You can’t help but admire whoever it was at Rotary that instituted the ritual of the classification talk.  It provides such a great framework for us to learn about and develop understanding of our new Rotarians.  There is such power in sharing a story, and this week we were privileged to hear Mike Boock’s.

A “Closet Investment Geek”

Mike told us about his family: his wife, Gretchen, who has been in the wine industry for Classification Talk by Mike Boock 06081615 years, and his three kids, ages 11, 9 and 6, who “are his life” right now. He also shared that he has two sisters, and both his dad and granddad were Rotarians.

And about his background:

He was born in the Corvallis/Albany area, and went to the University of Montana before transferring to Oregon State, where he got a management degree.

And his career:

He went into Aviation first, working for a helicopter company.  But he was always a “closet investment geek” who eventually landed on retirement/financial planning as a good fit for his interests and skills. He now works for Edward Jones, and likes the opportunity to be his own boss and to have his own office. He likes to help people and to work with them face-to-face.

No More Fly Fishing

And lastly, his hobbies: He said he used to fly fish–until he had kids! Now he’s into  kid sports, and activities such as coaching.   Also very involved with St. Peter’s Church in Newberg.  But watch out…President Jim suggested a future meeting on the topic of fly fishing, so we may not have heard the last from Mike on that one.

By the way, Mike has graciously offered to take over responsibilities for new members for our club. Thanks, Mike, and now you’re official!

 

Dining In Style

Think it’s safe to say we were all taken with the fabulous new dining hall at George FoxNew GFU Meeting Venue 060816  …and not only did we have a beautiful room for our first luncheon there last week, but a great view to boot.  If you didn’t make the meeting, be sure check out this awesome facility this week.

 

Auction Results

Grant Gerke provided a wrap-up of the April auction. This was Grant’s last year as event chair, and he sure deserves a big round of applause for his great work and dedication over the past years. Thank you so much, Grant!

A shout out to Linda Potter and Lisa Joyce, too, for their admin support.

Gross sales were about $153,00, a little bit less than last year. But the Foundation will get a contribution of $58,535; Helping Hands $38,250; and the Club, $10,000.

Very, very nice.

Denise Bacon will be our new auction chair. Thanks for volunteering, Denise.

 

Get Ready to Boogie

Tunes on Tuesday starts up July 12 with Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts.  But be sure to mark your calendar for July 26, when both Newberg Rotary clubs sponsor the band, Dancehall Days.  This is the band’s first time at Tunes, and they look to be a lot of fun. They play a variety of popular music, from Rhianna to Kenny Loggins to Bruno Mars.