The Splinter - Archive  Apr 28, 2009

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 CLUB 470 * DISTRICT 5160  *  ORGANIZED APRIL 29, 1926                   MEETING DATE:  Please highlight this/type in date

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Today's Meeting 

President Chuck Maltese called the meeting to order and asked Roger Dorris to lead the group in the Pledge.  Marc Faye followed with Rotary Grace.  Chuck then asked the club for a moment of silence for the passing of Anne Ullrich, Mark’s mom.

Visiting Rotarians 

None.

Guests of Rotarians

Tim Pettit for the first half of the meeting.

Chuck's Stuff

Chuck announced that the club presented the WHS Wind Ensemble with a donation for their trip to NY next year.  Chuck acknowledged the efforts of Ben Pate and Gerry Quinlan, and the 16+ Rotarians, for their work at the Woodland Opera House.  The project turned out great. Paul Ludovina, owner of Ludy’s, was very appreciative and provided the group with a free lunch.  Mark Werum thanked Dona Mast for the first aid given after he cut open his arm.   Steve Venables noted that at least 21 of the 66 clubs in our district participated in Rotary Work Day, including all three Woodland clubs.  Bob Nakken announced that the Annual Fundraising Dinner netted $25,295.  Wild Wings has invited all Rotarians for a BBQ and free round of golf on Thursday (April 30^th).  Call the pro shop for a tee time.  The Mystery Rotary Golf Trip is no longer a mystery, at least for those on the trip.  Alan Flory informed everyone that we would like to get some volunteers for the Gibson Museum May Fair BBQ.  Mike Chandler and Rigo Torres have already volunteered to help.  Demotion Dinner Meeting – Mahlon’s office – Monday 5:00PM.  Mahlon will send out an email to remind everyone.

Birthdays

    Bob Nakken was born in Woodland in 1952.

New Member

Mahlon Whittle welcomed in the new/old when he introduced Tim Pettit as our newest member.  Tim originally joined Rotary in 1979.  Tim lives in Woodland with his wife Nadene.  Tim just got back from a recent trip to NY where we was able to visit his son and watch a 14 inning game at the new Yankee Stadium.

Recognition

Thankful Time was started by Bob Moeller who had a great time on his fishing trip in Mexico.  Peeping Clyde Brooker was recognized for the credit union’s new flier.  Jim Nolan didn’t know that the Air Force had lost more drones than the Army.  Roger Dorris was excited about the new charging station for electric vehicles which opened up at the Gateway Center.  Tim Pettit paid for the heck of it and Carey Sullivan knew that May 17^th was the Gibson May Fair.

Rags to Riches

   Kevin Haarberg won the prize and mysteriously disappeared.

Today’s Program

Tod Reddish introduced Eric Zane, a member of Woodland’s Fire Department and President of the Fire Fighters Association.  Eric’s program today was about his experience of being overrun by fire while battling a fire near Paradise, CA.  The captain of Eric’s crew had a strange feeling about the day based on the weather conditions.  The weather conditions were ripe for a fire.  Eric talked about weather conditions and how they play a major factor in all fires and how the fires can actually cause their own weather conditions once they start to burn.  The fire, known as the Concow Fire, started on 9/19/00.  The fire quickly spread.  Eric and his crew were sent to protect a mobile home in rough terrain.  The owner had been warned in the spring to clear his property but had neglected to do so.  The owner, who at first refused to leave, eventually left before the fire arrived.  After protecting the house from the fire the crew started a control burn to clear up the road on the way to their “safe” area.  At first the control burn was working as expected, but before the crew of three knew it, it had gotten out of control.  The crew headed toward their safe zone but was turned back due to a wall of fire.  The crew then started to return to their engine but another wall of fire blocked them.  Eric stated that they had less than 30 seconds to deploy their safe shelters.  During this time they realized that only two of the shelters were working correctly.  The shelters look like one man tents made of tin foil.  Eric and his captain combined the shelters to protect all three.  The three fire fighters remained in the shelters for 20 plus minutes in the middle of the road.  Eventually the three, a bit dazed, were able to get out of the area.  All three suffered minor burns.  Great program Eric. 

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