November 19, 2018

Burl 11-19-2018

 

Lunch consisted of fried turkey, squash blossoms and burritos.
 Mike Cunningham gave the invocation. Carly Robbins, president elect, announced that Mark Murghia would succeed her as President.  Good for you, Mark.  Rotarian of the week was Jay Bahner. 
 Don Leonard donated $40 for Backpacks for kids. Eveeryone put $20 on the table to fund the annual turkey donation to the Rescue Mission.  Mindy Bussman announced that Charlie Bussman had donated $500 to the turkey fund.  Redwood empire BMX received a grant from the club to shipping containers to store their stuff.
Our Speaker was Greg Foster, executive Director of the Redwood Regional Economic Development Commissiion.  They  make loans to local businesses-micro loans of under 50,000 and larger loan: at 8-10% nterest.  They have funds totaling 18 million and more is on the way. He also supports “Fly Humboldt” which advocates for more routes for ACV.  They are adding a Denver flight  next November. Anyone want to take over the burl?

 

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

 

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

 

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

 

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.