Last week’s meeting was a full schedule of recognition
and information. First, the recognitions: Congratulations to
Adam Kanoff, the 5th recipient of the Drew
Reynolds Scholarship. Adam is a Sierra College student
with his eye on a career in Criminal Justice. Scholarships were
also presented to continuing students Lindsay Campbell
and Elizabeth Zapata. The presentations were
expertly given by pP Pete Brost who is looking
for new faces to take the helm of the Nevada City Rotary
Club Foundation.
The 2008 Vocational Award was presented to
surprised member Gary Gustafson by Vocational
Chair and former recipient of the award Nicole Dillard.
She acknowledged Gary’s dedication to Rotary and continuing
computer support for our club projects. Congratulations Gary
– keep up the good work; you’re not off the hook!
Topping off the meeting was the election of Eleanor
Kenitzer as President Elect Nominee for 2010-11 along
with pP David Kenitzer as Secretary and pP
Ellen Davis as Treasurer. We are fortunate to have
these dedicated Rotarians as members of our club. With them,
we are assured that we have the leadership we need as we prepare
for the second decade of the 21st Century.
The program was the informative part of the day! Gretchen
Bond, Executive Director of the Miners Foundry, gave
us a history of what is now our local cultural center and prime
location for events from weddings to Rotary dinners. We were
brought up to date on recent improvements and plans for the
future. Thanks to Program Chair PE Michael Colantuono
for inviting Gretchen to be our speaker.
Over 30 cell phones have been collected so far – the
box holds about 100, so bring in those phones. Your eWaste items
can be collected or picked up, so let me know on that one, too.
We are DARK next
week for Thanksgiving, and this is the last
meeting before our Christmas Party scheduled
for Thursday evening, December 4th. Be sure
and sign up this week or give either Cathy Wilcox-Barnes
or Jeff Wenzel, co-chairs, a call.
