Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline

Christmas Tree Sales

The members of the club are to be congratulated for all of their hard work, which will benefit the local community. Unofficial records indicate that our profit was about $9,000 this year, which is more than last year, but less that our highest years.

Meeting on January 8

Dr. David Maddocks, from Greenpro Systems in Truckee, gave a very interesting talk about how to reduce energy usage. At the end of the talk, he handed out some 60 watt equivalent CFL light bulbs.

Meeting on January 15

We were entertained by some of the 4^th graders from Incline Elementary School. They showed off the new music program, which utilizes the Orff Approach to music education which uses rhythm, melody, and teamwork. They were very impressive.

Meeting on January 22

Casey Canino, one of our scholarship students, visited to update us about her experiences at Cal State Fullerton first semester. She is heading toward a BFA in Musical Theater and has really been enjoying living in Southern California, where there are many opportunities for her. She has already secured a role in her college’s spring production of the Mikado. Our speakers were Teresa O’Dette and Ephraim Schwartz from O’Dette Mortgage Group. They gave a very interesting insight into the mortgage crisis.

Sunshine

Former President, Jim Jervey, had open heart surgery on January 16 to replace a valve. We wish him the best. All went well and he should be home by now.

Future Meetings

The music contest and speech contest are coming up, so you may be called upon to be a judge or timer. It is always great to see these talented students from Incline High School.

Meeting Room

We will no longer be meeting in the Cutthroat Saloon, which did not work well, so are temporarily back in Ciao Mein until the remodel begins. When that happens, we will get a semi-permanent new meeting room, and will keep you informed.

Membership

Several of our members have requested a leave of absence for financial reasons. We hope that our country’s financial crisis gets resolved and they will be back soon. Meanwhile, the board would like to see the membership increase, so be on the lookout for new quality members.

Sponsoring a New Member

The PDF file of a new member proposal form is on our Tahoe Incline website, www.tahoeinclinerotary.org. After a proposed member has attended at least three meetings, please complete this form and turn it in to John Paganelli.

Makeups

Members can make up any missed meeting within two weeks before or after a miss. Please email Marianne Ericsson at ericsson775@hotmail.com.

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.

Websites to Remember

Rotary Club of Tahoe Incline:

http://www.tahoeinclinerotary.org/

District 5190

http://www.rotarydistrict5190.org/

Rotary International:

http://www.rotary.org/

District 5190 Newsletters

http://www.rotarydistrict5190.org/newsletters.asp

Upcoming Events

April 4

District 5190 Assembly for new board members in Reno at the Sierra Summit.

April 25

Rotarians at Work Day. Our project will take place in King’s Beach and will be working with the Truckee and Tahoe City clubs and the other Incline club.

May 14-17

District 5190 Conference in Reno at the Peppermill Resort Casino.

June 21-24

Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England.

Tahoe Incline Board Members

President – Gary Lee

President Elect – Dennis Jones

President Nominee – Jim O’Brien

Secretary – Marianne Ericsson

Treasurer – Barbara Richard

Foundation Chair – Jim O’Brien

Club Service – Randy Adkins

Community Service –

Vocational Service –

International Service – Wend Schaefer

Youth Service – Thalia Routsis

Programs – Bill Ferrall

Communications – Sue Welsch

Membership – John Paganelli

Social Functions – Sandra Richards

Christmas Trees – Alan & Ellen Castator

Sink ‘em and Hold ‘em – Bob Ellsworth

Red White and Tahoe Blue – Allen Ferris

Dine Out to Help Out – Bill Ferrall