The Reno Rotarian The Rotary Club of Reno • www.renorotaryclub.org • District 5190 Chartered August 1, 1916 || Volume 29, No. 33 || April 4, 2016 The Rotary Club of Reno meets at Harrah’s Reno at Noon on Monday
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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 Steve Kent Laurie Leonard Kevin LeVezu Kim Mazeres Tom Taelour
Monday’s Program Club Speech Contest
Know your Foundations! The Rotary Club of Reno is fortunate to have its own Foundation. However, sometimes it is confusing to differentiate the RRF (Reno Rotary Foundation) from the TRF (The Rotary Foundation). So, here is a quick explanation of what each is, what it does, and how it is funded. The Reno Rotary Foundation (RRF) Not all Rotary Clubs have foundations, but the Rotary Club of Reno established one in 1992 to provide the tax benefits of a 501(c)3 to members and other donors. Our Foundation is run by an 8 member Board of Trustees, elected by the club members. It is funded by each member’s first bell-ringer of the year ($100), plus $5 of each member’s birthday donation, plus the proceeds of the club’s annual Mardi Gras event. The club can designate other fundraising events to add to the Foundation, and individual members can contribute gifts throughout the year (such as by successive bell-ringers). The RRF provides your charitable dollars ($140,000 annually) for our club’s many philanthropic activities: local projects, international projects, scholarships, youth programs, etc. When you contribute to the RRF, you earn Nevada Nugget pins for each $1000 gifted. Originally these pins were only for gifts to the RRF endowment, but a new policy will award Nugget pins for all RRF gifts. The Rotary Foundation (TRF) The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International. When you hear about Polio Plus or read about Rotary’s projects across the globe, think TRF. The Rotary Foundation is funded by contributions from the 1.2 million Rotarians around the world. Each year our club sets goals for our donations to TRF, and the goals are met by our individual member’s contributions and some club activities. Our club sends $5 of each member’s birthday donation to the TRF each year. We also encourage each member to give at least $100 to TRF as a “sustaining member.” You can designate your second (or consecutive)
bell-ringer for the TRF or give directly to Rotary International on-line. Our air-race parking project and holiday wreath sales also go to TRF, for Polio Plus. The Rotary Foundation returns 50% of Annual Fund gifts to our District, which funds District grants and projects (such as our Most Improved Student grant this year and our District Scholarship recipient). The TRF also matches our global grants, such as the nursing school in Bwindi and the orphanage in Panama. TRF also provides for our Peace Scholar, Aimal. When you contribute to the TRF, you earn Paul Harris Fellowship pins for each $1000. For more information on the Reno Rotary Foundation and The Rotary Foundation, contact club officers or RRF President Jim Pfrommer or Club TRF chairperson Anne-Louise Bennett. And thank you for your continued generosity to both!
Save the Dates For more information or to register online, go to: www.renorotaryclub.org 2016 Paul Harris Society Dinner April 9, 2016 Rotary District 5190 Assembly April 9, 2016 Atlantis Hotel Casino Rotarians at Work Day April 23, 2016 Rotary District 5190 Conference May 12 - 16, 2016 Atlantis Hotel Casino
Upcoming Meetings April 4:
Club Speech Contest
April 11: Dr. Anthony Slonim Renown Health
April 18: Traci Davis WCSD Superintendent
Last Meeting Volunteers Scanner: Greeter: Greeter: Raffle Tickets: Invocation: Pledge: Sgt. At Arms: Sgt. At Arms: Photographer: Piano:
Vic Bucher Andrea Cantlon Vic Bucher Dan Lofrese Brian Cassidy Liza Maupin Cathy Delionback Jim Marshall Kevin LeVezu Genie Mathews
Honor Roll Sam Dibitonto .......................... $200 Curt Chapman ......................... $100 Harvey Fennell ........................ $100
Club Board Club Board Meeting – April 14, 4:30 pm, Sunshine Reporting Services, 151 Country Estates, Reno.
Rotarian’s at Work Day Apr 23, 2016 at 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All members are welcome to attend.
Lemelson Stem Academy 2001 Soaring Eagle Dr | Reno, NV 89512
Foundation Trustees Foundation Trustees Meeting - Tuesday, April 26, 8:00 am, Rounds Bakery, 294 East Moana Lane #10, Reno. All members are welcome to attend.
Come be a part of this great morning of fun and fellowship to improve our community! We will have a number of opportunities to participate at Lemelson Stem Academy. •
Organizing the Library- sorting books, re-shelving, preparing new books for use
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Building painting- a side of the building we started last year
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Cleaning and organizing staff rooms
Please sign up to join us. This is a great opportunity to bring spouses, kids, friends and perspective members for a day of community service.
District 5190 Newsletter Link:
Rotary provides all the supplies, and lunch! You just need to show up!! Any questions contact Sue Sadler ssadler@xtralis.com or call/text 862-432-8324.
http://www.rotarydistrict5190.org/
About Rotary Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Visit www.rotary. org and www.endpolio.org for more about Rotary and its efforts to eradicate polio.
How To Introduce Your Guests And New Members At A Club Meeting
Blue Badges: Greg Mosier (left) and Bud James (center) receive their Blue Badges from President Curt. Congratulations!
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
New member Ken Ching (center) is inducted by President Curt (left) and his sponsor Carl Fuetsch. Welcome Ken!
New member Mitch Harrigan (center) is inducted by President Curt (right) and his sponsor Richard Moore. Welcome Mitch!
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
April Birthdays Curt Chapman ..................................................................... 1-Apr Vinnie Lucido ..................................................................... 4-Apr Joe Murin ............................................................................ 4-Apr Rich Stout............................................................................ 4-Apr John LaTourrette ................................................................. 6-Apr Leslie Farias ........................................................................ 7-Apr Robert Hernandez ............................................................... 7-Apr Lynette Eddy ....................................................................... 9-Apr Sheila Hlubucek ................................................................ 10-Apr Blake Howe....................................................................... 12-Apr Tanya McCaffery .............................................................. 12-Apr Sue Sadler ......................................................................... 12-Apr Brian Sooudi ..................................................................... 13-Apr Ollie Aymar ...................................................................... 15-Apr George Ball Jr. .................................................................. 17-Apr Brooks Mancini................................................................. 18-Apr Kevin Carman ................................................................... 21-Apr Timothy Hall ..................................................................... 21-Apr Jim Urmston ...................................................................... 21-Apr Bob Cashell ....................................................................... 22-Apr Bridget Robb ..................................................................... 22-Apr Fritsi Ericson ..................................................................... 24-Apr Cara Koeritz ...................................................................... 24-Apr Bill Mathews ..................................................................... 27-Apr Jim Elston.......................................................................... 28-Apr Ryan Puliz ......................................................................... 29-Apr Stefanie Scoppettone ......................................................... 30-Apr
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
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?
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.