Rotary SPOKE December 4 (Dec 04, 2018)

ROTARY SPOKE

The Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Penn Valley

December 4, 2018

Member Responsibilities

December 4:

Greeter: Mike Heauser

Invocation: Rick Nolle

Pledge: Bill Reese

4 Way Test: Pat Swope

December 11:

Greeter: Nicole Van Vacas Gagnon

Invocation: Gene Vander Plaats

Pledge: DeeDee Vierra

4 Way Test: David Walker

December 18:

Greeter: Cheryl Walker

Invocation: Kathy Williamson

Pledge: Darleen Won-Golder

4 Way Test: Pam Yazell

Mark's ReMarks

President’s Message

Hi Everyone,

Thank you Mike Mastrodonato, Gordon Beatie, and Hank Weston for the history and update of the Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council. Given what activities are going on with proposed Penn Valley commercial developments, the start of an update to Penn Valley’s General Plan, and the start of an update to the Nevada County General Plan’s Housing Element, their presentation was very timely and informative.

Next week, our guest speakers will be 2018 REGL students. Having these students share their experiences at REGL and what is meant to their lives is always enjoyable to hear. Our foundation contributions do have an impact on our local community and in student’s lives. What privilege we have through our PV Rotary Club to provide the REGL scholarships that make such a difference in lives in Penn Valley and beyond.

Thank you to those who helped collect WOW points at Holiday Market on 17 November for our Christmas season food baskets for food challenged students in our Penn Valley community schools, William Ranch Elementary and Ready Springs Schools. We have another Holiday Market WOW points drive on 8 December. If you have not yet signed up to help, there are slots open. You can contact Joanie Bumpus to fill a 2-hour time slot on the 8^th. Your service will be well appreciated by the children and families who receive our Food Baskets at Christmas time.

Wow! December is upon us and it’s time to get ready for the Christmas season. Parties are starting, gifts are being bought, and it appears Christmas weather (usually bad weather and snow) is upon us. Don’t forget our PV Rotary Club Christmas Party 11 December starting at 5:50 at Betty’s house. See Mark Fleming is you have not yet signed up. You don’t want to miss this social time with fellow Rotarians.

I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, 4 December 2018.

Mark

Weekly News

Holiday Party Set!

Our Club enjoys a good party and Tuesday, December 11th 5:30 is our Holiday Get Together. We will have a gathering at Betty Cook's home in Lake Wildwood, 19319 Tanager Ct. it will include a pot luck dinner of appetizers, main, sides and desserts. There will be a pirate gift exchange for new gifts in the $10 -15 range. Be sure to save the date - more information and a sign up sheet will be coming - chat with Mark Fleming for more information.

Smiles Without Borders Trip

A special message from DG Tina:

I am happy to report that the Smiles Without Borders project has been fully funded. Now it is time to fill the vans with those that would like to join us the first weekend in February. We have 18 spots to fill on a first come first serve basis. Please get this news out to your members. For anyone that would like to go they need to email our “Housing Coordinator” Assistant Governor Anita Daniels at adaniels5190@gamil.com and send a check for $500.00 made payable to Anita Daniels and mailed to

10282 Old Dairy Place

Grass Valley CA 95945.

The cost of $500 covers bus transportation and housing.

> The breakdown per person is:

> Food - $225 (Thursday lunch through Monday breakfast)

> Housing- $200 (4 nights, Thursday-Sunday) Van transportation in

> Mexico- $75 (Van transport to and from San Diego to Ensenada and to

> and from the project, etc)

We have rented two houses so we can stay together. All you need to do is get yourself to the San Diego Airport baggage claim on Jan. 31st no later than 11:00 am and  Returning after 3:00 on Feb 4th.

If you have any questions please feel free to call or email me.

Warmest Regards,

…..

Tina Spencer-Mulhern

District Governor 2018-2019
Rotary District 5190

Coat Drive

Bring your gently used winter coats (or a new one) for the Nevada Union HS Interact Club Coat Drive. They will be given to Hospitality House. Collection will happen at the December 11 Club meeting. Contact Lindy if you have questions.

Wreaths Across America

Carol Scofield of Grass Valley South Rotary Club is heading up this project for our area. The cost is $15 per wreath, the wreaths purchased will be laid on Veterans tombstones on Dec 15th. Volunteers are needed to help with this effort.. If you are interested in purchasing a wreath or our Club wishes to purchase a number of wreaths or if you wish to help on Dec 15, please Carol Scofield at 272-8921.

Holiday Food Baskets - WOW Points Collection

Don't forget your scheduled time for working the WOW Points Collection at Penn Valley Holiday Market.

The Club will fill the bags at our December 18 meeting. Debbie Corbet will give us an update on our duties at the next meeting.

Club Dark Dec 25th and Jan 1st!