February 18, 2013
The Club was dark in honor of President's Day.
Feb 18, 2013
Feb 11, 2013
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Eureka
February 11, 2013
S&P 1517 Lunch: Chicken Parmagana and Garlic Bread
The Flag Salute was led by Dick Storre. The invocation was given by Greg Williston.
Visiting Rotarians
Liana Simpson
Guest of Rotarians
Jack Crider of the Humboldt Bay Harbor District, Bill Hannah the new City Manager, Tyrone Champ from Aalfs and Evans and Nathan Nilsen from Nilsen Feed. Bruce Smith brought Alex Krell and Jason Eads brought his friend, a Private Investigator, who will remain nameless due to his job and that I missed it.
Student Guests
Eric Bergel reported that Franco is recovering quickly, and is now able to smile, say a few words, and feed himself. We remain hopeful he will make a full recovery. His parents are dealing with the financial burden of his recovery and staying with him, he asks for your donation to help them afford the burden of being here for his care.
Exchange Student Larissa thanked us for our help of Franco and how impressive Rotary is in our giving.
Another exchange student, Bibi, was selling homemade torrone for Valentines Day as a fundraiser for Franco. Give it as a gift, or eat it yourself in the car after our meeting.
Special thanks to Michelle Nielsen and Laura Williston for staying with Franco at the hospital in Redding to allow his parents to get some rest and have a familiar and loving face for Franco to see in the initial days of his recovery. Laura and Greg were Franco’s first host family and Michelle and Carlton were his 2nd host family. Past President Nielsen and Greg Williston were honored for marrying well, as their wives were there for Franco early in his recovery process.
Birthdays and Anniversaries are in the book, congratulations to all.
Announcements
Bob Morse talked about dictionary project. Did you know that there is pulp in your teeth? I did not, but a thank you note from a third grader informed me of this fact. I googled it, it's true! Bob thanks everyone for their efforts in distributing the dictionaries.
The Eureka Rotary Club was formed Oct. 10, 1923 so we will have our 90th anniversary later this year. Leading up to the anniversary, one Monday each month, we will have a decade by decade review starting today with Lisa Slack who will talk about our earliest years from 1923-1933. First topic, "Hey look, electricity!" Lisa told us that we were sponsored by the San Francisco club and Rotary had a worldwide membership of 88,000, of which 21 were from Eureka. The club was made up of prominent businessmen in Eureka, many of whims direct descendants are members of the club to this day. The club donated a piano that cost $50, $100 of dentistry, and $100 to the local Boy Scouts. It's rumored that that was the original Boy Scout donation to build the showers at their camp.
We are dark next Monday for President’s Day. A board meeting is scheduled for noon Wed. Feb 20 at the Ingomar Club.
Recognitions
Jesse Klair was recognized because he came to the meeting, and it was an opportunity to give him a rainmaker. He went to Hawaii over New Year's Eve, visited family in Turlock, and went to a bunch of parties. We are dark next Monday for President’s Day. A board meeting is scheduled for noon Wed. Feb 20 at the Ingomar Club.He's also featuring the grilled onion cheddar burger at his restaurants, which are pretty freaking good.
The Spengler " Science Fair" Raffle Tickets winners! $10 Jim Davis $10 Christian Hill
Program
Our Speaker was Erika Guevara Blackwell, director of the Humboldt Aquaculture Innovation Center. When the pulp mill closed, Erika approached the owner about her vision for the property. She has spent the last three years trying to develop an aquaculture business park on the site of the old Samoa Pulp Mill. Due to the permitting costs in California, a small aquaculture business can take two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to get through. Erika's vision is a business park where many smaller companies can come together to develop a supersite.
