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

 

   


 

Welcome to the latest edition of The Fremont Club Experience.  Led by  President Teresa Hancox, the "usual" unusual goings on at our meeting were present with our rendition of the Frito Bandito song led by Past President Lane Kay in honor of Cinco de Mayo.  You had to be there!  Meeting Captain Keith West offered a brief thank you to our members for his new friendships and the support he has found within our Club.  He loves being in Rotary.  We are glad you are with us Keith.


 


 

Visitors:

Matthew Harris, Core Nevada, guest of Pres. Elect Michael Woodfield

Hailey Petersen and dad Murray Petersen

Robbie Schwartz and dad Antonio Schwartz

Ian Ogilvie and dad George Ogilvie


 

Announcements:

2015-16 Board Retreat - PE Michael Woodfield's Board Retreat will be held on Saturday, June 6th - all incoming and outgoing Board and committee chairs are requested to be there.  Meeting from noon to 3:00, with club fellowship open to all and beginning at 3:30.  Details to follow

District Conference - final chance to register for the 2014-15 District Conference at Green Valley Ranch

Birthday Bash - newly appointed President Elect Elect Kevin Wool will be captain for the Agassi Birthday Bash on Wednesday, May 20th. 


 

Cross-fines:

To Jon Chmela for turning incomplete information into the Treasurer; a selfie from Past Pres. Jim Main for his son Matt's completion of the first leg of his CPA tests; to all the members who attended Super Build; to Asst. Gov./Past Pres. Linda Bertuzzi for all the U-turns and missed turns to and from California; to Kevin Wool for his Facebook posts (including Secretary Larry Goldstein's siestas during the build), which resulted in a few more fines for Larry's siestas; to Kevin W for encouraging Linda to climb on the roof; to Bonnie Helms for hubby's wrong turns in and out of Mexico; to Larry for his lame one-liner jokes; to Past Pres. Robin Smith for being a misguided co-pilot; to our two Kevin's - Wool & Mills - for acting like boys while running up and down the hills in Mexico; To Kevin W for being entirely too excited about Chick-fil-A coming to Vegas; to PP Robin for coordinating a great Super Build; and, finally, a selfie from Past Pres. Roger Tabor for his 18 year old son's college scholarship in Pittsburgh.


 

Program:

Hailey Petersen and Robbie Schwartz of Faith Lutheran, along with Ian Ogilvie of Meadows, recently returned for an intense weekend experience at the District 5300 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and were on hand to share their experiences.  When asked about their take-aways from the weekend, each had a different perspective.  For Hailey it was "how close she got to everyone in her Continent, Asia," considering she's not very outgoing.  For Ian he was surprised at "how like-minded people can accomplish anything."  Robbie said sitting at new tables for every meal with different students "forced him into awkward social situations, and yet found he was able to interact with kids from different all backgrounds and genders."  When asked what they felt they would carry into their adult lives, Hailey said the weekend of self-growth taught her she can't stereotype anyone.  Ian said "go in with a great attitude and be victorious, as that attitude will do a lot and allow you to gain the most."  And, if you are wondering what a difference the adults make at the program, Robbie said he "didn't know what to expect, but seeing the facilitators buy into it made him want to, as well."  Thanks to members PE Michael, PP Lane, Rusty Bridges and Secretary Larry who impacted the lives of our RYLA students along with a few hundred more that weekend and to Youth Services Chair Bonnie Helms for her great work in pulling together our Club's RYLA students.


 

Committeee Reports

 

2015 Easter Seals Reflection Garden Rotary at Work Day


Thanks to everyone who was able to spend a few hours sprucing up our Award-Winning Rotary Reflection Garden at the Easter Seals facility.  After we designed and built the gardens more than 25 years ago,  our members have provided the annual maintenance, leaving a beautiful and serene setting for the visitors.  In less than two hours we had pulled the weeds and trimmed the bushes and trees, restoring the grounds to a place of beauty.  More pictures are available on our Facebook page.


 


 


 

Save the Dates
 
 Programs

May 12 - Amy Tabor, Assistance League of Nevada
May 19 - Maureen Romito - Impact Las Vegas
May 26 - Kathryn Clark - Breast Cancer Awareness

 Projects & Events

May 19 - League of Extraordinary Booker Students Etiquette Presentation
May 14 - 17 District Conference information
June 13 - LV Fremont Rotary Debunking Party

Club Calendar                            District 5300 Calendar
  
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District & International

2014-15 District Conference
Celebrating a Year of Lighting Up Rotary

Come and join fellow District 5300 Rotarians to Celebrate a Year of Lighting Up Rotary at the Green Valley Ranch on May 14th through May 17th.  The District 5300 Annual Conference not only provides workshops and discussions on hot topics relevant to Rotary, but it also brings together individuals whose knowledge and experience can be tapped for the benefit of your club. Take advantage of the education and networking opportunities, enjoy the camaraderie of the hospitality suites, take a peek in Friendship Hall at what other clubs are doing. No matter what captures your attention, you're sure to find it at the 2015 Conference!  Register and book your hotel room by March 11th for a chance to win a free meal package and (up to) 3 room nights, so book today to secure a room at our discounted rate.  Registration



 

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May 10, 2015

 

Celebrating

29 years of 

"Service Above Self"

Volume 6-Issue 34

 

In This Week's Newsletter
Club Leadership
Birthday & Anniversaries
Captain's Duties

 Leadership

President 
Teresa Sowers
Sowers   
President Elect 
Michael Woodfield
 
Secretary
Larry Goldstein
 
  Treasurer
Al Guida, Jr.
al guida 
Past President
Robin I Smith
2013-14 Pres RS   
 
Club Administration
Marilene Nevins
 
Bulletin Editor
Linda Bertuzzi

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Club Anniversaries

 

Marilene Nevins

4 years

 

Rusty Bridges

1 year

 

Hector Buendia

11 years

Birthdays & Anniversaries 


Mike Hancox
May 9

Kevin Wool
May 11

Bonnie & Alan Helms
May 14

Kevin Mills
May 24

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May 12
Terry Wong

May 19
Kevin Wool

May 26
Michael Woodfield
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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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