Dear Rotarians and Friends,

Join us this Week on Zoom

Thursday January 21, 2021 ~ 5:30pm Social

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults
with Brooke Dunn and Gaby Perez Albarracin:

From the Sacramento Red Cross Community Preparedness team, Brooke Dunn and Gaby Perez Albarracin are joining us on Thursday to share about disaster preparedness essentials. Gaby is originally from La Paz, Bolivia with an educational background in Environmental Engineering and an EMT license from UC Davis. Brooke is a graduate from UC Irvine with a degree in International Studies.

Both women are passionate about the mission of the Red Cross to “prevent and alleviate human suffering” by equipping people to be prepared and respond to any disaster or hazard. 

More details on how to prepare, especially as seniors at RedCross.org.

WEDNESDAY January 20 ~ Let’s have a conversation about leadership!
with DG Berta and PDG Gail Ellingwood

Welcome one and all! Calling anyone and everyone who is interested in leadership in general or thinking about personal leadership development.

Starting this week - January 20, 2021, PDG Gail Ellingwood and DG Berta Pickett will hold an “open leadership conversation" for anyone interested in learning more about leadership in general (not necessarily leadership for Rotary). Our commitment is to meet via ZOOM approximately every other week, on alternating days and times, since we know not every day or time will be convenient for all.

This Wednesday, 1/20/21 at 10 am, will be our first conversation, our first get-together.  Each call will focus on a different aspect of leadership. Visit District 5190 Events Calendar for access information.

PDG Gail and DG Berta would like you to join in once, twice, or every time!

Nevada City Rotary Restaurant Raffle

While we are setting a new date for Hungry Games in the Spring 2022, we are moving ahead with plans to conduct our long awaited Raffle Drawing in February.  We have confirmed that twelve restaurants are honoring our certificates.  Robin is reaching out to Club Members who are holding unsold Raffle tickets.  Please connect with Robin on your intent to sell the tickets you have and to return any you do not think you can sell.  If you want to buy or sell additional raffle tickets, please let her know. Ticket inquiries can be sent to news@ncrotary.org.

We will be drawing these original tickets!  We have all of the drawing stubs for tickets purchased for March 2020 and will be selling the remainder of these same tickets! 

Only 100 tickets will be sold for our Winner Takes All Drawing for 12 fabulous local restaurants!

RIPN Jennifer Jones - February 13, 2021

Over the years, Rotary has progressed from an organization that was all male to an inclusive organization that welcomes men and women of all races and nationalities.  And now the Rotary governing body has nominated the first woman as Rotary International President.

Jennifer Jones will be coming to visit (virtually) with our District 5190, giving us an opportunity to find out more about her and to hear her ideas on the future of Rotary.

Grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join us for this exciting event with Rotary International's soon to be first woman President! FREE 1- HOUR VIRTUAL event on Saturday February 13.   Please register by clicking below. Click VIDEO to watch a video promotion of the event.

Coming SOON ~ Travel Free 2021 Virtual International Project Fairs

The Panama Project Fair just moved to February! So next month, we have the unique opportunity to participate in two virtual Project Fairs. Both FREE Fairs on ZOOM!  Even travel is free ... it's not even required!  A wonderful cultural exchange learning how project fairs work from the comfort of your home and with no travel expenses. 

Register for one or both upcoming Project Fairs:

• Uniendo America, February 18-20, 2021 in Panama City, Panama:   https://projectfair4240-4250.org/register 
   
• Colombia, February 5-12, 2021:   feriadeproyectosrotarycolombia.org 
  Warning:  When you click on this link using the Safari browser, the registration button/link doesn’t show up in the navigation bar at the top of the page.  Try Firefox or another browser.

Please contact Carolyn Feuille if you have questions:  cfeuille@gmail.com

Around our Community

Dr. Scott Kellermann is our newly appointed Nevada County Public Health Officer and will be our guest speaker on February 4, 2021. He will be speaking to the COVID vaccine program and community outreach.  A number of you participated in the Nevada County Flu Clinic last fall.  As the County rolls out the COVID vaccine we can expect similar clinics. Scott has reminded us that to volunteer to support clinics, volunteers need to be registered at https://www.healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov/. 

Our Club has known Dr Kellermann for many years through our partnership with the initial Uganda project to bring clean water and medical care to the Batwa people.

Stay in the Know With Nevada County Vaccine Rollout

If you are wondering about how and when to get your COVID vaccine, Nevada County has provided a way for you to get the latest information sent to you as soon as it is publicized. All that you need to do is send a text to this six character number 898211 and only include the message VACCINEINFO and you will receive information and updates from Nevada County Public Health related to COVID-19 vaccines in Nevada County.

For information on the Tiered Vaccinate Nevada County plan, visit MyNevadaCounty Get Vaccine Information.  Bookmark this page for updates on where we are in our local vaccine rollout. If you have questions about which vaccination tier you fall into, call 211 Connecting Point at 1-833-DIAL211 to speak to a local call center agent, 24/7 in English or Spanish.

AAUW:  Advancing Equity for Women and Girls

Our AAUW members are hosting a public awareness forum in partnership with Community Beyond Violence,  A look at domestic and sexual assault from different perspectives with a panel of experts representing law enforcement, behavioral health, foresic medicine and education.

In addition survivors will share personal experiences.  The public is invited to join a thought-provoking presentation of a topic that too often goes unspoken. On January 30, 9:30-11:30 AM, visit the Nevadacountymedia.org website, select Watch Now for the live stream of this event. You can also watch live on Comcast channel 11 or Suddenlink Ch 16.

Click the icon for a printable flyer or visit AAUW Events for more details on this important forum.

Your Happy/Sad Shares make a difference!

Thank you Treasurer Tom Ryan for your ongoing diligence with our finances.  And thank you Club members for following the Four Way Test with your pledges to our Club!  If you have questions, Tom R is happy to discuss your statement with you.

Your Happy/Sad shares give us glimpses of what is going on in your life beyond Rotary.  They are special moments together especially since so much of our time is on Zoom.  Your associated "bucks" provide a base for us to continue our special services to our community and beyond.  Thanks for sharing you!

Stay connected and informed

Robin monitors our news@ncrotary.org email. You can direct questions to that email or to me.  As we learn more and to stay in touch, we will send out regular or more frequent Rotarios.

Prez Tom

Upcoming Events - VIA ZOOM

January 20: 10:00am Let’s have a conversation about leadership! with DG Berta and PDG Gail Ellingwood, District 5190 Zoom

January 21: Social Brooke Dunn and Gaby Perez Albarracin: Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults

January 28: Lunch Chris Newsom, M.D. and Brad Miller, M.D.: “COVID-19 and Climate Change”

February 4: Social  Dr. Scott Kellermann, Nevada County Public Health Officer - Update

February 11: Lunch  Brett McFadden- Update on NUHS during pandemic

Feb 14, 2021:   Watch for details on the 2020 Raffle.

March 4: Social: Tracy Pepper of Color Me Human

March 11: Lunch:  "Days for Girls" with Ramona Delmas of Bishop Sunrise, and Lynda Guthrie/ Carolyn   Feuille

March 18: Social: Mar. 18- Social- Yavuz Atila: Protecting the Environment: Rotary’s New Area of Focus and ESRAG.

Special Dates

Club Leadership