Diane Bucher and Gerry Anderson were inducted into membership by President Larry Orr and their mentors,  Nancy Palumbo and Jeff Harding respectively.
 
  Diane Bucher and Gerry Anderson were inducted into membership by President Larry Orr and their mentors,  Nancy Palumbo and Jeff Harding respectively A recitation of the responsibilities and gratifications that come from being a Rotarian were reviewed by member Andy Esquivel. Each new member received a Rotary lapel pin. Jester Hats will be made available once they have completed all responsibilities that are required of new members, which were outlined by membership chairman, Will Seppi. Following the induction, the new members for giving a rousing standing ovation by the members of the club and welcomed into our community of service and friendship.
 
Girl Scout cookies were distributed to various members of the club.
 
Pam Moulton, President-eEect, presented the members of her Board of Directors for 2014-2015 Rotary year. She also presented the chairpersons of committees and ask that each of them give a brief description of their charges for the coming year.
 
A very entertaining program on Forensic Dentistry was presented by Jim Ward, DDS. Jim is a practicing dentist as well as currently the mayor of Healdsburg.
 
Forensic dentistry deals with the identification of human remains based on dental records. Mr. Wood has always enjoyed this aspect of dental investigation, and has been instrumental in solving many cases of questionable identity not only in Sonoma County, but throughout the state as well as following the 9/11 disaster in New York City. He presented several cases that he had worked on, some with a successful outcome, others with unusual twists to them, all of which were very intriguing and interesting to the membership.
 
He reviewed the multiple types of evidence that are available for identifying  the victims of accidents or crimes, often long after the event has occurred. Dental records, when available, are very helpful in making identifications. Likewise, implanted medical devices (usually containing a serial number), obvious surgical losses (prior amputations, etc.), tattoos on any remaining skin (particularly in Bern victims) are all helpful in making an identification.
 
Jim jokingly hoped that this topic did not upset anybody's appetite at our breakfast meeting, and that it would not impact their decision whether or not to vote for him in the forthcoming election.
 
 his talk was very well received and was most interesting.