Greetings to all Nevada City Rotary members and friends,
Three Reasons to Attend the District Conference and Club Leadership Assembly this Spring
The District conferences every spring are partly a business meeting, but the real value for most of us is the opportunity to learn, network, reconnect with colleagues and friends, and get inspired by others’ projects and accomplishments.
Discover and participate in Rotary programs new to us. I went to a conference session in 2016 on Camp RYLA which prompted me to volunteer as a camp counselor. It was an exhilarating “Rotary Moment” of engaging with 16 and 17 year-olds discovering who they are. I was so impressed by the program that I served again in 2017. If it weren’t for the conference, I wouldn’t have had this wonderful Rotary experience.
Get informed about Rotary and the broad scope of Rotary’s impact on the planet, such as District efforts in disaster response, especially for recovery from fires. We learned about the Nevada City 49er club’s multi-year dental care project “Smiles without Borders” in Tijuana, Mexico.
Meet like-minded Rotarians at breakout sessions, make connections and form friendships. I’ve met several Rotarians who love international service as I do and reconnect with them at conferences. This is how I met Ramona Delmas and arranged for our club to get her help with forming a "Sewing Circle” to make menstrual hygiene kits and promote girls’ empowerment.
And, of course, it’s a time to party! Celebrate our club’s accomplishments! Sing & dance! All this value for $265 is a bargain. And new Rotary members get a $100 discount!
The District Conference, April 28-30, has a broad focus on RI and a strong social focus, whereas Club Leadership Assembly has more learning sessions about the Avenues of Service and leadership roles. Club Leadership Assembly will be offered virtually later in May.
Also note, for Area 4 Foundation Dinner, Grass Valley Rotary has setup a pay online option on their webpage. Click pay nowto charge your Foundation Dinner Reservation.
See you at Round Table Pizza for our Social this week!
You are invited to learn more about Bright Futures For Youth (BFFY)’s life-changing program and the future of the NEO Youth Center and how it will help youth:
Wed., Feb. 15, 2-3:30pm - OR - Thur., Feb 23, 5:30-7pm
200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley
Note the cafe area we are funding with other local clubs and a Rotary D5190 grant.
We are excited to announce that Rotary International Director Vicki Puliz will be the keynote speaker for our Area 4 Foundation Dinner on Thursday, March 9th at Miners Foundry.
A long-time Rotary member from the Rotary Club of Sparks and our own District 5190, Vicki is a vibrant energizer and engaging speaker. Our Foundation Dinner will be a special time to welcome RID Vicki to our Area and celebrate our contributions to The Rotary Foundation and Paul Harris Fellow achievements.
The Foundation Dinner will start at 5:30pm. Dinner by Antonio is $65 per person with a no host bar. You can RSVP and make a payment viaGrass Valley Rotary's website or RSVP directly with Lynda Guthrie.
Registration for 2023 District 5190 Conference is now open!
This year’s Conference will have a Scottish theme - both because of DG Jeff’s Scottish heritage and it sets the stage for a lot of fun!
What can you expect? Our #Gathering2023 will include: Highland Games, Whisky Tasting, Rotary Youth Exchange Students, Rotaract Members, Keynote Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Interpretive Nature Walk and Tree Planting, Beer Tasting, Golf Tournament, Storytelling from the Clans, Music Contest, Speech Contest, House of Friendship, Spèrsail (FUN!!)
Come join us for our club’s 7th International project with the Rotary Club of Los Barriles, Cabo del Este March 14 through March18, 2023. A growing cadre of Rotarians - including 49er, family, and friends is planning to participate this year.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!
Contact Paul Boch for more details:Tel. 530-712-7273 Email: pboch@sbcglobal.net Paul is encouraging participants to make reservations at the Los Barriles Hotel now while rooms are available.
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our next meeting will be February 13 at 4:00pm via Zoom.
Not a Board member but want to join us? Contact Robin or reply to this Rotario for instructions. All club members are encouraged to attend a meeting. Location subject to change, please ask.
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