Inspiration:
Catherine Varra-Nelson shared the results of an activity that measured an aspect of mental and physical health: seeking happiness.
The activity resulted in the deduction that in our daily lives we are frantically searching for happiness, when happiness lies in helping others and being part of a community, fostering compassion, perspective, and connection.
Guests:
Woody Woodland
John Sollo (speaker)
Nan Sollo (co-speaker)
Greg Parker (guest of Gary Turner)
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become a wiser, more inclusive, and better organization. Pat Wadors
Future Programs: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends.
Rotary Cares: If you are aware of a fellow Rotarian who is going through a challenging time (i.e., personal or family health, family death, etc.) please let Sara Murphy know so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
Club Meeting/Good News/Announcements
The Year of the Magic of Rotary
Michele Marquitz/Pass the Gavel Awards
- Rock Star Award: Bob Williams for his enduring contributions to Meals on Wheels
- Rotarian of the Year Award: Dave Marvin for success in reaching our fundraising goal/Memorial Day fundraiser activities
Announcements
- David Haase: Volunteers are still needed for the Peach Festival on August 17. Particularly late in the day we are short on people to work the booth. Please consider staying to help with these later shifts if you’ve worked earlier in the day.
The sign up list for working at the festival has been sent to email and is at the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-JphG90uWAL6BG3C60X0Bysvtc3nmtMd/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115526600388406458822&rtpof=true&sd=true
- Leighanne Alford will be missed during her leave to care for Wes after his surgery
Good News
Several members shared happy events
Ann Griffith shared that as of Tuesday’s meeting, the social calendar for the upcoming year is full of unique and fun events. Thank you to all who attended that planning meeting.
Program:
John Sollo shared highlights of his 20 years as an appraiser for PBS’s Antiques Road Show
- John’s interest in the Modernism movement began in his early 30’s, when he began his journey to excel in the fascinating world of antiques.. “The more you know about your business, the better off you are.” His career includes participation on museum boards, at auction houses, consulting and appearing as an appraiser on the Antiques Road Show ,where he enjoyed the camaraderie of celebrity peers on a show which is based on spontaneously appraising items that the public brings through the door.
- He was offered the opportunity to join the show by Dan Farrell, the originator and consulting producer of ARS since its beginning in the US in 1996.
- John worked with auction houses from LA to New York for many years. Initially, he was able to gain background on the various items through first-hand accounts, as many of the artists or their families were available.
- Through his work in person, print, as a lecturer and author, he has expanded the appeal of the modernist era.
- He authored “American Insider’s Guide to 20th Century Furniture” from Miller’s and co-authored with David Rago, “Collecting Modern:A Guide to Mid Century Furniture and Ceramics.”
- All appraisers and staff that we see on the show are volunteers.
- As many as 5000 participants will appear at 6:30 am on the day of taping, and interviews last until as late as 7:30 pm. The material from that day will afford as many as 3 hours of shows.
- What we see on the broadcast are authentic reactions to the interviews. The spontaneity of the interviews are one of many strengths of this engaging show.
- John and his wife, Nan entertained us with mock appraisals, to give us a feel for what a conversation might include, as well as to show us the diplomatic subtleties that are required to a successful sharing of information about fondly shared family objects.
- Note this quote from John taken from pbs.org:
“I see the astounding diversity of the 20th century. There are revolutionary furniture makers with their creed of beautiful design for the masses; the architects and beatniks who blurred the boundaries between sculpture and household goods; the ceramists who rebelled against what they perceived as a tyranny of form; the artists who saw textiles as their great canvases. It’s a privilege to know and share their work.”
Take a look at this link to hear more:
PBS:
Segment John Sollo-Charles Rohlfs Mahogany Chair