RSR May 10, 13

President Tom rang the bell and called on Ron Rehn for a thought of the day. Ron reminded everyone Reno sunrise will be dark Friday, May 17^th, but encouraged everyone to go to lunch at                        the Nugget on the first day of the conference. Berry Courtney led us in prayer, Ron Simpson    led the flag salute, and we joined Doug Hill to sing “House of The Rising Sun”.

Pres Tom then introduced Steve Bamberger, secretary and Brian DeLisle, treasurer, followed by introductions of guests. Kerry Crawford had two Edible Pedal special guests. Chris Cook couldn’t find a guest at his table, but told a joke worthy of getting out of a fine. All other tables had guests, so no Fines.

President Tommy asked for two members to volunteer as Sargent of arms for the Friday night conference dinner. Pres Elect Mark Kattleman and Pres Tom Tucker will do the honors.  Kerry Crawford re-introduced her guests, Darrin McKillip and Dave Bemars and presented each with recognition plaques for their support of Edible Pedal. Chris Cook went forward and told about the “tacky political joshing” between him, Ed Basil and Doug Hill that has been going on since 2008 then presented Ed and Doug each with a tee shirt about ice fishing.

Doug reported his wife Susan is still in lots of pain from her broken back, but returned to work. Don Iddings had good news that his step-daughter is among the 2% or 3% breast cancer free ladies. Thom and Sue Collins will be spending their wedding anniversary in Austin, NV.

Sue Collins introduced guest speaker Sarah Polito. Waste Management will soon be requiring all residents in the Reno/Sparks and Washoe County to have the new Green garbage and recycle bins.  

Cory Barnes, representing Chuck Fulkerson won two raffle prizes plus drawing the Jack of Hearts. The Ace of Spades remains hidden.

NOTES:5-3-13

Pres. Tommy rang the bell and acknowledged Craig Sande’s anniversary. Craig responded “it’s come and gone “Then Pres. Tommy introduced the back table; Steve Bamberger, secretary and Bryan DeLisle, treasurer. Mark Kattleman gave the thought of the day, Gary Bartlett led us in prayer, Jim Van Winkle led the salute and Doug Hill led us in song “This Land is My Land”.           President Tom announced the Quincy Rotary Club is hosting a golf game Saturday May 4^th. Ron Rehn reported there were a lot of “No Shows” for the Ace’s game. Mark Kattleman reported the status of Edible Pedal. Roger Lindeken and Betty Buchler were recognized for their club anniversaries.                                                                                                                                               Introduction of guests: Virginia saved her table with no guest, but pointed out she had been inducted into Reno Sunrise the same day, the same year as Roger and her table should be exempted from fines for being neglected. Chuck Fulkerson wasn’t sure if there were guests at his table, he couldn’t remember their names. Jon Greene told a story about a drunk driver                    ”dis-ignated decoy” Chris Cook introduced the perennial guest Cory Barns and then proceeded to tell a joke. Alyson Lamprecht introduced her husband and then rang the bell for the birth of their fourth grandchild. Ron Rehn announced DG “Woody” Wilbanks would like one of our members to join his team for the District Sporting Clay shoot, and then reminded us Reno Sunrise will not be meeting on the morning of Friday, May17th, but you can do a make up by viewing a Startrek video at the District Conference Friday morning or attend Friday lunch at the Nugget.

Jim Van Winkle introduced quest speaker Daniele Reed from Youth Development. Daniele presented a talk about “Girls on the Run” Charlie Fettig asked her to demonstrate their “Energy Dance” Daniele responded saying “I won’t do it alone”, so Charlie and Jim Van Winkle joined he with the “dance”

Mark Anderson held the right ticket for the drawing, but picked the wrong card. The ACE of Spades remains in the deck.

A mix of photos, courtesy of our own Jon Greene

April 26 Notes

President Tom rang the bell and introduced Steve Bamberger as Secretary and  Brian DeLisle as Treasure then Ron Simpson shared his thought “Wisdom is - Don’t know Nothing”. Barry Courtney issued a prayer and Martha Green   led the flag salute, followed by Doug Hill choosing “Summer Time” as the song of the day. Introduction of guests were made and no table was fined.

