February is drawing to a close, the days are growing longer. It may be getting lighter outside, but our Rotary Club is DARK this week. It’s a 5th Thursday and, although we miss the camaraderie, we view it as a Thursday to take a break from our weekly Rotary meetings.
Not to worry if you miss Rotary, we have plenty of things going on to keep you busy. The Environmental Sustainability Committee is meeting to pack wildflower seeds for Earth Day in April. The Music and Speech contests are coming up, as is our Upscale Resale fundraiser. We were reminded last week that the Upscale Resale could use more help, so if you are interested in serving on this committee, reach out to Carolyn Feuille and she will assign a task.
To end the week, three of our members, Louise Johnson, Steven Holt and Kim Stewart, attended RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) in Auburn. When you see them make sure to ask them about it. Hopefully, they will inspire you to sign up for the next RLI which will be held March 16, 2024, at Hospice of the Foothills. But don’t wait too long to sign up because just as the days are getting longer, the time to sign up is getting shorter. The registration deadline is March 9th which is less than two weeks away.
With that, we would like to wish you a wonderful week and we’ll see you at our Social on March 7th, when Steven Holt will give us a glimpse of his life and career and maybe we’ll hear how he ended up in Nevada County all the way from the Lone Star State.
Calling all Rotarians - Especially newer members and Rotary leadership!
Rotary Leadership Institute I is coming to Nevada City/Grass Valley and Area 4 Saturday March 16.
To register for March 16 complete the registration form or contact your Club President if you want to participate or have questions about the program. A great refresher for longer term members and foundational for newer members. Many of us have participated in RLI — it will be a fun day! Registration will close on March 9, 2024.
The event will be at Hospice of the Foothills located at 11270 Rough and Ready Hwy in Grass Valley.
And Cathy Wilcox-Barnes is organizing Sergeant at Arms (SAA) - a fun way to also serve during Conference. See Cathy to volunteer as SAA (may include a few cookies.)
Calling all Western Nevada County High School musicians! Local Area Rotary Clubs are sponsoring our annual Music Contest on April 14 at 2:00pm. Winner advances to District Conference in Reno.
Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada are hosting the annual 2024 High School Speech Contest. This year's theme is “How have you volunteered towards promoting HOPE in the world and how did you see HEARTS impacted through the experience?”
Local high school students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate. Please forward this announcement to students, parents, or teachers of high school students who may be interested.
Prizes:
Local Rotary Prizes: 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $250, 3rd place - $125
The 1st place winner of the Local Competition will also be invited to participate in the District Competition. District Rotary prizes: 1st place - $1,000, 2nd place - $750, 3rd place - $500, and 4th place - $50
A Rotary Youth Awakening for this year's High School Juniors and Seniors and tomorrow's leaders.
Week 1 June 16-21 ~ Week 2 June 23-28
Click for more information on Camp RYLAfor more information.
Know a student you want to encourage to participate? Have them complete RYLA Interest Formand return it to you as NC Rotary or to Louise Johnson. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1.
Nevada City Rotary Club and Club Rotario Los Barriles Cabo del Este Invite you to our annual East Cape Health Screening April 10-14, 2024 in Los Barriles, Baja, Mx
Saludos Rotarians,
If you haven’t signed up it’s not too late! Join us in Mexico for our club’s 8th International project in beautiful Los Barriles hosted by Club Rotario Los Barriles Cabo del Este!
For most of the past 8 years, members of the Nevada City Rotary Club have provided health screenings for hundreds of kids in the East Cape area. Screenings are for glucose levels (to determine possible diabetes), blood pressure, vision, and a much-needed dental exam These screenings are very appreciated and followed up by the East Cape Health Clinic. See 2023 Los Barriles Slideshow.
We encourage you to make your travel plans soon! For hotels and flight planning information
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our next meeting will be March 11 at 4:00pm via Zoom.
Not a Board member but want to join us? Contact Robin or reply to this Rotario for instructions. All club members are encouraged to attend a meeting. Location subject to change, please ask.
Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada are hosting the annual 2024 High School Speech Contest. This year's theme is “How have you volunteered towards promoting HOPE in the world and how did you see HEARTS impacted through the experience?”
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