Linda Maeding introduced Beverly Lewis, Placer County’s Film Commissioner and Director of the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office. Beverly, is a graduate of the UCLA School of Film, Theater and Television and for a time was engaged as a documentary film producer. Twenty years ago she was hired by Placer County as its Film Commissioner.
Over the years, many films, commercials and advertisements have been filmed in Placer County. Why? Placer County offers a breadth attractions, ranging from wineries, mountains, flat lands, Lake Tahoe, and the old Hwy 40 bridge at Donner summit. A plethora of movies have been filmed in Placer County over many decades. A Charlie Chaplin film was produced here in 1924, but more recent films were mentioned too. “Almost Famous,” “Dragonfly,” and Mark Sinclair, better known by his stage name of Van Diesel, came to Placer County in 2002 for the filming of XXX, within which a Chevrolet Corvette was launched off the Foresthill Bridge over the American River. Several films have won Academy Awards, “Almost Famous” being one of them.
Film-making in Placer County brings in millions of outside dollars. The production companies bring along a compliment of needs, but they rely heavily on locally obtained services and products to fulfill expansive lists of necessities. That’s where Beverly comes into play: She is the producer’s liaison for coordination of actions needed to coordinate and fulfill all needs.
In closing, Beverly shared that there are 42 film commissioners in California that compete for film productions within their area of operations. Placer County competes well because it offers affordability and many desirable geographical and scenic attractions.
Several guests attended and notably among them was District 5190 Assistant Governor Stacy L. Graham.
Weekly Trivia Question-
What country is the snowiest place on earth?
The answer provided was incorrect. By far the snowiest city on earth is Aomori City in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. This location averages a whopping 26 feet (312 inches) of snow per year, more than a 100 inches more than Sapporo, the next snowiest city.
Locally, year-to-date snowfall at Sugar Bowl is noted as 310 inches.
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Anouncements
Dr. Bill Kirby has served as a Placer High School team physician for 38 years and is beginning his 39th year serving athletic programs at Placer High School. Dr. Kirby was recently named as an inductee into the Placer High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Dr. Kirby, and thank you for the professional community services offered.
President Kahl has designated February 12 as a contest day for the offering of a best joke centered on Love and Romance. Contestants will have one minute or less to share their joke, which will be considered by two judges. Jokesters will be Bob Litchfield, Linda Maeding and Dr. Dan Gustavson. The winner will receive one-half of what the two losers spin on the wheel.
Cathi Bianchi judges desserts at many area fairs and will bring levity to Auburn Rotary on March 5, 2019 with a cookie competition. Cathi will present the program on March 5th with the theme, “Let’s Have Some Tasty Fun.” Linda Maeding is the logistics chair for the contest, so entrants need to contact Linda for the rules and for entrance as a contestant. The contest will incorporate two judges, and six entrants. Three entrants will bake and present chocolate chip cookies; three entrants will present sugar cookies.
Auburn Rotarian Al Lombardo was names by President Kahl as the January 2019 Rotarian of the Month. Congratulations, Al.
Auburn Rotary has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Salvation for its part in raising $2,255 in November and December 2018 by ringing the bell at Red Bucket stations. Thanks are extended to Don Yamasaki for once again organizing and coordinating the event for Auburn Rotary.
Rotarian Rod Borges offered a five-minute biographical talk as means to share his background with newer and older Rotarians alike. Rob and his family have lived in the Auburn area for the past five years, following 20 years in Grass Valley where he was a member of the Grass Valley South Rotary Club prior to joining Auburn Rotary in July 2014. Rob is a Senior Vice-President for Small Business Lending for Plumas Bank, in Auburn. He is a graduate in Economics from UC Berkeley and also is a graduate of the University of Washington’s prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School, a graduate program of distinction. Rod and his wife, Kristen, have two children, Matt and Taylor, who both attend California State University, Chico.
Dr. Bill Kirby announced the May 19, 2019 “Let’s Never Forget” program, a Salmon Festival. This program will be another great educational event for Auburn,
with free and fun informative family events in the School Park Preserve from 10:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. followed by a panel presentation at the State Theater from 4:00 p.m. top 6:00 p.m. Cost for the State Theater activity will be $50 for adults and $25 for students with salmon entrees provided by Pat and Pete Enochs who operated Latitudes Restaurant for many years. See http://letsneverforgetseries.org for additional information.
The District 5190 Foundation Dinner is scheduled at the Auburn Elk’s Lodge for 5:30 p.m. on March 21, 2019.
Bart O’Brien, a principal organizer, together with Steve Grundmeier, of Auburn’s One Book One Community program, offered for sale paperback and hardback copies of this year’s read, “The Far Away Brothers,” (ISBN 978-1-101-90618-7) by Lauren Markham. Check the OBOC website, https://www.auburnoboc.org for details and dates of critical interest.
Rotary Ski Challenge: To date, thirteen skiers have signed up to compete on March 1, 2019. This is a fellowship event so non-skiers are welcome. For those who have signed up, your fees are due. Contact Bridget Powers ASAP for details.
Rotary 4-Way Fest, Reno, NV at the Peppermill, May 17 – 19, 2019. Register at the District 5190 website.
The Brew Fest is scheduled for May 4, 2019.
Steve and Sharron Snyder will travel in May 2019 to Sochi, Russia to represent our Rotary International President, Barry Rassin.
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Paul Harris Award
Larry Dorety received his Paul Harris + 3 pin.
Congratulations Larry.
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New Member
Past President of Auburn Rotary, Jeff Ambrosia, installed our newest member, Jeff Spoore. Jeff’s dad was a Rotarian and now Jeff has followed in his dad’s footsteps. Jeff’s wife, Nickie and his son, Garrett, accompanied him to the podium. Jeff owns Spoore’s Heating & Air Conditioning in Meadow Vista and extends company services across
Placer and Nevada counties. Welcome, Jeff.
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Black Marble
Some $36 was at stake but there were no winners.
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Did You Know
Jeff Wood's favorite musical artist is Ozzy Osburne and his favorite vacation was to Europe.
Theater and Television and for a time was engaged as a documentary film producer. Twenty years ago she was hired by Placer County as its Film Commissioner.
cer County in 2002 for the filming of XXX, within which a Chevrolet Corvette was launched off the Foresthill Bridge over the American River. Several films have won Academy Awards, “Almost Famous” being one of them.
means to share his background with newer and older Rotarians alike. Rob and his family have lived in the Auburn area for the past five years, following 20 years in Grass Valley where he was a member of the Grass Valley South Rotary Club prior to joining Auburn Rotary in July 2014. Rob is a Senior Vice-President for Small Business Lending for Plumas Bank, in Auburn. He is a graduate in Economics from UC Berkeley and also is a graduate of the University of Washington’s prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School, a graduate program of distinction. Rod and his wife, Kristen, have two children, Matt and Taylor, who both attend California State University, Chico.
our newest member, Jeff Spoore. Jeff’s dad was a Rotarian and now Jeff has followed in his dad’s footsteps. Jeff’s wife, Nickie and his son, Garrett, accompanied him to the podium. Jeff owns Spoore’s Heating & Air Conditioning in Meadow Vista and extends company services across
