“It's beautiful, the summer month of June, and the sun shines most of the day brightly.”
— Francis Duggan
"June, the month of BBQs and uneven tan lines"
— Anonymous
Coming Up | Looking Ahead
Jun 5: Taylor Lahey and A Blueprint for Exchanging Community Resources
Taylor Lahey will share “A Blueprint for Exchanging Community Resources.” Inspired by resource exchanges that he saw in Brazil where people traded waste for goods with the local government, Taylor began exploring other ways to share community resources and implemented a local bike donation event. He will share his ideas for more community resource exchanges.
Jun 12: Red Badge Bios
More Red Badge Bios from Carol Ann Flint and Kalani Stone.
Recent Meetings
May 22: The Reggie Stephens Foundation
The Reggie Stephens came and talked to us about his Foundation and the work they are doing for young student-athletes.
May 29 – 5th Thursday, NO MEETING
There was a social at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing.
(who is so looking forward to the end of this month... which can't come soon enough!)
Believe in yourself like visitors who believe they can pet a bison.
--Tweet from National Park Service
Our ROTM for June is ??? Come to the June 5th meeting to find out!
Member Birthdays
Tony Nethercutt 6/2
Jon Winston 6/3
Tracy Cotton 6/4
Constantin Gehringer 6/6
Andy Cunningham 6/8
Jerry Souza 6/9
Sigfrid Garman 6/17
DeAndre James 6/17
Wedding Anniversaries
Bob and Patrice Keet 55 yrs
Constantin and Adriana Gehringer 51 yrs
Mark and Eve Davidson 26 yrs
Eileen Beaudry Greg Larson 25 yrs
Nicole and Kurleigh Mason 3yrs
Member Anniversaries (Satellite Club Members are at the 2 year mark!)
Dave Mello 40 yrs
Mark Junod 40 yrs
Peggy Alberti 20 yrs
Rod Caborn 20 yrs
Aaron McDonald 20 yrs
Brent Dunton 19 yrs
Mary Forster Gaukel 9 yrs
Jen Karno 7 yrs
Lisa Krigsman 6 yrs
Debra Feldstein 3 yrs
De Andre James 3 yrs
Alex Baker 2 yrs
Haleigh Washburn 2 yrs
Jeremy Medina 2 yrs
Krysta Neff 2 yrs
Sara Gieringer 2 yrs
Sean Fostere 2 yrs
Tanner Gilbert 2 yrs
Club Happenings and Other News
Well deserved recognition for Roger Swenson
-- Mary Alsip --
On May 31st Roger Swenson was honored at the District Conference with the Karl Stucki Award for Contribution to Rotary Ideals for his amazing and outstanding work with Global Grants. There were many club members in attendance to cheer on Roger!
Upcoming Community Service Events
-- Tiffany Wise-West --
Sat June 14, 10-12 pm; volunteers needed. During River Health Days, we will be removing invasive plant species and weeding and watering native plants along the lower San Lorenzo River. During the rainy season, we will also be planting new native plant seedlings. Please wear comfortable gardening clothes, including sturdy closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring sun protection and a reusable water bottle. Equipment, gloves and light refreshments will be provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We will meet on the east riverbank between the Soquel Ave and Laurel Street bridges. Free parking is available in the CWC parking lot at 107 Dakota Ave. Paid parking is also available on Dakota Avenue or across the river in downtown Santa Cruz. The closest parking garage is at 601 Front Street.
Sat, Jul 12: Coastal Restoration Workday 3 of 4 and TBD August Farm Workday with Common Roots Farm
Deep Thoughts from President Ari
