Memories of Past Governor Ken & FutureVisions

Meeting Notes by Mike Merrill

Past President Sue Nelson advised that our Past Club President (2002-03) and Past District Governor (2007-08) Ken Moulton had passed away peacefully over the weekend, after a long battle with ALS. President Pam is doing OK at home.

Pledge of Allegiance:  Susan Cole

Song Leader:  Bill Bolster – “If I had a Hammer” – by Pete Ziegler… incidentally a friend of Ken Moulton!

Thoughts for the day were of Ken and his service to Rotary and the Windsor Rotary Club, his many friends and family – and of course “those Cal Bears” that he served so admirably on the gridiron. A “good” man always moving to “great” — Ken was committed to Rotary Education and his passion for the local IFL leadership development program he initiated in District 5130.  And he had a little frivolity along the way – like wearing a grass skirt and seashells at the Pink Elephant Tavern in Monte Rio at Past Pres. Mauren’s 2002 debunking; leading to an infamous run with the WRC men’s annual chorus line (no more information)!

Guests of Rotarians:  Jeff Cave, guest of Tom Boylan; Welcome Jeff and we look forward to seeing you again!

JB announced that he was engaging more with young people in embracing recycling practice at home and generally. Help is always appreciated – and fun!  Please Contact JB!

“Spark Success!” Fundraiser March 26.  The blowout preparation for our fundraiser rockets ahead.  Here are a few items that need to be addressed: [1] more live auction items are needed — Catherine Hannon has plenty of space in her storage area [2] and more wine contributions are needed as well –Contact Jo Timson! [3] Also we need lodging locations in Grass Valley and Newport Beach to round out live event packages. 

You all come now – which means “Register Now!”

Speaker / Program:  Jaque Salyer – Local manager for Habitat For Humanity in Sonoma County:  HFH builds houses for poverty level persons that can be for short periods or a lifetime – Houses in Sonoma County are well above poverty level resources ($100K) so the need is great and at this point never ending.  HFH runs a Resource Store that helps with home living items sells some items to the public as means of generating income – it’s a good deal shopping opportunity!  HFH also, funds and conducts neighborhood clean-ups /revitalizations/ and critical repairs. They have been in business since 1947.  Their goal is to create clean, safe and decent places to live with the active participation of the donees.