Rotarians around the world celebrate October 24 as World Polio Day in conjunction with Rotary’s global campaign to End Polio Now.
Last week, Caleb Dardick presented intimate stories from his newly released Adventures of Superfreak: My Childhood along the Hippy Trail as a young boy traveling with his family. At the wheel was his dad, Sam Dardick.
One of Nevada County California’s own, Sam Dardick changed the face of polio and those with physical disabilities. As a young teenager Sam Dardick contracted polio which left him paraplegic. His courage, compassion for self and others, and bold activism in many realms, inspired his family and community throughout his full life. He was a global change agent as an urban planner, Nevada County Supervisor, disability rights activist, farmer, and All-American wheelchair athlete.
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In 2017, Nevada City Rotarian Cathy Wilcox-Barnes hiked the Camino Santiago across northern Spain in Sam Dardick's honor raising awareness and money of Rotary’s commitment to End Polio. At the time, Caleb graciously shared memories of his Dad's special life in this interview with Robin.
We are reposting this 7 minute video both to celebrate the life of Sam Dardick and Caleb’s release of Adventures of Superfreak.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) 7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno, Nevada (Map)
Ready to learn something new, bring fresh ideas back to your club, and discover more of what Rotary has to offer?
District 5190 Governor Kurt Raffetto and District Governor Elect Richard Forster invite you to Rotary Clubs in Action that is designed to be an exciting, fast-paced day of learning, sharing, connecting, and putting ideas into ACTION. Whether you joined Rotary last month or have been a Rotarian for decades, there is something here for YOU!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
New members. Club Committee Chairs. Club leaders. Longtime Rotarians. Future leaders. Anyone who wants to learn more about the world of Rotary.
No charge to Club Members.
Note: Your club will be assessed $25.00 for each person attending.
Seats are waiting. Ideas are waiting. Inspiration is waiting.
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our next Board regular meeting is November 9 at 5:30pm via Zoom with President Andrea leading us. Note, the Board will meet with DG Kurt Raffetto at 4pm Thursday, November 5 at Round Table Pizza.
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/schedule is subject to change, please ask.
Rotarians around the world celebrate October 24 as World Polio Day in conjunction with Rotary’s global campaign to 
