The Reno Rotarian The Rotary Club of Reno • www.renorotaryclub.org • District 5190 Chartered August 1, 1916 || Volume 29, No. 29 || February 29, 2016 The Rotary Club of Reno meets at Harrah’s Reno at Noon on Monday
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Monday’s Program
Potential New Member
Mark Curtis
The following individual has been approved for membership by the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Reno, and has completed orientation. If you have any comments on their proposed membership in the Rotary Club of Reno, please submit them in writing to the Club Secretary.
Author of Reno: A Fabled City Finds its Soul
Rotary International K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, President Bradford R. Howard, RI Director Gail “Virus” Ellingwood, District Governor
Rotary Club of Reno Curt Chapman, President Craig Wesner, President Elect Bill Boon, President Nominee Harvey Fennell, Past President Carl Fuetsch, Secretary Harvey Fennell, Treasurer
Directors: Kris Wells (2013-2016) Sheila Hlubucek (2014-2017) Phil Mahoney (2014-2017) Kurt Mische (2014-2017) Maria Sheehan (2015-2018) Diana Hoffman (2015-2018) Gary Warren (2015-2018)
Reno Rotary Foundation Jim Pfrommer, President, Reno Rotary Foundation Carl Fuetsch, Secretary Harvey Fennell, Treasurer John Spears, Investments Curt Chapman, Ex-officio Craig Wesner, Ex-officio
Trustees: Brian Armon Ted Fuetsch Steve Kent Laurie Leonard Kevin LeVezu Tom Taelour
Mark Curtis spent three-and-a-half decades as an advertising agency owner and creative director based in Reno, handling a range of clients around the nation. In 1990, he became a founding member of Reno’s first arts commission: C.I.T.Y. (Culture In The Year) 2000. In 1996, he conceived and co-founded Reno’s month-long arts festival, Uptown Downtown ARTown — later shortened to Artown — and marketed the festival through its first eight years. The annual July event grew into America’s largest visual and performing arts festival. Curtis was the 2000 recipient of Reno’s annual Shakespeare Award for “sustained excellence in support of the arts.” He also received the Platinum Star from Truckee Meadows Tomorrow and the 1998 Outstanding Achievement Award from the city of Reno. In 2015, he received the Thomas C. Wilson Award from the Reno chapter of the American Advertising Federation, recognizing his lifetime contributions to the field, and his community involvement. His book is a story about Reno, NV....It’s about how a city born as a railroad town leading up to the Comstock Lode, a city steeped in both sophistication and an inexhaustible anything-goes independence, was perceived as a declining casino town and erstwhile divorce capital by much of the world – then began the long, grueling process of becoming something else. A father of three, Curtis, his wife Valerie and their son, Henry, live in one of Reno’s most historic residences.
Reno Rotary Foundation Election Elections will occur in March for 2 seats on the Board of Trustees for our club’s Reno Rotary Foundation. The term is for 4 years, with attendance and participation at monthly meetings a requirement. Elections will be held later in March. Those interested should send a short bio to Jim Pfrommer, President, at jpfrommer@pfmccpa.com. Deadline is March 15 for nominations
Erika Pinto Executive Chef Sponsor: Liza Maupin
The following members have left the Rotary Club of Reno. We will miss them and wish them well in the future. 1. Melissa Molyneaux-Pick, Commercial Real Estate 2. David Gamble – Attorney If you know someone that can fill one of these Classifications, please invite them to a meeting and propose them for membership.
Save the Dates For more information or to register online, go to: www.renorotaryclub.org Tahoe City Rotary Clubs Annual Ski Race March 11, 2016 Reno Centennial Shamrock Shindig March 12, 2016 Vinton Cowboy Poetry Show March 18, 2016
Upcoming Meetings Feb. 29: Mark Curtis A Fabled City Finds its Soul March 7: Jim Marren Psychology of Aging March 14: Robert C. Enlow Education Saving Accounts
Last Meeting Volunteers Scanner: Greeter: Greeter: Raffle Tickets: Invocation: Pledge: Sgt. At Arms: Sgt. At Arms: Photographer: Piano:
Valerie Clark Kris Wells Valerie Clark Bud James Diana Hoffman Brian Cassidy Keko Mottes Vic Bucher Vinnie Lucido Genie Mathews
Honor Roll Anonymous.............................. $500 Bill Boon .................................. $200 Debe Fennell ........................... $200 Cynthia Albright ....................... $100 Mike Blakely ............................ $100 Curt Chapman ......................... $100 Randy Frost ............................. $100 Greg Evangelatos .................... $100 Dick Gammick ......................... $100 Jacob Harmon ......................... $100 Diana Hoffman......................... $100 Laurie Leonard ........................ $100 Craig Wesner........................... $100
Club Board
Earn your Paul Harris Fellowship Award Fast with 300 Free Recognition Points! If you already have your first Paul Harris Fellowship pin and are working on a multiple PHF, then take advantage of a new policy approved by the club Board of Directors: you can now earn your second or third or higher PHF for a cumulative gift of just $700. The club will award you 300 Rotary Recognition Points to make up the $1000 required for a PHF. That means if you currently have $400 or $500 contributed towards a PHF, you can earn that gem-studded pin for an additional gift of just $300 or $200. Your total contribution would then equal $700, and the club will donate 300 Recognition Points to make up the $1000 needed for your next PHF. If you’re unsure how close you are to your next PHF, you can check your donor history online at www.rotary.org. You can also check with TRF committee chair Anne-Louise Bennett or club treasurer Harvey Fennell.
