Caleb Sandford is the CEO of the El Dorado County Community Health Centers. Established in 2003, the EDCHC is a federally qualified health center 501 (c) (3), providing high quality healthcare. It has a volunteer board of directors, including Ben Young, a member of the Rotary Club of Cameron Park.
Rotary Club of Cameron Park’s Public Image Chair Tom Elken has been working hard taking inventory of our signs in the community and determining which signs need updating and replacing. He shared his findings and recommendations with us. Tom reviewed nearly 15 existing signs on various parks, sports fields and the Observatory. Most of these are in fairly good shape, requiring only cleaning, repainting and some repair. For example, the Observatory Sign needs to have some Lichen removed, but the sign is otherwise in very good condition. Tom and Joe Ryan visited all of these sites and Laurie Edwards contributed many photos. A sub-committee will meet to prioritize what signs need what and estimate costs. That committee will include Tom Elken, Joe Ryan, Dave Sargent, Cathy Dugan and Mike Dugan.
Our outstanding RYLA candidate, Isabella A., shared with us her life changing experiences participating in this year's leadership camp between June 16-21. Isabella will be a senior next year at UMHS. She had a very positive experience including programs for self-growth, taking personal responsibility, being accountable and bonding together. One program was called "What? So What? and Now What?: as a way of dealing with issues changing from "I have to do this" to "I can do this". She thanked the club for a memorable and valuable experience.
President Cathy Dugan recognized her last board by awarding them with "Challenge Coins" from what once was a military tradition to today where organizations give out coins to symbolize the identity, values and achievements of groups like Rotary. The beautiful metal coins had Cameron Park Rotary and RI on one side and these words on the other: "We are Rotarians. Our beliefs, values and character, unites us in our efforts at making this a better world. As Rotarians, we are stewards for doing good in the community. Coins were presented to those board members present including, Adam Marshall, Tom Elken, Joe Ryan, Dave Sargent, Bill Ettlich, Anne Eckert and Dan Gott. (pictured). President Cathy also inducted new officers and directors for 2024-2025, including President: Cathy Dugan, Secretary: Bill Ettlich, Treasurer: Dan Gott, President-Elect: Adam Marshall, Club Service: Marlyn Pino-Jones, International: Dave Sargent, RI Foundation: Bill Hughes, Community Service: Joe Ryan, Membership: Anne Eckert, Youth Service: Sid Bazett and Public Image: Tom Elken.
President Cathy also recognized Joe Ryan as "Rotarian of the Month" or as she said "Rotarian of the Year" for his efforts with the club's famous bike program (pictured). Joe reported on his meeting with the new Acting Warden at the Folsom State Prison, Joseph R. Tuggle, presenting him with a packet of club materials and an Award for his Community Service. Warden Tuggle has been on the prison staff for years and is very supportive of the bike program, calling it "the best inmate program we have". Also included was a letter from President Cathy Dugan, inviting the warden to join us as an Honorary Member. The Warden is a graduate of Ponderosa High school and lives in Cameron Park.
Just a brief reminder that we, Placerville and Pollock Pines Rotary Clubs are hosting an ice cream social for youth from our Sister City in Warabi, Japan, and their host families at the Observatory on Monday, July 29, 2024, 8-11 PM. Rotarians and their families are invited. Guests just pay $2 per vehicle for parking at the college.
Please let Laurie Edwards know by July 11th whether you plan to participate and if so, the number of guests. We need to have an accurate count to make sure we have enough docents, and ice cream!
The Japanese students feel that this event will be one of the highlights of the exchange. Let’s give them a warm Rotary welcome!
Past RI Director Brad Howard notified member Laurie Edwards that Howard Tours is planning a Rotarian trip to Ghana for the 2024 Rotary West Africa Project Fair and Family Health Days Program from October 29 - November 5. There are still several openings if you wish to join the Rotary Tour.
This unique journey is designed to give you an extraordinary experience in travel and Rotary friendship. The size of our group is limited, and they typically fill up quickly. For more information, please go to Howard Tours website: www.howardtours.net.
Cathy Dugan asked board members to stay after the meeting for a brief board meeting.
Dave Sargent announced that another great thank you note was received from Bailey P. for his vocational grant.
Laurie Edwards reminded members we are having an ice cream social for the Japanese exchange students from our Sister City at the Observatory onJuly 29th between 8-11 PM.
Guests:
Happy (or Not) Bucks
Tom Elken gave $20 for his wife Sandy's Birthday, the number a state secret.
Adam Marshall gave $20 for his new dog "Steve" a Lab mix.
Birthdays in July
Gary Clarke
Bill Hughes
Alan Gardner
Suzy O'Neal
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Chris Sanders
Sandy Elken
Dianne Ettlich
Anniversaries in July
Don and Linda Fuller
Janelle and Dale Horne
Ben and Lacey Young
Jim and Missey McCallum
Greg and Lynn Wood
Upcoming Words of Wisdom/Greeter/Front Desk Assignments
Rotary Club of Cameron Park’s Public Image Chair Tom Elken has been working hard taking inventory of our signs in the community and determining which signs need updating and replacing. He shared his findings and recommendations with us. Tom reviewed nearly 15 existing signs on various parks, sports fields and the Observatory. Most of these are in fairly good shape, requiring only cleaning, repainting and some repair. For example, the Observatory Sign needs to have some Lichen removed, but the sign is otherwise in very good condition. Tom and Joe Ryan visited all of these sites and Laurie Edwards contributed many photos. A sub-committee will meet to prioritize what signs need what and estimate costs. That committee will include Tom Elken, Joe Ryan, Dave Sargent, Cathy Dugan and Mike Dugan.
nce including programs for self-growth, taking personal responsibility, being accountable and bonding together. One program was called "What? So What? and Now What?: as a way of dealing with issues changing from "I have to do this" to "I can do this". She thanked the club for a memorable and valuable experience. 
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