Meeting Recap for June 7, 2016

Posted by Kevin Smith-Fagan 
on Jun 09, 2016
 
 
President Dave opened the meeting by thanking wine reception sponsor Len McCandliss, and recognizing music directors Aaron French (Zanker Road Resource Management) and Kevin Williams (KVIE Public Television), along with the day's AV whiz Cindy Pringle. Chuck Brasfeild (Boy Scouts) and Bob Daly (Financial Network Wealth Advisors) were thanked as well for their efforts setting up the room for our weekly luncheon. Our greeters were Rick Osen (Sutter Builders) and Scott Radcliffe (Alves Jacobson Radcliffe LLP). Kathe Nathan (Merchants National Bank) provided a Thought of the Day about the value of sharing a smile.
 
Fred Harrold (Harrold Ford) delivered a warm, touching tribute to the late Cal Setzer, a former club member.
 
Meeting sponsor Dr. Wes Yee (Yee Dental Care) donated his time to the California State Railroad Museum Foundation. Its head Cheryl Marcell outlined the organization's work and encouraged Rotarians to enjoy its offerings.
 
Today’s recognitions included Paul Harris and Eddie Mulligan pins for several generous club members: Michele Amaral (first EM), Jim Relles (second PH and third EM), PP Thom Gilbert (seventh EM), PP Brian Van Camp (fourth PH), Fred Harrold (second EM), and Ken Noack, Sr. (sixth EM).
 
The club announcements offered a cornucopia of Rotary goodness.
  • the fun Son's Day meeting next Tuesday will be informal and outdoors, said Barbara Thompson and Len Simpson
  •  the upcoming Networking event is set for June 16 at Hook and Ladder, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, announced Luann Richardson
  • the softball team opened its 2016 season with an 11-4 loss to Roseville, admitted John Swentowsky
  • this year's cycling event has been rebranded as the Sacramento Century Challenge and Todd Andrews modeled the new event jersey
  • Golf 4 Kids on August 8 invites your sponsorship and auction items, said Dick Osen and Jaclyn Kirkwood
  •  Kiefie Breuer was honored by Rotary International with an award for "Rotarian spousal support" at the recent district convention, announced president Dave; the club was also honored with a district citation for its community activities, and scored recognition for the convention's best hospitality suite
  • Past President Walter Dahl encouraged the club to celebrate the demotion of President Dave at a $25 dinner on June 28 at the California Auto Museum.
 
Levels of Giving were offered by Jeff Setzer, Wes Yee, Judy Kjelstrom, & Jim Philips.  Thank you for your contributions.
 
Keynote speaker Dr. David Yee, a urologist, outlined the latest procedures and innovations in detection and treatment of kidney stones, BPH, and prostate cancer.