Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline

Meeting Today

After the introduction of quite a few guests, it was confession time. Many Rotarians admitted to absences and brought gifts. There were also several announcements.

Wend Schaefer announced that our 3H grant for $300,000 has been accepted for application, so has passed the first hurdle. This grant will provide eye care training, examinations, and surgeries for Kenyans living in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Many or the elderly have cataracts, so this is sorely needed.

Alan Castator brought Mindy from the Boys and Girls Club, who introduced Jasmine Marquez. Jasmine has been selected as one of six representatives from 150 clubs in Northern California to compete in a speech contest telling what an impact the Boys and Girls Club has had on her. She practiced her speech for us and we were duly impressed with her poise and comments about how she, as a child of illegal immigrants, has come so far. We were able to critique her speech to help her with the next hurdle. Since we are major supporters of the Boys and Girls Club, it made us proud to see the impact that this club has had on Jasmine.

Our speaker was Patrick Wright, from the California Conservancy, who updated us on how all of the organizations around the lake are working together for the health of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding environs. He discussed wildfire prevention, water clarity, and transportation issues as well as air and water quality. It was enlightening to us all. We were happy to hear about how TRPA is now changing direction and working on issues other than environmental issues. Patrick stated that Incline has become a model for the rest of the lake on fire prevention. We can be proud of our fire department.

Makeups

Marianne Ericsson, our club secretary, reported that many of you are not reporting makeups to her. You need to make up any missed meeting within two weeks before or after you miss. Please email her at ericsson775@hotmail.com.

Remember, you can do a makeup online at

http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/

You can also visit the noon club any Monday noon at the Parasol Building.

Upcoming Events

May 1-4

District Conference

Peppermill in Reno

Recommended for all Rotarians in District 5190. See the finals of the speech contest and music contest, as well as outstanding speakers. Sign up at the District 5190 website at: http://www.rotarydistrict5190.org/

May 15

Fireside

Thunderbird Lodge

6-10pm – spouses are invited

Theme is Oriental, and dress is appropriate for the theme

June15-18

Rotary International Convention

Los Angeles, California

The Rotary International Convention gives a Rotarian an international perspective on our organization. The convention will never be closer. Do not miss it. Sign up at the Rotary International website at:

http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/Events/Convention/Pages/ridefault.aspx?housead

July 2-4

Red White and Tahoe Blue –

Duckie Race – July 3

http://www.redwhiteandtahoeblue.com/

August 15-16

Relay for Life at Preston Field

Next Week, April 17

We are dark, since it is spring break for Incline schools.

Tahoe Incline Board Members

President – Bob Ellsworth

President Elect – Gary Lee

President Nominee – Dennis Jones

Secretary – Marianne Ericsson

Treasurer – Doug Driver

Foundation Chair – Sue Henricksen

Club Service – Sandra Richards

Community Service – Barbara Richard

Vocational Service – John Paganelli

International Service – Wend Schaefer

International Service – Loanne Kuller

Youth Service – Thalia Routsis

Programs – Michele Norris

Sergeant at Arms – Jim Jervey

Communications – Sue Welsch

Membership – Alan Tiras

Christmas Trees – Alan & Ellen Castator

Sink ‘em and Hold ‘em – Bob Ellsworth

Red White and Tahoe Blue – Allen Ferris

Dinners in Incline – Bill Ferrall