Rotary SPOKE April 16 (Apr 16, 2019)

ROTARY SPOKE

The Weekly Bulletin of the

Rotary Club of Penn Valley

April 16, 2019

Member Responsibilities

April 16:

Greeter: Mark Bailey

Pledge: George Broder

Invocation: Lindy Beatie

4 Way Test: Joan Bumpus

April 23:

Greeter: Phil Conlin

Pledge: Mike Dobbins

Invocation: Debbie Corbett

4 Way Test: Torie England

Mark's ReMarks

President’s Message

Hi Everyone,

Well, for those who missed Science Night at the Williams Ranch School, you missed a great night of watching kids experience hands-on interactive science. Sixteen Rotarians (as best as my memory serves me) helped out with the experiments. What a way to support youth and education!

Last Tuesday’s speaker Gordon Mangel provided a brief description of the Nevada County Grand Jury and a bit of how they operate and a bit on the applicant process for the next 2019-2020 Grand Jury. One bit of information I got out of the presentation is that the Grand Jury is not for criminal investigations, in that criminal cases are outside of the Grand Jury’s workscope. The NC Grand Jury is primarily a government watch dog spurred on by citizen complaints.

An open house and ceremony sponsored by the Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the Penn Valley Union School District’s new downtown Penn Valley Administration Office was held last Thursday. It was a nice time and the new offices are well located for the District.

A Paul Harris Fellow +1 was presented to Lindy Beatie at our last luncheon. Congratulations Lindy!!!!!!!

What a pleasure seeing Bob Kline at our last luncheon.

Save Saturday, 27 April 2019, for a Rotary Work Day project. Projects are being investigated for this 2019 Rotarians at Work Day.

See you on Tuesday, Player’s Pizza, at noon.

Mark

Weekly News

Photos from Science Night at Williams Ranch

Lindy Beatie receives her Paul Harris Fellow +1 from PDG Doug

Need an updated club roster or want to read the club board minutes?

Go to www.pennvalleyrotary.com for up to date information about our club.

Club Foundation Board Meeting

All PV Rotary Foundation Board members are requested to stay for the meeting follow the regular Club meeting Tuesday, April 16th. The Foundation Board meeting should start at 1:30 and last for one hour. All Rotarians are welcome to attend.

4 Way Fest - May 17-19 - Peppermill Resort - Reno!

District 5190 will join 3 other districts to hold our annual District Conference in Reno on May 17 - 19. Please check with the website to register - rotary4wayfest.com - or go to our district site - district5190.org For our golfers, there is a separate online registration for you! The golf package is $90 and you may add the Golf BBQ for $10 plus a $5 administration fee. Non-golfers maybe added for the BBQ at $25 per person. This conference will have the following speakers: Dave Dravecky, SF Giants Pitcher and cancer survivor - Friday night speaker; Lisa Kristine of Bound to Freedom and Jon Kaufman of H2Open Doors - Saturday Breakfast; CA State Senator Mike McGuire - Saturday Lunch presenter; Past RI President Ron Burton - Saturday Dinner presenter; and Jim Marggraff speaking on "What will it mean to be a global citizen in 2050' at Sunday brunch. Plus our Speech and Music contest finalists will be chosen. Extra events in a motorcycle ride and a walk to support Polio Plus and a Feed the Hungry hands on project. BUT time is running out, many of these items are reservation only and space is running out! Act quick, go to www.rotary4wayfest.com

Rotarians at Work Day - Saturday, April 27

Be watching for information - Community Service Chair Joanie Bumpus is working to finalize details for our club to work at Williams Ranch School, mostly painting. Save the date!

Club Social - Tuesday, April 30

Grass Valley Brewing Company has been selected to host this month's social. Join the club at the Grass Valley Brewing Company, 141 E. Main St., GV (next to the Fire Safe Council Building). There is a wide selection of beer and wine. Food (burgers, fries, salads, wings, etc.) and non-alcoholic drinks are offered by Roost. The Club has two tables reserved in the brewing area, and there's lots of seating. Join us anytime between 5:30 to 7, you can stay later if you wish. Partners, family members, friends and kids are welcome! Questions? Please call or email Karen and Doug 530-432-2726, karenmcdon@aol.com Need a ride? Call!