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As President Mike asked for introductions of guests, PDG Mike
Merrill stood. The current-Mike then stated, "I was
shocked to read where a shark would eat one of its own!" to past-Mike
which brought the house down. Well actually, only those that read in the Press
Democrat about the 12 foot shark attacking an attorney last week at
Salmon Beach actually got it (yes, he was in the water). Or was it the
attorney who bit the shark, or… Two sitting judges that past-Mike
brought to the meeting were introduced. Is that a conflict of interest? I
didn't get their names with all the shark attack talk, but they are
sharks, too…in robes. Sharks!! Out of the water!! (Something about
a dead horse, Bill...Ed J)
Announcements…
Jim Hinton stood to tell us all about a meeting that will occur
well before any of us will read this bulletin. No need to tell you about
that which you already missed!
Bob Zeni briefed us all on the status of the Crab Feed (January
25th) tickets…he still has some left. (about 200 as of 12/6) He wants
the "stubs" back no later than December 15th, with the required
information completed. Does the surfing attorney turn in his stubs to Merrill?
Susan Nowacki reminded us all of the Club Holiday Party at the
home of Janet Codding this coming Friday the 6th. The odds are you
will also have enjoyed it or missed it before you read this! In either
event, thanks to Janet for loaning out her home…again.
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Dave Wattell announced the Raffle Tickets are
being distributed…3000 of them. We sell them all, the Club gets
$26,000! Oops…(an announcement came later in the meeting)…turn
them back in…they have the wrong diamond bracelet donor listed on
the front. Guess we will start the process over again. Seriously,
please turn back in the current tickets you have to Dave.
They are blue…a green blue. (That means Cerulean Blue, Harris)
(It's a trekkie thing, ya know -Ed) New ones will be
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Dave McDonald announced the student
dictionaries had been passed out at Biella School. Several original
handwritten thank you letters from the students were passed out. It
is an excellent program. However, one student said he was surprised
that "the pictures were bigger" than he thought they would
be! Now there is a visual type of person…he won't be able to spell
but he will draw well. From reading the letters, it also appears the
dictionaries should be used in the class room…a lot! |
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Tarina Hall reminded us that "Bottle
Day" is next Monday. We are all requested to bring a bottle of
wine from our personal cellar to donate to the Crab Feed. (My
personal cellar is located at Trader Joe's, Tarina, and I
will stop by and make a personal withdrawal on the way to the
meeting!) (Goche' Bill J-Ed) |
| Gary Lucas (are the announcements ever going to
STOP??…come on!!) passed around the volunteer signup sheet for the
Crab Feed. Sign up folks, it really is a blast to help out. By the
way, as a reminder to RED BADGES (or anyone new to the Club since
the last Crab Feed), this wonderful classification of "newbie"
provides you the opportunity…an equal opportunity…to CLEAN UP
the mess that night after the Crab Feed. Actually, clean up is fun
too!! (For the record, that is a mandatory opportunity J
-Ed) |
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New Member…
| Phil Talamantes introduced new member, Pat
Stoll. Pat has been an active Rotarian for many years. He
joins our Club after being picked up off of waivers from the
Downtown and Sebastopol Clubs. President Mike and Phil
lead the initiation of this poor wandering soul. Pat was last
seen cleaning up the lunch dishes in the Los Robles kitchen under
the direct tutelage of Doris! Seriously, Pat, welcome
aboard! |
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Fines…
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Way-Long Past President John Palmer returned
from the DEEP South (Incoming President Louie volunteered to
translate!). John told us his name was placed in some cement
at his alma matter to which current-Mike made some reference
to a sidewalk. No, actually it was apparently some Hall of Fame
(Shame?) that John was inducted into. $25.00 |
Paul Stychno was acknowledged for his 25th wedding anniversary.
Actually it was only 24. Like a few others (Current President Mike!)
he didn't make it to 25, but he did contribute a matching contribution. (Current
Mike owes Paul $1). $25.00
| Long Past President Ken Kushner…USA Today
again?? No, not this time. Ken was gone again to Mexico to
his LARGE villa…outside of town. Ken paid some amount of
monies…in Pesos. |
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| Most Recent Past President Brain Herndon was
gone to Chico and Shingletown. Why would he even volunteer that
information! He was also presented his "Your Year in
Rotary" picture book. Anne "Pom Pom" Abrams
put it all together for him. Wonderful, job Anne! Give me an
"A", give me a….. |
| Ken Prouty happily noted he had been married 50
years. But, Current President Mike really wanted to remind Ken
of his wife Marty's birthday on the 7th. Oops! Ken
corrected the Prez. Marty's birth date is NOVEMBER 7th.
