Our June 22 meeting was dinner at the Fairfield Inn.
We had about 24 attendees in person, Michele B and Mardi on Zoom
We had about 24 attendees in person, Michele B and Mardi on Zoom
Dave brought Jessica as his guest-
It was Julie’s 37th birthday and she was serenaded with an a capella Happy Birthday Cookies
Kendra lead the meeting with her usual and irrepressible exuberance. This was her last time leading the meeting for at least this term of her co-presidency as there is a regime change starting this week- Lowry and Pam are taking over as Co-Presidents
Kendra announce that we will be co-sponsoring the Aptos Wine Wander on July 1, with Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assoc. It is in Aptos village and costs $50 to attend.
We get 20 per cent of net profit from the event. Attendees will get to visit and taste at 14-17 wineries/businesses.
We will have a table there-ostensibly to provide information about our club but also perhaps to sleep under after 14-17 wine samples!
We need afternoon volunteers.
We are once again celebrating the spirit of the USA by plying Fourth of July celebrants at Aptos Village Park with beer and making money off their thirst and inebriation. We may still need a few volunteers.
We are also doing a Beach cleanup 7/5 at Rio del Mar beach, Dagmar is unavailable so Lowry is coordinating.
There is (unfortunately) likely to be much trash to pick up following the July 4 holiday. Meet at 10am on Weds July 5th at RDM Beach.
Dr. Art provided 2 thoughts of the day: No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot; and Kindness is a virtue the deaf can hear and blind can see.
Another big event: the Debunking of Kendra and Laura is 7/25 at Michele’s estate/yacht club starting at 5 pm. It will be catered. Alcohol will be provided by members are also encouraged to BYOB. Ticket prices are being worked out. It is doubtless going to be much fun though there is much less to material to tease Kendra and Laura about then there was for Ken last year...
Still, anyone who wants a chance at the microphone please contact Ken.
Paul was the Detective
In honor of Julie's 35th birthday he asked about her pet...Bassett Hound and its name....Blossom
And her resume- including her MBA from Golden Gate
And the number of addresses she had growing up- 15 (military, not a series of scandals)
Paul also had some questions about Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in the US- the members showed pretty good knowledge thereof
In honor of Julie's 35th birthday he asked about her pet...Bassett Hound and its name....Blossom
And her resume- including her MBA from Golden Gate
And the number of addresses she had growing up- 15 (military, not a series of scandals)
Paul also had some questions about Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in the US- the members showed pretty good knowledge thereof
This meeting was also our club assembly which Lowry led.
He provided a review of this past year's events and fundraising.
He also provided a review of the club survey results and there were discussions about a few items, primarily meal preferences, prices and meeting locations.
About 60% of members responded, meaning 40 per cent did not respond: don't complain if you didn't vote.
The speaker program is outstanding- shoutout to Anissa. Also, members are encouraged to let her know about speakers they think would be a good fit- understanding that she is so awesome at what she does that she has speakers booked months in advance already.
Lowry also showed his comedic chops with a Joke about a Rotarian following a doctor and lawyer into heaven (Lowry is the son of a lawyer)
Remember- NO MEETING TODAY- this is a service week-
