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The District Conference is on May 1-4 at the newly
renovated Peppermill Resort in Reno. Register online
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Our Craft Talks last week from a few of our
newest members were enlightening, as they always are. Mike
Colantuono explained, among other things, that public
lawyers "view themselves as non political, technical advisors
to policy makers and generally don’t like to be lobbied
as though they were politicians". Who knew?! Julie
Miller, a key person at the Nevada City Winery, revealed
that she doesn’t actually drink wine (beer instead). And
Robin Milam explained that Google search criteria
are an important consideration when she is designing a website
for clients. Robin also told us that our own George
Rebane holds several patents for search algorithms.
We’re lucky to have such an interesting and diverse group
of Rotarians!
More news about members – Gil Gray is
recovering from open heart surgery, and we all send our healing
thoughts to him. Harvey Diemer has decided
to take another six months leave of absence. JoAnne
Conely is now pursuing her new career with full time
classes at Sierra College, so she is leaving the club.
Wilf Wilkinson, the President of Rotary International,
has engaged all District Governors to a book challenge at the
Rotary International Convention to be held
in Los Angeles, June 15-18. This effort, called
Rotary’s Wide World of Books, aims to
collect more than 250,000 books which will form a "mountain"
in the atrium of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Wilf is
aiming for a world record – an official from Guinness
World Records will be on hand to verify the results.
Our District Governor, Vic Slaughter, has
pledged to bring 5190 books and our club has pledged 100 books
to help with the challenge. Please bring a gently used
or new children’s book to our next meeting to help us
with our goal.
And finally, keep those auction items coming!
This is our biggest fund raiser, and we need everyone’s
help in pushing our net auction proceeds above the $22,000
from last year.
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2008 District Assembly:
The District Assembly is a workshop to help clubs
run better! The Assembly is scheduled for April 4-5
at Harrah's in Reno. Newer members, board members,
future leaders, and anyone else interested in Rotary's "behind
the scenes" are encouraged to attend. Please see the District
Website for more info.
2008 Radio Auction: This year's Radio Auction
is scheduled for Saturday, March 29. As of Wednesday
evening, members have submitted 65 items worth
$12,017. Keep 'em coming! And don't forget that
the Radio Ads have started, so get your $300+
items in now to maximize the donor's exposure!
2008 District Conference: The District Conference
is coming! The District Conference is the culmination of what
the 53 Rotary clubs in our district accomplish. And this Rotary
year, we will all come together on May 1-4, 2008
at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno to
discuss, celebrate, and plan for the future! Registration and
details about the Conference are already available on the District
Website.
99th Annual Rotary International Convention: As RI President
Wilf Wilkinson says, "a Rotary convention is an event like
no other", and this year's RI Convention
is only going to be 450 miles away at the Los Angeles
Convention Center. June 15-18, 2008
is just around the corner, so please take a look at the Convention
Brochure available on the RI Website: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/c08_brochure.pdf.
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This Month's Birthdays
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| » Eric Trygg - Feb 2
» George Rebane - Feb 10
» Tom Coleman - Feb 18
» Carolyn Inglis - Feb 28
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This Month's Anniversaries
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» Carolyn Inglis & Mike - Feb 12
» Allan Rogers & Betty - Feb 18 |
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| » Feb 28 |
Program: Rod Byers - "Nevada
County Wines", Hosted by: Julie Miller |
| » Mar 03 |
Event: Board Meeting* |
| » Mar 06 |
Program: Music Contest |
| » Mar 13 |
Program: Speech Contest, Hosted by: Phil
Ruble |
| » Mar 20 |
Program: Lynn Wenzel - "A
Personal History of Pioneers", Hosted by: Jeff
Wenzel |
| » Mar 27 |
Program MOVED for the Radio Auction |
| » Mar 29 |
Event: 11th Annual Radio Auction, 9:00am-2:00pm,
Location: Superintendent of Schools Office |
For future programs
and events, please see the Club Calendar at: www.ncrotary.org/services/calendar.htm
* Board Meetings are usually held at 5:30p
on the 1st Monday of the month at John Woodford's Office: 140
Litton Drive, Ste 210, Grass Valley, CA 95945. All members are
always welcome!
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Rotary
Club of Nevada City - Established October 3, 1935
PO Box 74 - Nevada City, California 95959
Meets every Thursday at 12:15pm at the National
Hotel
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