President John LeCave called us to order at 7:30… In the Charlie’s dining room where we were relocated due to a major golf tournament at the course
The pledge was exceptional… Who started that?
The song was led by Marc Elin and God Bless America
The words to describe this event were provided by scribe Tom Boylan
Rotarian Guests:
AG Anita Parker was introduced by Ken Moulton
Guests of Rotarians:
Jack Hyde introduced Janet Hyde and Erna… Elle… Emma… Our Exchange Student
Renee Hyde introduced Joeel Olstein
Tom Hassur introduced our Lobster auctioneer, Ed Gold
Maureen Merrill introduced Remi Mowens
Dick Bishop introduced his sidekick, Madison.
Sandie Krutz introduced Brian Chandler.
Ed Turner introduced auctioneer Ed Gold who began his presentation, because he is excited!
Warin Parker introduced our Student of The Month, Enrique Garcia who then introduced his biggest fan club, Mom, Dad, Sister and teacher.
Student of the month:
Warin once again introduced Enrique Garcia as the student of the month and he introduced us to his passion for helping others. In his younger days he was surrounded by people who were I need and through a program offered at the SRJC he found a way to help others. He took the course on Certified Nursing Assistant and that is leading him forward. A great story of how he turned away from playing football to finding his future.
Announcements:
Steve Klick reminds us that the Chili Cook-off is Saturday Noon to 4 pm on the Town Green. This is a fundraiser and he needs a few chili slingers.
Bill Carson introduced us to the new golf tournament to be held at Windsor Golf. The pros are here and they are open to anyone showing up to wander the course and find your favorite for the Symetra Golf Tournament. The hope is this is the first year of many for the prestigious tournament featuring the rising stars of the LPGA.
Joelle Olsen gave us an introduction to a new movement to promote the arts, including music in Windsor. She invited members with an interest in seeing the arts community evolve to join her and others for a breakfast breakout session and a good discussion on ideas. No funds raised, but ideas abound.
Craig Curreri is looking for a couple of volunteers for today’s Dictionary hand out at Cali Cal Meca.
Warin Parker needs a few volunteers to meet Monday April 17 at 4pm to go over scholarship entries.
Carol Martin invited us to attend a choir concert this Friday April 7 at the Santa Rosa Bible Church in Santa Rosa. There is another chorus program to be held on Saturday April 22 at the Presbyterian Church of the Roses in Santa Rosa.
Pres John thanked everyone for attending the just past District Assembly. Kudos to those who worked it and attended.
Ed Turner re-introduced us to Ed Gold, our Lobster Feed auctioneer. He shared that Ed G. Grew up in the era of Hollywood as his father was a movie producer. He wound up becoming an entertainer working with people like Cat Stevens. Ed G. has been recognized for much of his career for his humanitarian work and accolades came with that effort. He started his auctioneering in the wine business and now runs the charitable auction company and only works for charities.
Ed G. brought this personality to the lectern and challenged us to add exceptional, experiential and exciting items to the auction. He wants us to think about who we know and who can get access to interesting auction lots. That is our challenge today and the rest of the time between now and the Lobster Feed.
An example of interesting ideas… Someone called a quarry and asked if they would allow someone to come and blow up the quarry. The Quarry was happy to offer a quarry and the ability to drive movers, have a barbecue, a fun day at the quarry… Sold for $5,000.00.
Someone made an arrangement to allow a bidder drive the Zamboni at the Shark Tank… After driving the Zamboni, they got to have dinner in the players dining room… $3,000.00
Ed G says it is all about the access versus the ask. If you have an idea, let him, or our Ed T. Know what you have in mind.
Enthusiasm is what is needed to make an event pop. To add excitement to the auction… You need to add excitement in describing the event and the items we are offering. He’ll see us at the auction.
Lobster man showed up and raised the roof with some cheering… Are we ready for the event?
Prior to the event, there will be quality auction lubricant for the public. There are 6 wineries and 6 beer brewery representing at the event. There will be non-alcoholic beverages too.
Add in some bourbon tasting and champagne. Life is good for bidders.
Jack Hyde and Anna Smith are co-chairs for silent auction. Jack asked us to find something unique, something you are passionate about. Gift certificates, gift certificates are also welcome. Plan to bring in something with a value of $50, but don’t hesitate to bring a smaller gift that can be combined with another to bring the value up.
Michael Juric says there are buttons on the website WindsorLobsterFeed.com and you can find your tickets there,or send a friend to the website. Bev Graham is looking for your guest list, so she can make the registration so much easier. Tom Hassur says we have room for between 320 and 400 guests but to do that we need to generate the excitement from within.
Bill Conklin gave us a preview for auction items, including a villa in Italy, a ride in a WWII vintage airplane, a sailboat on the Bay, a salmon trip offered by Warin Parker’s and the follow up salmon cook off at Ken & Pam Moulton’s… and… What ideas can you bring to the auction?
Mr. Lobster says to get talkative and promote, promote, promote. Be sure to let him know that you are committed to a table.
Pres John closed the meeting reinforcing what we just heard and reminded us that if we want to do things in the community, the Lobster Feed is our vehicle.