There are multiple sites around the country where she has gone for inspiration, including in New Jersey and Hawaii. All of the sites she is looking at are in the Coastal Dependent Industrial Zone. The mill, Fairhaven Business Park, and a nearby property owned by the county. Aquaculture is essentially the farming of the sea. The United States only produces 5% of the seafood we consume, and California's production has been dropping due to the complex regulatory structure. The plan is incredibly detailed and an incredibly ambitious use of our unique geographical advantages, providing jobs and use of our ocean resource. An article on the project is here: http://www.caaquaculture.org/2013/01/31/ncj-reincarnating-the-pulp-mill/
The guest was thanked, the library book was signed, and the meeting ended 3 minutes early.
Respectfully submitted,
John Harper
February 11, 2013
S&P 1517 Lunch: Chicken Parmagana and Garlic Bread
The Flag Salute was led by Dick Storre. The invocation was given by Greg Williston.
Visiting Rotarians
Liana Simpson
Guest of Rotarians
Jack Crider of the Humboldt Bay Harbor District, Bill Hannah the new City Manager, Tyrone Champ from Aalfs and Evans and Nathan Nilsen from Nilsen Feed. Bruce Smith brought Alex Krell and Jason Eads brought his friend, a Private Investigator, who will remain nameless due to his job and that I missed it.
Student Guests
Eric Bergel reported that Franco is recovering quickly, and is now able to smile, say a few words, and feed himself. We remain hopeful he will make a full recovery. His parents are dealing with the financial burden of his recovery and staying with him, he asks for your donation to help them afford the burden of being here for his care.
Exchange Student Larissa thanked us for our help of Franco and how impressive Rotary is in our giving.
Another exchange student, Bibi, was selling homemade torrone for Valentines Day as a fundraiser for Franco. Give it as a gift, or eat it yourself in the car after our meeting.
Special thanks to Michelle Nielsen and Laura Williston for staying with Franco at the hospital in Redding to allow his parents to get some rest and have a familiar and loving face for Franco to see in the initial days of his recovery. Laura and Greg were Franco’s first host family and Michelle and Carlton were his 2nd host family. Past President Nielsen and Greg Williston were honored for marrying well, as their wives were there for Franco early in his recovery process.
Birthdays and Anniversaries are in the book, congratulations to all.
Announcements
Bob Morse talked about dictionary project. Did you know that there is pulp in your teeth? I did not, but a thank you note from a third grader informed me of this fact. I googled it, it's true! Bob thanks everyone for their efforts in distributing the dictionaries.
The Eureka Rotary Club was formed Oct. 10, 1923 so we will have our 90th anniversary later this year. Leading up to the anniversary, one Monday each month, we will have a decade by decade review starting today with Lisa Slack who will talk about our earliest years from 1923-1933. First topic, "Hey look, electricity!" Lisa told us that we were sponsored by the San Francisco club and Rotary had a worldwide membership of 88,000, of which 21 were from Eureka. The club was made up of prominent businessmen in Eureka, many of whims direct descendants are members of the club to this day. The club donated a piano that cost $50, $100 of dentistry, and $100 to the local Boy Scouts. It's rumored that that was the original Boy Scout donation to build the showers at their camp.
We are dark next Monday for President’s Day. A board meeting is scheduled for noon Wed. Feb 20 at the Ingomar Club.
Recognitions
Jesse Klair was recognized because he came to the meeting, and it was an opportunity to give him a rainmaker. He went to Hawaii over New Year's Eve, visited family in Turlock, and went to a bunch of parties. We are dark next Monday for President’s Day. A board meeting is scheduled for noon Wed. Feb 20 at the Ingomar Club.He's also featuring the grilled onion cheddar burger at his restaurants, which are pretty freaking good.
The Spengler " Science Fair" Raffle Tickets winners! $10 Jim Davis $10 Christian Hill
Program
Our Speaker was Erika Guevara Blackwell, director of the Humboldt Aquaculture Innovation Center. When the pulp mill closed, Erika approached the owner about her vision for the property. She has spent the last three years trying to develop an aquaculture business park on the site of the old Samoa Pulp Mill. Due to the permitting costs in California, a small aquaculture business can take two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to get through. Erika's vision is a business park where many smaller companies can come together to develop a supersite.
