July 10, 2009 

Keith Woods -- North Coast Builders Exchange

     Keith Woods, CEO of the North Coast Builders Exchange,

spoke to the Rotary Clubs at the July 10 meeting and covered

a variety of topics:

    The "Tilt Theory of California" (1 in 8 Americans live in California)  and the challenges that lay ahead for California and the North Bay.

    The economy here depends this five county area -- Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Mendocino and Lake counties, others, and the need to work together, buy from each other, keep the dollars local.  Keith also talked about the money available from Builder's

Exchange for scholarships and other non-profits. 

    He spoke about a concern that in the North Bay we will experience a labor shortage in the construction industry in the future as babyboomers retire.  Keith spends time in high schools talking about a long term future in construction and works to provide money and equipment to run shop classes to teach some of the skills that will be needed.

July 31, 2009

Rolf Nord Kriken, Artist and Foundryman, of Soda Bay presented a very interesting discussion of his work.  Rolf is well known for his bronze sculptures which are integral parts of memorials honoring America's veterans.  Like the sculptor's art, Rolf's story pays tribute to the individuals who gave so much and whose experiences affected the lives of so many others.  See his work and learn more at www.nordhammer.com.

July 17, 2009 

Ginny Craven spoke to the Rotary about the mission

    and growth of  Operation Tango Mike. From one soldier,

    "You don't know me but it changed my life to receive a

    package -- to know somebody cares." 

Operation Tango Mike has gone from packing and shipping

    80 packages a month to shipping 150.

Pam presented a check donating $1,000 to Operation Tango Mike at the July 17 Rotary Club meeting.  

  July 24, 2009

 Tim Hoff of KPFZ (Lake County Community Radio) talked about this public radio station which went on the air September 1, 2001, and was initially funded by grants from the Lake County Board of Supervisors and the Federal Governmnent.  The station is a privately held non-profit.  Follow the link above to learn more about the station and it's programming.  If you have idea about a program you would like to develop, give Tom a call, maybe you'll end up on the air.  KPFZ is always looking for support from old and new members, if you are interested, fill out the online membership form and get involved.