Rotary Club of Eureka, California

May 23, 2011
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Eureka

(All errors, misspellings, jokes poorly rendered, and inaccuracies are

mine -john)

Lunch: Green salad, potato salad, pulled pork sandwiches

54 degrees and overcast at meeting time. Dow at 12,399.

President Carlton called the meeting to order. Ron Schoenherr led the Pledge and Gary Todoroff led prayer.

There were no visiting Rotarians, no student guests, and no exchange students.

Mary Johnson brought a guest, Steve Buckingham of Skilled Healthcare.  Bill McAuley brought Greg Siler of Morgan Stanley.Mandy Nash   brought the local head of the Girl Scouts.  Don Smullin brought his eldest daughter, Analisa, heading off to college at UC Davis.  John Bradley brought Nicky Gribi of Food for People. Joe Mark brought Tom Muller of Humboldt Medical Specialists.

Birthdays and Anniversaries are in the book, congrats to all.

President Elect Greg Pierson announced the District Assembly on June 17^th at the River Lodge in Fortuna, the Institute for Leadership seminar in June, A business directory in the next roster, and reminds you to keep your email current.

Past Presidents Don Leonard and Craig Hansen presented an $18,000 donation to the Eureka Rescue Mission from the Sign Smith Fund.

Past President Steve Justus reminded us of the Honor Flight fundraiser this Thursday.

Past President John Bradley introduced Nicki Gribi of Food for People. Backpacks for Kids is currently serving 402 families, and  

George Orwen reminds us that packing of backpacks takes place on Thursdays at 4:45pm at Humboldt Moving & Storage.

Thomas Mulder was introduced as the newest member. Congratulations Thomas.

Today's Presidential Hat:  STAPLES hat.

President Carlton also donned his high school letterman's jacket....that he said he could still button!

Ken Stodder’s grandchildren remain talented at all sports, and Greg Foster picked up his $20 recognition.  

Greg Haulk (who drives a very nice BMW) was recognized for Eureka High’s winning baseball team and great test scores. $80.

--Gambling Interlude—

 

PROGRAM

Peter Pennekamp is a member of our club, and runs the Humboldt Area Foundation. Founded in 1973-4, HAF was started by Lynn and Vera Vietor. HAF has $84 million under management, and distributed $6 million to the community in 2010, and $54 million over the last 10 years.

Recent projects include buying and reselling the Easter Seals pool and expanding into Del Norte County.

HAF manages Eureka Rotary funds, notably the Sign Smith fund. Peter sees less national funding and more local responsibility in coming years. $1.4 billion of inter-generational wealth transfer is expected in the next 10 years nationally.

Peter introduced Chris Whitt, Director of Donor Services at HAF. She encourages you to do estate planning.

HAF maintains a low expense ratio relative to similar organizations.

If you know a butcher, baker, or candlestick maker invite them to join our club. The library book was signed, the bell was rung, and the meeting ended 3 minutes early.

Respectfully Submitted,

John Harper