Burl Report-36th Meeting of the Bruce Smith Presidency
Lunch main courses were spaghetti, kielbasa with a potato salad option, and “melt in your mouth” chicken cacciatore. Dessert was from all accounts was a delicious chocolate s'more bar.
Pledge of allegiance was led by Keith Snow-Flamer
Invocation was led by Greg Williston. Kim Bauriedel noted that Peter Vallerga is doing much better. Bruce asked for a moment of silence to support his recovery.
Anniversaries of Rotarians: George Owren 14 years, Nancy Dean 12 years, and Steve Lafferty 6 years
Birthdays: Ken Stodder who is 93 and a huge Boston Red Socks fan….also took the opportunity to let the membership know that 4/16 is the “Real” Patriots Day when the famous ride of Paul Revere occurred.
Anniversaries: Anthony and Maryruth Stubbs. Tony was not in attendance because he was no doubt either celebrating or finishing his taxes (he is an accountant)
Visiting Rotarians: Eddie Morgan, Roger Lorenzetti and Lori Dryer
Guests of Rotarians: Lane Strope brought Lynn Dugaw, Tom Shallert brought and introduced Kate Willhouse who will be his replacement at the blood bank. This announcement was confirmed as notice of retirement therefore Bruce indicated a fine which Tom offered $100 for the Paul Harris Fund.
Announcements: District training in Fortuna this weekend 8-1PM, Nancy Dean brought forward a Times-Standard article that honored students, two of which are interact members Jamie Ann Robbins and Brody Van Vleck. Matthew Owen announced that the next lunch meeting 12:30-1:30 would be League of Women Voters. Candidates for 4th District Supervisor will be talking about their campaign and vision. He also talked about the fence removal project along the tracks near the Adorni Center that has been ongoing by Lane Strope and “Done in a Day” participants. That area will be set aside as part of another dog park. Rick Littlefield told of Eureka Natural Foods 33rd anniversary and their Earth Day Celebration that will happen at the ENF on Broadway 4/22. There will be a beer garden and face painting. Neal Carnum was asked to talk about his recent adventures by Bruce the President. He has been skiing and Jacksonville, FL and San Francisco. Bruce suggested these activities might generate a donation to a Rotary cause and at that point Neal offered $100 to Polio Plus. Carly Announced backpack for kids was not happening this week due to Spring Break but resume the following Thursday at Humboldt Moving and Storage at 4PM. The lunches will go to Grant Elementary
Sign Smith Raffle Winners: $1-Matthew Owen, McDonalds-misplaced ticket, $10-Neal Carnum, Gift Certificate to Vista Del Mar went to Bruce Rupp, 1st Drawing for the gold Linda Wise who drew 7 of hearts, 2nd drawing for the gold was Bruce Rupp who drew 3 Diamonds
Bruce called for a show of hands to select President-Elect-Elect as a candidate Carly Robbins. Majority if not hands raised. She was present and extended her thanks and honored feelings.
Speaker: Alana Powell, Executive Director of Humboldt Made and the Eureka Visitors Center. Offices at the Clark Historic Museum. Video shown-Queen City of Salt & Fog-A Redwood Seaport. She explained her role and the functions of both organizations.
Humboldt Made: www.humboldtmade.com. Is funded by Headwaters and helps young enterprises get established and helps them markets and grow outside of Humboldt County. They also promote buy local campaigns. They have 91 members who can benefit from help in marketing, use Logo of Humboldt Made Brand on products, participate in mixers, have access to other members, address common issues like transportation and distribution, and until established can be represented inside Humboldt Made booths at food expositions like Expo West. Brand is growing and becoming recognizable therefore these spaces are larger. So far, 17 businesses have taken off and are now nationally distributed. Top 3 sellers Cypress Grove, Fire & Light, Eel River Brewery.
Eureka Visitor Center. www.visisteureka.com . Won RFP from the City of Eureka to be the visitor service at The Clark Historical Museum. Involved in the following activities of things coming up: Eureka Friday night Market between 2 & 3 St on E St. May 18th through October 5-8 PM, Beautification Grand Event-Table of collective dinners 6/30th 2nd Street between E & G, Mural Festival in August where 10-12 murals will be painted in Eureka, and a square dancing festival (there is a large following in Eureka).
Meeting ended with sage words from the President Smith at 1:30PM.
