Category: 2017 Jul-Dec
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2017-08-15 Cordell Stillman
Flag Salute – Anna Smith
Inspiration – Dick Bishop
Song – Jack Hyde, who bemoaned the poor showings of our two local teams, but then rallied and led the group in “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”.
There were no visiting Rotarians today.
Introduction of Guests of Rotarians:
Member Guest Notes Brian Ling Nicole Renaro From Sonoma Recovery Renee Hyde Jana Dittrich Our Inbound Youth Exchange Student from Switzerland for 2017-2018 Renee Hyde Ali Batch-Elder Our Outbound Youth Exchange Student to Switzerland for 2014-2015 Renee Hyde Morgan Vandorhaus Our Outbound Youth Exchange Student to Germany for 2016-2017 Jack Hyde Janet Jack’s wife Sandy Krutz Kathy Krutz Sandy & Wally’s daughter Dick Bishop Madison Dick’s Personal Assistant Michael Ragsdale Chris Howe Announcements:
Birthdays:
Laura Buhrer – She went to Safari West.
Daniel Meyers – He just played with his boys. Sounds great!
Bill Bolster – He did what all birthday boys should do. He had a birthday cake, got on a sugar high and then went out into the parking lot and shot off rocket copters into the sky!
Anniversaries:
Brian Ling – He wasn’t even home for his anniversary. He was playing golf in Portland.
Jack Hyde announced that we made a little over $1,400 for Summer Nights on the Green last week. Carol and JB were the captains and they had LOTS of great help! Tom Hassur will be the captain this coming week. David Luning is the musical talent.
Guest Chris Howe had asked to make an announcement. One of his blackbelts, Zach, was moving across the country and had brought along a friend for the drive. On August 4, they were involved in a head on condition – Zach is currently in critical condition. His passenger, Clarissa, has multiple broken bones. Chris has started a go fund me account which has raised about $15,000 so far. They are in Arizona right now. We will receive more info about where we can donate and about how to help via email re Zach and Clarissa.
President Steve announced that August 19th is Pedal for Polio. We are assisting the Healdsburg Rotary Club at Amy’s Wicked Slush that morning from 7:30AM to 9:30 AM to greet the riders. A new rider has joined the effort – our very own past-President, John LeCave!
President Steve announced that August 29th is our District Governor’s visit to our Club. On August 28, there will be a joint social at Maureen Merrill’s home (6 PM) to welcome and socialize with the new District Governor.
And more fun in store: Rotary Day at the Laguna Environmental Center is September 9. Rotarians can assist by doing yardwork and gardening around the center. This is a multi-club day. Signup sheet being passed around during meeting this morning.
Another reminder: August 28th is a multi-club social at Maureen Merrill’s in honor of our District Governor.
Our “People’s Choice” Fall Fundraisers: Tom Boylan announced that the Yellow Team will be doing a fundraiser through Giving Trail to provide the generation of dollars for seniors to use at the Farmers Market. This will also spread the word about rotary too. Tom announced that they have their first donation: Dennis is going to donate $500 toward Yellow Team’s goal. But we have to say goodbye to Dennis today. This is his last day.
Program Speaker – Cordell Stillman told us about their program “DriveEverGreen” which promotes the sale and use of electric vehicles. The main purpose of the program is to reduce greenhouse gases in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Goals include having 10,000 electric vehicles by 2020 and 100,000 by 2030.
They approach dealers for incentives on electric vehicles and then they add an incentive on top of that – plus they provide free charging stations. They currently work with 7 local dealers and offer 9 vehicles. There is a $2,000 incentive for all customers and a $3,500 incentive for qualifying customers. This is in addition to a $7,500 tax credit. For example, a VW Golf with all incentives would cost about $7,000. This program runs from August 8 through October 31. Limit one vehicle per person.
For more information, contact Cordell at programs@sonomacleanpower.org or call 855-202-2139.
Cordell then discussed dollar savings for those who switch to driving electric. He thinks costs should reach parity in a couple years.
Questions about charging stations and costs:
- Any relationship with SMART stations? Not yet.
- What about gas tax? California is losing gas tax. State of California added charge to EV’s on registration – extra $50 to 60 for having an EV.
- North County Air Pollution Control District – cuts around Windsor.
- EV also qualifies you for the commute lane – limited number of stickers available.
Sonoma Clean Power – is 5 years old. Has been fairly successful – serving about 85% of customers in Sonoma and Mendocino. Currently has reserves of between 20-30 million dollars. Trying to keep rates 1-2% below PG&E.
