September 19, 2011
Jack Macdonald led the pledge of allegiance, and Greg Williston gave the invocation on a bright and mild Monday, first citing Vince Lombardi who encouraged us to do our best whatever the task.
Guest of Rotarians
Scott Guild introduced Nathan Nielsen of Nielson Co. farm supplies.
Visiting Rotarians
David Sharp from Southwest Rotary, Hezene and Zoran Sajovic from Lafayette North, Louisiana, and Randi Balke Hveem from Norway.
Exchange Students
We welcomed Tonje Sorum from Norway and Marina Ferreira Rocha Campos from Brazil. Marina is willing to work for pay: she can baby sit, walk the dogs or pet sit. If you need her contact Marinafr_campos@hotmail.com, or call 498-1197 or 444-9313.
Birthdays
Ken Daer (19th), Matthew Owens (20th) and Stacy Lane (23rd).
Anniversaries
Greg and Sharon Pierson on September 21st. Greg is moving the Board meeting so that he can take Sharon to lunch (which he hopes will be cheaper than taking her to dinner).
Announcements
Past President Carlton Nielsen pointed out the need to vote for our 2012-13 board members whose names are on an 8½ x 11 sheet on the table.
Fall Event
Greg Seiler reminded us of the Backpack for Kids Buddy Night.
Where: Cher-Ae Heights Casino, Trinidad
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 5:30-9:30pm.
What: Prime Rib dinner with all the trimmings for $30.00 per person.
All proceeds benefit the Backpacks For Kids Program, a weekend nutrition program for local elementary school children.
To reserve tickets call 269 4335 or 845 9489
Pat Folkins said our Foundation Dinner will be held on October 15th. This would be a good opportunity to contribute to your Paul Harris Fellowship. Tickets are five for a hundred dollars.
Recognitions
Arthur Nielsen forgot his membership packet from last week. Even if he has it all memorized, President Greg fined him ten dollars.
Boy Scout popcorn is for sale now at any Boy Scout booth, business or see Susie Smelser especially if she has on her popcorn hat.
Eric Bergel won the raffle and promptly was asked to stand up by our President. He had bartered for a boat that he would transport to Seattle so that he could use on it on Catalina. He tried on the sob song story of a seasick crew and found little sympathy. He also has an anniversary in two days so was fined $145 by President Greg.
Mike Cunningham went to a Giants game in May (they lost) and got fined four months later due to collusion on the part of the Presidents: $25 Mike.
President Greg held up a picture of Chris Freeman standing ominously over his prey, a giant elk. Chris was only fined $20 which he donated to Backpacks for Kids.
Ron Pierre was named National Ombudsman but did not get to go to Italy. He’s been married 44 years as of 10 days ago. That’ll be $70.
Bruce Rupp has been visiting family, all over the country and to England. Six weeks away. He offered to show 1300 of his photos to us all, but quickly retracted the offer. That’ll be $145 for Bruce.
Mike Cunningham volunteered to come clean and paid $145.
Program
Rob Smith the head football coach at HSU was our guest speaker. He is now in his fourth year as coach, he hopes to bring on a better season and record than his first season. He has led the team to an exciting season thus far, especially the last second field goal victory over Central Washington. Now, he hopes to have a job for another year. He played football at University of Washington under Don James, who is now in the Hall of Fame, graduated from Washington in 1980 and played in the Rose Bowl. Then spent 20 years at Western Washington University. After 17 years there he then moved to Athletic Director, but after a year began to look for a coaching assignment. He became intrigued with the head coach job at Humboldt State and got the job. 2008 was his first season and not a great season. Banking on the tradition of good football teams at HSU, he believed the records would gradually improve, and they did. Coach Smith has a great group of kids who are doing a good job on and off the field. As an example of off field accomplishments, the football team at HSU has the highest GPA of any team in their conference. He is looking not only for athletic talent, but also for players with character and a study ethic. Work hard, no short cuts, play as a team or ship out has been his motto.
The feeling of excitement at HSU for all sports has risen steadily over the past few years, and this spills over into the gridiron and into the good attendance in the stands. There are three more home games this season and coach Smith encouraged us to get out and see a game.
The meeting was closed by President Greg who said there will not be a Smokin’ in the Woods BBQ competition on 9/11 or 2/15 or 4/21 ....whatever the date!
Respectfully Submitted,
Dan Price
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