The Weekly Meeting Summary of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
March 3, 2026
Leslie Lemieux, Editor
OPENING THE MEETING
President Sarah Palmer called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM
Pledge of Allegiance - Alex Vega led us in the Pledge
Four Way Test - Bryan Hernandez led us in the Four Way Test
Chalk Talk - Ed Schumann taught us all about the Olympic Sport of Curling today!
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
Visiting Rotarians:
From the Dublin Club, Bob Tucknott is with us
Guests:
Robert Freeman
From California Water Service, Philip Brown and Michael Chavez-Gallegos
Alex Vega and Bryan Hernandez, who will become members next week!
CHALK TALK with Ed Schumann
Today Ed gave us an insight into Olympic curling. The sport of curling was invented in 16th Century Scotland. Players would move heavy rocks over the frozen lakes. Curling made its Olympic debut at the 1924 Olympics in France.
Modern Olympic curling consists of men's teams, women's teams, and a mixed doubles team.
The United States this year took fifth in the men's event, fourth in the women's and the mixed doubles brought a silver medal home!
TODAY'S PROGRAM: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE (Cal Water)
We welcomed fellow Rotarian John Freeman today as our speaker. John is from Stockton, California. He is a second-generation Californian, and has been with Cal Water since 1987. John is currently in the role of District Manager for California Water Service. The company is celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2026.
Very few companies make it to 100 years, and this puts Cal Water among an elite, and small group with corporations like Coca-Cola, Harley Davidson, General Electric, and Ford to name a few.
Cal Water was born in 1926 during the time known as the Roaring Twenties. California was the fastest growing state in the nation. It was a time of opportunity, optimism and westward migration. All this growth required water.
The enduring principles of Cal Water remain in place today:
Excellence in Engineering
Commitment to Public Health
Best-in-Class Customer Service
Community Partnership
Cal Water's values resonate strongly with our Rotary Four Way Test. Water is foundational to public health, economic development, and quality of life. For 100 years, they have served the communities they are in, and service is a shared value in Rotary.
We thank you John, for your commitment to Cal Water, our community, and to our Rotary Club. We were grateful to learn more about Cal Water today!
TODAY'S 10-SPOT
George Duarte's name was drawn as the "winner" of the most recent 10-Spot board, so George has the honor of designating the recipient of Board #83's donations. Our contributions will support the work of the Rotary Foundation!
This Month's Celebrations
Member Birthdays
Kevin McCallum
March 5
Edward Schumann
March 10
David Goulart
March 18
Bill Stevens
March 20
Bennie Le Bourvellec
March 21
Mark Hudson
March 31
Join Date
Edward Schumann
March 1, 1988
38 years
Roy Porfido
March 1, 1998
28 years
Katie Bloudoff-Indelicato
March 4, 2025
1 year
Sarah Thorvund
March 12, 2025
1 year
James Hays
March 15, 2022
4 years
Javier Perez
March 16, 1986
40 years
Jeannette Albiez
March 21, 2023
3 years
David Goulart
March 23, 2021
5 years
Richard Fields
March 26, 2013
13 years
Deborah Tacker
March 27, 2007
19 years
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check out the "Upcoming Events" listed below for complete details and sign-up information for upcoming club happenings!
We are fortunate to be able to call The First Street Alehouse our new Tuesday morning meeting location! We will meet regularly the first 3 Tuesdays of each month at The Alehouse. (Our 4th Tuesday will continue to be an evening social.)
Coffee will be provided. Members are welcome to bring in breakfast from nearby restaurants, or perhaps extend the meeting fellowship afterwards by enjoying breakfast downtown.
The Alehouse is located at 2106 First Street in Downtown Livermore. Plenty of parking is available in the new parking garage - entrance on L St.
We are grateful to the Alehouse for giving us the opportunity to meet in this convenient location.
50/50 RAFFLE
Jeannette Albiez wins the 50/50 raffle today!
MEETING MOMENTS
Thank you, Roy, for capturing these moments!
NEXT WEEK'S SPEAKER
Next week we are excited to welcome Captain John Reynolds from Livermore Police Department. Please join us!
