Monthly Archives: November 2017
NEXT MEETING: December 1, 2017Twelve Days of Christmas (Richmond Style)
MEETING OF November 17, 2017WelcomePresident Connie Tritt presided over the meeting. Herb offered an invocation, members pledged their allegiance to the flag, and Sid proposed this thought-for-the day: The fact that there is a highway to hell but only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic. Visiting Rotarians and GuestsHank Covell brought his bride of many years, Doreen, to lunch today. Announcements
RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAMRising Sun EnergyStacey introduced Abbey Leonard, the Director of Development and Marketing at Rising Sun Energy Center. Stacey was proud that the Richmond Community Foundation has supported the work of this great organization, which has served the dual goals of career development and supporting the transition to a low-carbon green economy. Rising Sun has been tackling economic inequity and climate resilience challenges for 23 years. It empowers young men and women to achieve environmental and economic sustainability for themselves and their communities. Through thoughtfully-designed workforce development programs, it strives to enable everyone who wants a good family-sustaining career can have one. Rising Sun has two main programs: The majority of the young people served by Rising Sun have been African-American, but recently Rising Sun has been able bring an increasing number of Latino youths in its programs. To learn more, visit the Rising Sun Energy Center website.
-Darlene Drapking, Rotating Scribe |
NEXT MEETING: November 17, 2017Rising Sun: Launching Careers to Build a Better World
Many people born into disadvantaged communities, without college-educated parents, and without economically successful role models, have a very steep mountain to climb in order to achieve financial sustainability for themselves and their families. Rising Sun has been tackling this challenge for 23 years. It empowers young men and women to achieve environmental and economic sustainability for themselves and their communities. Through thoughtfully-designed workforce development programs, it strives to enable everyone who wants a good family-sustaining career can have one. MEETING OF November 10, 2017WelcomePres Connie presided over the meeting and thanked Veterans, especially the Rotarian Veterans in the room, for their service to the country. Henry Moe led the pledge. Herb Cole led the invocation and Sid’s thought for the day was from Johnny Carson: Happiness is having a rare steak, bottle of whiskey and a dog to eat the steak. Announcements
December 8th is just around the corner. The earlier we can spotlight our wide and enticing array of cool gifts, get-aways, and lively social events, the more interest we can drum up. And the more interest, the more money we can raise in this, the most critical fundraising event of our year. So please take a few minutes to come up with your Auction item (go to our Auction page for examples), then use the button on that page to send us a brief description, and if you’d like, a photo. Please do it today. RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAMBe Prepared for an EmergencyOur speaker today was Edie Alderette-Sellers from the Point Richmond Community Emergency Response Team, PRCERT. Edie emphasized the importance of preparing a “Go Bay,” which you can grab in the event that you need to quickly evacuate your home. The 3 mandatory items are water, clothing and food. In the clothing category underwear and socks are the most important in the group. Edie presented an extensive list. A few of the items that stood out for your scribe are listed below. But for a complete list, please visit this page from the American Red Cross.
Henry Moe, Rotating Scribe |
NEXT MEETING: November 10, 2017Prepare Now for the Next EmergencyIf last month’s wildfires taught us anything, it is that life-threatening emergencies can happen at any time and often come with little warning. The time to prepare for earthquakes, wildfires, or powerful storms is now. This Friday a representative from the city of Richmond will review emergency preparedness measures each of us can take. We’ll also be reminded of what we can and cannot expect from city and county governments in the hours and days following major disasters. MEETING OF November 3, 2017WelcomePresident Connie Tritt called the meeting to order and asked Norm Lundberg to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Jon Lawlis asked for silent prayers for peace, hope, and justice. Sergeant at Arms Sidney Chauvin offered a quote for the day: “democracy must be something more than two wolves and a lamb deciding what we are going to have for supper.” Announcements
RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAMVisit Richmond!
Darlene Drapkin introduced today’s speaker Matt Lewis the executive director of Visit Richmond. Visit Richmond is funded by guest rooms sold. Richmond has about 12 hotels, but many are not convention-appropriate. Local hotels are working with Chinese travel operators for northern California tours. The tourists’ interests are rates, value, shopping, gambling, and other activities. Best Western has taken over Marina Bay Inn (on Cutting and Canal). Hilltop Mall is an ongoing discussion. For more information: http://visitrichmondca.com/ -Shana Bagley, Rotating Scribette |
Join Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay for a unique annual Richmond holiday tradition. Come enjoy a nostalgic holiday romp with ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future that have visited Richmond during the past year, set to the traditional Christmas carol.
Chances are that you’re among our club members who have not yet sent us your Holiday Auction description. We’d like you to do it today. Here’s why.