Pledge - Neil Prenn

4-Way Test - Denny Williams

 

Denny Granata - Denny rang the bell for a ransom of $150 in recognition of the 37th anniversary of his hunting accident.

Justin Taylor celebrated both his birthday and his first wedding anniversary with Shannon on a trip to New York City - $50.

Doug Rands celebrated his 35th anniversary on a cruise to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, Canada. In addition to the beautiful sights, Doug discovered his favorite new snack consisting of french fries, cheese curds and brown gravy...known as a "Beaver Tail" - $50.

Alex Davis shared a number of photos from his 3,000 mile journey throughout the Southwestern United States. Sights included Carlsbad Cavern in NM, Sedona, AZ, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks both in southeastern Utah - $50.

 

Bodie Monroe reported on this year's plans for Community Service.

Robinhood Park, built in 1995 by Reno South Rotary, is in disrepair and very much in need of repairs and maintenance. Bodie and Jonnie will meet with the Director of Parks for the City of Reno to learn about what the club can reasonably do to provide much needed maintenance/repair. At the very least, we will schedule a clean-up day.

Bridges Out of Poverty - RSR is the lead club from Area 8 in fulfilling a $9,000 District Grant to assist the Bridges Out of Poverty program.  Dave Cromley, Past President of Reno Central, presented Prez Adrienne with a $1,000 check from Reno Central. Those funds will be matched with $1,000 from Reno Centennial Sunset, $2,000 from Reno South and $5,000 from District 5190. Volunteers are needed to assist in delivering the program. Volunteers, on average, assist for four hours per month.

The ABO program was started by Reno South Rotary as the Most Improved Students (MIS), and has been joined by the Rotary Club of Reno, Reno Central, and the Rotary Club of Sparks. It is an innovative scholarship program dedicated to students usually overlooked by other programs. Once nominated, students attend an intensive 18-hour weekend Leadership Academy designed to equip them with new skills to succeed in school and in life. A substantial amount of the funds which Reno South Rotary raises each year are donated to the ABO program.

 

Bodie would like to hear from the members of Reno South Rotary on any Community Service projects they would like to be involved with in the future. Look for a survey/questionnaire from him in your email in the near future.

 

Kent Wood is organizing another fabulous trip to Amador/Eldorado Counties' wine country. There are still a few seats available on the bus; however, RSR is on a waiting list for hotel rooms. Anyone interested in this year's wine trip should contact Kent at 775-851-1550. 

 

Richard Gent of Union Pacific Railroad will present the national educational program on railroad crossing safety awareness. Unfortunately, for railroad engineers it is not a matter of "if" they will be involved in a railroad fatality, it is a matter of "when". Come learn the best ways to stay safe when encountering a railroad crossing.