Craig Sande invited all to Renown Hospital May 9^th for a cancer open house. Pres. Tommy informed the club of all the good things  Scott Tyler is doing and his commitment to do his meeting make-ups on Club Runner.    Martha Greene reminded us to attend the District Conference beginning May 17^th . Reno Sunrise will be “dark” Friday May 17^th, but a makeup is encouraged for attending breakfast or lunch at the conference. Martha also reminded all the ladies to bring in gently use bras, and told the men to ask their wife s to send some also. Guest Rick from Reno Sunset Rotary announced his club’s fund raiser “Taste of Reno Tahoe”. Ron Rehn and Gary Foote encourage all of us technology challenged  to log in to Club Runner.

Ron Simpson, Foundation Chair , presented Mark Anderson with a Paul Harris six plus pin. We sang Happy Birthday to Steve Bamberger and Gary Foote. Scott Freeman was recognized for his one year anniversary in Reno sunrise Rotary.

Sue Collins introduced “blue badge member” Tova  Rosemond who presented  an interesting and informational discussion on “Fusion Marketing” using all avenues of media.

Mark Anderson held the ticket to take the $180 pot, but drew the wrong card. The ACE of Spades still hides in the deck.

Reminder: Reno Sunrise will be dark May 17, but you will have the chance for make-u p by viewing a video Friday morning May 17, 2013 at the District Conference.

April 19 notes

President Tom rang the bell and Gary Bartlett stepped to the podium and called for a moment of silence in honor of the victims of Boston Bombing, and then offered a prayer.  Martha Greene led us to sing “God Bless America” and Jon Greene led the pledge to the flag of America, followed by introductions. Tova Rosmond offered a garden tip to save her table from fines for no guest. Jim Van Winkle saved his table with a joke about a little old lady shop lifting. Ed Basl and Gary Foote had no guest at their table, but they offered a Rotary Information education that all Americans are not in the USA, but also are both North and South of The USA. No table was fined.

Announcements were made: Virginia Haliwell and Ron Rehn asked for a show of hands for a week night Christmas party.  Tova Rosemond asked for donations for “Free the Girls” project. Jon Greene announced the “Safe Kids” event and reminded us Reno Sunrise has been a member of Washoe County Safe Kids since 2005. John Albrecht urged the members to distribute Edible Pedal posters throughout Reno / Sparks area. Don Iddings talked about our relationship with Kohl’s and big savings regarding happy feet, Edible Pedal goody bags and other Child related functions. Mike Kattleman asked for members to e-mail him permission to use their names to utilize promotion of Edible Pedal 

We recognized Thom Collins with song for his annual “39^th” birthday and congratulated Craig Sande for 28 years of marriage.

Kerry Crawford introduced Joe Dutra, owner of Kimmie Candy and presented him with an award for being the first sponsor for Edible Pedal.

Martha Greene introduced Kelli Seele, 2013 G.S.E team member who reported on her exchange in India. An interesting fact was that the air in India is worse than in China.

Susan Smith represented Doug Hill drawing the wrong card. The Ace of Spades still resides in the deck.      The fund rises to $175    

April 12, 2013

President Tom opened the meeting with Jim Van Winkle giving the Thought of the Day, followed by Ed Basl leading the Club in the pledge and John

Hetz picking the song.

AnnouncemenS

Doug Hill announced that he was married for 34 years and rang the bell. Don stated he had pamphlets for Edibble Pedal to hand out. Martha reminded everyone fo the upcoming Rotary Assembly at the Atlantis.

Anniversaries:

Mike Kattleman celebrated his anniversary April 4 and Craig Sande celebrated his 28th on April 12. Doug Hill had already announced his anniversary of 39 years by ringing the bell.

Birthdays

Martha Greene is to celebrate her birthday April 14.

Club Anniversaries: Gary bartlett, Ed Basl, Chris Cook, Charlie Fettig, Gary Foote and kerry Crawford  celebrated their 23 years membership on April 13th

Gary Bartlett introduced Michael Graf, the 2008 Ambassador Scholar who studied at Cairo, Egypt. Michael Graf went to the American University and studied Arabic.. He stated the benefit of the scholarship through Rotary was the flexibility it allowed him. He stated that he was able to tour many of the areas in Egypt including the Pyramids. He showed many slides of Egypt and discussed the cultural and religious experiences. 

The drawing for $160 and the Ace of Spades, but the Ace remains in the deck. The next drawing will increase to $170.

