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President's Corner
Dear :
On Tuesday, July 19th, we will be joining our friends from the Las Vegas West Rotary Club at Canyon Gate Country Club. We are delighted to welcome District 5300 Governor, Doug Fowler and First Lady Deborah Fowler, District Governor Elect Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, Assistant Governor Robert Bridel and Assistant Governor Chris Calligan.
In last week's newsletter, I highlighted District Governor Doug's goals for his year as our leader. Doug has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Apple Valley since 1995. In his tenure with the Rotary Club of Apple Valley, he has filled many leadership roles, including Club President in 2000-2001. He was named Rotarian of the Year in 2000 and 2004. Doug has also spearheaded Apple Valley's co-sponsorship in matching grants to Mexico and Turkey.
Doug has participated in GSE for several years representing the High Desert Area as both a host family as well as on the planning committee. He was the GSE Team Leader for our District exchange in 2009 with RI District 2430 located in the Republic of Turkey. Additionally, Doug has served as District Awards Chair for 2008-2009, Executive Assistant Governor for Governor Charlie Barr, and Governor Chris Montan, and has served on the District Facilitation Committee. Doug has been served on the boards of various High Desert organizations for over 20 years.
He currently lives in Apple Valley with his Rotary Partner, Deborah, an elementary school teacher and past president of the Rotary Club of Victor Valley Sunrise. They celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary this past summer after meeting on a Caribbean Cruise in 1984. Son, Zachary is 23 years old and just recently completed his undergraduate work at UCLA. Daughter, Alisha is a 21 year old senior at UNLV. Both had the privilege of attending TLC and RYLA. Doug and Deborah are multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Zachary, and Alisha are Paul Harris Fellows.
Doug is extremely proud of his family, his 35 year career as a community banker, and is looking forward to working with the many committed Rotarians in District 5300.
Please join us this Tuesday for an enlightening and energetic presentation from our District Governor.
Dulcinea Almazan, President |
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Last Week's Program & News
PP Paul Bell (98-99) organized our meeting team last week which included PDG/PP Roy York (95-96/09-10) leading us in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to celebrate the upcoming All Stars Game. We welcomed Rotarians Robert & Sami Morris from Ban Phaeo, Thailand. Robert is the Regional VP of RI's International Travel & Hosting and he is travelling throughout the US inviting Rotarians to attend the 103rd RI Convention being held in Bangkok from May 6-9, 2012. Visit RI Bangkok Convention for more information. Also, you can visit www.ithf.org to learn more about connections and cultural sharing within Rotary.
President Dulcinea reminded members of upcoming joint meeting at Canyon Gate and the July Birthday Bash at Agassi Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday, July 20. The new District 5300 E Club is now functional and a great new way to experience Rotary and make up a missed meeting. Go to http://www.district5300eclub.org/ to learn more about this new Club. Blake Guinn and PP Jim Main (87-88) were recognized for their birthdays and given our Club's highest birthday honor - the Birthday Hum! PP Linda Bertuzzi (10-11) was given Presidential credit for continuing the weekly duties of the newsletter. Cross fines included Marilene Nevins to PP Paul Bell for not allowing her to be weekly song leader and PP Jim Main was fined for seemingly always being on vacation. President Elect Lane Kay also announced he will be donating the noise clappers for future birthday recognitions.
Rob McCoy, Development Chair for the Neon Museum of Las Vegas, was our featured speaker. The museum is the largest and most notable collection of 20th century signage on permanent display anywhere in the world and is finally open to public. Affectionately referred to as the "Boneyard", the project was begun nearly 20 years ago on the original YESCO yard. During the last 3 years, visitors from all over the 50 states and 34 countries have, by appointment only, been given a peak at the museum's collection. BMW recently filmed a new commercial at the Boneyard. In addition to housing original works from Caesers Palace, Binions Horsehoe, Golden Nugget, Silver Slipper and Stardust, the museum is also restoring "living" signs, which have been entrusted to the Museum should the signs ever be removed from service. Rob noted that "Las Vegas is the only city in the world that implodes its building and saves the signs". If you would like to learn more about this one-of-a-kind museum or schedule a tour, please visit their website at Neon Museum Las Vegas |
Save the Dates
July 19 - Joint meeting at Canyon Gate with West Club - noon
July 19 - Board meeting at Canyon Gate - 1:30 p.m.
July 20- Agassi Birthday Bash
July 26 -Jackie Valdera - Habitat for Humanity
ASK a guest to these events - introduce them to Rotary!
Interested in speaking?
If you or someone you know is interested in making a presentation at our regularly scheduled luncheons, please contact Chair Lane Kay at [email protected]
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Committee News
Agassi B&G Club Birthday Bash
Our July Birthday Bash will be Wednesday, July 20th, at the Agassi Boys and Girls Club. Thank you to Ken Swanson who will be the Captain AND, we are certain, a source of fun entertainent for the kids.
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District 5300 & RI News
Building Blocks for Building Clubs - NV
REGISTER NOW! A real round-up of Rotary know-how is in store. Spend quality time learning about Membership, Public Relations, Rotary Foundation and Rotary International Service from the best in the District. Who should attend? Board members, committee chairs, new members and anyone interested in improving your club! $25 per person [includes continental breakfast]. For more information contact Linda Rizzardi at [email protected] or 760-964-2421. Click here to register on line: Building Blocks registration |
To our members:
Articles are due by the end of business each Thursday. If you send articles, please make sure they are word format, and all pictures must be jpeg format. Thank you for all of you who take the time to contribute - this is your newsletter and we need your hellp. |
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Club Leadership
President
Dulcinea Almazan
Secretary
Mike Clayson
Treasurer
Al Guida, Jr.
Public Relations
Gary Prater
International/Comm.
Steve Reiter
Membership
Michael Woodfield
Fundraising/Polio
Robin Smith
Foundation
Drew Levy
Projects
Rob Goldstein
Past President
Linda Bertuzzi
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Blake Guinn July 1 Jim Main
July 16 Ken Swanson
July 27 Paul & Wende Bell
July 28 Roy & Kathy York
July 31 If we have missed your special event, let us know |
Meeting Captain
Linda Bertuzzi
July 26
Hector Buenda
August 2 |
The Four Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? |
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