RYE Student Chloe Godfrind’s Report on her year at Placer High School:
Betty Bennett made several announcements before Chloe took the podium:
Dr. Dan Gustavson and his wife, Dr. Mai-Ly Ramirez were presented with a gift of boutique olive oil for having hosted Chloe.
Eden Dorney was introduced as a Rotary Short-Term exchange student. In June, Eden will spend three weeks in Poland, the country of her Grandfather’s birth, and her counterpart host-sister will, in return, spend three weeks in Auburn. As Eden aspires to one day have a professional career with the UN, she believes her exchange program will complement her career goals with her experience of living for a short term in a culture new to herself. She also believes the experience will help foster a better understanding of the world.
Chloe has been hosted by Betty and Dennis Bennett, Dr. Gustavson’s family and by Christopher Balaban’s family.
Allison Swift, our outbound RYE student could not attend the meeting because she was engaged in taking her ACT exam!
Our incoming RYE student comes from France.
Dennis and Betty Bennett have donated $500 to Rotary Fund D in recognition of Chloe.
Chloe Godfrind – “My Exchange Year in Auburn”
Chloe guided us through her year with a PowerPoint video.
She arrived in the U.S. on August 7, 2018 and began four classes Placer High School on August 14, 2018
Highlights: Travel with her host families to see places like LaJolla, San Diego, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon N.P., Las Vegas and everything in between.
She has thoroughly enjoyed opportunities to experience skiing, golf, piano, cooking American cuisine, and even her participation with the PHS Track Team for a time.
French fries and Mexican food were among favorite foods that Chole has discovered.
Chloe related that she will forever be grateful to our Rotary District and her host families, and she particularly values her opportunity to have improved her English language skills. She extends a big “Thank You.”
Chloe will return home and start school on the 15th of September. She anticipates studying Economics and Management.
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Meeting Opener
Visiting Rotarians
Keith Nesbitt – Director, Auburn Chamber of Commerce
John Atakar – Gold Country Rotary
Becky Dunavent – President, Sierra Passport Rotary
Guests of Rotarians
Dr. Mai-Ly Ramirez – Dr. Dan Gustavson’s wife
Susie Booker
Chloe Godfrind – Current RYE student
Rev. Deacon Patty Park
Weekly Trivia Question-
What European country drinks more beer per capita than any other country in the world? After 15 seconds of pondering, the correct answer of the Czech Republic (Czechia), the central European country of 10.6 million people, with Prague being the capital, was offered. The Czechs reportedly consume 143.3 liters of beer per capita compared to U.S. consumption of 74.8 liters of beer per capita.
Happy/Sad Bucks
Polio Update – Larry Rolufs
Statics reported center on the incidence of polio caused by the wild virus. What is not told is the incidence of polio caused by the vaccination to prevent polio. Three countries currently experience cases of polio: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. The circumstance in Afghanistan and Nigeria are “not too bad.” Recently, in April 2019, a fabricated report emanating in Pakistan regarding polio related to vaccination was released. The report went viral on social media, and this has resulted in three years of work against polio being negated. Progress with vaccinations will resume in July 2019, but because of the disruption in vaccination programs caused by the fabricated report in Pakistan, it is likely we will see an uptick in the observed number of cases of polio.
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Announcements
Bob Santin announced a 2019 rendition of his annual Rotary raft trip to support the fight to beat polio. The raft trip is scheduled for August 11, 2019 and will this year be run on the upper portion of the S. Fork of the American River. A signup clipboard will be making the rounds.
Jeff Ambrosia thanked his planning committee and all who assisted with the Brew Fest for their diligence. The event had a $30 K net, 2/3 of which was returned to Auburn Rotary and 1/3 of which was transferred to the Heritage Foundation.
Bill & Nancy Radakovitz proudly announced the one-year birthday celebration of the Great-Grandson.
Kay Whitaker shared, no doubt with Don’s pride too, of the accomplishment of their grandson, who recently ran 100 miles for Placer High School.
Visiting Rotarian Becky Dunavent shared information regarding when and where members of our community can “learn more about why organ, eye and tissue donation helps our community. A Passport to Life event will be held Thursday, June 13, 2019, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Auburn Presbyterian Church, 13025 Bel Air Drive, Auburn. This Rotary-sponsored event has a cost of $35; RSVP: bit.ly/sierrapassportrotary or call Becky at 707-980-3089.
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New Member Induction
Past President Terry Cooney took the podium with Reverend Deacon Patty Park for her installation as our newest member of Auburn Rotary. Patty (Patricia) has been a long-time member of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. St. Luke’s was founded in Auburn in 1887. Reverend Patty has been associated with the church for nearly 40 years and as a Deacon, finds herself engaged in outreach ministry. We’ll learn more about Rev. Patty’s family and professional life when she offers her new member introduction, yet to be scheduled. Welcome, Reverend Deacon Patty to Auburn Rotary!
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Black Marble
$Although there was $100 at stake in the pot, there was no winner.
newest member of Auburn Rotary. Patty (Patricia) has been a long-time member of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. St. Luke’s was founded in Auburn in 1887. Reverend Patty has been associated with the church for nearly 40 years and as a Deacon, finds herself engaged in outreach ministry. We’ll learn more about Rev. Patty’s family and professional life when she offers her new member introduction, yet to be scheduled. Welcome, Reverend Deacon Patty to Auburn Rotary!
