Meeting Recap for November 3, 2015
Posted by Jim Culleton
on Nov 05, 2015
President Dave Cohen announced we are almost 1/4 through his term! Time flies! Sergeant at Arms John McIntyre (Mercy Foundation) recognized guest David Lehman a local physician and musician, as well as prospective member Carol Christie. Jerry Haley hosted our wine reception. Music was provided by Kevin Williams (KVIE). Greeters were Todd Koolakian (Sacramento Children’s Home) and Steve Ruland (Ruland’s Office Furnishings). John Wood (McGee & Thielen Insurance Brokers) gave us the thought of the day consisting of 10 quotes by famous musicians.
Announcements
John Lemmon (Knox, Lemmon & Anapolsky) is looking for applicants from our own Rotary Club for 2015-2016 Projects and Priorities. Call the club office for an application or download it from our website (www.rotarysacramento.com).
Dictionaries are coming right after Thanksgiving announced Jim Culleton (Strong & Associates). He will send an email blast seeking interest from those who wish to help. Luann Richardson (RE/Max Gold) announced the Networking Night on Nov. 10th is full! Skip Lawrence and Jon Snyder (Snyder Commercial Real Estate) are looking for blood donor sign ups. Leesa Fons (Health Point Insurance) and Peter Dannenfelser II (Architectural Arts) are looking for a volunteer to host a Fireside in March 2016. The next Fireside will be at Craig Brown's house from 5:30-7:00 PM on December 3rd. Bob Daly (Financial Network) gave input on the Pony Express Marathon. He is still looking for sponsors and helpers.
Bruce Hester (Colliers International), although he failed to bring his neighbor Winston as a guest, announced a $1000 donation after the close of a $40 million dollar property and his upcoming cruise to reach 100 countries visited. Randy Friedman (U.S. Navy) contributed $250 for missing a Rotary Board of Directors meeting, but enjoyed his vacation. Steve Huffman was just happy to be here with so many blessings for $250. Jim Craig was happy Steve Huffman was happy and contributed another $250 for Steve.
John Wood introduced our speaker Alice Sauro, Executive Director of the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. Sauro had a 25 year performing career that was launched by her parents, both musicians, from her home town of Minneapolis, MN. She is a Julliard trained violinist and has had stops in Detroit and New York before landing in Sacramento with her husband, who is also a musician. She was trained by the Suzuki method which emphasizes listening by ear and then learning by doing. She was accompanied by Julian Dixon on the tuba and Brendon Milton on the clarinet. This duo performed three songs beautifully (including Scarborough Faire) with the rare combo of these two instruments. Brendon is a recent graduate of CSUS Music. How about this for the introduction of technology? He changes the sheet music on his iPad with a foot pedal that is blue tooth enabled, thus leaving him hands free.
During her tenure at the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, Sauro has negotiated a new 3 year contract with musicians, reviewed budgets, season goals and long-term goals. All of this, while dealing with a merger in 2013 and going dormant in 2014. Her upcoming slate includes 7 classical performances and 3 Pop Concert Series as well as education and community outreach programs.
Remember: We are dark next week in honor of Veteran’s Day.