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. |
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Counting down the weeks to retirement, President Teresa Hancox opened our Tuesday meeting at Hugo's Cellar inside the Four Queens Hotel & Casino. After our opening rituals of pledge, inspirational moment, we moved into song led by John Chmela to our own rendition of "Who Let the Dogs Out." Our singing reminds us why we hum most other times.
Visitors:
John Crawford, Terrace Rotary Club of BC Canada
Christine Crawford, John's spouse
Mary Soto, Mail Max, guest of Manuela Monreal
Announcements:
- Downtown Rotary Charitable Fund - next meeting is May 18th at El Dorado Cantina, 5:30 pm
- Agassi Birthday Bash - Wednesday, May 20th, at 4:30 pm. Captain and fellow birthday boy Kevin Wool will need your help.
- 2015-16 Board Retreat - Saturday, June 6th, noon to 3:00 pm with a membership mixer following at 3:30. Signups will be going out for food/drinks at the mixer. Contact Pres. Elect Michael Woodfield if you have any questions.
Cross-fines:
A selfie from 2-time Past Pres. and Past Dist. Gov. Roy York for his granddaughter's placement in the State of Nevada for the breast stroke - Number 2; to Secretary Larry Goldstein for not taking a siesta at Rotary at Work Day, with another fine for his energy (NOT) at Easter Seals; to John Chmela for his new Easter Seals video and finally to Kevin Wool for an outstanding inspirational moment.
Program:
Our featured speaker was Amy Tabor, President Elect of Assistance League of Las Vegas, which was started nationally in 1935 and Las Vegas in 1976. Amy has been a long-time member and volunteer at AL. She is the purchaser of 10,000 pairs of shoes annually for AL's Operation School Bell, which is their premier program. Nearly 8,000 children in the Clark County School District are recommended by school counselors, teachers or nurses, providing them an opportunity to select an entire school wardrobe consisting of pants, shirts, a coat, underwear, shoes and toiletries. It's not uncommon for a children to comment how excited they are to have their very own toothbrush! The shopping expedition is manned by volunteers from churches, local businesses, other non-profits, school and scout groups, both during the week and on Saturdays. There is also an emergency "closet" in 43 schools providing immediate necessities. AL also provides teddy bears to local police and fire departments to be distributed to children during emergency situations and receives very positive feedback from parents on how the bear helped their child through a tough time. Angel's Assistance presents a gift box to parents of still born babies, providing a gown, blanket and bonnet for their baby, as well as a book to help them through their grief. Along with fundraising events, AL receives funding through the resale of items donated to its Thrift Store located at 6446 W Charleston. You can learn much more by visiting their website at Assistance League. And a few final notes - the Assistance League was our first recipient of funds raised at our first Block Party and Amy is the spouse of our own Past Pres. Roger Tabor.
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International - Super Build
One of our largest LV Fremont Rotary groups ever traveled to Valle de Las Palmas in Mexico on May 2 to build the most basic of homes, measuring a mere 16 x 20 feet, with three rooms and a loft, and now a half "bath" containing a shower and toilet. Our semi-annual Super Build, in partnership with Corazon, affords volunteers an opportunity to experience hands-on labor along-side dozens of other District 5300 Rotarians, and the joy of handing keys to the family's new home at the end of the day. With only one power tool on-site, and no prefab, a completed home is miraculously delivered in a short eight hours. Thanks to all our members who gave up their weekend for "Service Above Self." - District Co-Chair and Past Pres. Robin Smith, Asst. Gov./Past Pres. Linda Bertuzzi, her daughter Sarah Tavernetti, Pres. Elect Elect Kevin Wool, Bonnie & Alan Helms, with daughter Barbara, Kevin & Priscilla Mills with daughter Devynn, Secretary Larry Goldstein, Maria Madrid and Ali Sar.
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Programs
May 19 - Maureen Romito - Impact Las Vegas May 26 - Kathryn Clark - Breast Cancer Awareness
May 19 - League of Extraordinary Booker Students Etiquette Presentation
May 20 - Agassi Birthday Bash, 4:30 PM
June 3 - Third Trimester Booker League Of Extraordinary Students Awards
June 6 - 2015-16 Board Retreat and Membership Mixer
June 13 - LV Fremont Rotary Debunking Party
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING? If you or someone you know is interested in making a presentation at our regularly scheduled luncheons, please contact Speaker's Bureau
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With hundreds of thousands of people displaced and homeless, RI President Gary Huang issued a statement expressing Rotary's commitment to help provide short term disaster aid and long-term recovery and rebuilding assistance to Nepal. Rotary has an international project partnership with ShelterBox, a non-profit disaster relief organization that provides ruggedized containers with portable shelters, water filters, and other necessary emergency equipment and supplies. RI President Huang is requesting Rotarians or Clubs who wish to support the emergency relief efforts in Nepal consider making a donation to ShelterBox. District 5300 will be collecting donations from clubs and/or individuals who wish to contribute to ShelterBox. Donations may be made online or sent to the District 5300 (please mark all checks for ShelterBox)
Rotary District 5300
Attn: Foundation - ShelterBox
1930 Village Center Circle #3-396
Las Vegas, NV 89134
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To our members:
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May 17, 2015
Celebrating
29 years of
"Service Above Self"
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Leadership
President
Teresa Sowers
Michael Woodfield
Secretary
Larry Goldstein
Treasurer
Al Guida, Jr.
Past President
Robin I Smith
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
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Mike Hancox
May 9
Kevin Wool
May 11
Bonnie & Alan Helms
May 14
Kevin Mills
May 24
If we have missed your special day, let us know!
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Meeting Captain
May 19
Kevin Wool
May 26
Michael Woodfield
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The Four WayTest
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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