February 19, 2010 - Chuck Holder
Scott Bennett hands Chuck Holder the elementary school reading book for his signature following his presentation to Rotarians this morning. Chuck the owner of Holder Ford in Lakeport and he talked about his family, career, his business and the importance of committment at all levels of the community to buying local in these hard times to help keep the community going.
February 12, 2010 - Burton R. Jernigan
Below Scott Bennett introduces Burton Jernigan. Berton has been a member of the Rotary Club of Clearlake for 25 years. He is married to Cindy and they have five children.
Burton, who is a licensed agent for State Farm Insurance, spoke about the importance of planning ahead and the real impact not planning can have on a family, his topic: Long-Term Care Insurance. Burton pointed out that 72% of us will require long-term care and the costs average around $65,000 a year even if you are at home.
Why consider it now -- never a rate increase but, depending on the age at which you start, the policy cost will be higher.
February 5, 2010 - John Berry
John Berry, Principal and coach at Mountain Vista Middle School and for the past 15+ years the golf columnist for the Lake County Record-Bee newspaper, spoke to Rotarians at the sunrise meeting in early February.
"I believe that through the game of golf you see into someone."
John was introducted to golf in Chicago where he started out as a caddy at the Beverly Country Club and caddied for many of Chicago's famous. He caddied for three years and at 15 became the Assistant Caddy Master. The club had 200 caddies on site, this was before golf carts. When the caddy's were not out on the course, John organized and ran volleyball and basketball tournaments to help keep them entertained. Often caddies became pros and moved up but started as Birds and Loopers (beginners and more experienced).
At 19-20 years old, John worked on the George McGovern campaign on the Southside of Chicago which was run by Gary Hart.
John still caddies some times.
The Beverly Country Club, Chicago, IL
