Mike Holmes introduced Congressman Tom McClintock, who began his remarks with a reflection on 9/11. The Congressman embraced what Bruce Lundberg had earlier shared, and went on to say that the attack unified our country and that our patriotism as a people was palpable. He shared that a sense of patriotism inherent in our culture has often lain just below the surface but it is ready to emerge when the need arises, as it did following the attack on September 11, 2001. The attack readied our nation for sacrifice, and it has risen to the cause.
Other points:
The tax cut emplaced by President Donald John Trump has resulted in a savings of approximately $1,900 in Federal taxes for the average Placer County taxpayer. One can explore www.taxplancalculator.com to look at his or her specific situation.
The result of the Federal tax cut has been reflected in an increase in commerce, more jobs, a surge in hiring and increases in manufacturing.
Job placement percentages among our African-American and Hispanic communities is the highest ever recorded.
Regulatory rollbacks have reduced the cost of doing business. Some 22 regulations have been repealed for every single new regulation imposed.
Growth last Quarter was 4.2 % and it is expected that the year will close with 3% economic growth.
The National Environment Policy Act has stymied proper management of our forests, and this has led to overstocking issues, which have resulted in tree death and contributed to catastrophic fire.
We have had 45 years of negligent forest management, over-regulation and a lack of harvesting that has led to the reduction of 167 lumber mills across the Sierra Nevada to a current 29 mills.
The Tahoe Restoration Act, authored by the Congressman has resulted in thinning programs that will restore forest health in the Tahoe basin, and it is this kind of policy that needs to be extended to all of our National Forests.
Housing in California is out of reach for many because of over-regulation, including the recent mandate that all new homes be solarized.
California’s sanctuary laws are a direct threat to our security.
The CA border wall was authorized in 1996 and needs to be built.
The Federal deficit ($22 trillion) and debt on that borrowed money – currently $475 billion - continues to grow. Spending is growing four times faster that revenues being realized.
Over the past 40 years we have seen a 26 percent increase in population, a 29 percent increase in revenues and a 46 percent increase in Federal spending.
We need to rein in Federal spending, and this can be accomplished in part by a reduction of fiscal irresponsibility and by elimination of wasteful spending by the military and through work requirements for welfare assistance.
There was more but Congressman McClintock is optimistic that better times lie ahead.
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Meeting Opening
This week's meeting began with the usual perfunctory order of business: Opening song, our salute to our flag and a thought for the day or an invocation of choice.
Today, Bruce Lundberg had us reflect on the most horrific terrorist attack on our country that we’ve ever witnessed. Bruce remembered a Day of Infamy, December 7, 1941 as an event that united our country, and then compared that attack with the horrendous event our present generation witnessed as another Day of Infamy, September 11, 2001 when 3,000 died as the twin towers were taken down in New York.
Bruce paid homage to law enforcement, first responders and the fire service for the bravery and sacrifice given as men and women gave their all in serving a shocked nation. While our U.S. forces were engaged in war for only five years following the December 7 attack at Pearl Harbor, today we are 17 years into the War on Terror, with thousands of lives lost, and with no end in sight. Following his amazing extemporaneous remarks, Bruce brought his thoughts to a close with a prayer for peace.
Thank you, Bruce.
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Meeting Announcements
Steve Grundmeier was acknowledged for accepting the Education Award presented on Sept. 7th at Auburn’s State of the Community Dinner. The award was presented by George Sziraki and in making that presentation George acknowledged the generosity of Auburn Rotary with its years-long scholarship program.
Jarrod Anderson reported he had purchased a slaughter hog, Donald, for Auburn Rotary at the Gold Country Fair livestock auction. The bidding was good for those young people who raised critters for auction. Prices were so good that we went over-budget at $6.50 per pound for the 250 lb. Donald, but we’ll hopefully make up some of that when the pig parts are brought to Rotary for resale at a yet to be determined date.
The Rotary Board will meet at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 18th at Gold Rush Chevrolet. Those interested in changes being suggested by the Scholarship Committee for our Scholarship program are encouraged to attend.
Thanks were extended to those who served as gatekeepers and ticket-takers at the Gold Country Fair as means to assist the Salvation Army. As a result, the Salvation Army received $3,500 to support its work in our community. Lt. Jesse Posner was very involved with the project and grateful for Rotary’s volunteerism.
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Rotary Community BBQ-
From President Kahl-
Thank you so much for the excellent work at this year's BBQ! It was a great deal of work, but in the end we made a lot of people happy and raised serious amounts of money for the community!
We will talk more about our wonderful success at the meeting on Tuesday. In the meantime, I have attached a few pictures. I will have more pics on the pre-meeting Power Point.
See you all Tuesday!
Kahl
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Rotarians On-The-Go
(submit your travel pictures for inclusion in a weekly bulletin)
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Black Marble Saga-
The tidy sum of $185 was at stake but there was no winner.
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Other Meeting Photo's
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Bulletin Note
Appreciation to Bart Ruud for this week's bulletin content and Randy Mealhow for pictures.
Congressman embraced what Bruce Lundberg had earlier shared, and went on to say that the attack unified our country and that our patriotism as a people was palpable. He shared that a sense of patriotism inherent in our culture has often lain just below the surface but it is ready to emerge when the need arises, as it did following the attack on September 11, 2001. The attack readied our nation for sacrifice, and it has risen to the cause.
