Meeting Recap for December 1, 2015
Posted by Callee Setzer
on Dec 03, 2015
President Dave called the meeting to order and thanked our greeters of the day Kathe Nathan (Golden Pacific Bank) and Jerry Haley. Candy Canes were distributed upon meeting entry reminding us to bring in toys for children up to 13 years of age for our toy drive for the holidays. John Frisch (Cornish and Carey Commercial) was thanked for the wine reception. Our thought of the day was provided by Kathe Nathan. The head table, which included several members of the foundation, guests and visitors, were introduced. Past President Tim Pinkney (BGM TruNorth Wealth Partners) received special recognition for becoming the Commander of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Air Squad.
Today’s Meeting Sponsor was Forrest Junod, donating his 3 minutes to Angels for Hearts. Kim Kaufman shared her inspiring story of how this organization got its start. Being confined to a hospital while undergoing surgeries and heart treatments opened her eyes and her heart to children who were experiencing the same issues she was. Her group has raised $160,000 in order to fulfill the needs of children in hospitals fighting heart conditions. Kim, herself was denied a heart transplant years ago, which was “the best thing that could have happened to me.” Not receiving a stronger and newer heart ultimately changed her life by putting her needs aside and being able to give back to children in need.
Tim Pinkney again stepped up to the podium to present the prestigious Sacramento Rotary Fellow Award to recipient Kelley Moran (Moran & Associates). Kelley has shown exemplary service above self since joining the club in 2004.
Vice President of the Foundation, Doug Crumley, was called to the podium to give us the yearly report. He started by giving us a bit of history. The Board of Trustees of the Foundation was organized on May 11, 1971. The initial Trustees, appointed by the Club Board of Directors, were Carl B. Swanson, President, George Basye, Vice President, Thomas M. Bolton, J. Edward Cain, George T. Gibson, Wallace E. Glyer, Mead B. Kibbey, John H. Sievers, Henry A. Sleeper, John T. Collentine, Adolph A. Teichert and Clarence Wasserman.
In 1973 a goal of $50,000 was set and 5 short years later was achieved. The foundation has continued to grow, reaching $2.9 million to date. Last year’s beneficiaries received over $230,000 in support. We should all be proud of our generosity, as over $4 million has been distributed over the years throughout the community. However, we are down 31% of where we should be year to date. In order to make up the shortage, Doug challenged all members to consider giving in the following 2 ways: 1 – Consider $100 towards your Paul Harris or Eddie Mulligan and/or 2 – Consider donating to Rotary in your Estate Plan. A special thanks went to BGM TruNorth Wealth Managers for keeping our foundation dollars profitably invested.
Doug hit a soft spot in a few members as we had 3 contributors step up and make donations. Dave McKie (Real Estate) gave $250 towards his Eddie Mulligan. Buddy Hubbert (PCG), sold his company to a larger public firm and for that contributed $500, giving President Dave a chance to eat 2 bugs. Judith Kjelstrom (UC Davis) proudly shared her achievement of walking over 66 miles for the Susan G Koman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Her team raised $150,000 and she contributed $100 to her Eddie Mulligan.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” words that will inspire us to continue our Rotary way of service above self. Tis the season to give!