Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline

Meeting Today

After the introduction of a few guests and gifts from traveling Rotarians, President Bob then dinged Allen Ferris for his 23^rd??? birthday, but Allen agreed to a $62 fine. Announcements followed, and first up was Bob announcing who would be playing in the District 5190 golf tournament next Thursday. John Paganelli, Gary Lee, Harry Haaser, and Sue Henricksen will represent our club.

Wend Schaefer reported on the successful completion of grants begun in 2002 and 2004 which funded the operations on osteomyelitis patients in Kenya. Our $50,000 grant allowed 154 patients to be successfully treated.

Next, Doug Driver was presented with his Paul Harris plus five pin, which means over $5000 in contributions.

Sandra Richards asked us to open the previously provided fortune cookies. Each one contained an invitation to our fireside on May 15 at the Thunderbird Lodge. Dress is any interesting costume, and Kathie Maxwell (left) modeled appropriate attire. We will meet at the Hyatt at 5:30 pm and be driven over for a buffet catered by the Blue Onion in lieu of our meeting that day.

Alan Castator announced that Jasmine Marquez, who practiced her speech for us two weeks ago for the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year contest, won at the district level and then won for the whole state of California, and was given a $6,000 scholarship. She will compete next at the national contest representing California, and Alan will keep us informed about how she does.

Casey Canino visited to thank us for our contributions to her summer music studies at Interlochen the last two years. She sang A Change in Me from Beauty and the Beast and then told us about her college plans to attend Cal State Fullerton next year and continue her studies of musical theater.

Our speaker was James Cooper-Hill, who is an attorney and has recently purchased a home in Incline Village. He has been involved in international litigation against terrorist nations, and has sued and obtained judgments against Iraq, Libya, and Sudan. His clients have collected over $40 million in payments from those countries’ frozen assets being held in U.S. banks, and will soon collect another $13 million. His speech was fascinating.

Next Week

We will hear from another lawyer next week. Our speaker will be Judge Bob Perry, who presided at the lawsuit of three Nevada Women against Wyeth. These women all claim that taking Prempro, which is a hormone replacement therapy manufactured by Wyeth, contributed to their subsequent breast cancer. One of the defendants, Arlene Rowatt, is from Incline Village.

Makeups

Marianne Ericsson reminds members to make up any missed meeting within two weeks before or after a 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 Roaring 20’s, and dress is appropriate for the theme. RSVP to Sandra Richards at 220-9911. We will be dark that day.

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

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