Current Mike was on the ropes. But, Ken dropped his
guard…he took Marty to Paris for a week for her birthday.
Oops, again!! $20.00 |
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Incoming Louie said to Current Mike, "If you can't
get the dates right, I'm not taking over!" Good one, Louie.
| Dennis Kelly had his name drawn during the
recent Foundation Dinner Raffle…two personal training assessments!
Wow, be still my heart!! $10.00 adds additional pain. |
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Current Mike announced the Club had been invited to participate
in the annual skiing event in Tahoe in March. He called on Jeff Ray
to gather his "Ski Buff Team". "Buff"...that is a
scary thought! Several raised their hands to volunteer to participate. Ginny
and Tarina will carry the bota bags. The bags will be empty before
the team gets to them! Keep us posted on the training schedule, Jeff.
Raffle Drawing (yes, we finally
made it!)…
| Dave McDonald held number 105462 and drew a
"round" marble from the red bag. The marble was BLACK and
"round." The combination was worth $325. As a result, Current
Mike will go into deficit spending during the remainder of his
term. |
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Tony Stark had number 105435 and walked off with the bottle of wine.
Program…
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Paula Wrenn introduced Ron Clark (hic!).
Ron works for J Wine Company on the sparkling wine side (don't call
it champagne or the Frogs will jump all over you!!). Ron has
been in the wine industry for 13 years and leads wine classes at
Santa Rosa Junior College. He also leads private tasting classes. |
In short, wine goes back to 5000 BC. In 1621, Dom Perignon stumbled by
mistake onto the process that makes champagne. Someplace along the way,
the marketing folks got hold of the process and the slogan, "I have
tasted the stars," was born. The making of bubbly was reserved for
royalty early on and then moved down to the upper rich folks to celebrate
moving into new castles, New Year's, and for the wedding of a daughter.
| J prices run $28.00 for a 750 ml bottle and $78.00 for
a magnum (two of the 750 ml bottles). Got it?? As Ron said,
the math is simple...$28.00 times two equals $78.00. Only Ron,
Ginny and Jim "Wine Consultant" Valinoti
understand on what basis the math is calculated. Hey, it sells, so
what's not to like...especially if you are selling it! |
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Ron took us off to the world of corking a bottle of sparkling
wine, riddling and yeast. Not necessarily in that order. The actual
tasting we were provided was quite nice - soft on the lips, full of fruity
perfume, softly clinging to the back of my palette. Eat your heart out, Jim.
(Well put, Bill. hangin' out with your snobby wino compadre has
definitely paid off. And you know how I feel about such things: "You
don't have to pay an arm and a leg for good wine, and for those who have
tasted good wines, the swill that some would put before us, will never
measure up!") Kudos to Tarina and Ginny for
their efforts in bringing such an expert spokesperson as Ron to us
for today's program - Ed J
Check out the J website.
And if you are really interested in champagne, here's
another one.
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Your Bulletin Reporter:
Bill Gittins |
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Your Editor (and wine consultant):
Jim Valinoti |
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| Internal
Service Recognition Roster |
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December 2 |
December 9 |
December 16 |
December 23 |
| Cashier: |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
DARK |
| Set-up: |
Doug D. |
Doug D. |
Doug D. |
DARK |
| Set-up: |
Dave M. |
Dave M. |
Dave M. |
DARK |
| Greeter: |
Robin M. |
Judith L. |
Bryan F. |
DARK |
| Pledge: |
Bob F. |
Bob F. |
Robin M. |
DARK |
| Ticket Sales: |
Chuck B. |
Chuck B. |
Ken P. |
DARK |
| Moment: |
Susan Nowacki |
TBD |
TBD |
DARK |
| Photographer: |
Caroline Fox |
Caroline Fox |
Caroline Fox |
DARK |
| Programs: |
Paula Wrenn |
Paula Wrenn |
Paula Wrenn |
DARK |
| Bulletin Reporter: |
Bill Gittins |
TBD |
Bob H. |
DARK |
| Bulletin Editor: |
Jim Valinoti |
Jim Valinoti |
Jim Valinoti |
DARK |
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