Meeting Notes from June 27 Demotion
The June 27 Demotion of President Dave Boldt was held at the Folsom Community Center. Dave was picked up at his home before the meeting and was set up with a drum in front of Snook's Candies on Sutter Street soliciting donations for the Rotary Club of Folsom. When he was told to leave, he arrived at the Community Center a little after 6 pm.
President Dave arriving at the Community Center greeted by Bob Hoffman.
The bar was provided by the club and a prime rib dinner was provided by Wildwood Barbeque. After dinner, we were entertained by Jay Freeman on guitar, President Dave on drums, Steve Miklos on guitar, and Henry Sundermier on saxophone and guitar. Many members got up and danced to their great music.
Jay Freeman, President Dave, Steve Miklos, and Henry Sundermier.
After the jam session, President Dave talked about the accomplishment during his term. The club is now at 101 members. The four-year scholarship to a Folsom High Grad was increased to $1,500 per year. He talked about assisting the Rotary Club of Gridley by sorting out donated items for the Camp Fire victims and he thanked Adrian Blanco and Kate Gonzales for their generosity to Camp Fire victims. He presented Garry Parlier and Jim Padgett with Paul Harris recognition. He recognized Bob Mange as Rotarian of the Year.
President Dave thanked his Board of Directors. He and incoming President Bob Flautt exchanged pins (Past President and President), and then Bob introduced his Board of Directors.
Rotary International Convention
The 110th Rotary International Convention for the 2018/2019 Rotary Year was held in Hamburg, Germany from June 2 to June 5. In attendance from our club was Vicki Bencken, Rich Rider, John Messner, and Frank Woods. Carolyn Woods and John's friend, Elaine Smart, also attended the convention. Vicki attended a Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention meeting on May 30 and 31. Approximately 25,000 Rotarians and guests attended the convention.
At the Opening Session, we heard from 10 speakers inclulding RI President Barry Rassin and Dr. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and President of the Senate. The General Session on Monday was on Leadership and Integrity. Tuesday's General Session was on Service and Wednesday's General Session was on Diversity and Fellowship. The Closing Session was at the end of the day, Wednesday. If you are interested in learning about any of the sessions, talk to any of the Rotarians who went to the convention.
On June 2, the six of us had dinner with Anne Stahl. Anne was a RYE student from Germany in 2006/2007. Anne is living and working in Hamburg.
Rich Rider, Vicki Bencken, Elaine Smart, John Messner, Carolyn Woods, Anne Stahl, and Frank Woods.
On June 3, the six of us went on a harbor cruise with Rotarians from Districts 5180 and 5190.
Prior to the convention, Carolyn and Frank went to Denmark and Sweden. They visited Signe (Geertsen) Dons who was a Rotary Youth Exchange student to Folsom in 1995/1996 for a couple of days and then drove to Sweden and visited Karl Mellerup who was a RYE student to Folsom in 1997/1998. Carolyn and Frank enjoyed meeting their families.
After the convention, Vicki and Rich toured Germany and Austria and visited Elisa Baumgartner, our RYE student from Austria in 2015/2016.
Elisa's mom Eva, Vicki, Elisa's boyfriend Benny, Elisa, her sister Hannah, and Rich.
July Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to the following members:
- Robert Comper - July 6
- Jim Karnis - July 10
- Steve Sprague - July 12
- Bob Mutchler - July 15
- Rosario Rodriguez - July 15
- John Kemp - July 21
- Samatha Davidson - July 26
Happy Anniversary to the following couples:
- John and Susan Lindow - July 4 - 23 years
- Paul and Theresa Bonaventure - July 8 - 41 years
- John and Deborah Abernethy - July 18 - 38 years
