RSR News and the Week Ahead (May 10, 2019)

May 10, 2019

Yo, Adrienne!

Sarah Johns, from Blockchains LLC

We had a good crowd who hoped to learn about this "new" technology, and how the development of Innovation Park and the planned SmartCity could affect Reno. The thing to remember is Bitcoin is NOT Blockchain--Bitcoin is the boat that relies on the ocean (Blockchain) to "float.

Sarah was a much better speaker than the Atlantic AV system - but if you'd like to learn about more, visit

http://www.blockchain.com

More about the meeting...

Pledge: Kyle Whaley

4-Way Test: Reg Willison

Sgt at Arms: Kyle Whaley

Visitor(s): Charles Huntsberger, from Las Vegas Paradise Rotary; Pete Sanborn's brother Bill Sanborn, who is the incoming President for North Hawaiian Rotary; Ann's husband Chris Potts; and Reg's wife Shelley Willison.

Celebrations:

- Ann Potts rang the BIG bell celebrating her 75th birthday

- Press Clewe paid a fine for leaving (and finding at the meeting) the shirt he lost at Robinhood Park

Matt Buehler paid $50 for 17 years of blissful marriage

Neil Prenn rang the bell for no longer being part owner of any business (geological or brewing) But he won't admit to being retired...

Justin Taylor paid $50 for the birth of his son, Evan. We wish you sleep, Justin...

Inspirations:

Jonnie Pullman purchased the last square in honor of Misael Martinez (Adam's cousin-in-law) for his inspiring story at a Gratis Gives dinner about overcoming obstacles with his daughter.

KNOW YOUR ROTARIAN

Alexis Riggs

Occupation: Owner of 2 Orangetheory Fitness locations (hopefully soon to be 3) Graduate of the U of Alabama with an Advertising degree

Family: Russ, husband of 19 years. They moved here from Atlanta 4 years ago

Why Rotary?: To be involved in our community

Fun Fact: Her 1st real job as a "lifeguard" at a State Mental Hospital provided many lessons, especially in anatomy...

May 16 - Achievement Beyond Obstacles (ABO) Awards Luncheon.

Help support and celebrate the 26 new and continuing students who were awarded a total of more than $42,000 in scholarships. 12:00 at the Eldorado in the Convention Center downstairs.

Tickets must be purchased by midnight on Sunday May 12 so we can provide the Eldorado with the number of attendees.

Purchase tickets or donate at:

http://www.abonevada.com

This program,pioneeered by Reno South has come a looong way in past few years. More than "just" a scholarship, it provides real opportunities through the Rotary network and teaching leadership skills. We are dark this date at the Atlantis, so come join the festivities.

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May 17-19 – Rotary 4-Way Fest Conference – Peppermill

Other Rotary Opportunities

Please help us welcome each other and our guests at the welcome table. The sign up sheet is always there!!

We really need a Rotary Exchange Student 1st host family in the Galena or Damonte Ranch High School zone.

We can't actually enroll our student or even let them come to the US until we have a real address. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about another culture, and see ours through their eyes. Anyone who has hosted will tell you it is well worth it!!! Contact Dan with any ideas or to volunteer!!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Are you aware of any opportunities for service that Reno South Rotary and our members could participate in? Activities such as helping the Girl Scouts open their camp, assisting Harvest of Hope to make hygiene kits or deliver Thanksgiving meals, or other ideas are welcome. let your President and Board know.

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