MEETING MINUTES, 13 September, 2007 at Inn Marin, Ignacio

Submitted by Charles Swensen

Notes by Shelley Klaner

September is Publicity month

The second meeting in the third month of the reign of our president, John, was called to order by John Marshall.  Following the pledge (led by somebody not mentioned in the notes) Somebody may or may not have offered a thought for the day.

Announcements

-Marge Pierce, of the Novato club passed away.

- Peter Leabo’s father passed away

-Matt Fuette has been ill, but is home now. 

Several members attended Doug Berlin’s funeral. 

Munching of the Minnow:   He went hungry this week 

Craft Talks

Catherine Di Prete spoke of her five years at Morgan Stanley and her background in corporate America at Hewlett-Packard.  Working in the local sector made her appreciate working with “real money that matters to real people.  She talked about the current economic market.           

Speaker/Program

Coroner Ken Holmes shared the real-life scenario of a coroner as not like CSI.  He explained that the position is an elected one and that most coroners are not medical doctors.  Holmes came up through the funeral business, found that he was interested in forensics and took a job at the coroner’s office (business was slow?).  When the coroner retired he ran for office (are there a lot of folks after that job?) and hasn’t looked back.  He talked about why Marin has the highest suicide rate in the country.  Turns out all those folks jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge make our figures surge, as well as the high rate within San Quentin. 

The fund raising assembly was put off to a later date. 

Upcoming Meetings

September 20     Publicity Assembly

September 27     Cliff Dochterman on membership

27 September   Friendly Fire of Rotary, speakers John, Fran & Dick

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Catheryne DiPrete at "Catheryne DiPrete" Catheryne.diprete@morganstanley.com .

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 4^th Tuesday of the month.  They meet at the Inn Marin.  They begin at 5:00 pm. 

Rantings of the Editor:

Boy, when I miss a week, why do all the announcements get so depressing?   Even the program was funeral director investigating death.  Just the week to learn my father is seriously ill.  Sorry this was so late.  I was out of town last week.

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

October 7, 2007

§         Foundation event on the Hornblower.  Flyers for the event are on the back table.

October 28, 2007

§         TGIF – Kirk Hylan’s place place.  Spouses & kids welcome.  Bar (especially for the kids?) and hors d’oeuvres, no cost.  1066 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, 5:30pm.  RSVP to Bill Kelly @ kellyarchitect@bcglobal.net or 883-5388

November 12, 2007 (Monday) – Wine Cave Banquet

▪          Vertical Wine tasting in a romantic Underground Cave

▪          Tasting vertical Chardonnay

▪          Passed Hors d oeuvres

▪          Catered Banquet

December 1, 2007, (Saturday) – Kick-off Holiday Dinner Party, at Hotel Mac                       

▪          Drinks in the bar among rich holiday decorations

▪          Entertainment by a jazz trio and vocalist

▪          Dinner and Dancing in the private 3^rd floor ballroom

January 17, 2008, (Thursday) – Individually Hosted Firesides

▪          Nine Pot Luck Dinners at individual homes (8 per home)

▪          Timely Club Discussion

March 8, 2008, (Saturday) MONTE CARLO NITE

April 24, 2008 (Thursday)- Fireside / Monte Carlo Critique                    

▪          BBQ Steak / Rib / Corn on the Cobb

April 9-13, 2008

▪           District Conference

May 16, 2008 (Friday)-Afternoon Strutin’ and the Sportin’ Life        

▪          Afternoon at the track-

▪          Chariots race to Golden Gate Fields with Libation

▪          Bet on the ponies

▪          Buffet Dinner at the Turf Club

June 28, 2008, (Saturday) – Presidential Inaugural and Debunking

▪          Inn Marin Banquet Facility

▪          Cocktails and Dinner

▪          Hello Hollywood Hello-theme

▪          That Was the Year That Was- Film and Skits

Club Information 

The Rotary Club of Ignacio’s web site can be found at Ignaciorotary.org