Sunrise Rotary May 24, 2018; “Housing Needs in San Diego County with Habitat for Humanity”…
Three meetings to go until the Demotion… Don’t miss the opportunity to see President Dave’s last Hurrah…
President Dave presided over our meeting in fine fashion; Past President George Beitner led our Patriotic Salute to our great Flag, and Past President Jack Anderson offered an invocation.
Guests and Visitors:
From Escondido East Rotary, Lori Holt Pfeiler, and our speaker… Welcome Lori!
Birthdays:
None this week…
Anniversaries:
June 1; Past President Jack and Judi Anderson… 50 years!! Wow!! Congratulations…
Past President Jack and Judi on June 1, 1968…
Rotary Anniversaries:
None this week:
Photos of the Week:
Past President Jim Ponder on Catalina…
Rorie Johnston in Grape Day Park with a puppy… take it home!
On Memorial Day at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Past President Barry Baker and Joe Holtz… Meeting was a happenstance as Joe was visiting his nephew Tyler’s grave (killed in action in Afghanistan) and Barry paying respects to fallen veterans…
Blue Badge Presentation:
Past President Rich Aeling presenting the coveted ‘Blue Badge’ to our newest member, Brad Allaband… Congratulations Brad!!
Pictured along with President Dave…
Dates to Remember:
June: 4: Governor’s Dinner at the La Jolla Marriott… Y’all attend and pay homage to our great President Dave…
16: Wine, Brews and Buckaroos Event at the California Center for the Arts sponsored by the Bonsall Rotary Club… If you buy tickets, Escondido Sunrise earns $$
27: A Wednesday night dinner at the VFW Hall in Escondido, 230 Park Avenue (behind the Chamber of Commerce Building)… Demotion Dinner… Adios President Dave! More details to come; right Tony???
Hi Fives:
Bob Portillo recently enjoyed a trip to Jordan… While there, couldn’t resist getting a new shirt for President Dave… Aptly setting the stage for battles of Biblical proportions… “Guns and Moses”…
Program:
Today we had an opportunity to hear the latest on affordable housing challenges in San Diego County. Lori Holt Pfeiler, former Mayor of Escondido and currently the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity spoke about their great program to enable homeownership in the county.
Lori Pfeiler speaking to our Club members…
Lori shared some facts about the cost of home construction, especially the cost of permits that drive up the cost of housing; regulatory permits from a variety of agencies equate in cost to 40% of new construction.
Habitat for Humanity raises funds and gains sweat equity from the prospective homeowner… Additionally, they conduct a number of ‘blitz builds’ during which a group of volunteers will build a house or two in a week… Projects like this may be sponsored by Home Depot or other such employers who work with their employees to create these great community service opportunities. Recently a few of our members, Linda Bailey, Rorie Johnston and Tina Pope participated in a ‘Women Build’ project… During a specific period of time, all of the ‘builders’ were ladies… Great job Linda, Rorie and Tina!!
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The need for Habitat and it’s projects is very great as San Diego County is the lease affordable housing region in the country when one considers cost of housing and income levels… Housing is more expensive in LA and the Bay Area, however their salary averages are higher…
Habitat pre-qualifies its applicants; waiting lists are extensive for home projects… They also provide a 0% interest loan to the owners, with loan payments going back to Habitat to be ‘recycled’ for future home owners.
Lori Holt Pfeiler of Habitat for Humanity with President Dave…
Upcoming Programs:
June 7: Escondido City Manager, Jeff Epp
June 14: Education COMPACT
Opportunity Drawing:
Lunch: $23… Past President, Tony Criss
Big Pot: $806… Past President Rich Aeling; sorry Rich, better luck next time…
