July 13, 2024

 

 

Mark Richard announced that he had lined up a mariachi concert for the next polio fund raiser on October 26 at 7:00 pm at Light Hall, Tickets will be $15 in advance or at the door.
Ray announced there will be a brief board meeting following the club meeting to discuss the SPIN grant.
Tom Bates reminded us of The Commons gala on July 20. Tom said he would ask the board if they would sponsor. Tickets are $35, and he would encourage everyone to support this fundraising event.
Kathy Eaton shared with the club that on Wednesday she and a few others would be going to the High Desert Humane Society to present a check in the amount of $1,540 in honor of Teddy, a former Rotarian service dog, owned by Peter Herzberg. She also thanked everyone who had helped at the garage sale which raised this money.

Happy Dollars:

 

Ray introduced our speaker Karen Beckenbach, president of the Grant County Community Concert Association who spoke about upcoming season 2024-25 concerts. Karen stated that the Association provides more than just concerts. The Association provides free educational outreach for the kids even
providing bus service from the schools to the Theater. Also, the Association partners with several organizations, particularly WNMU department of cultural affairs, the American Legion, and the
Marine Corps. They donate season tickets to be raffled at such events as the The Commons Gala and Rotary events. Through a video she previewed the concerts for the 2024-2025 season. Karen mentioned that this year the Association is offering a pick 3, half season option for those who cannot attend all 6 concerts.

 

After Karen answered a few questions, Ray presented her with a small gift and adjourned the meeting at 12:32 pm.