The next speaker: Kelli Seals, GSE Team Member

RSR April 5, 2013

President Elect Mark Kattleman rang the bell and welcomed the members, guests and PDG Steve Lewisl. Then called Virginia Haliwell to lead the flag salute, Mike Clafton  for the prayer and Martha Greene for the song; “Home Means Nevada”

Introductions were made and there were no fines for lack of guests. P.E Mark called Alyson Lamprecht  and member nominee  Debra Markoff to come forward for a formal induction of Debra as a New Red Badge member.  Welcome to Reno Sunrise Rotary, Debra.

John Hetz took advantage of President Tom’s absence and asked for members to join him in planning for Tommy’s demotion. John Albrecht asked all members to show up April 16^th at the Great Basin Brewery on So. Virginia and So. McCarron to pick up Edible Pedal posters for distribution. A dinner will follow. Ron Rehn  stated he had 21 people signed up for the Aces game and asked if anymore would like to attend. Ron also reminded all to register for the district conference. Martha Greene held up two bras and announced the “Rotary Ladies Coffee Group” will be collecting for the “Free the Girls” project sponsored by the Bishop Rotary Club.

P.E Mark announced the Big Horn Fund raiser for Edible Pedal, and invited all members to attend a Club Fire Side to be held at  Sue and Thom Collins home on April 22. Mark also reminded all, especially Board and new members to attend the District Assembly.

Ed and Jan Basl celebrated 32 years of marriage and we sang O  happy Birthday to Keith Anderson .

Sue Collins introduced Past District Governor Steve Lewis who presented a talk about what the Foundation does and congratulated Reno Sunrise as exceeding our Foundation Fund goal by 205% and 2^nd to  Sparks Sunrise. A number of members led by Chris Cook rang the bell for the foundation.

Ron Simpson drew ticket  No 152 for a chance to win $160, but he picked the wrong card  and left the  Ace of Spades in the deck.

March 29 notes

President Tom rang the bell and called on Ed Basl for a thought of the day, Betty Buchler to lead the flag salute and Doug Hill to lead us in song “Wimping Poof” Doug then introduced Reed High student Brandon to sing a song to Red Badge Lidia. Ron Rehn reported he had 20 tickets and 21 people for the Ace’s game and asked for additional sign-ups, promising to get more tickets.

Introduction of guest were made and every table was happy to have at least one guest – all fine free.

Mark Kattleman urged all members to participate in “feet on the ground” passing out posters. Followed by announcing the Club Fireside to be held at Thom and Sue Collin’s house April 22, 2013. Jim Van Winkle asked for help to clean up Rock Park and (contrary to the 4 Way Test - said Gary Foote had promised to provide food to the workers). Sue Collins reported Martha Greene received third place and at the “Rotary’s Got Talent” and our RYE student also sang beautifully at the event. Members are invited to meet at the Great Basin on S.Virginia, Tuesday April 16^th pick up Edible Pedal flyers to pass out, followed with dinner. Jon Greene asked if a date had been set for “Rotarians at Work Day"

Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. were announced, but none of the members to celebrate were in attendance.

 District Governor Sam “Woody” Wilbanks, presented the Galancy theme for this year’s District Conference to be held May 16 – 19. It sounds like a lot of fun, so get registered.

Mark Kattleman and Sue Collins drew Chris Cook to the front and asked how much Chris should be fined as a new Grandfather. Chris said this was a second grandchild by daughter Melissa and rang the bell.

Doug Hill introduced four Reed High School “We the People” students, who talked about the Fourth amendment to the Constitution, and then answered questions from the audience. What an impressive group of young people. 

The Jack of Spades was drawn on ticket 081, and the Ace of Spades still resides in the deck. The money goes to $160.

April  15^th is coming, good time to remind everyone to donate to Polio Plus or the Rotary  Foundation so there will be deductions next year.

Reno Sunrise 3- 22-13

President Tom rang the bell and called on Gary Bartlett for a prayer, Mike Kattleman to lead the pledge and Martha Greene looked around the table for the absent song book, then chose “summer Time” for the song, followed with introduction of guests. Scott Freeman checked his table, finding no guest, he dashed to the head table to claim the speaker as his personal guest: $5.00 each to Scott and his table mates. Sue Collins thought she might have better luck to introduce the second guest speaker – didn’t work $5.00 each for her table.

Pres Tommy reported he and Gary Foote made a visit to the Virginia Palmer Career Day - speaking to 5th & 6^th grade classes.   Gary spoke about business, entrepreneurship, technology and the importance of getting a good education - and  Tommy gave out tootsie rolls.

