MEETING MINUTES January 5, 2006 at Inn Marin, Ignacio
 

Submitted by Suzanne Bales

President-elect Larry Curtis opened the meeting.

Dean Moser led us in the Pledge and Pastor Stan had the thought for the day.

Visiting Rotarians

Darcy Quinn of Novato Rotary joined us.

Guests

Paul Hutchinson, the new publisher of the Novato Advance was Shelley Klaner’s guest and Denis Pepin’s guest was his lovely wife Maxim.

Announcements

Pauline Stuber mentioned the Wellborn scholarships are available to any Marin County student graduating this year, $2500 per year, $10000 for 4 years.

Bob Finer reminded us that the Novato Rotary is holding their Polenta Feed, Feb 4th, at Our Lady of Loreto, 530pm no host bar, 630pm dinner $20 pp, no tickets at the door.

Fred Pfeiffer announced the next Fireside is Feb 10th at Cacti Restaurant, $25pp, no meeting on the 9th.

Stan Dennison discussed the need for our club to participate with San Marin High School's Academy career assisting program.  It would involve 13 Rotarians with 13 students.  Career information would be shared.  This could be done via email but the need is important for one on one.

Greg Chidlaw mentioned the Marin Valentines Ball on Feb 11th.  This does benefit our own Susan Gilmore and the North Bay Children’s Center.  It does also sell out every year so be there or be square!

Monte Carlo tickets will be available no later than January 19th.  Exciting prizes are confirmed:  Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing trip to Costa Rica.  Tickets will be $75pp.

Fine Time

Chuck Swensen is the new "bear" Various nicknames were shouted out, including Cub, but the one that seems to have stuck is Daryl's suggestion of "Bald Eagle".  (Toward the end of the time Woodchuck was being suggested.)

Bob Kane was tagged for his birthday, but he had already paid for his 80th previously.

Melissa Rinck was honored for her 26^th anniversary, with a dinner in Mill Valley's Bungalow 44 – it used to be the gas station where her husband-to-be worked – she said she bought lots and lots of gas!  Her husband also celebrated a birthday and the family went to Hawaii for Christmas.  Beats Christmas and the rain in Marin.

Suzanne Bales was dinged for her husband's birthday on December 19th.  He is off fishing in Patagonia but she is getting even with a Crystal cruise going to Mexico the following week.

Anna Levinson celebrated her birthday with a tennis bracelet.  Question is do you play tennis with those?

Shelly also had a birthday.

Stan Dennison was fined for skiing last Thursday.  I’m not sure if it was fun or not, with a split boot entailing a last minute boot rental (not easy for a guy like Stan) spills, and bad snow at base, but much better snow up higher.

Fred is a grandfather again.  It seems to have been a Monte Carlo evening start for the conception.  What a true concept of Rotary!!

Speaker/Program

Michael and Genevieve from Keller Estates came to discuss their product.  For those that participated in the wine tour, they already know what a great winery it is, right in our own back yard.  The fun part was the actual sampling.  The talk was mainly questions and answers.  Michael did mention that Keller Estate does not buy other grapes but rather uses all their own.  They have several "clones" and so the chance to blend is still available.  The winery is off Lakeville Highway.  While it is open to the public, it is by appointment only.  The club got to sample a La Cruz Chardonnay and a 2003 Pinot Noir. 

Raffle

Luann Jackman had her ticket drawn however she did not have success in her marble drawing. 

Meeting adjourned at 1:30pm. 

Upcoming Meetings

January 12         Mike Parson’s Detective, Computer crimes division- speak to us on identity theft

January 19         John Reese, Operations Manager, Marin Humane Society

January 26         Dr. Michael Kovac, an ex 49er and new Director of the Marin Foundation Buck Fund

February 2

February 9          Dark

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Dave Pitchford at 382-8150.

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 2^nd Wednesday of the month.  They meet at the Bank of Marin located at 378 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.  They begin at 5 pm.

Upcoming Firesides

February 10                        At the Cacti Restaurant

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

March                        Interact Dinner

March 16                        Blood Drive

April                        MacKey Terrace B-B-Q

April 20 – 23                        District Conference

April 14                        Club’s 30^th Anniversary Celebration

June                        Relay for Life

District 5150 Newsletter and Information

For more information all you need to do is log on to the District Web Site at:

http://www.rotary5150.org/newsletter.htm

Need to make up a missed meeting?  Now you know where and when:

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