Don Chaddock is a native Californian who spent 25 years working in the newspaper industry. He served as editor of the Sentinel from 2003-2008 and as the editor of the Folsom Telegraph from 2008-2014. He currently works at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s communications office in Sacramento. He’s served as editor of the department’s online news channel since 2014. He is an Auburn resident and has served on the boards for the Salvation Army of Auburn, Placer Arts and the Chamber of Commerce.
Don gave an interesting history of the California Prison System. See the presentation at: documents/en-ca/d1ebc8b5-0992-4c40-a12a-a95ea24e796f/1. It was a detailed, vivid and rich in research; as Don explains it..."an eye-opening experience".
Some of the highlights are:
Walter Colter: Published California’s first newspaper,
built first public schoolhouse and first prison; Impaneled first jury in California; Helped draft California constitution and petition for statehood.
The abandoned boats in SF Bay were repurposed for buildings.
The first State prison, San Quinton, was a ship.
Prisons were privately run so inmates were used for contract labor.
After prisons were transferred to land, the first prison walls were built until 1911 (San Quinton) and 1920 (Folsom).
Our local "Convict" Lake and Rock were likely named after escaped convicts.
The 1927 riot in Folsom was the first time the military was used for a civilian issue.
If you are also interested in Don's other stories written for CDCR, www.insidecdcr.ca.gov.
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Announcements
Special Guest, Mrs. Muscott, President Kahl's better half. Divulging some of Kahl's quirky sides and his strategic way of winning at Scrabble - something about cheating.
Auburn Rotary thanks you for sharing his time with us this next year.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grundmeier Family as they heal through a terrible car accident. We can assist and rally around them in their time of need. Please consider helping in their Go Fund Me account.
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.
Fireside Chat for new members-August 28 at 5:30 at the Metzkers
residence
Jeffrey Woods - Our next BBQ Committee meeting will be on Wed 8/29 5:30 pm. Location: Gold Rush Chevy Conference Room
Mark your calendar.
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Recurring Meeting Announcements
The Rotary raft trip is scheduled for August 26, 2018., with over 41 rafters. Less than a week away. Cost is $125 with double-matching contributions from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. If you paid $150, you'll get a $25 refund, if not the added contribution goes to a great cause.
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Happy and Sad Bucks
Mitch Hanna - Happy for Melanie doing well
Bob Santin - Happy for the three new members
Bobby Allen -Happy for a good medical recovery for her family
Phil Booker - Happy for Chloe to be here
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Weekly Meeting Question-
Which Super Hero worked for the Daily Bugle?
The answer provided was Batman - Given Bruce Wayne was wealthy, be did not need to work. The fine was collected.
see answer below-
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Other Notes-
Phil Booker song choice “God Bless America".
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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 Past President Bob to pull a ticket. The black marble easily hides with the current pot only $58.
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Rotarians On-The-Go
(submit your travel pictures for inclusion in a weekly bulletin)
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Other Meeting Photo's
Thank You - Auburn Sunset Rotary for the $100 donation.
Welcome back Past President Bob, looks like retribution from the new President Kahl for a year of fines. Spin-Up.
Ouch, forgetting to shave will cost you in the Reign of Muscott....
working in the newspaper industry. He served as editor of the Sentinel from 2003-2008 and as the editor of the Folsom Telegraph from 2008-2014. He currently works at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s communications office in Sacramento. He’s served as editor of the department’s online news channel since 2014. He is an Auburn resident and has served on the boards for the Salvation Army of Auburn, Placer Arts and the Chamber of Commerce.)
Divulging some of Kahl's quirky sides and his strategic way of winning at Scrabble - something about cheating.
