Past President Dan McVeigh (Downey Brand, LLP) called the meeting to order while President Diane Woodruff continued her travels through Europe leading the club trip to the international convention.
Meeting sponsor Tina Reynolds (Uptown Studios) introduced Carrie Grip (Executive Director of Rebuilding Sacramento.) Rebuilding Sacramento is a non-profit organization that repairs houses and rebuilds neighborhoods for low income individuals and non-profit organizations. Rebuild Sacramento has a particular emphasis on repairs and improvements for the disabled and elderly.
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Robyn Delong (Coldwell Banker) provided the thought for the day quoting Steve Jobs – Robyn reminded us that we should all seek a life well lived with an eye to the fact that none of us know how long we have.
Kevin Smith-Fagan (KVIE) and Tina Reynolds sponsored new member Ann R. Solomon (Director of Development Global Education for all University of California, Davis) Welcome Ann!
Art Breuer reported on our members involved in the Rise Up Against Hunger service day. We were part of a group of 273 workers and who packed 3,501 boxes of food which contained 75,384 meals. Thanks Art Breuer and Team!
Club Announcements:
Saturday June 1st - Paint the Town, RCOS Community Service day. We will focus on improving 2 houses in Rancho Cordova. These are 2 very deserving families selected to receive much needed home repairs and yard service. Look for a separate email.
Tuesday June 18th - Come see the River Cats! This is Son’s Day and a great opportunity for fellowship. Contact Laura Heintz (Stanford Youth Solutions) or Cameron Law (Social Venture Partners).
Thursday May 30th - Loaves and Fishes, Volunteers needed for both the morning and afternoon shifts, coordinated by John Swentowsky (Swentowsky Photography) and Virginia Wade Look for separate email.
Saturday October 5th - Sacramento Century! Mark the date. New riding jerseys are now available, reported Callee Setzer (Setzer Forest Products).
Sponsors are needed for our meetings. If interested, please contact President Elect Jim Leet (Boutin Jones).
Let’s Educate Someone:
Pam Saltenberger (retired non-profit) contributed $250 for her appearance in the Business Journal regarding The Sacramento Fast Pitch program.
Walter Dahl (Dahl Law) contributed $250 on behalf of his son’s graduation from college.
Other contributions were made by Todd Koolakian (Sacramento Children’s Home) and Eric Solis (Solis Financial Strategies).
Our speaker was Mark Haney of Haney Business Ventures. Mark focuses on helping entrepreneurs get to the next level. Mark provides a platform for entrepreneurs to succeed. Mark noted that the growth in Sacramento businesses is changing our reputation as being heavily reliant on state government for our economy. Mark seeks to improve collaboration through his “Power of With” mantra. Mark has a special interest in working with and helping veterans as his son was wounded in Afghanistan. Some of his investment projects include the Trifecta Nutrition and Foodjets. Mark shared a family toast to conclude his presentation – “Never above you, never below you, always beside you.”
Thank You:
Thank you to our greeters, Joel Hockman (Owner/Pucci’s Pharmacy) Jim Culleton (Strong & Associates) and Julie Brown (California Clothing Recyclers), Jack Anderson (Dick James & Associates) tickled the ivories on the piano. Photography was provided by Mike Bullington. Rick Davis provided the wine, which was poured by Ed Wright (Martensen Wright). John Goralka (The Goralka Law Firm) was our Pulse Reporter.