There are multiple sites around the country where she has gone for inspiration, including in New Jersey and Hawaii. All of the sites she is looking at are in the Coastal Dependent Industrial Zone. The mill, Fairhaven Business Park, and a nearby property owned by the county. Aquaculture is essentially the farming of the sea. The United States only produces 5% of the seafood we consume, and California's production has been dropping due to the complex regulatory structure. The plan is incredibly detailed and an incredibly ambitious use of our unique geographical advantages, providing jobs and use of our ocean resource. An article on the project is here: http://www.caaquaculture.org/2013/01/31/ncj-reincarnating-the-pulp-mill/
The guest was thanked, the library book was signed, and the meeting ended 3 minutes early.
Respectfully submitted,
John Harper
Feb 4, 2013
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Eureka
February 4, 2013
Lunch: Beef Stroganoff and Lemon Cake Wedges
S&P: 1499
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Past President Dennis Hunter.
The Invocation was given by Past President Steve Justus.
Guests of Rotarians
Barbara from Cal Courts, Matt Hague of David L Moonie & Co, Nathan Nilsen of Nilsen Feed, as well as the new local Boy Scout Leader. Patrick Cleary of Humboldt Area Foundation was also a guest.
Visiting Rotarians
Chris Hemphill of the Dougherty Valley Rotary Club, who was in town visiting his son at Humboldt State.
Student Guests
Maya Kopp and Sylvia Lou of Eureka High Interact were in attendance. They raised money for the Discovery Museum.
Exchange student Franco is recovering in Redding from his skiing accident, and can currently walk with assistance. He is getting 24 hour assistance, and can answer simple questions but is not fully awake. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Announcements
Wells Fargo contributed $300 to the operating fund for the Rotary Club.
Former member Tom Hannah's wife passed away last week.
John Bartholomew announced that he has indeed been in the club 4 years, and should have stood up to speak with President Dean. A short joke was made.
Past Presidents Dennis Hunter and Craig Hansen were asked to stand to discuss the 49ers loss in the Superbowl. Somehow this resulted in a donation of $20 to Polio Plus.
Past President Nielsen recognized on-again, off-again Police Chief Harpham for winning Government Employee of the Year from the Chamber of Commerce. Murl has been on the EPD for 56 years.
Sophia and Clark of Lost Coast Rotaract came up and discussed the International Rotary Conference in Lisbon. Sophia is going, and now that I know it's in Lisbon, I want to go too. Instead, why don't we all kick in a few bucks to get Sophia there?
District Governor Juric will be at their fundraiser this Friday, stop by and say hello; they will also be raising funds for Franco.
Saturday night Fortuna Sunrise has their crab fundraiser, and that night Old Town Rotary has a Vampire's Ball. Wowza!
President Elect Ziggy was welcomed back...glad to see him at the meeting.
Pete went on a cruise to the Mediterranean, starting in Barcelona, traveling toMonte Carlo, Italy, and a host of other lovely places. Also Greece. For his whirlwind tour of Southern Europe, he received a rainstick.
Rick Littlefield announced opening a new store in Crescent City, and is pleased to be up there in a 5000 square foot facility. Rainstick! Rick also added $100 to the community service fund.
Dale Warmuth brought a photo of Chamber presidents from years past. Included was Past President Pat Folkins, who pointed out that most of them were also Rotarians.
Spengler Raffle Winners
$10 Tim Jones $10 Dave Tyson
Program
Sure, maybe the regularly scheduled program speaker didn't show up. but our club has so many amazing members, and two of them deserve a position of prominence.
February is World Understanding Month. Gregg and Cathy Gardiner came up to discuss the Rotary Foundation. Both are now Level 2 major donors, which is a great milestone and achievement of giving.
They received a crystal emblem, a couple pins, the respect of the club, and a standing ovation.
The meeting ended 20 minutes early.
Respectfully submitted,
John Harper
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