Gilbert Mohtes-Chan is a public information officer for Caltrans District 3, covering maintenance and construction activities in Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties as well as parts of Yolo and Placer counties.
He has been at Caltrans for eight years. Previously, he worked as a communications coordinator and grant writer for nonprofit sustainable farm groups based in Yolo County, working with growers in the northern Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley. He also worked more than 20 years in the newspaper industry.
During his presentation, Gilbert will discuss current and upcoming construction projects in Butte County and Chico.
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Phil's plea for the Spree
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Meeting Date: Sept.10, 2019
Opening
Presiding: President Glen Eaton
Secretary: Mark Pierce
Team in Charge: Backroads
Captains: Mike Donnelly & Brett Sanders
Innovation and Pledge: Ann Willman
Reporter: Heidi Musick
Photographer: Dane Bracewell
Microphones: Val Reddemann & Matt Donner
Greeters: Team
Visiting Rotarians
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Guests
Alex Dubose – son, Avery Dubose, who helps Alex run his Chico location.
Jeni Moore – Karen Tevis, retired, Phoenix, AZ
Brent Morrison – Daniel Paulson, Morrison & Co
Spencer Fogleman – Taj Atkins, ServiceMaster
Tara Campbell – Mimi Brown, Esplanade House
Mike Donnelly – Boualong Vue, guest of this meeting’s speaker
Announcements and Upcoming Events
• Tickets are on sale for the Club Picnic on September 24. It's the meeting of record that week. See Kevin Moretti.
• The Salvation Army Shopping Spree is Oct. 1. See Phil Rowberg for sign-ups. Phil said the club is encouraging members to make a donation to this cause. Make your checks to Rotary Foundation; subject line-Salvation Army Shopping.
• District 5160 Fall Seminar will be October 19 in Redding. See President Glen Eaton for details on attending,
• Club Workday is scheduled for October 26. Project is TBD.
• Evan Tuchinsky updated the club that we are now checking in guests at the Visiting Rotarians table in efforts to properly display guests’ names and businesses in our Oakleaves. Please start signing in your guests.
• Brett Sanders updates that Team Backroads had successful Back 2 School project, gathering many school supplies for Camp Fire families. They will be cleaning up Enloe Park on Oct 19 at 8 a.m. in preparation for a Camp Fire remembrance event on Nov 8. They are looking forward to a social at Mark & Jolene Francis’ home on Oct 17.
• Tim O’Connell spoke about the Veterans Ring of Honor. They got final approvals from the city on the location and having to move underground utilities at the spot. Please check out ChicoVeterans.Org to sign up any veteran who went to Chico High; any member can purchase a brick in honor of any Veteran for the run as well. Tim showed us a Chico High Veteran of the Air Force who dedicated five years of her life to the service of her country, and though she lost a battle to cancer at a young age, her dedication, spirit and memory represent what we are honoring with this memorial.
Fine Time and Recognition
Tim O’Connell – 5 Bells – A cute photo of him and Marteen Busby’s son caused some confusion on whose baby that was! He loves that Ryle can come to the office with Marteen, and that work is going great. They are very, very busy, and he will be traveling to a dozen counties soon. Tim and wife Celia went to the Grand Canyon and will be going to Puerto Vallarta for their 30th anniversary.
Brett Sanders – 5 Bells – His daughter, Maya, was born on Dec 7. Brett fessed up to a funny video President Glen found on Facebook of Brett’s “athletic ability.”. His son, Isaiah, and he went to Hooked on Fishing this year. Brett is now the Butte County Representative for Congressman Doug LaMalfa and said if anyone had any issues with the government, to let him know – watch out Brett!
Danny Robinson – 12 Bells – He finished harvest for prunes and almonds, and rice is coming up. He and his wife went and toured their favorite part of San Francisco to get out of the heat. Danny’s father is 97, doing well, and still has his driver’s license!
Raffle
Tara Campbell pulled the winning ticket for 20 bucks – no Joker.
Program
Mike Donnelly introduced Dr. Cheuyengther Xiong (pictured below) and spoke of Dr. Xiong’s character, bravery, and ethics; calling him a man of fortitude. Dr. Xiong is a first generation Hmong American, and he described the history of the Hmong people; their terrible past in Laos; their faith to love and honor all humans and to love this country, the United States; and the hope for their future community in Oroville.
It’s up to you to sign yourself in and provide documentation for make-ups and E-make-ups. Attendance Reports are available for member review at the Attendance Table. Reports show each member’s attendance as far back as one year!
REMINDER: Only 6 misses (12 for JARs) in a 6 month period.
NOTE: The following meeting absence list is for informational purposes only. Attendance issues are handled at the Tuesday meetings only.