Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline

Meeting May 8

Gary Lee took the podium in the absence of our president. Gary announced that our golfing foursome came in second at the district conference golf tournament. Sue Welsch announced that we were represented by several members at the conference and that it was an inspiring and successful event. Our club was not nominated for any awards, though, which was disappointing.

Our speakers were Jill Faman and Allison Becker, who are both Americorps members working for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. They gave an interesting talk explaining about a new program this summer for youth, ages 13 to 15. This will be two youth back country backpacking trips, one for each gender. They also handed out calendars to all who were present.

Sandra Richards reminded everyone about our fireside on May 15 at the Thunderbird Lodge. Dress is any interesting costume. We will meet at the Lake Tahoe School at 5:30 pm and be bussed over for a buffet catered by the Blue Onion in lieu of our meeting that day. Please RSVP to Sandra promptly if you have not yet done so: svrichards@sbcglobal.net or 220-9911.

Meeting May 1

. Our speaker was 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. Judge Perry is the judge in District 9 of the Second Judicial District in Washoe County in the State of Nevada. He discussed this case as well as the dire situation with overcrowded prisons in Nevada.

This Week

Don’t forget that we will be dark on Thursday, May 15. On May 22, we will hear from Brian Kulpin from the Reno Tahoe Airport.

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.

Sponsoring a New Member

The PDF file of a new member proposal form is now on our Tahoe Incline website, www.tahoeinclinerotary.org. After a proposed member has attended at least three Rotary meetings, please fill out this form with the proposed member, and turn it in to Alan Tiras.

Upcoming Events

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. Meet at the Lake Tahoe School at 5:30pm.

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

September 18

Sink ‘em and Hold ‘em Golf tournament

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