VCCF寄付者スポットライト：マイク・メレウェザー氏インタビュー by ジニー・クラボーン

September 17, 2021

あなたの慈善活動の旅路に最も影響を与えたのは誰ですか？

George Esseff, a board member with Many Mansions and the village that is named in his honor. Barbara Meister, Jordan & Sandra Laby for their generosity and commitment. Vanessa Bechtel for her vision and dedication to serving and making a positive difference in the community.

初めて寄付をした経験は何でしたか？

In 1985 the Ventura YMCA approached Loretta and me about sponsoring a children’s playground complete with a slide. It was our first stretch gift into philanthropy.

もし、あなたのコミュニティにひとつだけ願いを叶えられるとしたら、それは何ですか？

World Peace.

最も恐れていることは何ですか？

Political discord.

What fills you up with hope?

Working with other people and their organizations who are making a difference in our community. Cabrillo Economic Development Housing, Rubicon Community Theatre, Ventura Botanical Gardens, Ventura County Community Foundation and our Family Foundation. Young people who are willing to work hard and see what they can accomplish. Doing difficult things, succeed and have a big impact.

How would you describe your current state of mind?

Unsettled.

最も尊敬する人物は？

John Fowler, retired CEO of Peoples Self Help Housing; Martha MacCallum, American broadcaster with FOX news; Fareed Zakaria, journalist, political commentator and author; General Jack Keane, retired four star general and former Vice Chief of Staff US Army; and Vanessa Bechtel, CEO Ventura County Community Foundation.