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April Rotary Theme: Maternal and Child Heath Month NEXT MEETING....TUESDAY, April 20 , Noon....watch for zoom link details on Monday...The new president of the Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce, Gene Gilligan, will speak on the work of the Chamber post pandemic...he's eager to hear how our club can collaborate with the chamber for a healthy business community in the greater Penn Valley area. Last meeting....Eric Trygg gave a rousing tribute to the life of the late Madelyn Helling, the first county librarian, who passed away recently at the age of 95. He talked about how his special friendship with Madelyn and how she could be tough as nails, and sweet as pie. He also asked that folks think about those living in assisted living center, and try and visit them to curb their loneliness... We also had a short visit from our Cub Scout Troop 275. The popped into to introduce themselves and then conducted their own meeting. Thanks to Maria Galvez for helping us keep in touch. Thanks to the following judges who took part in our Area 4 Speech contest...Ron Egenes/Toastmaster, Joanne Ashford/Grass Valley South Rotarian and our very own Bruce Golder...there were two sessions of contests, from 12-2 the judges heard from 4 contestants, and from 4-6 they heard from 2 contestants . Links to their YouTube presentations for the top three are attached to this newsletter...the winners were: First place: Katia Griffin; Second place: Maggie Aguilar Diaz; and Third place: Hannah West... Katia Griffin Maggie Aguilar Diaz Hannah West FUTURE MEETINGS..... **April 13...PV Rotary Club board meeting, noon...link available by emailing President Pamela or Lindy on Monday before... **May 4 "Welcome Back" club social, 5 pm...Western Gateway Park...dinner and corn hole or bocce...watch for details **May 18, noon, Dr. Brett McFadden and staff discussing the Career Technical and Ag programs at the High Schools THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD MAY 1 & 2, CELEBRATING THE 20-21 ROTARY YEAR...GREAT SPEAKERS, FUN ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED! THIS CELEBRATION IS VIRTUAL SO YOU CAN ENJOY ALL THESE EVENTS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME IN YOUR JAMMIES!!! WE'LL ALSO BE ABLE TO THANK PRESIDENT PAMELA AND WELCOME IN PRESIDENT JOYCE...AND OUR NEW DISTRICT GOVERNOR FROM AREA 4, ANITA DANIELS... THEN, ON MAY 8, THE DISTRICT WILL FEATURE THE LEARNING LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY FOR INCOMING CLUB OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS...VISIT THE ROTARY DISTRICT WEBSITE AND CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE, SEE VIDEOS OF THE FEATURED SPEAKERS AND REGISTER...WWW.DISTRICT5190.ORG If you'd like to help on a community project, here's one ... NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN OUR ROTARY CLUB...Dues for the second half of the year are only $75 for January 2021- June 2021....Invite them to a zoom meeting (it only takes attending two meetings to begin the membership process)...we've got some great projects going and welcome new ideas and fresh faces... Stay safe, healthy and PURPLE!!
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