Bridget Powers introduced the guest speaker, Bob Richardson, Auburn’s City Manager. Bob hosted an extensive question and answer session but also spoke about the Co-Op events that the City of Auburn has put on over the last 2 years.
The Co-Op events were conceived as a way to introduce the city of Auburn to a targeted set of individuals and companies. The end goal was to showcase what our community had to offer as a place to relocate and perhaps start new businesses in.
The targeted demographic were individuals in the age range of 25-45 with strong technical educational backgrounds. Bob and his team including Mora Rowe, targeted social media sites to promote the Co-Op events with the objective of bringing “influencers”, and their “followers”, to Auburn Co-Op events. The Event, in turn, would highlight the business and personal opportunities of our area.
By one measurement there were over 3 million messages sent over social media about the Co-Op events and the community of Auburn.
Bob and his team are working on a follow-on initiative to promote business growth which will be announced soon.
Great work Bob and Team !!
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Meeting Opener
Preston Marx, Phil Booker, Cindy Eklund,
Al Lombardi and Bob Santin, led us in a spirited song by the Beatles “Let it Be”.
Bart Rudd led us in the Pledge of Allegiance
Linda Maeding provided the Thought of the Day/Devotion.
Bruce Lundberg performed sheriff duties as the Sargeant at Arms
Visiting Rotarians
Barry Stiegers introduced Sam Frasier and his wife Pam Frasier. Sam would later be sworn in as a member of our Club.
Guests of Rotarians
There was an abundance of Guests at this weeks meeting.
Birthdays
The following Rotarians had birthdays in January and were privileged to spin the wheel:
Dennis Bennett- 6th
Betty Bennett-12th
Tara Cavrikas-15th
Wedding Anniversary
Steve Snyder and his wife are celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary.
Weekly Meeting Question-
President Kahl asked what month and year was California admitted as a State?
The guess was close to the correct answer but missed the month. The correct answer is September 1850, not January 1850. Nice try folks !!
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Happy and Sad Bucks
Happy bucks were contributed by:
Terry Cooney
Bridget Powers
Herb Grounds
Betty Bennett
Kahl Muscott
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Anouncements
New Members
Our club is pleased to welcome 3 new members who were inducted by Larry Rolufs.
Vicky Welden-Introduced by Linda Maeding
Sam Frasier-Introduced by Larry Rolufs
Michelle Kalby-Introduced by Herb Grounds
A warm Club welcome to all three of you!
We’re grateful that you pushed our membership number over the 100 mark!!
Club Board Meeting
The Board meeting was held on January 15th. Among the notable items discussed was membership which was at 98 before induction today of 3 new members bringing our total to 101!! Also noted was attendance by members at the weekly meetings which is at 85%.
Fun Committee Introductions and Event
The Fun Committee will be meeting Thursday, January 24th at Old Town Pizza. The fun will start at 5pm. There will be a large table for our group. A hat for contributions for pizza will be available. Everyone will purchase their own beer. Please contact Herb Grounds hgrounds7@gmail.com or Al Lombardo alombardo620@gmail.com with any questions.
Lot Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity
Auburn owns a variety of lots within the City limits. Bart Rudd announced that there will be a cleanup activity on one of these lots on January 26th starting at 9:00AM.
* The work will be generally in the area shown on the attached aerial. Park in the lot just north of it, off of Blocker Dr.
* The fire department will limb and cut the trees with chain saws, the work party would move and stack the slash to be chipped.
* Chief Spencer recommends long sleeve shirts, jeans, closed toed shoes (preferably work boots). They will supply helmet and gloves and eye protection.
Casino Fundraiser
Peter Conrad announced that there will be a joint fundraising project among the 4 Auburn Rotary Clubs. He is looking for 3 volunteers to join his committee. Contact Peter directly if you can help.
Rotary Ski Challenge
Bridget Powers announced that this year’s ski challenge will be held the first Friday in March which happens to be March 1st. Contact Bridget if you’re interested in participating.
Steve Grundmeier was presented with a Paul Harris plus 3 pin.
Congratulations Steve !!
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New Member Proposals
The following individual(s) had been approved for membership by the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Auburn. If no objections are received by the Board, within 10 days of this publication, (s)he is, upon payment of the proper fees, considered to be a member of the Rotary Club of Auburn:
Russ Sato - Classification: Healthcare
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Black Marble
Bridget Powers selected a marble in an attempt to win the $700 prize. Unfortunately for her table it wasn’t black.
The pot will continue to grow past the current amount now valued in excess of $700.
e correct answer but missed the month. The correct answer is September 1850, not January 1850. Nice try folks !!
