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

info@bakersfield-rotary.com

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.