RSR NEWS and BE THERE (via Zoom) on Thursday (Jun 01, 2020)

06/01/2020

From the meeting May 28

Prez-Elect Bob Stewart led the club in a discussion to help us plan for the 2020-21 Rotary year, member engagement, and to learn what kinds of programs would be of interest to the club.

Members will receive a survey some time in June so that everyone can provide input, but some points were:

- What issues have you experienced with RSR that if they were changed or solved would increase member engagement?

Lunch too expensive, parking an issue, more time for social interaction with fellow Rotarians and guests, reach out during meetings
More smaller, hands-on projects
Some lunch meetings at members' homes

- What makes Rotary valuable to you as a member of the RSR?

Community service and the positive impact of RSR on the community! (Achievement Beyond Obstacles, Robinhood Park, etc.)

Interaction/fellowship with RSR members, and connections for business and social activities

Are there traditions or customs in RSR that should be adapted to attract and retain members?

Use of technology for intermittent zoom meetings, or adapt so that members can attend from work/home when a physical meeting is held
Less formal
One meeting a month more social and in the evening instead of once a quarter

RSR Board nominations for 2020-21

•Co-President: Bob Stewart/Jonnie Pullman

•President-Elect: Matt Thornton

•Past President: Kyle Whaley

•Secretary: Tori DellaRocca

•Treasurer: Bob Stewart

•Director-At-Large: Burnell Reliford

•Director-At-Large: Masih Madani

Director-At-Large: Adrienne Thomle

Members will receive a separate email ballot to return.

Keeping in touch is important, so let Bob Stewart (rotarystewart@gmail.com) or Jonnie (jonnie.pullman@gmail.com) know of any news so we can put in in the bulletin, which will continue on at least a weekly basis.

Surviving with Grace

Burnell Reliford reminds up to reach out to members we haven't heard from in a while.

Some Zoom info: Burnell Reliford is available to help anyone by "walking them through" how to connect to Zoom so everyone can attend our meetings (by Zoom) until we are able to see each other in person! Jonnie Pullman can hold an individual practice meeting to work through the video and audio.

Suggestion for those RSR members who are house-bound: Visit Nevada! Roam from home...

https://travelnevada.com/google-trekker?utm_campaign=pr-fy20&utm_source=this-is-reno&utm_medium=article&utm_content=trekker

NEXT MEETING: June 4 AT 12:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM.

Al Stavitsky. Ph.D, Dean of the UNR School of Journalism and Center for Advanced Media Studies

Dean Stavitsky will speak on how the School of Journalism faculty successfully pivoted to all online classes as the University closed due to thepandemic and what UNR, and higher education in general, are planning as models for the reopening of universities for the fall semester.

Please note that this is a new link...

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83026876759?pwd=bEFpM2RMUG9ndkVIeU4vSmtLdDlxdz09

RSR Update for Events & Programs:

ALL physical MEETINGS at the Atlantis ARE CANCELLED until the end of June.

June 11 - Our own Merve Hickok will present examples and information about Artificial Intelligence and deep fakes on the web.

June 17 - TBD

June 23 - 7:30 a.m. RSR Board Meeting - let Jonnie know if you would like an invitation to attend.

June 25 - Prez Kyle's Demotion !!!!!!!! Picnic-style bbq event with details and place to be determined. "DARK" AT NOON

August 8 - Annual RSR Picnic at Burnt Cedar Beach, Lake Tahoe. (Note the date change)

World Polio Day: October 24, 2020. Area 8 Clubs are working together to hold a joint event--put it on your calendar!

Don't ever doubt that determined, collective action can make a difference...

Area 8 Foundation Dinner: November 20, Atlantis Resort and Casino.

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