St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Plus Craft Talks
Scribe Notes by Monica McCabe.
Robin Resendez was our Greeter today!
Mackenzie Rose Gay, a student from Windsor High School, led us in the pledge of allegiance.
Bill Arnone led us in song, a lovely rendition of “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.”
Renee Hyde had a special announcement for Spark Success, our Rotary Fundraiser which is quickly approaching! Please be sure
- -to sign up for the Auction
- -forward the sign up to a friend who might like to participate
- -begin bidding on the online items!
- -make a plan for the evening of the auction! There are several watch parties planned and members can join, or make their own! Maureen and Mike Merrill are hosting a party at Mutt Lynch Winery and Bellacana Vineyards in downtown Windsor, and there are view parties at the Conklins, the Hansens, and the Hydes! Please be sure to RSVP if you are going to join one! Maureen will send an email regarding the view parties.
Pam left a paper bag of goodies on each table – each one containing some of the gifts she has received from her traveling supporters! Each bag had a price tag, and members were encouraged to purchase the bags -sight unseen! Most were gone by the end of the meeting!
Rotary Moment: Sandie Kurtz gave a great summary of the development of the Rotary Wheel which developed from a simple wagon wheel, then one that was kicking up dust, to a wheel of spokes and cogs, and finally the modern wheel has a keyway – symbolizing the “real worker” that is each Rotary member.
Our guests today were the Gay family: Daniel Myers introduced us to Mackenzie Rose Gay, her dad, Michael and sister, Mikayla.
Also joining them was Mackenzie’s teacher David Beale. Mackenzie is the Nueva Student of the Year, and our student of the month. She is a budding actress/director/producer/prop steward and stage manager. Nueva School for the Arts Core is a way for students to learn English and History through the production of plays from start to finish. Mackenzie is a bright and shiny star, and is clearly set to go far in the future. Congratulations!!
Rotarian of the Month: Dev Sodager has jumped into Rotary with two feet. Thank you, Dev.
Announcements:
Nation’s Finest is hosting a Game of Throws (corn hole) on March 26th – 11:00 am- 3:00 pm. It is the same day as our fundraiser – on the green. Check details and registration at Nationsfinest.org.
Carol Martin and Ed Turner announced the launch of Skippy 2 which can help take our money easier than ever.
Ed Turner had the incredible news that Carl Lewis bequeathed to the Club’s endowment fund an amazing gift of $865,848! This brings our total base to $1,500,000. Only the interest is used for projects – but that is a significant amount of interest. Carl’s gift is one we will never forget.
Pegi reminded everyone there are still some charcuterie boards for $75.00 each to nibble on the night of the Fund raiser! Check windsorrotary.org website and click on Spark Success.
Michael Juric shared the joyous news of his grandson’s birth; welcome future Rotarian Everett Michael Juric!
District Assembly is the evening of April 1 – April 2 in Ukiah. Registration is on line.
Thank you to Past President Leslie Lewis for being the President of the Day March 8th!
Barbara McChesney bestowed upon Pam a bounty of gifts from her recent travels which included visiting 10 national parks, Native American nations, a UFO campsite and a civil rights museum.
Craft Talks:
Dev Sodager shared his hobby of painting teeny tiny figurines. He and his wife brought their pup, Tillie, home from England on the Queen Mary II! He joined Rotary to immerse himself in the community, and he certainly is doing that!
Kathy Williams (aka Brian’s mom) retired from a busy career in social service, including a CPS Supervisor and Trainer. She cared for her Mom in Oregon, for 12 years and then moved to be closer to Brian and his family, helping to raise his girls. She enjoys travel, Silver Sneakers and Water Aerobics among other activities.
Larry McCabe has spent his career in medical instrumentation, and mostly in ultrasound. His particular talent is acting as the go between engineers and marketing. He has traveled to Europe and China for work, forging friendships and work relations with good people in each country he visited. He is very proud that his work in ultrasound has benefited each member of his family.
Monica McCabe taught preschool for a parent cooperative in Sunnyvale which emphasized play based learning, parent education and the value of getting to know people from other cultures and backgrounds.
Next week: Jose Guillian and Curt Groninga are going to present information on the Cherkassy Region of Ukraine.
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!