Contestants for the Warren Burns Auburn Rotary Music Contest were introduced one by one by Scott Christensen, who masterfully organized and coordinated the event. Warren’s widow, Connie, was in attendance and was surely proud of Warren’s thoughtfulness with the establishment and supportive financial contribution toward this program. The winner of the event, who will receive a special monetary award, will advance to the District contest scheduled for May 20, 2019 in Reno, NV. Winners will be announced next week. All participants will receive a stipend for their participation.
Contestant performances were evaluated by our judges according to several principals: Musical Ability; Musical Sound, Stage Presence, including introduction, performance and departing stage; Musical Selection; and, Musical Empathy. Each contestant was mandated to a three-minute minimum/eight-minute maximum performance.
Our Contestants:
Jenenne Chipman: Piano. Foresthill High School. Has been playing the piano since she was six years of age. She also plays the trumpet.
Hannah Marinelli: French Horn. Placer High School Freshman. Plays in the Concert Band.
Jeff Nowack: Trumpet. Placer High School Senior. Plays in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.
Aria Britton-Hartley: Ukelele (and voice). Foresthill High School Freshman. Has played the ukulele for six years.
David Jepson: Euphonium. Placer High School Junior. Plays in the Band, Concert Band and Marching Band.
Ema Marinelli: Bassoon, a double-reed instrument. Placer High School Freshman. Has been playing this $7,000 instrument just six months.
Ashlee Haldeman: Piano. Placer High School. Has been playing the piano ten years.
Thank you, Scott Christensen, and the leadership of Placer High School Music Department for leading the way with this annual event.
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Meeting Opener
Opening Song: “Good Day Sunshine,” a 1966 Beatles classic, and written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, was offered by songsters Phil Booker, Ron Martinez, and Cindy Eklund. Without musical accompaniment, their leadership fell apart and resulted in a spin of the Rotary wheel. President Kahl’s fine basket realized $20.
Guest Rotarians:
Garrett Konrad, past president and member of the Passport Club
Kay Whitaker, of the Passport Club
Keith Nesbitt of the Gold Country Rotary Club
Connie Burns of the Passport Club
Greg Bogdanoff – formerly of the Fremont Sunrise Rotary Club
Guests of Rotarians:
Geoff Davis, Justin Curry, Lisa Rudal, Rev. Patty Park, and Andrea Dougherty
Weekly Trivia Question-
“The Italians have a name for a large trumpet. What is that name?” The chosen ones saddled with the question correctly answered the question and escaped being fined by President Kahl. Their correct answer was the trombone.
Happy/Sad Bucks
Bob Litchfield announced arrival of his seventh grandchild. Bob also announced our guest speakers for April 2, 2019 will be doctors renowned for research on Alzheimer’s disease.
Cathy Bianchi shared that her husband, Joe, who was an adoptee, for the first time in his life met his oldest brother, last week.
Don Whitaker announced that in a recent game of tennis, Mitch Hanna beat him for the first time in four years.
Gary Ransom has returned to Rotary after enduring extensive radiation treatment for a throat condition. Gary’s voice is returning and he expressed appreciation for notes and cards received and for prayers offered on his behalf.
Bill Kirby acknowledged Master of Ceremony Bridget Powers for her capable handling of the unveiling of the Central Square tile commemorating deceased Rotarian Bud Richardson.
Keith Nesbitt offered a query about how many times will Auburn City Manager Bob Richardson reinvent himself.
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Announcements
With a busy schedule for the day, announcements were limited.
Attendance for February was 83% with a current 103 members. New members are anticipated.
Cathy Bianchi announced Vicki Weldon as the winner of “Best of Show” for her cookies, as presented in the cookie bakeoff contest.
The March 14th Fireside Chat, hosted by Bridget Powers, for new Rotarians and many among the Auburn Rotary membership, was deemed a total success with approximately 40 individuals attending.
Michelle Calbi made a donation of an additional $36 for 3-dozen bottles of her Black Vette Winery Petit Verdot which were purchased by Rotarians. Michele’s donations total $48. Thank you, Michele.
Steve Grundmeier , a recent PETS attendee, was ratted out for having left his personal luggage at the host hotel. He has recovered his luggage, no one opted to disclose who exposed Steve for his forgetfulness, but it cost him a courtesy fine of $5 as a reminder that “drinking the cool aid” at PETS might have side effects.
