement substitutes) and Wind Turbines.
After a lively Q & A session, President Dave proudly informed Speaker Rod that a book will be donated, in his honor, to the Carmichael Library (Subsidiary of the Sacramento Public Library.) Rod was touched by the gesture, saying that he appreciates fostering education.
If you wish to get in touch with Rod, his email address is rodmalloy@gmail.com ...
HAPPY FINES
It was not a very productive "Happy Thoughts" session folks. George Abraham donated only $10 but we could not hear him anyway; Katha Danz was happy that she got new window coverings for our dining room window out to the patio and donated 1 big A ($20); Mark Beil bragged about his parents who had a combined 90 year birthday, and the family attended with some trepidation because of Covid-19 - he put in another $10. We are going to have to be more generous in the future (do as I say, not as I do.)
BELL RINGERS
STAN ROE
v
BONG GONGERS
HAMID AHMADI; VINCE IOSSO; STAN ROE (2); DAVID THORMAN
EXPLANATION: A BELL RINGER IS SOMEONE WHO DONATES $100 TO THE CLUB IN A GIVEN YEAR; A GONG BONGER IS ONE WHO DONATES AN ADDITIONAL $100 TO EITHER THE CLUB OR R.I. FOUNDATION (FOR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC PURPOSE)
Donations as of 8-4-2020
During the incumbency of President David Thorman,(2013-14) it was decided that instead of giving a particular gift, ie coffee mug, pen etc. to honor our guest speaker each week, we would simply donate a book to the Carmichael Library. So below are many of the books that we have donated in honor of recent speakers.
It is the "gift that keeps of giving" because those who will check out these books from the library will derive many hours of pleasure for years to come, and it enhances learning and literacy. The books are chosen byBertaBoegel, Branch Supervisor, Carmichael Library, subsidiary of the Sacramento Public Library.
rboegel@saclibrary.org
Due to the quantity of books donated as of 8-4-2020 (over 200), I have noted only the last 16 or so. The prior tabulations of books donated have been archived and will be in the memory of the Carmichael Club in Club Runner.
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chart about the rising of the oceans from 1995-2020 and just like the stock market – it only goes up (this was a little joke for 
There is hope. We all can make a difference. Rod mentioned a book, Drawdown by 
