UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tue, Aug 4 - Rob Bishop, Athletic Director Butte College Athletics
Tue, Aug 11 - Tyler Smith, Matson & Isom Technology Consulting, Update on Artificial Intelligence
Tue, Aug 18 - Dr. Joan Schumann, Northern California Literacy
Tue, Aug 25 - Greg Blake, CUSD Superintendent
Sept 11 & 12 - Almanor Weekend
Sat, Nov 14 - Surf & Turf Dinner (Club Work Day)
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THE STARTING LINEUP
- Team in Charge: Trinidad & Tobago Calypso Warriors!
- Reporter: Lenn Goldmann
- Microphones: Joe Wilson & Mark Johnson
- Thought of the Day: Jeni Moore
TEAM REPORT
Jeni Moore reported that the Calypsoes are off to an energetic start, with two team co-captain meetings already in the books alongside Megan Kurtz and Nick Magers. The team gathered for a social at Gayle Hutchinson’s house, where they enjoyed good food and made colorful tie-dye bandanas and team pins, including extras for “distinguished people” including District Governor Woody Fridae.
Jeni said the team’s planning session had terrific synergy and excitement, with socials, service projects, and team meeting themes calendared all the way through April. The team has already collected money for the Salvation Army shoe drive and is getting members signed up for the food bank.
President Beau added a quick history side-note: Rugby was first introduced to Trinidad & Tobago in the 1920s. By 1979 the team officially affiliated with World Rugby and they've earned their name as Calypso Warriors by clinching multiple RAN Sevens championships, becoming one of the most athletic and feared teams in Caribbean rugby.
VISITING SIDES
- Woody Fridae, District 5160 Governor
IN THE GRANDSTAND
- Katie Lawson and Jacob Miller (both from Rotaract), guests of Tyler Collier
- Dean Fender, guest of Kiley Patterson
- Stefani Pearsall, guest of Sima Saboury
- Sean McCreary, guest of Pat Conroy
FROM THE SIDELINE
President Beau opened the meeting by recognizing the Calypsoes as the team in charge and noted the day's meeting roles.
President Beau also walked through the coaching staff for the Rotary year: Head Coach and President Beau McSwain Assistant Coach & Secretary Leah Wills, Strength Coach & Captain Phil Aviles, Team Manager & Admin Melanie Bassett, and Scrimmage Manager & Treasurer Tadd Brothers (who was reported as absent but enjoying some well deserved time off in Hawaii.)
Lisa Reynolds was recognized as the club's newest Paul Harris Fellow.
Kevin Moretti presented the recognition, sharing that Lisa was born and raised in Paradise, graduated from Chico State in 1985, worked briefly as a lobbyist in Sacramento, became a history teacher in Chico, trained young leaders in student government, and retired after 34 years in teaching.
She and her spouse met at The Graduate in 1986, married in 1989, recently celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary, and have two sons. Lisa took the microphone, saying she was honored to join “Team Paul Harris” and then quickly gave the microphone back.
District Governor Woody Fridae presented the club with a rare new District 5160 banner featuring the state of California with District 5160 embossed in the middle.
Jeni Moore received District Governor Woody Fridae’s Quiet Leadership Award, honoring the behind-the-scenes, dependable leadership that keeps Rotary clubs strong.
DG Woody noted the nomination came through club leadership and recognized Jeni with a District 5160 pin.
Toni Scott got her Black Badge!
Good work, Toni!
Annabel Grimm won a prize from this week's Rugby Kit Bag competition, earning a pin from the Rotary International Convention in Taipei.
And she wore a pin too, so the club's $40 charity kicker went to a deserving charity!
TRIBUTES
Dino Corbin was brought to his feet for a lively recognition segment after appearing on Channel 12 in a podcast with Haley Watts and doing a commercial for his client, Oroville Motors.
Dino shared stories from his long broadcasting career, including starting in radio in Chico, coming from Beale Air Force Base and Yuba College, attending Chico State, and landing a job at KHSL in 1972. He reflected that KHSL has been part of his life for 54 years and opened many doors for him to do good work in the community.
He also shared that he had just returned from a European trip that included Basel, Amsterdam, Paris, and London, plus a memorable 185-mile-per-hour train ride from Amsterdam to Paris. Dino was recognized with eight bells.
MATCH OF THE DAY
District Governor Woody Fridae delivered a warm, funny, and thoughtful talk about Rotary leadership, belonging, service, and the power of stepping up.
He shared stories from his own Rotary journey in Winters, including learning early that Rotary “doesn’t do politics” or religion, later serving as club president, and developing a leadership style he called “leading from behind.”
Woody praised Chico Noon Rotary as the largest club in the district and celebrated its fellowship, service, Centennial Park work, Surf & Turf fundraiser, Treat Street, and international service in Mexico.
He also recognized our past president Rob Reddemann for the “Top Net Growth Club” with 17 new members!
Woody encouraged members to support The Rotary Foundation through regular giving, sharing a moving story about his son Andrew donating half of his savings to buy a cow through Heifer International, which inspired Woody and Rebecca to begin giving monthly. Woody also highlighted district goals, including Polio Plus Society membership, Good Character Youth Awards for students who live the Four-Way Test, and the LN-4 prosthetic hand project.
Photographer: Luke Milliron
