82nd Charter Night
Charter Night Celebration by Dona Wood
Our May 20 meeting was an evening of fun, food and celebration as we marked the 82nd anniversary of the Rotary Club of Quincy with reminiscences from several past presidents. The program began, however, with President Pete’s report from the District Conference. Highlights included the announcement that Natalie Kepple, who was our Music Contest winner, took first place in the District competition. President Pete reported that our past-president Claude McColm had been honored. We won a number of awards, most notably the award for Club of Excellence – Medium Size Club. We inducted Kevin Trutna, President of Feather River College, as our newest member. With great fanfare, President Pete presented John DeSelle a Paul Harris Fellow highlighting John’s commitment to the Club as treasure for 29 years and his efforts in club service including the raising of $250,000 for the Skate Park, volunteering for many service projects; and his role in Polio Plus Fund raising. It was an evening of merriment and reflection as each one recalled the highlights of their terms representing 9 years of Service Above Self. Well done, gentlemen.
District Conference Display and Awards
Our newest member, Kevin Trutna, President of FRC, with sponsor Bill Elliott.
A Paul Harris Fellow for a very deserving John DeSelle.
The past presidents sharing their thoughts included:
1973-74 – Jim Bequette, although unable to attend, sent a message about a stubborn Scott Tulsa and a $.50 fine.
1975-76 – Ches Pence - Taking over as president after that year's president resigned a month into his presidency (must have been a tough bunch).
1986-87 – Barry Bailey - Told of a shivery for the newly wed Ernie Leonhardt.
1988-89 – Tom Frady - First female member join Quincy Rotary during his year.
1991-92 – David Adrian - Tales of a Loyalton Lamb Feed.
1997-98 – Tom Garayoa - The boat ride from hell to dedicate the Ambulance. Building the Rotary Pavilion.
1989-90 – David Windle - Father of the passing of the Fine.
2003-04 – Jim Boland - Skate park, music contest and dictionary project all part of Jim's year. Father of the statutory fine.
2005-06 – Mike Flanigan - Most astonishing year and a PowerPoint extraordinaire.
Check out Photo Album on web site for more photos.
I am contacting you as a fellow Rotarian from San Diego. My husband and I (both members of Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo) have visited your Club while we've been in Quincy and Meadow Valley on vacation.
I need some help in getting the word out (selectively) about a cabin for rent in Meadow Valley. If you think it's appropriate, I'm hoping you might make an announcement at your next meeting in case a member knows of someone looking for a unique place to live.
Over the last 80 years or so, six generations of our family have vacationed in Meadow Valley. We have two cabins at the end of Silver Creek Road and we're looking for a nice, responsible couple to live in one of them. Our family uses the other cabin.
While the cabin is VERY rustic, it is also a very special place. Two bedrooms, one bath and 46 acres of backyard. We're looking for approx. $500/month plus minimal care-taking duties. Finding the right fit is our primary concern.
Because of the special nature of the property/cabin, we do NOT want to publicize it to the general public. But I thought our mutual circle of Rotarians might be a good way to spread the word to good people.
I'd be happy to pay a "fine" if you're willing to make an announcement at your next meeting and provide my name and contact info to anybody who's interested in talking with me.
Thanks again - and if my request is over the line and you're not comfortable doing this, I completely understand.
Jeanne