Larry Rolufs offered word that he is attempting to schedule a trap shoot at the Auburn Trap Club on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
As tickets become available, step up because the Brew Fest, under the guidance of Jeff Ambrosia and his committee, will limit ticket sales to 1,000 and the May 4, 2019 event will be a sellout. At least 26 microbreweries will offer their product.
The Rotary Casino Night, according to Peter Konrad, has been postponed to June 15, 2019......in case you missed Tuesday's meeting: we have re-branded the casino night to a bingo night and postponed it to June 15th. It is still at Ceronix at 5:30 pm. It will include food, bingo, and we will have additional games as well as no host bars.
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New Member Proposals
The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Auburn has approved the following individuals for membership. If the Board receives no objections within ten days of this publication, he/she is, upon the payment of the proper fees, considered to be a member of the Rotary Club of Auburn.
July 12- Rotary Campout – Contact Steve Galyardt to register. Twenty RV spots have been reserved and ten are already committed for the July 12, 13 adventure.
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One Book One Community
March 13 and March 27 - Placer Adult School Class 6:30-7:30 Call 885-8585 to register. April 3 Panel Discussion: Immigration in Our Community April 7 - Dinner at the Flower Farm in Loomis Catered by former Latitudes owners Pat and Pete Enoch 5 p.m. Check the website, https://www.auburnoboc.org to secure $35 tickets for the classic El Salvadorean cuisine dinner. April 10 - An Evening with Author Lauren Markham, interviewed by Beth Ruyak.
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Chloe News
Chloe transitioned from Dan and Mai Li this past week to Christopher and Reese. She was excited to talk about learning to ski with Dan and Mai Li and looking forward to additional days on the slopes with a long snow season. She also spoke of hiking and biking so anyone interested in joining us on the road and trails let Christopher know...many miles to be trekked in the coming months.
On a sad note...Chloe traveled back to Belgium to celebrate the life of her Grandfather who passed away...we expect her return in the coming week.
Stay tuned.
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District News
From Tina Spencer-Mulhern, District Governor 2018
Congratulations on a successful area 5 Foundation dinner. I always enjoy my time in area 5 and truly appreciate everyone's hospitality and your welcome.
Congratulations to Fred Vitas of Auburn Gold Country and Peter Konrad of Auburn Rotary on the winning bid for the tie. Talking about coming together to do a little bit more:) I am sure the two of you will enjoy sharing that tie and your donation to the Foundation is much appreciated.
I hope to see many of you at the Rotary4wayfest. To find out more on the events, breakouts, speakers please visit www.Rotary4wayfest.com
Tina Spencer-Mulhern
District Governor 2018
www.rotarydistrict5190.org
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Fellow District 5190 Rotarians,
Join me in congratulating this year’s class of President Elects who have just completed PETS. I am excited to be partnering with this terrific team of incoming Presidents as we prepare for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. Our international theme for the year is Rotary Connects the World.
In looking to our new year, the next step is to bring Club Leadership teams and interested members together for Club Leadership Assembly. Fast track your Club’s 2019-2020 Rotary Year with an engaging day of brainstorming, visioning, learning, connecting, and more! For all Club board members, committee chairs, aspiring leaders and new Rotarians. Join us Saturday April 6, 2019 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV.
The day of engaging General Sessions and Breakouts Sessions will focus on the Essential Elements of Building Stronger Clubs and celebrating leadership in action. Our very special keynote speaker PDG D5230 Shirley Grace is sure to delight and inspire us all on both a personal level and a broader Club perspective.
We are pleased to announce that the fee for the day of learning has been reduced this year! Clubs will be invoiced $50 for members who register as participants.
and written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, was offered by songsters Phil Booker, Ron Martinez, and Cindy Eklund. Without musical accompaniment, their leadership fell apart and resulted in a spin of the Rotary wheel. President Kahl’s fine basket realized $20.
radiation treatment for a throat condition. Gary’s voice is returning and he expressed appreciation for notes and cards received and for prayers offered on his behalf.
winner of “Best of Show” for her cookies, as presented in the cookie bakeoff contest.
