The Fremont Club Experience

The Award Winning Rotary Club of Las Vegas Fremont

            "The Downtown Club"

Join us Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m., inside Hugo's Cellar at 

The Four Queens Hotel & Casino, 202 E Fremont St, Las  Vegas, NV.

Fremont Street

Greetings!       

 

 

President Lane Kay rang the bell and called our meeting to order last Tuesday - well, at least as much "order" as was possible! We were happy to welcome Rotarian Glenn Bailey back from Binger, Oklahoma, for his Linda 4th paul harris 2012 annual trip to Las Vegas and Roger Bishop's guest, Bernice Davidson. Asst. Gov./Past Pres. Linda Bertuzzi (10-11) was called forward at the start of the meeting and surprised with the presentation of her 4th Paul Harris Fellow which was pinned another Paul Harris Fellow, her daughter Sarah Tavernetti.  Secretary Teresa Sowers announced the "Big Game" Boards will be ready to start filling right after the beginning of the year and President Elect Robin Smith announced a Block Party planning meeting will be held Tuesday, December 18, 11:00 am inside Hugo's Cellar. Past Pres. Allen Puliz (04-05/06-07) was congratulated on his 10 year anniversary in Rotary and our Club's traditional birthday hum (since we can't sing) was delivered with gusto to our December birthdays. Presidential Recognitions went to Colleen Braid, Past Pres. Paul Bell (98-99), AG/PP Linda, PE Robin and President Lane for supporting the recent Santa Clothes event and a special note of thanks to Debbie Jansma for also being on hand to shop. PP Paul was "recognized" for his upcoming position of Commercial Marketing Group President and Past Pres. Roger Tabor (02-03) for his "fine" NFR picture on facebook without his Rotary pin. And, while not a member of our Club, guest speaker Curtis Cummings was recognized for the birth of his first granddaughter who arrived during our meeting - she was 7 lbs, 7 oz and named Mackenzie. Congratulations Curtis! Cross-fines were generous - to all the members not sporting their Rotary pin, to Past Dist. Gov./Past Pres. Roy York (95-96/09-11) for finally completing PP Roger's back yard, to PE Robin for calling a committee meeting and not showing up, to PP Paul for his Dallas Cowboys conversation and to Teresa for "trashing" the same Cowboys, to Rob Goldstein for his unsportsmanlike conduct at a recent golf outing, to President Lane and PDG/PP Roy for their festive Holiday ties, to Colleen for committing to the upcoming India NID trip, and a self-fine from proud dad/President Lane for his son's recent basketball prowess at Faith Lutheran, which earned him starting positions in their next games.

 

Curtis Cummings has enjoyed a long journey in commercial construction in Curtis cummings 2012 Las Vegas- from his start at 19 working with roofing materials to his current position of CEO Alan Jeskey Builders. He enlightened us on the transformation of commercial construction through the years and said due to the lack of adequate records filed on various projects in the early days of Las Vegas' growth, future renovation and construction have run into a multitude of issues such as unknown water or gas lines being breached and requiring many man hours and days to repair, holding up the new projects. He shared the stories the large equipment deliveries, which have to be accomplished in some very creative ways - from "cutting it up to bring it up or down the building", crane delivery, or even helicoptering in. He said the "politics of construction" have changed a great deal over the years and there is more red tape than ever arrive at the completion of a property now.

 

2012-13 RI Theme          
                                                                                             
  
                   Save the Dates
 
     Programs

   

December 18 - Past Dist. Gov. Doug Fowler, Dist 5300 Wheelchair Project
December 25 - DARK
January 1 - DARK
  
 Projects & Events
 
December 19 - Agassi Birthday Bash
December 31 - District Governor Nominations due
January 1 - Rose Bowl Parade
January 13 - LV Fremont/JDRF joint Junior Ambassador event
January 18-19 - President's Advance Presidents' Advance registration
February 14 - 26 - 2013 India NID Trip
February 16-18 - Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Soccer Tournament
April 26 - Las Vegas Fremont 3rd Annual Block Party
  
  
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING? If you or someone you know is interested in making a presentation at our regularly scheduled luncheons, please contact Chair Greg Clemens at Speaker's Bureau
                                                                                            
   District 5300 & RI News

 

District Governor Nominations

 

District 5300 Governor Nominations are due by December 31, 2012.  District is seeking the most qualified applicant for the 2015-16 year.  This is one of the most important decisions we make as a District when we choose our future leadership.  Make sure to get applicaitons in by the end of the month.

  

10 Million Charity Miles

 

MileagePlus is donating 10 million miles to charities.  You can vote everyday for Rotary International.  RI will receive at least 25 thousand miles, but with your help, we can earn even more miles to continue the great work Rotary does throughout the world.  As of the date of this newsletter, Rotary had fallen to #3.  Remember to vote EVERY day and get the word out to your friends!  10 Million Charity Mills

 

 Newtown, CT Tragedy

 

December is designated as Family Month throughout the world of Rotary and is an opportunity to reflect on all who are precious to you.  As you reflect on your own treasures of family and friends this month, and in the days and months going forward, please continue to hold the families in Newtown, Connecticut in your prayers.  The Newtown Rotary Club has set up a Foundation dedicated to the surviving victims of the Sandy Hook School tragedy to help support their short and long term needs.  If you can help, click on the Club's link above or the picture below.  God bless all the families from the members of the Las Vegas Fremont Rotary Club.

 

Conn. 2012 victims  

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 help.

Dec. 16,  2012

 

Celebrating 25 years of women in Rotary

Volume 4-Issue 21

In This Week's Newsletter
Upcoming Calendar
District 5300 & RI News
Club Leadership
Birthday & Anniversaries
Captain's Duties

 Leadership

President 
Lane Kay 
Lane Kay 
President Elect
Robin I Smith
Robin Smith 
Secretary
Teresa Sowers
Sowers 
  Treasurer
Al Guida, Jr.
al guida 
Past President
Dulcinea Almazan
Pres Dulcinea 
Public Relations
Gary Prater
International
Steve Reiter
Membership
Michael Woodfield
Fundraising
Robin Smith
Foundation
Allen Puliz
Projects
Rob Goldstein
Vocational
Carla Smith
Club Administration
Marilene Nevins

Club Anniversaries

 

Allen Puliz

10 years

 

Robin Smith

3 years

Birthdays & Anniversaries 


Debbie Jansma
December 6
 
Terry Wong
December 13
 
Laura Fitzpatrick
December 15
 
Mike Woodfield 
December 15
 
Gary Prater
December 16 
 
Roger Tabor
December 29
    
 If we have missed your special day, let us know!

 Meeting Captain        

Gary Prater
December 11
Allen Puliz
December 18
NO MEETING
December 25
NO MEETING
January 1
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