Meeting of the Rotary Club of Eureka
August 5, 2013
August 5, 2013
Lunch Menu: Salad bar, Swiss Chicken, Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, rolls and assorted desserts.
Called to order by President Ziggy at 12:29pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was let by Pat Folkins.
Called to order by President Ziggy at 12:29pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was let by Pat Folkins.
The Invocation was led by Greg Pierson.
President Ziggy announced that he had been properly decontaminated following his volunteer efforts at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. He reported that it took 3 days for his clothes to air out and a week for him to quit smelling like garlic. He commented that he heard Gregg Gardiner ran amok at the last meeting and fined numerous Rotarians, so he would try to take it easy on people today. He did hold up a beautiful Rotary Club of Eureka t-shirt and said that when you had been recognized to the full extent of the Rotary law, you too would receive your very own t-shirt.
Visiting Rotarians: Joyce Lopes, Sandy Scott and Sue Ringwald, all of the Arcata noon club; Liana Simpson from Old Town Rotary.
President Ziggy announced that he had been properly decontaminated following his volunteer efforts at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. He reported that it took 3 days for his clothes to air out and a week for him to quit smelling like garlic. He commented that he heard Gregg Gardiner ran amok at the last meeting and fined numerous Rotarians, so he would try to take it easy on people today. He did hold up a beautiful Rotary Club of Eureka t-shirt and said that when you had been recognized to the full extent of the Rotary law, you too would receive your very own t-shirt.
Visiting Rotarians: Joyce Lopes, Sandy Scott and Sue Ringwald, all of the Arcata noon club; Liana Simpson from Old Town Rotary.
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| The lovely ladies of the Arcata noon club |
Guests of Rotarians: Jim Davis introduced Kathy Smith, President of College of the Redwoods, as well as a prospective Rotary member.
Bert Campton introduced his father-in-law, Paul Pavlich, from Palm Springs. Paul turned 95 last Saturday!
Tom McMurray introduced his niece, Ainsley Duncan. Ainsley and her husband recently opened Duncan Chiropractic. They are sharing an office on Myrtle Avenue with Wennerholm Chiropractic. Tom receives a 10% commission on all Rotary referrals, so please advise the office when you visit!
Birthdays: Steve Justus & Pat Folkins, this week.
Anniversaries: Chuck and Jennie Edwards. Two Rotarians also stood up to proclaim that their anniversaries hadn’t been noted: Richard and Joan Whitaker and Pat and Sheila Folkins. President Ziggy duly noted that those events were also taking place.
Announcements: Steve Lafferty announced that half a dozen Rotarians made it to Winship Middle School at 8am last Saturday and sprayed down the walking areas at the school with power washers. They were able to clean about ½ of the walking area. The fire department is coming to finish the blacktop area by spraying with their ultra strong hoses. This reporter couldn’t follow the technical data regarding the amount of water per second, but it sounded impressive. There will be another work party this coming Saturday at 8am. Those who would like to find out what it’s like to spray water from the ultimate strong hose should definitely attend.
Tom McMurray introduced his niece, Ainsley Duncan. Ainsley and her husband recently opened Duncan Chiropractic. They are sharing an office on Myrtle Avenue with Wennerholm Chiropractic. Tom receives a 10% commission on all Rotary referrals, so please advise the office when you visit!
Birthdays: Steve Justus & Pat Folkins, this week.
Anniversaries: Chuck and Jennie Edwards. Two Rotarians also stood up to proclaim that their anniversaries hadn’t been noted: Richard and Joan Whitaker and Pat and Sheila Folkins. President Ziggy duly noted that those events were also taking place.
Announcements: Steve Lafferty announced that half a dozen Rotarians made it to Winship Middle School at 8am last Saturday and sprayed down the walking areas at the school with power washers. They were able to clean about ½ of the walking area. The fire department is coming to finish the blacktop area by spraying with their ultra strong hoses. This reporter couldn’t follow the technical data regarding the amount of water per second, but it sounded impressive. There will be another work party this coming Saturday at 8am. Those who would like to find out what it’s like to spray water from the ultimate strong hose should definitely attend.
Eric Bergel introduced outbound exchange student, Ashley, who is preparing to leave for Sweden within the next couple of weeks.
Recognitions: Dale Warmuth was fined $50 for the Chamber Mixer Leon’s Care Car Center held in May. Dale announced visitors totaled about 150 and that Captain Leon made an appearance. An indoor BBQ was enjoyed by all.
Richard Whittaker was fined $50 because he retired. His grandson lives in the local area so he and his wife are trying to decide where they want to reside so that they can be close enough to visit.
Richard then turned in his attorney, Paul Brisso, who handled the paperwork on the retirement. Paul graciously thanked Richard for the honor of being recognized $50. It was noted that Paul is preparing for his next hunting trip, this time to Mozambique in Southeast Africa. President Ziggy noted that another fine would be in order upon his return.
Greg Pierson was fined $50 because President Ziggy has seen numerous signs around town with the Pierson Company logo on them. Although Gregg attempted to claim that they were all “for lease” lease, Ziggy did not relent ad the fine stayed in place. Greg asked if he would receive a t-shirt if he was fined in full, but declined, waiting until Ziggy walked out to his car.
Richard Whittaker was fined $50 because he retired. His grandson lives in the local area so he and his wife are trying to decide where they want to reside so that they can be close enough to visit.
Richard then turned in his attorney, Paul Brisso, who handled the paperwork on the retirement. Paul graciously thanked Richard for the honor of being recognized $50. It was noted that Paul is preparing for his next hunting trip, this time to Mozambique in Southeast Africa. President Ziggy noted that another fine would be in order upon his return.
Greg Pierson was fined $50 because President Ziggy has seen numerous signs around town with the Pierson Company logo on them. Although Gregg attempted to claim that they were all “for lease” lease, Ziggy did not relent ad the fine stayed in place. Greg asked if he would receive a t-shirt if he was fined in full, but declined, waiting until Ziggy walked out to his car.
John McBeth was fined $50 for retiring, although it sounds like he’s still spending quite a bit of time at O&M Industries (although, he’s being forced to use the customer entrance instead of the employee entrance). He said he’s not spending a lot of time in a rocking chair. Somebody gave him a motor and he had to buy a boat.
Dave Parris did not receive a fine for getting married, as he was fined last week.
Russ Harris had to stand, but was not fined since he had been fined last Monday.
Spengler Raffle: $10 to Ted Loring & $10 to Steve Lafferty
Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker did not arrive as scheduled, so the meeting ended early.
Meeting adjourned at 12:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Parris did not receive a fine for getting married, as he was fined last week.
Russ Harris had to stand, but was not fined since he had been fined last Monday.
Spengler Raffle: $10 to Ted Loring & $10 to Steve Lafferty
Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker did not arrive as scheduled, so the meeting ended early.
Meeting adjourned at 12:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Alicia Cox
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