Once again the Music gremlins were in attendance.  Did not have to sing!!!!   Meeting called to order with the traditional ringing of the bell.  Following the pledge, our guest was introduced, speaker Gary Lentsch, Boy Scout leader.  There were no Zoom attendees.

 

Happy Dollars – In Laura’s absence,  Prez Amy went looking for confessions.  

• Allison Hamaker reported that she has a new job starting 6/1/23 - $80

• Carroll Dudley took the opportunity to brag about his “adopted” grandchildren and their successes - $?

• David Jones confessed to an anniversary trip to New Orleans Jazz Festival. $20 

 

Birthdays & Anniversary Celebrations – Chris announced all those with birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and Rotary anniversaries.   Allison led us in singing Happy Birthday.  Special dessert followed our meal.

 

• ESR Club Social – The last Club Social is on May 26, hosted by Allison Hamaker.  A sign-up sheet was passed around.  If you were not present and would like to sign up, please call Allison or Chris.  There is food involved so we need a headcount.

• Be sure to review the calendar below for upcoming activities.

 

Moment with Jim – He gave an overview of District Conference this past weekend.  Friday’s event was at Miner’s Leap Winery.  Well attended and loads of fun!  Reminder to all, it gets cold in the evenings there!!! (This is where our Fundraiser is being held).  Jim learned what

 “Volentold” actually means.  He was asked to sergeant at arms, assisting with parking at the Folsom Community Center for Saturdays Conference event.  Loads of pictures have been posted and the District, Club website, and on Facebook.

 

Amy congratulated the Club on receiving an award in every category of Awards. 

            - Youth Services, George Gomes & Chris Deering – Bronze

            - International & Community Service,  David Jones & Hanns – Bronze

            - Membership – Sandy Sava – Bronze

            - Public Image, Marsha Vacca – Silver

            - Rotary Foundation, Bob Deering – Gold

 

- Amy and her team mate placed 2^nd in the Corn Hold Competition!  Kudos!!!

- Sandi Sava presented the Memorial Ceremony, well done Sandy! 

-Lewie & Becky Donhost, Rotary International RV Fellowship, organized a rally of RVs in the parking lot of the Conference and provided hospitality to all who attended.

 

It was a great Conference and ESR was well represented.

 

Speaker – Gary Lentzsch, representing the Boy Scouts of America was introduced by Allison.  She has known Gary from her boy’s activities with the Scouts.  Gary reviewed the values of the Boy Scouts and the impact those values have on the scouts and their future lives.  He shared some of the projects the Eagle Scouts in our area have completed.   The list is long, and they are to be congratulated for their accomplishments.  The primary objective of an Eagle Scout project is to teach hands on leadership to the Eagle Scout.  It was pointed out that our very own Charley Rae’s son completed his Eagle Scout project by working on the placement of a solar roof at the Tahoe Elementary School greenhouse.

 

Leadership is most important in working with Scouts.  They learn life lessons that will follow them the rest of their lives.  They are loved, cared for, and respected – lessons they will pass forward.

 

Thank you Gary for being a long-time Scout leader and sharing such an important message!

 

Raffle – Our very own President won the raffle prize.  As is her style, she promptly gave away most of the raffle items.  Great leadership!

 

See you all next week.  Our very own Bob Deering will be our program.  

            

May 17:           Club meeting at OSF, Bob Deering on battling human trafficking

May 21:           Bike to Scotts On The River, Polio Plus Fundraiser

May 24:           Club meeting at OSF, Kimberly Key with the Sacramento Boys and Girls Club

May 31:           Club meeting at OSF, Lew Wahl on being a RYLA counselor

June 3:             Fundraiser at Minor’s Leap Winery

June 10:           District Assembly