Weekly Update (Jun 08, 2018)

From June 7

(Volume 1)

The Year of the Doug!

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Kristopher Dahir, Sparks City Councilman, shared his insights on a number of regional projects driving growth in the Reno-Sparks community along with an update on the Nevada Veterans Memorial. He noted that Rotary is a good example of service in turbulent times, and contributes in many ways to meet the challenges in our community.

Councilman Dahir has a M.A. in Strategic Leadership, and has been using his knowledge on several fronts, including the Community Homeless Advisory Board, which is beginning to coordinate all the groups in the community providing services to the homeless. Then strategic decisions can be made to actually work toward solving problems. He reminded us that there were 800+ homeless students in the School District. He noted that until new construction for apartments and houses is completed and on the market, things will continue to be "interesting".

The Southwest Connector is having its Grand Opening on July 7! It will help alleviate some of the horrendous traffic on highways 395/80 in that 60,000 trips a day will use this route instead of the "spaghetti bowl". This interchange is undergoing some long term planning which may affect the airport access. Both of these projects are important to our economic well-being.

Last but not least, the Nevada Veteran's Memorial will hopefully break ground soon at the Sparks Marina. It will not only honor Nevada Veterans, but will provide historical context for students. For more information, including a comprehensive video, go to http://www.nevadaveteransmemorial.org

RSR Driver Needed!!

Officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is one of the most significant and fastest growing programs of Rotary service. Districts 5180 and 5190 co-locate their camps at Grizzly Ranch in Portola, where students stay for a week of intensive leadership experience. This year, Reno South Rotary is sponsoring 3 students. RSR needs a volunteer to pick-up our 3 students Friday, June 22^nd at 1 p.m. from Grizzly Creek Ranch near Portola, CA and transport them to one location in south Reno where their parents will take charge. Please call/text or email Jason at jmorris@woodburnandwedge.com or 775.343.2429

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The Rodeo Fundraiser is also a FUN-raiser!!!!!

Really, working with fellow Rotarians, family and friends is a hoot! We have 6 nights and 1 day this year to staff the rodeo beer booth: - Monday June 8 - Saturday June 23. RSR is paid a nominal hourly rate per person and we KEEP ALL THE TIPS! (Notice this font is the color of money...)

Hours:

Monday Jun 18 thru Thursday - open at 4 p.m. and close at 11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday Jun 23 we open at 4 and close at midnight

There are 31 slots for us to fill - we would like to have your commitments no later than June 12 (Rotarians actually thinking ahead...) We have particular need for volunteers June 22 and 23.

Please look for sign-ups at the meetings AND on line. If you don't sign up...well, you can guess what will happen...who do you want to call you?

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