Reno South Rotary News - ACHIEVEMENT BEYOND OBSTACLES THIS THURSDAY (May 11, 2021)

May 11, 2021

Program for May 6, 2021 .

Fred Lokken, Dept. Chair of Political Science, TMCC

A recognized political pundit for Nevada, regional and & national politics, Fred Lokken has served 27+ years at TMCC in numerous administrative and teaching positions, including Dean of the WebCollege Academic Support Center. He was also Trustee for the Washoe County Library District in a time of important transition.

Professor Lokken regaled us with information and stories of local, state and national politics. One interesting point of the discussion (there were good questions!) is that the very large turnout in 2020 was an anomaly--turnout rates have been historically low in in the US. Some of this is caused by a growing distrust of the role of political parties.

More about the meeting

Jonnie Pullman paid $40 to reach the bell, in honor of spring, sunshine and flowers.

LaVonne Brooks honored her 40 years of marriage by donating $10.

And more...kudos to

Kate Nickolls and LaVonne Brooks for volunteering as judges for the KNPB young writer's contest

Bob Stewart, Adrienne Thomle and Jonnie Pullman for volunteering as drivers for Delivering with Dignity, which ends this month.

Masih Madani, for organizing our spring service project: planting trees in Washoe State Park.

SAVE THE DATE

June 4 (late afternoon) - Achievement Beyond Obstacles Scholarship Awards Celebration. Sugarloaf Pavilion at Lazy 5 Park - an ice cream social to remember!

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Did you know that Rotary and Toastmasters International have formed an alliance to mutually serve both organizations: Find out about at:

https://www.toastmasters.org/about/rotary-alliance

May 13, 2021 @ 12:15

THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM

Breaking the Board

Achievement Beyond Obstacles Student Presentations

This year's students have overcome a lot, not just in their own challenging lives, but also dealing with the first worldwide pandemic in more than 100 years. With the exception of Leadership Weekend, ABO was virtual this year. Our program has 5 videos to share with Reno South Rotarians, as well as additional information. Remember, Reno South started this program in 1996 as Most Improved Student!

BE THERE to support our students as they tell us about their obstacles, achievements and goals and compete for scholarships. These stories are personal and powerful.

Zoom meeting: Reno South Rotary Lunch Meeting 12:00-1:15

May 13, 2021 12:15 PM Pacific Time

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87275873735?pwd=aldVWENlNjA1dDhVa2JJS1VSb0N6Zz09

Meeting ID: 872 7587 3735
Passcode: 905725

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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 872 7587 3735
Passcode: 905725
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Upcoming RSR Programs and Events

May 13: (evening) Rotary Donors Celebration, Ian Risley keynote speaker on the new area of focus for Rotary: the Environment. (note date correction from May 15)

May 20: Yale Spina, What's Happening at Sky Tavern??? You won't believe it!

May 27: Dennis Williams - Retirement Reflections - Stories of a lifetime in the banking industry...

June ? : DEMOTION!!!!!!!!!

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