The Voice of the Vineyards The Weekly Electronic Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Healdsburg

“The mission of a bulletin is inform the membership, comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable”

Author: Lynda Guthrie

Photographer: Rick Tang

Editor/Publisher: George Heath

October 30, 2017

WELCOME!

President Kate Buchanan called the meeting to order and

asked Rich Bottarini to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

DEDICATION SLIDE

President Kate reminded us that she is dedicating her year as President to the late Kent Mitchell

and that her theme for this year is “Fun through Service”.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS: Winners received a free Raffle Ticket.

A Puggle is a cross between which two breeds? Pug

& Beagle: Al Loebel answered correctly

In the US, which breed is commonly known as a

firehouse dog? Dalmation: Jean Herschede had the answer.

What is the most popular breed in the US?

Labrador Retriever: Mike Potmesil answered correctly

QUOTE FOR THE DAY by Gilda Radner

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the

role model for being alive.”

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBER GUESTS

Visiting Rotarians:

o Pam Moulton, Assistant District Governor,

Windsor Club

o Ken Moulton, Past District Governor,

Windsor Club

o George Lawson, Healdsburg Sunrise

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Crab Feast

o Lynda Guthrie announced that Al Loebel

will be contacting members with businesses

to make certain they are planning to have an

ad in the program this year.

o Grady Wann noted that we have only

collected 20% of the Silent Auction items

that we normally collect. Please make

every effort to make your solicitation calls

and turn items in at Exchange Bank as

quickly as possible.

o Lynda Guthrie reminded everyone that all proceeds from the Silent Auction will

go to a local fire fund.

o Jim Westfall handed out the Volunteer List

noting that there are a few empty slots that

need to be filled.

o John Hazlett reminded everyone that each

member is expected to donate 2 bottles of

good quality wine to the Wine Collection

that usually generates around $2,000 in the

Live Auction.

President Kate reminded everyone that there will be a joint Social with the Sunrise Club

on Thursday, November 2nd

at the Healdsburg Museum beginning at 5pm. Free. A

signup sheet was passed.

Paul Frechette, Membership Chair, announced that

Doug Ruthnick has moved to Concord and has bought a

weekend house in Truckee. Doug hopes to come to a meeting

to say goodbye. With the loss of Max and Jen Crowe moving

out of the area, we need to bring in three new members this year

just to stay even.

RECOGNITIONS

Dick Bertapelle just returned from a trip to SoCal

for a family wedding in San Diego. Lots of golf in San

Diego and Santa Barbara before returning. $25 to the

Education Fund.

HAPPY DOLLARS

President Kate sadly announced that she had to put

down her Yellow Lab, Turkey, who due to age was

traumatized by the fire evacuation. $5 to the Education

Fund.

Patti Mannatt noted that while she didn’t lose her

house in the fire, she has noted that there are things we

lose in life that we never get back. One example for

her was her “virginity”. Another was challenged when

she couldn’t buy wine at Target without proving she

was over 21! $5 to the Education Fund.

RAFFLE

Gary Anderson had the Raffle Ticket but did not pick the

winning marble. He did receive a wonderful bottle of

Bertapelle Wine.

PROGRAM: Healdsburg Ukulele Club

Several members of the Healdsburg Ukulele Club, that recently celebrated its 8th

year,

entertained us with more than eleven songs. Everyone sang along with great gusto! Songs

included:

Lulu’s Back in Town

Ain’t She Sweet

Bill Baley

Don’t Fence Me In

Five Foot Two

I Walked the Line

Sweet Georgia Brown

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Shine On Harvest Moon

This Land is Your Land

When You’re Smiling

And, a couple more

At the end of the program, one of the members pointed out the different Ukuleles that the

members were playing, such as the Soprano, baritone, concert and tenor ukuleles.

It was a fun and entertaining program enjoyed by all!

CLOSING: President Kate thanked guests/speakers and rang the bell at 1:20pm.