May 31 2016 Rotary Forum
Posted by Dick Dannells
Program May 31, 2016: PROGRAM: Kendra Aronson – “SLO FARMER’S MARKET COOKBOOK”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Joel began the meeting at 12:35 PM with the usual introduction of guests. He then turned to Sandy Lubin for the induction of Beth Raub as our newest member. Beth received a Bachelor’s Degree from Cal Poly in social work and is now the director of the Boys & Girls Club of San Luis Obispo County. On July 7 her club will be holding a Texas Hold’em fundraiser.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Joel called upon Linda Osty to give our club’s Foundation Moment. She indicated that as a result of the 2016 annual golf classic we raised more money than all the prior years, which means that we can know provide 4 scholarships next year rather than 3. Martha Murphy read a thank you letter from Alexandra, the the scholarship winner of most improved student at Arroyo Grande High School. John Murphy raffled off to next week’s Giant-Dodger baseball game plus a parking ticket for only $50 to John Traversaro. Jim Lewis reported that he had a low turnout on recommendations for next year’s vocational visits. He’ll use the Internet to get more responses. Anya Stanley had representatives from the Canine Program; St. Pat’s Outreach; and Arroyo Grande Hospital come forward to receive their charitable donation checks.
FINES:
Pres. Joel fined Jeff King one dollar for each of his 67 years as of June 3. He also recognized Dick Dannells for his third wedding anniversary with Rae without a fine. Sandy Lubin was sad to report that his nephew died of a brain aneurysm, but was happy to report that he sold a portion of his business,The Credit Bureau of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, which he bought from a fellow Rotarian in 1992, and put in $100 Happy Bucks. Michael Boyer put in $100 Happy Bucks.
PROGRAM: Kendra Aronson – “SLO FARMER’S MARKET COOKBOOK”
Ashley Boyer introduced Kendra the writer, photo editor, graphic designer, self-financer using crow funding, publisher, and marketeer of her 196 page cookbook. Although she lacked experience, she made up for in her enthusiasm. Her crowd funding raised $26,714 from 418 backers. $9000 was added from her own funding to cover the $35,000 production cost for the initial printing of 1500 books in 2015. Her second printing of 6000 copies in March 2016 has been sold and she has sold 1700 copies of her third printing. Barnes and Noble in San Luis Obispo has agreed to include her cookbook on the shelves. The books sell for $35 a copy.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Don’t stop laughing because your old, you grow old because you stop laughing.”
Program May 31, 2016: PROGRAM: Kendra Aronson – “SLO FARMER’S MARKET COOKBOOK”
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Joel began the meeting at 12:35 PM with the usual introduction of guests. He then turned to Sandy Lubin for the induction of Beth Raub as our newest member. Beth received a Bachelor’s Degree from Cal Poly in social work and is now the director of the Boys & Girls Club of San Luis Obispo County. On July 7 her club will be holding a Texas Hold’em fundraiser.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres. Joel called upon Linda Osty to give our club’s Foundation Moment. She indicated that as a result of the 2016 annual golf classic we raised more money than all the prior years, which means that we can know provide 4 scholarships next year rather than 3. Martha Murphy read a thank you letter from Alexandra, the the scholarship winner of most improved student at Arroyo Grande High School. John Murphy raffled off to next week’s Giant-Dodger baseball game plus a parking ticket for only $50 to John Traversaro. Jim Lewis reported that he had a low turnout on recommendations for next year’s vocational visits. He’ll use the Internet to get more responses. Anya Stanley had representatives from the Canine Program; St. Pat’s Outreach; and Arroyo Grande Hospital come forward to receive their charitable donation checks.
FINES:
Pres. Joel fined Jeff King one dollar for each of his 67 years as of June 3. He also recognized Dick Dannells for his third wedding anniversary with Rae without a fine. Sandy Lubin was sad to report that his nephew died of a brain aneurysm, but was happy to report that he sold a portion of his business,The Credit Bureau of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, which he bought from a fellow Rotarian in 1992, and put in $100 Happy Bucks. Michael Boyer put in $100 Happy Bucks.
PROGRAM: Kendra Aronson – “SLO FARMER’S MARKET COOKBOOK”
Ashley Boyer introduced Kendra the writer, photo editor, graphic designer, self-financer using crow funding, publisher, and marketeer of her 196 page cookbook. Although she lacked experience, she made up for in her enthusiasm. Her crowd funding raised $26,714 from 418 backers. $9000 was added from her own funding to cover the $35,000 production cost for the initial printing of 1500 books in 2015. Her second printing of 6000 copies in March 2016 has been sold and she has sold 1700 copies of her third printing. Barnes and Noble in San Luis Obispo has agreed to include her cookbook on the shelves. The books sell for $35 a copy.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“Don’t stop laughing because your old, you grow old because you stop laughing.”