Guests
Spencer Fogleman's guest: Taj Atkins
Dorian Dodds' guests: his sons Brandon and Justin Dodds, and Chloe White, all from Duke's Rotaract program
Bill Chance's guest: his daughter, Jessica Hinman
Rodney Krebs' guest: Philip Avilas
Robb Lighfoot's guest: his wife, Karin
Announcements and Upcoming Events
• Aug. 6 would be the ribbon-cutting at Caper Acres, where Rotary did work during Anastacia Snyder Lando's presidential year.
• Aug. 13: Blood Drive will be before and during Rotary meeting. Don Brashears took sign-ups.
• Almanor weekend is Sept. 6-8 -- contact Bill Chance.
• The Club Picnic is Sept. 24 at Patrick Ranch, organized by Kevin Moretti.
• Oct. 16 is District 5160 Fall Seminar in Redding.
• Directories must now be picked up from Mark Hendry’s business, Creative Composition on Park Avenue.
• Robb Lightfoot presented a flag from his visit to Wakefield, Rhode Island.
• Team Backroads' report was given by captain Mike Donnelly (Brett Sanders is co-captain). Mike thanked Brett for serving, stating Backroads had held a robust team meeting at Beatniks, first social at Wine Time, and would soon have a tubing opportunity for the entire club. Also, the team is requesting school supplies, which can be dropped off at Coldwell Banker or Golden Valley Bank. Thanks to all for participating.
Fine Time and Recognition
Mike Donnelly was recognized for his trip to Africa, visiting sites where Walt Schafer’s projects have impacted so many African families, and scouting for a new project assisting with a school science lab. Warren Locke had donated a Chico Rotary team hat that was given to a Rotary club president and was well received. Mike then gave our President, Glen Eaton, a safari hat from Africa. 5 Bells
Matt York gave a presentation on his latest adventure overseas, in the Sudan, with his non-profit, OMPT. Sudan is in quite a bit of turmoil, which Matt explained -- hopefully it is a process of turnover from military control to civilian control. He explained the project “Every Voice Counts”. 5 Bells
Raffle
$469 was the object, Matt Jackson pulled the 2 of clubs, but won $20.
Program
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary volunteer Kylee Scherba (right in photo) was the presenter today with a very educational presentation about the facility, which houses 100 animals with special needs. We were treated to a visit from two of their critters – a white silver crested cockatiel and a baby bobcat! Visit http://kirshner.org/ for more information.
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