Team in charge: Team Backroads
Team Captain: Mike Donnelly
Invocation and Pledge: Chris Constantin
Reporter: Kalianha Tripp
Photographer: Michelle Genova
Microphones: Matt Donner & Phil Aviles
Greeters: Team Backroads
Visiting Rotarians
Brian and Pam Gray, Paradise
Mike Mangus, Redding
Guests
Mark Francis brought Natasha Beehner
Drew Calandrella brought Deborah Folsom
Noel Wheeler brought his daughter Sam
Announcements and Upcoming Events
· March 5: Empty Bowls at Chico High; see Kevin Moretti for ticket info.
· March 14: Chico Sunrise Club's St. Patrick’s Day gala; our Centennial Park project (more below) is a beneficiary! The event is 5:30 p.m. at the BMU.
· March 21: District 5160 Spring Assembly in Red Bluff.
· March 24: Rotary Blood Drive; signups TBA.
· April 4: Spring Work Day and groundbreaking at Centennial Park.
· April 7: no meeting (dark due to work day).
· April 14: Centennial Kickoff Event, speaker will be Rotary International Foundation Trustee Jennifer Jones. Look for an email on tickets pretty quick!
· April 17-19: Wine Tour
· April 24: Bird House Build, Masonic Lodge
· May 1-3: District Conference in Redding
· May 3: Omelet Brunch. ALL HANDS ON DECK!
· Brian Gray, President from Paradise Rotary, gave 
thanks for our support of their Crab Feed, at which they raised over $31,000. They will be helping with our Omelet Brunch. He’s loving the clubs working together to support one another.
· Trivia: Since only one person submitted an answer (incorrect), the question repeats this week. Look in the righthand column of Oakleaves. President Glen hinted you might need your directory!
· Mike Donnelly shared what Team Backroads has been up to: a sweater drive, helping at the Paradise Crab Feed, a champagne brunch. He also shared upcoming events such as the Saturday morning cleanup of old Humboldt Road and a planned beer- and wine tasting.
Fine Time and Recognition
Chuck Priddy, surprised by his wife when it comes to travel plans, says he’s looking forward to going up to Almanor soon and shared about his 3 great grandchildren.
Pat Macias said monca is trying something new
with artists working on their projects at the museum and visitors able to come and watch/ask questions. She shared it’s working very well. The glass exhibition is up next; her husband will be there at the museum soon, as well.
Beau McSwain talked about his family trip to Ireland for two weeks and how much fun they had exploring the Northern region. They remodeled their kitchen and are still married (haha), and meanwhile Rugby season has started. Come to a game on Saturday at PV High.
Ed Tierney reported nothing new.
Raffle
Does this picture look familiar?
Yes, deja vu:
It was the second straight week that Mark Pierce won the raffle but didn't pull the joker.
He could have won $1,723, instead got $20.
Program
California State Park Interpreter Raeann
Bossarte, from Bidwell Mansion, detailed the history and lives of John and Annie Bidwell.
She also explained how their legacy is alive and can be seen all around Chico: in our trees, the farming industry, the college and the park.
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