The meeting began with Pres. Andresen ringing the bell. First, music committee members Bob Lager and C. Bolte led the group in singing the Star-Spangled Banner (the way it was intended to be sung, not like many NFL football game singers do it). Then Club members with birthdays in September were treated to the Happy Birthday song. They were George Gordon, Duane Benton, Bill Popplewell, Michael Dehner, Woody Davis, Austin Klarin, Evie Craig, and Roger Sandquist.
After we recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, Quint Hall provided the invocation. Numerous guests (several of whom are in the membership application process – Great!) were introduced. Folks who were watching the meeting via ZOOM were welcomed.
Then the September Club Anniversaries for the following members were noted: Barbara Dolci 14 years; Kara Bennett 12 years; Jack Ryan 2 years; Martha Voight 12 years; Jim Ramsey 18 years.
Sarah Beyer, treasurer of the Club 13 Auxiliary (and spouse of Rick Beyer) reported on activities of the Auxiliary group. She reminded us that the group originally was for the wives of Rotarians. When women became members of the Club, the group “reinvented itself to become the Club 13 Auxiliary with the objective of promoting social activities among its members and to support selected projects and activities at the Youth Camp.” While the COVID epidemic has curtailed many of their social activities, their work has continued. Ms. Beyer reported that the group has given $1,600 to the camp this year in support of several groups that use the camp, and to ongoing improvements in camp facilities.
Announcements:
A reminder about the Day of Service at the Camp on Sept.11, in recognition of the victims of 9/11.
Also on Sept 11, a group will be traveling to the Dunn Ranch for Prairie Day.
On Sep 18, there will be the Park(ing) Day Festival downtown from 10am to 6pm. Volunteers are needed. See the Buzzsaw and previous announcements for details.
July/August Bagel Run volunteers were noted and thanked. (Richard Atlas, Kelvin Beatty, Linn Mills, Nick Pryor, Diane Scott, Kent Verden, Dallas Ziegenhorn)
Eric Bubb introduced our speaker for the day, for builder businessman and venture capitalist Ward Schraeder, whose presentation basically was a recap of the history of his business and financial ventures. He was born on a small ranch in Western Kansas and attended a one room schoolhouse with 13 students from eight grades. After college, with a degree in chemistry, he worked for about 10 years for Union Carbide, and then decided to go into business for himself. He led a company that buys bankrupt businesses and helps them recover to solvency and success. He continued that work on his own. Along the way he helped establish new hospitals around the country.
Further business adventures included joining a company that designs and builds rocket engines for space satellites, restoring large homes, and joining his daughter in presenting the TV program, Bargain Mansions.
To learn more about Mr. Schraeder, just enter his name in your Internet search program, and you will discover numerous sites that discuss all aspects of his life, history, family, and business ventures.
After announcements about coming programs and a quote for the day, “Buy a house far enough out of town to avoid traffic, but close enough for pizza delivery” (unknown), we recited the 4 way test and the meeting was adjourned.
Please join the Rotary Book Discussion Group for the discussion of the book Colors of the Mountain by Da Chen. The book is available by mail order through the Rainy Day Books web site or call the store for curb-side pickup. The discussion will be led by Vivien Jennings. All Rotarians and guests are welcome.
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