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2017-08-08 Bill Keene
Flag Salute – Brian Ling
Inspiration – by John Hackenberg with quotes from Mark Twain and Winston Churchill. John’s favorite: “Life is short. Break the rules.” By Mark Twain
Song – The club did a reasonably on tune rendition of “Pick Yourself Up” led by Allen Christensen. (I heard Bill Arnone from the floor, and he was very helpful in keeping us in tune and up tempo.”)
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians:
There were no visiting Rotarians today.
Introduction of Guests of Rotarians:
Member Guest Notes Brian Ling Bill Keene Our speaker from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Renee Hyde Morgan Our Outbound Youth Exchange Student to Germany last year. Bill Bolster Mina Returning Outbound Youth Exchange student Bill Bolster Natasha Figueroa Outbound Youth Exchange for 2018-19 Dick Bishop Madison Dick’s Personal Assistant Announcements:
It’s Bill Bolster’s Birthday today!!
Bill Rash’ 50th anniversary was August 7. He and his family went out to dinner in Occidental to celebrate.
Jack Hyde announced that we made $1,500 for Summer Nights on the Green last week. He needs some sign-ups and help this week for Thursday night. The music will be “Boys of Summer”, an Eagles Tribute band.
President Steve announced that August 19th is Pedal for Polio. We are assisting the Healdsburg Rotary Club at Amy’s Wicked Slush that morning from 7:30AM to 9:30 AM to greet the riders.
President Steve announced that August 29th is our District Governor’s visit to our Club. On August 28, there will be a joint social at Maureen Merrill’s home (6 PM) to welcome and socialize with the new District Governor.
Our “People’s Choice” Fall Fundraisers are coming, with a goal of $1,000 by each team. Sandie Krutz introduced the team captains, who presented their team fundraising ideas (when they were known).
The Competition:
Team Fundraiser
Kelly Flock Insurance
Peach Premier Movie Night
Yellow ????
Blue Poker Night
Pink Glow Ball Golf
Lime Shots & Guac
Red Pop-Up Art Gallery
Jack Hyde is heading up Poker Night which will be held Sept. 9 at Dick Bishop’s home. Buy-in is $100, with prizes for winners at $500, $250 and $100.
Wally Krutz is heading up the Red Team who will host a pop-up art gallery and sale on Oct. 20-21.
Carol is warning that we all need “Flock Insurance” for the herd of Pink Flamingo’s which are soon to descend on Windsor. Stay tuned for how to insure yourself against pink flamingo’s.
Brian Ling is organizing “Glow Ball Golf” sometime around Halloween. They will have drinks and snacks in advance of golfing for about an hour and a half in the dark with a glowing golf ball. He reports that it can be a lot of fun – especially because it is followed with drinks from the bar.
Bill Arnone is in charge of “Shots and Guac”, which will be held at the Arnone home on August 26. Bill has wisely received Deneene’s approval to host at their home. Since this event involves tequila, bocce ball, and guacamole, it is sure to be well[-attended.
President Steve has goals and awards prepared for all the fund-raising teams.
Our Goals
-Have Fun
-Raise $8000 plus for our Local Philanthropic work
-Create new opportunities to participate on a smaller scale
-Allow members to contribute in ways that work for them
-Try different activities to raise funds to see what is effective and fun for the club
-Get more name recognition for the Club
Awards – Awards – Awards
Peoples Choice Award
For the team that the club votes as “the Best of the Best”
Most “Mullah” Made
The Team that makes the most Money
OPM Kings
The Team that gets the most OTHER PEOPLES MONEY
Fun For All
The Team that didn’t work that hard and still made goal
Break the Mold
The Team that has the most unique way of making money
Speaker: Bill Keene, Executive Director of Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District.
Soon to introduce: Vital Lands Initiative, a new brand and logo
The Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District was formed in 1990, and it is the only one of its kind in the country. It is funded primarily by a sales tax which was approved by voters. The mission statement is to: “Protect diverse, agricultural, natural and scenic open spaces of our county.” The idea is to stay away from what has happened on the peninsula south of San Francisco, where one city blends into another, and there is no open space, trees, or natural environment – just cities blending into other cities.
The District protects open space in two ways:
- Through conservation easements. These easements stay with the land in perpetuity and don’t allow for development.
- Land purchases. Taylor Mountain was purchased by the District and remains protected open space/park land
There are 111,200 acres of land (over 10% of Sonoma County) protected forever from development.
