Events

Butte County Sheriff Search and Rescue will present an update of team activities to the Rotary since we last presented in Feb 2024.  This update will include callout numbers for the past year, a rundown of three or four of our most significant calls, and a brief Operation Rescue Ready (our new building project) update. 

I will be speaking.  I am our team Public Relations Officer.  I have been with Butte County Search and Rescue (BCSAR) for four years, and my focus area is Swift Water Rescue.  My regular job is working in Human Resources for Chico State Enterprises and I am a retired Master Sergeant, USAF, 1996-2016.  My military occupational specialty was as an Explosive Safety Specialist and I deployed ISO global operations in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009, and served as a special advisor to the Commander of US Air Forces Europe and Africa from 2011-2016.  I enjoy serving the citizens of Butte County through BCSAR.

Ms. Virginia L. Guleff
Virginia Guleff was appointed the Superintendent/President of Butte-Glenn Community College District effective July 1, 2022. She was previously the vice president for instruction and accreditation liaison officer for Butte College, where she oversaw all instructional programs including the economic and workforce development arm of the college as well as all accreditation activities, for six years. Virginia began in the California Community College System in 1986 as a tutor at De Anza College. She has served as a classified employee at De Anza College; a part-time faculty member, a full-time tenured faculty member, an ESL coordinator, and as chair of English, communication and world language in the San Diego Community College District; dean of CTE, transfer and basic skills as well as vice president of education and student services at Mendocino College; and vice president of instruction at Solano College. President Guleff’s leadership at Butte College is focused on securing DEIA2 practices into the foundation of the college and creating a student-ready institution that serves the area’s intersectional communities. She is also dedicated to reinvigorating participatory governance at the college. After updating the mission statement, the college developed a new strategic plan and staff are working to achieve the collectively established goals.

Dr. Jolene Church is a leadership expert and keynote speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to lead with heart and purpose. She challenges audiences to uncover their unique strengths, define their values, and live their mission. Drawing on her own experiences of overcoming adversity and embracing authenticity, Dr. Church delivers inspiring and practical insights that help people unlock their full potential and create a lasting impact.

Megan Kurtz will be giving us a tour of the new science building at CSUC. CSUC President Steve Perez will also say a few words.

Our very own International projects committee will be updting their good works around the globe.

Andy Pickett will give an update on Measure H

Joe Chimenti is a husband and father of four.  He grew up in a law enforcement family and began his professional life as a police officer. After earning his MBA, Joe left law enforcement and joined the private sector. He spent 25 years in business development working with entrepreneurial companies across North America and in Europe.

After Joe retired from the business world, he assumed the role of Executive Director of the Shasta Builders’ Exchange and the Trade School.  He understands the need for a skilled workforce and the importance of the construction industry to a thriving economy.

Joe served on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors for 4 years.   When he left office, he chose to work with Emergent, the 3D concrete printing company, because of their mission to provide needed housing and innovative trade training.  He is the Director of Community Development. 

Cathryn Carkuff

Cathryn (she/her) holds a BSW and an M.A.Ed. and has over 15 years of experience in equity-based social services, art, and education across Philadelphia, the Bay Area, and Chico. For the past three years, she has served as the Director of Home & Heart, Butte County Homeshare. Cathryn is also on the Steering Committee for the Local Master Plan on Aging and is the Chair of the Housing committee that works to regionally address the unmet needs of older adults and adults with disabilities.

The HIL provides quality forensic anthropology services to local, federal, and international law enforcement, medical examiners, and attorneys. 

The HIL is a unique and invaluable state resource. Our staff work to recover missing persons, analyze and identify their remains, present vital information to resolve criminal cases, and provide closure to families. The HIL has the ability to rapidly mobilize large, experienced search teams in emergencies. We also support state and federal partners on individual cases, both recent and long gone cold.

In these ways, we aim to serve the needs of our state while demonstrating our commitment to civic engagement and serving the public good. 

Happy 4th of July!

What's Rob's theme? What's in store for the upcoming year? Hmmm. 

There's only one way to find out. Come to the meeting, and you'll be "in the know."