A VERY ACTIVE WEEK!
What an active, productive and exciting week it has been!
Your Board of Directors approved the 2011/ 2012 operating budget which is tight and predicated upon real numbers and not projected hopefuls (particularly with respect to membership quotas). Speaking of which, five new members have been inducted with eight prospects in various stages of the pipeline. We are off to a roaring start. Keep up the good work and do invite a prospect to any one of our many events (including Monday lunch).
Speaking of events, a wonderful Happy Hour was enjoyed at House Kitchen & Bar restaurant on the patio at 555 Capitol Mall last Thursday attended by 22 Rotarians and 13 prospective guests thanks to among others, Katrina Salazar and her “Generation Y” group from Drexel University, all delightful and interesting young professionals who mixed well with fellow Rotarians. I think we broke the all time attendance record for Rotarians and prospects alike. Thanks to Luann Richardson and Elena Naderi for their great work in organizing another fun Happy Hour.
Hal and Beverly hosted their lovely annual swim party and bbq on Sunday, July 31st in their impeccably manicured resort style backyard adorned with flavors of Rotary including the Rotary flag flying proudly below old faithful in the front yard (Check your 2009/ 2010 RCS Foundation Annual Report cover photo – look familiar…ask Hal and Beverly). Approximately 80 Rotarians and their families enjoyed a repertoire of libations, delectable foods, fellowship and swimming on a perfect Elk Grove summer afternoon. President elect Peter Dannenfelser II was the hit of the pool getting his batting arms in shape jettisoning kids from his shoulders into splashing bliss.
And batting arms they became as your Rotary softball team rallied to a gripping and exciting 12-11 victory over last year’s champions, East Sacramento, Monday night in the closing minutes of the game. San Francisco Giants watch out!
The Christmas Toy Drive and Rotarians at Work Day have become new member projects this year together with perhaps a signature project of their own to be announced. New members are caucusing now to select their task master.
Hopefully by now you have received your first District newsletter via email. Be sure to peruse it. There are a lot of exciting activities going on at the District level, not the least of which is the District Summer Social to be held next Wednesday, August 10th at 6 pm at Chevy’s on the River. We hope to see you there representing our club (the big fish).
Don’t forget to sign up for Brown Bag on the 29th of August. We have some terrific hosts touting fascinating topics, so don’t miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and get to know a few of your fellow Rotarians “Paul Harris style”.
We continue to seek a publisher for the Pulse so don’t be shy. I look forward to brainstorming this opportunity with you.
Art and Bob could certainly use your help with set up on Mondays. How about four new members stepping up and each taking a week of the month on a Rotational basis? Just a thought… and a wonderful means by which to immerse yourself in this great Club.
And if you can’t make it Monday of next week, please join us on Wednesday the 10th at 7:30 am at the Radisson for President’s breakfast. Sign up on line or call the Rotary office.
Executive Director Hal is recovering nicely from his gall bladder surgery this past weekend, according to his wife Lona. He will be down for the count for a few more days. Cards and calls are welcome.
Enjoy your week, strive for those summits!
Ken Noack, Jr.