Mark Kattleman bragged on son Ty placing 3^rd at his first boys and girls martial arts tournament and Ty rang the bell. Don Iddings has passed out flyers to business owners to tack on their walls, and gave flyers to Virginia Haliwell to distribute to the two Truckee Rotary Clubs. Volunteers from other area Rotary clubs are also handing out flyers, but there are many more to be distributed by Reno Sunrise. This year’s Sept. 8^th Edible Pedal will be limited to 1,000 riders.

President Tom called Gary Foote and Ron Simpkins forward to receive Rotary Foundation pins, Gary’s plus 4 and Ron’s plus 8. Ron Simpkins and wife are celebrating 50 years of marriage at a dinner hosted by their children.  Barry Courtney drew attention to Pres. Tom’s lack of spies reporting the Greene’s new Cooper car. The Greene’s have already met their required fine levels, so rolled $50.00 over to new Red Badge member Judge Lidia.  Betty Buchler thanked the members who donated money to buy Wal-Mart gift card for two Virginia Palmer families. Pres. Tom announced a Gray Eagle golf tournament being put on by the Rotary Club of Quincy.

Sue Collins called Scott Freeman to step forward and introduce the two speakers who spoke about the”Two Step” program which helps women with children get past their drug and alcohol addictions.

Pres. Tommy rang the bell and called on Gary Bartlett to say a prayer, Virginia Haliwell to lead the flag salute, and Sue Collins invited the club to sing about poor little lost lambs.

Introductions were made and no fines levied for lack of guests. Mark Kattleman said it’s time to get going on promoting this year’s Edible Pedal which will take place September 15, 2013. The Big Horns game April 15th will raise money for the Edible Pedal.

Lidia Stighich received her red badge, sponsored by Scott Freeman who bemoaned that he would no longer be able to claim her as his perennial guest. Lidia shared a little about herself, her eight year old daughter and her job as a newly appointed District Court judge.

Pete reported the outcome of the ski Race, and commented that Mark Kattleman was a no show, (Mark claimed he had just returned from PETS and had too much to do) Mike Black skied so fast he lost his poles, and Judge Jim Van Winkle was the fastest judge on the course. Reno Sunrise skiers did not bring home a prize.

Ron Rehn reminded us the signup sheet for the April 30^th Aces day game is still on the tables. Jim Van Winkle announced the Rock Park clean-up will be March 30^th. Jim also mentioned there will be a “bike, wine and food” event in Napa Valley April 20^th.

Tova Roseman introduced the only contestant that showed up for the speech contest, who presented a very good talk about “Peace and Service” The final speech contest will take place during the District 5190 conference May 8, 2013 at the Nugget in sparks.

Registration is now open for the upcoming District assembly -Rotary District 5190 Training Assembly 2013 

RSR NOTES March 11, 2013                   

President Tommy rang the bell and called on Gary Bartlett for a prayer, Ron Rehn for the day’s thought, Ron Simpson to lead the flag salute and Thom Collins chose “Home Means Nevada” for the song.

Introductions of guests were made. Ed Basl tried to introduce Jon Greene as photographer, was voted thumbs down and a fine was issued for the table.    Ron Rehn called attention to the ACES signup. Virginia Haliwell issued an invitation and signup for a St Patrick’s party at her mountain home. Thom Collins  assured his new baby grandson is healthy and has all the right parts, and rang the bell.

   The program was a music contest presented by five talented North Valley High music students. The judges had a difficult time deciding the  winners.  Martha Greene reminded us of the “Rotary’s Got Talent March 23^rd at the Nugget.     Kerry Crawford reported the Edible Pedal sponsor and registration forms will soon be available for the September 15, 2013 event.

The Rotary District 5190 Conference will be held May 16 – 19. Mark Kattleman just returned from PETS and asked Scott Freeman if he knew what PETS means – “no”. Mark reported he had a great time and came away with many ideas.  Mark announced the club will pay for the first seven members to attend the district assembly. Brian offered to cover the cost  for all over seven.  Doug Hill explained his excuse for being a no-show for his guest last week was due to being at the hospital with wife Susan who had a broken back.   Pres. Tom passed on a message to ask the ladies to purchase ladies underwear for the Bishop Rotary’s project “Free the Ladies”.  He was reluctant to discuss the fact the ladies were forced into prostitution because of the quests present. Jon Greene was recognized for his membership anniversary and thanked for this his active participation in Reno Sunrise.

Virginia Haliwell drew the three of clubs and left the ACE of Spades deck.