There’s never been a better time to “ring the bell” at a club meeting! You can designate your gift to the Rotary Annual Projects Fund, Polio Plus, or for a particular Global Grant project. If you don’t want to make your pledge during a club meeting, you can donate directly online or by giving a check to our club secretary, treasurer, or TRF chair. Contact Carl, Anne-Louise, or a club officer to take advantage of this great way to leverage your gifts to The Rotary Foundation. Your contribution will help fund Rotary projects across the globe, plus 50% of all you donate will rebate to our District to augment District Grants, scholarships, and local project grants. New members: remember you can earn your first Paul Harris pin with a contribution of just $400. The club awarded you 100 Recognition Points when you joined, and as soon as your cumulative gifts reach $400, the club will give you another 500 points free, making up the $1000 needed for your first PHF. We’re proud to be Rotarians, doing good in the world!
Club Board Meeting – March 10, 4:30 pm, Sunshine Reporting Services, 151 Country Estates, Reno. All members are welcome to attend.
Foundation Trustees Foundation Trustees Meeting - Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 am, Rounds Bakery, 294 East Moana Lane #10, Reno. All members are welcome to attend.
District 5190 Newsletter Link: http://www.rotarydistrict5190.org/ The Law Enforcement Professional of the Month award was presented to Taylor Morrison of the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department (second from left). Presenting the award to Taylor are: Dick Gammick (left), Commander Eric James of the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department (second from right), and President Curt.
Panama Orphanage Trip Photography by Craig Wesner
How To Introduce Your Guests And New Members At A Club Meeting When introducing a guest or new members during a Club meeting, the correct way is to greet the Club President, fellow Rotarians and guests, introduce yourself and state your classification, and then introduce your guest, their title and business affiliation. Please do not introduce any guest as a prospective new member or that they are looking for a position or clients.
Attendance And Make Up Reminder Your attendance is important to both you as a member and to the Club in meeting attendance percentage requirements. Please make sure you turn in make-ups to our Club Secretary at a club meeting or by email. Don’t forget that you need to attend or make up at least 50% of club regular meetings in each half of the year (rolling six months) and attend at least 30% of this club’s meetings in each half of the year. Credit can be received for Rotary committee work and other official Rotary functions. You can also do make ups on-line. A list of E-Clubs can be found at http://www.rotary. org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/ eclub_list.pdf Just click on this link and it will lead you to others. There are a variety of clubs listed, but all must offer at least 30 minutes of content for any makeup. For additional information, please check out http://www.rotary.org/en/ members/generalinformation/ PilotClubsAnde-clubs/Pages/ ridefault.aspx
February Birthdays Chris Askin .........................................................................Feb 01 Kurt Mische ........................................................................Feb 02 Rich Schreinert....................................................................Feb 02 Tom Taelour........................................................................Feb 07 Jim Elston............................................................................Feb 14 Skip Hansen ........................................................................Feb 15 John Hellgeth ......................................................................Feb 15 Linda Powers ......................................................................Feb 16 Harvey Fennell ....................................................................Feb 19 Michael Murray ..................................................................Feb 20 Bryce Griffith ......................................................................Feb 23 Bob Lewis ...........................................................................Feb 23 Craig Wesner ......................................................................Feb 27 John Breternitz ....................................................................Feb 28 Thomas Fennell...................................................................Feb 28
The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Local Area Rotary Clubs MONDAY 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
RENO - Harrah’s INCLINE VILLAGE - The Parasol Foundation RENO MIDTOWN - Silver Peak on Wonder & Holcomb
TUESDAY 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
TRUCKEE SUNRISE - Marty’s Cafe, RENO CENTRAL - Peppermill CARSON CITY - CC Nugget MINDEN - Carson Valley Inn FALLON - Fallon Convention Center BISHOP - Astorga’s Restaurant TONOPAH - Kozy Korner Kafe RENO CENTENNIAL SUNSET - Tamarack Junction TAHOE CITY - Jake’s on the Lake YERINGTON - Giuseppes’ Steak House
WEDNESDAY 7:00 a.m. 7:10 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
MAMMOTH SUNRISE - CJ’s Grill BISHOP SUNRISE - Northern Inyo Hospital Board Room SPARKS - Nugget Casino Resort S. LAKE TAHOE - Harrah’s S. Lake RENO ROTARACT CLUB - check www.renorotaract.org
THURSDAY 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
SPARKS SUNRISE - The Resort at Red Hawk TAHOE-INCLINE - Hyatt MAMMOTH - Rafters Restaurant and Lounge TRUCKEE - Truckee Community & Cultural Center LOYALTON - Community Church RENO SOUTH - Atlantis FERNLEY - Black Bear Diner C.C. SUNSET - Red’s Old 395 Grill SMITH VALLEY - Heyday Inn, Wellington
FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
RENO SUNRISE - Atlantis TAHOE DOUGLAS - MontBleu
Attendance Please make sure you turn in makeups to Carl Fuetsch at a club meeting or by email: info@renorotaryclub.org. Don’t forget that you need to attend or make up at least 50% of club regular meetings in each half of the year (rolling six months) and attend at least 30% of this club’s meetings in each half of the year. Credit can be received for Rotary committee work and other official Rotary functions. Published by The Rotary Club of Reno P.O. Box 1750 Reno, NV 89505 info@renorotaryclub.org David Spillers, Editor, DigiPrint Corporation (775) 786-4464 Fax: (775) 786-3913 david@digiprintcorporation.com Articles and inserts must be received by 8 a.m. on Wednesday for inclusion in the next week’s newsletter. If you would like to receive this newsletter by email, please contact David Spillers at the following: david@digiprintcorporation.com. If you receive the newsletter by email, you will not receive it via US Mail unless you request it. You will need to install Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the newsletter. Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.Adobe.com.