January 8, 2019

President Brad Mettam called upon Pat Folkins to lead us in the flag salute.  Patrick Cleary gave the invocation. 

Menu was Turkey or Ribs. 

Matthew Owen who always volunteers for crowd control at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, said this year’s highlight was a float that caught on fire.  A new Rotarian was sworn in.  I didn’t get his name, but he works in property management and has lived here all his life.  He remembers when there was a 30-foot slide and a real steam engine in Sequoia Park. He was in the National Guard and graduated from HSU. Carly Robbins said that Backpacks for Kids would be starting up and needed volunteers to pack bags Thursdays at 4 pm .

 

Our speaker was Ross Welch from the Arcata Economic Development Commission.  They give economic help to business opportunities. AEDC actually has its offices in Eureka.  Their clients include Humboldt Distillery, Dick Taylor Chocolates, Los Bagels, Open Door Clinic Carson Block Building Eureka Rescue Mission and Hoopa Grocery Store

December 17, 2018

Today’s meeting was held off site at the Recology Center in Samoa.  Brad Mettam led the meeting.  We pledged to a projected image of the flag and did the invocation. 

 

Continued good wishes for J. Warren Hockaday, who is recovering from successful cancer treatments.  The menu was Mexican food.  Tacos enchiladas beans and rice. 

Assemblyman Jim Wood

 

Our presenter was Jim Wood California Assemblyman.  He spoke on various topics including wild fires and health care.  The meeting room was full of recycled objects: Manikins, slot machines plastic bottles and the walls were covered with the art of Linda Wise head of Recology Arcata.

A good time was had by all.  The next two weeks we will be dark due to the holidays.    The next meeting is January 7, 2019.

Linda Wise art

December 10 2018

Welcome to December.  It’s disease prevention treatment month.  Now that you’ve lost your appetite let’s discuss the menu. Your choice of tri tip or chicken cordon bleu roasted potatoes and blackberry cobbler for dessert.

 

Chuck Ellsworth gave us a Quaker moment.  Brad Mettam presided, resplendent in his Rotary Vest. Keith Crossley brought Rick and Betty Littlefield to the podium to announce that Betty would become a Paul Harris fellow.  Rick contributed an additional $1000 to add to his fellowship.

 

Our program was Christmas songs by Eureka High’s Limited Edition.  They included such classics as Carol Of the Bells and White Christmas and a humorous version of the Twelve Days Of Christmas plus a new song “White Winter Hymnal written by the Fleet Foxes.  They were directed by Charles Young.

Next week the meeting is off site at the Recology recycling center in Samoa. Congressman Jim Wood will be speaking. You’ll need to RSVP to Klark Swan pretty soon.  Merry Christmas.

 

There are still openings for "Burl Reporter". No experience necessary.  Must like thankless jobs.

 

November 27, 2018

Today’s menu was fried cod or ham steaks with vegetable medley. Brad Mettam was out of

Town so Carly Robbins was leading the meeting.  Will Kay led us in the flag salute.  Jay Reed gave the invocation.   Carly announced that December was Foundation Month.  S
pecial Announcement:  December 17 The Rotary Meeting will be held on location at The Recology Center in Samoa. RSVPs are required if you want lunch.  Assemblyman Jim Woods will be there. 

Also a reminder that the club will be dark on 12/24 and 1/1/19.  Gregg Gardiner put in a word for Toys For Tots.  They are also collecting for Fire victims.

Our presenter was Scott Pesch who works for Pacific Partners Property Management.  He reported on the state of property management in 2018.  Warehouse space has increased in value due to the marijuana business.  Total real estate sales were 582,840,545.  79% of that was residential, 6% multi-family (apartments) 7 % land and 8% commercial.  He said sales have doubled in the last five years.  Ever wonder what a “triple net lease” is? Rent + property taxes + insurance.  All of you who knew that raise your mouses.

 

November 19, 2018

Burl 11-19-2018

Lunch consisted of fried turkey, squash blossoms and burritos.

 

 Mike Cunningham gave the invocation. Carly Robbins, president elect, announced that Mark Murghia would succeed her as President.  Good for you, Mark.  Rotarian of the week was Jay Bahner. 

 

 Don Leonard donated $40 for Backpacks for kids. Eveeryone put $20 on the table to fund the annual turkey donation to the Rescue Mission.  Mindy Bussman announced that Charlie Bussman had donated $500 to the turkey fund.  Redwood empire BMX received a grant from the club to shipping containers to store their stuff.

 

Our Speaker was Greg Foster, executive Director of the Redwood Regional Economic Development Commissiion.  They  make loans to local businesses-micro loans of under 50,000 and larger loan: at 8-10% nterest.  They have funds totaling 18 million and more is on the way. He also supports “Fly Humboldt” which advocates for more routes for ACV.  They are adding a Denver flight  next November. Anyone want to take over the burl?

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

October 29 2018

The menu was Mexican food including rice beans tortillas chicken enchiladas, and cupcakes. Arny gave the invocation with his cute little daughter on his hip. Nick from the library said the Harry Potter celebration went well. 1000 people came, some in costume.  He’s going to make it an annual thing.

 

Klark Swan was designated Rotarian Of The Week. Ken Stodder couldn’t wait to talk about the Boston Red Sox winning the World Series.  He had on the complete outfit including the hat, a red sox jacket, and of course, red socks.  He was recognized for 100 dollars. 

 

There are four new directors for next year, Jerry Reese, Alicia Cox, George Owren, and Chuck Ellsworth.

 

Our speaker was President of HSU Lisa Rossbacher. She said 22% of their students graduate within 4 years.  That is an improvement.  She had to make 10 million dollars in cuts over the last 10 years, including football.  They are spending their reserve.  They may start up a nursing program in conjunction with CR.  She is retiring at the end of the year so she didn’t have much to say.

October 22, 2018

Dennis Hunter led us in the flag salute.  Pat Folkins gave the invocation. Lunch included fried cod, mashed potatoes, broccolini and chocolate cake. 

 

President Brad Mettam mentioned that polio was now confined to three countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria.  Don Leonard reminded everyone that Sign Smith Applications were due on the 31^st of October.  Carley said she could use volunteers for the Backpacks for kids stuffathon on Thursdays.  Report to Humboldt Moving and Storage. Rotarian of the week is Jennifer Budwig.

Our presenter was superintendent of Eureka City Schools Fred Von Vleck.

Rotarian of the week Jennifer Budwig

One of his biggest challenges is a policy which allows the student to go to his school of choice. Students normally assigned to Eureka High can instead choose Arcata or Freshwater.  This cuts the funding for EHS.  He also has a problem recruiting quality teachers and classified staff because there are not as many applicants .  Because of the the teacher shortage The students are two years behind normal by the time they get to 8^th grade. So to offset this they are building a new gymnasium at a cost of 20 million dollars.  Go Loggers!