The speaker Keith Diederich, CEO of the Gathering Inn (GI), was introduced by Kay Whitaker.
Keith has been the CEO for just over a month but has been active with the Gathering Inn for the last 3 years. Prior to his involvement with the Gathering Inn he was associated with Father Flannigan’s Boys Town for the previous 20 years. Boys Town provides a safe and nurturing environment for Foster children.
The GI was established in 2004 and operated on a part time basis during the winter months from 2004-2017. It currently operates year round and provides shelter and meals for 188 individuals.
According to Keith there are 3 primary factors that drive people to homelessness:
Economic factors
Addiction
Mental Health issues
Keith’s focus is on making sure the GI serves as many people as possible in a cost effective manner. His background is in business and not social work so he wants to focus on the financial aspect of the GI.
If left on the street, the Community will spend approximately $40,000 a year in services for a homeless person. People housed at the GI cost $38 a day or $13,870 per year. The GI’s budget is $1,157,000 per year currently, at least 80% of the people housed at the GI are Placer County residents.
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Announcements
Spirit of Auburn Community BBQ-September 14th.
( The Committee has raised $26,000 in sponsorships thus far against a goal of $30,000. Great progress !!)
Salvation Army sponsored event- August 25th at the Gold Country Fairgrounds from 1-5. This is a fundraiser for the Army to continue providing meals to those working the Carr Fire in Northern California. Cost is $10 but PeterKonrad was offering free tickets. He is also volunteering his time to serve meals at the Carr fire.
Food Truck Fiesta- Friday August 17th at 5:00PM - Recreation Park
Fireside Chat for new members-August 28 at 5:30 at the Metzkers residence
Preston turned 50 on 7/31/2018 and read an entertaining
and humorous narrative he wrote about the experience of turning 50.
Jeffrey Woods - Our next BBQ Committee meeting will be on Wednesday August 15, 2018 at 5:30 PM. See link for meeting agenda
The following meeting is Wed 8/29 5:30 pm - mark your calendar.
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Recurring Meeting Announcements
The Rotary raft trip is scheduled for August 26, 2018., with over 30 rafters. Mark your calendars and check with Bridget Powers or Bob Santin to sign up. Rafting will be on the South Fork of the American River, a Class III stream. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will double-match Polio Plus funds, which means each rafter’s contribution to the cause will be worth $150.
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Happy and Sad Bucks
Randy Tooker - Happy to be collecting $ as Sargent at Arms
Steve Gaylard - Happy bucks for Preston turning 50
Betty Bennett - Just plain happy!
Don Ales - His daughter completed an Ironman competition
Dan Gustavson—His Daughter was in a Chip and Putt competition and she landed a 30 foot putt
Al Lombardi - Happy bucks for having a successful MRI
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Weekly Meeting Question-
In which country would you find the Simpson Dessert?
The answer provided was Morocco. Randy was pleased to collect their contribution.
see answer below-
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New Member Introduction-
Jeff Ambrosia introduced, and the Club welcomed, JuanitaMarcado. Juanita has an extensive background in the banking industry, she is currently a Customer Ambassador for 1st Northern Bank. Her husband is famous locally for capturing and relocating rattlesnakes. Juanita offered to have him speak at one of our future meetings.
Welcome Juanita
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Other Notes-
Larry Dorety song choice “My Country Tis of Thee”
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Quote Shared from Fred Merriam-
“Education is what you get when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t.” - Pete Seeger
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From Silent Auction Committee:
We need your help to create a memorable silent auction and raffle at the September BBQ. You can donate an item, a gift card or an ever popular "experience". An experience item is an activity that you enjoy and would be willing to share - like leading a hike, taking a group on a boating trip, a lesson or two in your area of expertise or preparing a special meal. Sign up on the clipboard or email Amy Austin. Don't have time right now? We can combine $ from more than one member to create something unique. Need ideas? Ask Amy, Betty or Nancy for suggestions.
Thanks for your support!
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Please review your membership profile below. If any of your information has changed, or you would like to update this information, please click on the Update button. This will take you to Clubrunner where you can access your Member Profile and make changes. It is important that you update the information by August 31, 2018 as we will use this data to print new roster books. This is also a good time to update your photograph as your photo will be included in the printed book. Thanks!
Thank you,
NancyNittler
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This year will be the 36th annual Rotary BBQ, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Club. We need everyone's help to make this another successful year. Here how you can help:
Sell all of your tickets or buy extra tickets
Tell friends, family or anyone who will listen
Volunteer at the event
Be a Sponsor or ask a business to be Sponsor
Donate a raffle prize
Help prior to the event
Attend the event
The Key things you need share or remember:
The Date: Friday September 14, 2018 5:00 pm
The Place: Auburn Fair Grounds
The Food: Gourmet BBQ, chicken, salmon, pork, beef, salad, beans, bread and dessert.
The Fun: Family Friendly, Bounce House, Rock Wall, Music, Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes and Booze.
The Money: The money raised stays in our community to support scholarships, youth organizations, Acres of Hope, Stand Up Placer and many other local organizations.
Regards,
Jeffrey Wood
2018 BBQ CHAIR
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Rotary District News-
Hello Rotarians,
Here is the information for Norman & Francis MacLeod’s service.
Auburn Presbyterian Church
August 25, 2018
Starts at 1pm
As you know Francis passed away in late June and we lost Norman 6 weeks later. The family thought is was only best to celebrate their lives together since that is how they lived. Both are Past Presidents of Rotary Clubs and Norman was a current member of Auburn Gold Country Rotary. They were married over 68 years and it was a true love for life.
The family would be honored to see as many Rotarians that are able to come. Please share this with your clubs.
Rotary Respect,
Stacy L. Graham
Rotary District 5190 Area 5 Assistant Governor
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Black Marble Saga-
Jodi Hale picked Ron Martinez to pull a ticket. Bridget selected a marble but it wasn’t black. The current pot of $30 will grow next week.
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Rotarians On-The-Go
(submit your travel pictures for inclusion in a weekly bulletin)
was introduced by Kay Whitaker.
Marcado. Juanita has an extensive background in the banking industry, she is currently a Customer Ambassador for 1st Northern Bank. Her husband is famous locally for capturing and relocating rattlesnakes. Juanita offered to have him speak at one of our future meetings.
