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The FOGHORN
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
October 15, 2020
Panel of New Business Owners in HMB
Colleen Henney from Jupiter and Main
Michael Tornatore – Operations Manager of Fattoria e Mare
Article by Joe Brennan
Photos by Dianne Bobko
The subject of today’s talk is opening a new business in these unusual times. Our member Ginger Minoletti moderated The talk. She herself is a successful business woman and boadr member of the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Our two presenters were Colleen Henney of Jupiter & Main At 432-B Main and Michael Tornatore Operations Manager of Fattoria e Mare at 315 Main Street. These two business openings landed in the middle of the Pandemic muddle so are interesting case studies. Jupiter and Main is already open, and Fattoris e Mare plans a late November opening.
Jupiter and Main is a boutique specializing in “Unique Goods for Extraordinary People”, a place where you can buy a nice gift for a man. They are renown for their beautiful gift wrapping. In Roman Mythology Jupiter is God of the Sky and lightening, in Greek Mythology his name is Zeus, king of the sky and thunder. In Astrology Jupiter is the Planet of good living, growth, healing, prosperity good fortune, miracles and male energy. Business is doing well considering the limitations of proper Covid health protocols. Coleen’s husband is an artist which has a positive influence on the shop and its offerings.
Fattoria E Mare is a northern Italian Restaurant which successfully operated in Burlingame until the building they were in was slated for demolition for a big project. The owners decided to down size to Half Moon Bay. They have been engaged in renovating the space formerly occupied by Pasta Moon at the corner of Main Street and Pilarcitos Creek. Renovations include floors, ceilings, kitchen, restrooms and exteriors.
The chef Pablo with Michelin stars to his credit. They pride themselves on their seafood menu.
Asked how he will get people through to the door Michael said they will hold their high dining standards and will encourage business meetings and family gatherings. He is also pondering offering a mixology class. Michael was asked how he will survive under the limitation of operating at 25% capacity due ot Covid rules. He said that when they started in Burlingame in 2014, 2015 they only had 25 to 30% and they made it. He says that creative ways to stay relevant are always challenging. He says Chef Pablo will make the ultimate menu and diversity decisions. Their specialties are seafood; mentioning Squid Ink Rissoto, Scallops east coast style and Pasta and seafood are specialties.
Both speakers were thanked with a Certificate noting inoculations for Polio eradication were provided in their name.
Club Meeting, October 22, 2020
Pledge of Allegiance: 
Inspiration Thought:
Happy/Crappy News 
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Rose Serdy reported on Community project activity:
The fence building at Abundant Grace on Saturday was celebrated; Bill Johnston was straw boss and our club grant supplied $2,400 materials. Eric DeBrodie is using Bryan Bodas for the renovations on the Opportunity Center. Bryan was on the fencing job too with his carpenter Jose, who worked alongside us even though it was his Birthday! Dave Andrews gets credit for drayage of tools etc. for hte job. Mary was the cheerleader and photographer. Rose and Mary provided treats to go along with the sandwiches fro Spangler provided by Eric. Stacy wrote and got her report with photos in the Review for some great club publicity!
Stacy reports the the International Service Committee is contemplating lots of possible projects. Suggested books are needed in many places. Mitone suggested to buy the books in the country not only to avoid big shipping charges but also to support their economies and they’ll be more culturally appropriate.
John Evans reported traveling to Larkin’s sister’s wedding in Oakhurst. Also that it is our past foreign exchange student Jade’s birthday...she is 18 Today!
Announcements
Ginger Minoletti has taken over the Abundant Grace sandwich scheduling from Shana Reily Pond who is moving to Oregon. Please contact her to volunteer.
Everyone was reminded of the Every Rotarian Every Year, EREY, goal that everyone donate to teh Rotary Foundation every year. $200 is the suggested amount but whatever you can manage wither more or less is welcome. Our Club would really like to be a 100% donor Club every year so please make your donation of at least $25 to count toward our goal of 100%
Upcoming Events:
Night of Lights is being planned for four nights this year.
Lion’s Club Breakfast announced for 10/17, big feed for $12 donatio.
Coastside Women’s League Group Botique is this weekend.
Sea Huggers will benefit from the pop-up drive-in showing of Monsters Inc. At Our Lady of the Pilar on the October 23rd.
October 24th is International Polio Day in honor of Jonas Salk’s Birthday. District 5150 is staging an End Polio Road Ralley, something line a scavenger hunt by automobile, which should be great fun.
Marble Draw - No luck this week - 😢
Next Week's Meeting - October 22
President Mary Rogren announces that next week we will be dark on Thursday and have an evening Social on Friday the 23rd. WEr costumes, bring scary stories and limericks, invite the family. Prizes will be awarded!
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