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Rotary International President
John Kenny
Board of Directors

President: Michael Colantuono
President-Elect: Eleanor Kenitzer
Past President: Bob Buhlis
Secretary: David Kenitzer
Treasurer: Ellen Davis

Sergeant Of Arms: Kim Stewart
Director at Large: Pete Brost

October 8, 2009

TODAY'S PROGRAM
Club Assembly
Club Committee Meetings

District 5190 Governor
Janice Gage

Assistant Governor: Gil Matthew
Board of Directors
Club Service: Dixie Redfearn
Community Service: Cathy Wilcox-Barnes
International Service: Carolyn Inglis
PR / Vocational Service: Nicole Dillard
Youth Service: Laura Crookston
Membership: Austin Farrar & Walt Stickel

 
A slide from Peter Van Zant's presentation last week about SierraWatch's "Save Donner Summit" conservation campaign.
Michael's Mumbles

Thank goodness President Michael is back!

Maybe he can protect the bell and keep some semblance of order in this Club... and PE Eleanor doesn't have to get "tough" anymore! Luckily, no gavels have been thrown, and nobody has been physically hurt (although some might claim mental anguish).

By the way, Prez Michael, make sure you ask "Rev" Fluke about the bell!

The Grass Valley Rotary BBQ is this coming Saturday -- and they’re still asking for a Tug-a-War team from Nevada City Rotary. One has to wonder, though, when we are delivered the rules and each team member must sign a waiver... They've already been found guilty of cheating one year, so this makes one wonder just exactly what they plan to do this year! If you want to find out, ask Youth Services Chair Laura Cookson, who really wants to be the Tug-of-War Team Captain for our Club. If you'd like to go and show some muscle, there will be a sign-up at the meeting this week.

Peter Van Zant with SierraWatch brought us some interesting facts about Donner Summit and Sierra Watch’s success thus far at protecting it and the water supply. This week’s program will be a Club Assembly with Committees meeting during the usual program time, discussing the results from Visioning and prioritizing the goals for each group. This is the first time we've tried doing this as a club assembly, so please give the Board some feedback on whether you'd like to continue doing this on a routine basis.

Let’s make sure that pP Bob Buhlis doesn’t buy all of the raffle tickets this week and yet again wins the drawing! How does he continually do that?! Speaking of Bob, he'll be passing around a sign-up sheet for the Foundation Dinner, which is on Saturday, November 14th at the Nevada City Elks Lodge. Nevada County Rotaractor Sol Henson will be speaking about his work in Uganda, where he's been working on clean water projects as part of our 3-H Grant.

Last, but not least... it’s great to have pP Kim Stewart back with us. She’ll certainly add some spice to being our new Sergeant at Arms!

 

 
LEFT: Some members of the Radio Auction Committee take a break from stuffing "Thank You" notes to grab a (gourmet) bite to eat. Photo/Nancy Kemp
 
  Club News  
 

Rock Creek BBQ: This year's Rock Creek BBQ is set for Tuesday, October 27th. This annual event pairs kids from Seven Hills Middle School with handicapped children from Champion Mine School to explore the Rock Creek Nature Trail up Hwy-20. Volunteers are needed to help cook and serve food. If you'd like to attend, please let pP John Hensley know.
Community BBQ: The Grass Valley Rotary Club is holding their annual Community BBQ on Saturday, October 10th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. See the GV Rotary website for more details: www.gvrotary.org
Wine Tasting Fundraiser: On Thursday, November 12th, we will be hosting a Wine Tasting event at the Trolley Junction. The evening includes wine & hors d'houvres with additional bottles for purchase, and the proceeds benefit our Club. The event is capped at 40 people, so be sure to RSVP early. A sign-up sheet along with more details at today's meeting.
Foundation Dinner: Mark your calendars for November 14th for this year's Foundation Dinner, which will be held at the Nevada City Elks Lodge. More details to come.

 

 
Club Calendar
 
This Month's Birthdays

» Gary Gustafson - October 4
» Paul Boch - October 10
» Michael Colantuono - October 13
» Wally Krill - October 18
» Nancy Kemp - October 22
» Ralph Sawvell - October 23
» Ellen Davis - October 26
» Don Fultz - October 27

This Month's Anniversaries
» Nancy Kemp & Steve - October 12
» Oct 08 Program: Club Assembly - Club Committees
» Oct 15 Meeting: California Organics - Visions and Plans
Speaker: Chris Kayser; Host: Robin Milam
» Oct 22 Meeting: TBD, Host: Karen Young
» Oct 27 Event: Rock Creek BBQ & Nature Hike
Location: Rock Creek Nature Trail
» Oct 29 Meeting: TBD, Host: Don Fultz
» Nov 02 Event: Rock Creek BBQ & Nature Hike
Location: Rock Creek Nature Trail
» Nov 14 Event: Area 4 Foundation Dinner
Location: Nevada City Elks Lodge


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For future programs and events, please see the Club Calendar at: www.ncrotary.org/services/calendar.htm

* Board Meetings are usually held at 5:30p on the 1st Monday of the month at the Nevada City Winery: 321 Spring Street, Nevada City. All members are always welcome!

 

  Mission Statement: The Nevada City Rotary Club is the service club people want to join because it's a diverse and welcoming group of people who live Service Above Self by giving financial and hands-on support to our local, national & international communities, exemplifying ethical leadership, and getting things done while having good, clean fun.  

  Rotary Club of Nevada City - Established October 3, 1935
Meets every Thursday at 12:15pm at the National Hotel
Rotary Club of Nevada City - PO Box 74 - Nevada City, California 95959