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The last picture is a wreath being placed by a Gold Star Mother who lost a son or daughter while on active duty in armed conflict. This wreath represents all members who were POWs or missing in action. The other wreaths were placed by members of each of the services in memory of the veterans of that service.
(Photos provided by Pat Ward)

Wreaths Across America Photo Album

Bell Ringers

John Peplowski and Marcia Salter rang the bell for Salvation Army in front of SPD

Larry Faller organized and managed the Rotary Club of Grass Valley bell ringing service for Salvation Army on December 5th and December 12th. The participating bell ringers were Larry Faller, Kim Zwick, Kathleen Shaffer and husband Bob, Judy Faller, Monty East, Sandra Barrington, Bob Long, Tim McCall and Pat Ward.

Food Bank of Nevada County

President Seth Leishman

Our new President Seth Leishman conducted his first 'ZOOM' meeting on July 6th for the Rotary Year 2020-2021.

Seth takes over from Past President Marcia Salter. We are looking forward to another great Rotary Club of Grass Valley Year.

New Presidential Year

June 22nd - Last meeting of outgoing President Marcia Salter. Marcia started her year with a field trip to Curious Forge, with many events to follow including Speakeasy Casino Night, Speech Contest, Community Awards as well as many stimulating speakers. The last three months she faced leading the Rotary Club of Grass Valley during a Corona Virus Pandemic and a Pandemic induced economic depression. The Rotary Club began meeting using Zoom starting with an April 8th Zoom Social.

Seth Leishman will begin his Presidential Year with another Zoom meeting in July.

Zoom Social in the time of Covid 19

On April 8, 2020 a group of Grass Valley Rotarians came together for a Social Event in the Time of Covid19. There were 16 to 20 participants joining together mostly by Zoom Video and a few on audio only. It was a great gathering from remote locations and was enjoyed by all.

Food Bank of NC - Pallet Jack

Rotary Club of Grass Valley members shown in photo are Kathleen Shaffer, Diana Hendry, Marcia Sanders and Larry Faller. Representing the Food Bank of Nevada County is Nicole McNeely-Director Food Bank of Nevada County.

Rotary Speech Contest

The Rotary Speech Contest was held on March 17, 2020. There were five contestants in this event. All of the contestants gave superb speeches. I would have hated to be a judge in this contest.

Click on the following to view a photo album of this event.

Rotary Speech Contest

History of "Service Above Self"

Thomas Ingram - State Senator was the first President of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley and

his Great Granddaughter Patti Ingram was the 80th President of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley!

Speakeasy 2020 Casino Night

On February 1st the Rotary Club of Grass Valley held their annual Casino Night with 1920's theme "Speakeasy"

This event was a fabulous success and was enjoyed by all. Congratulations are in order for all of the volunteers and Casino Night committee that made this happen.

Enjoy the following photo album..

Speakeasy Photo Album

Rotary Club of Grass Valley 95th Anniversary

The Rotary Club of Grass Valley was officially admitted to membership in Rotary International by the Board of Directors of R. I. on March 16, 1925. The club was granted Charter No. 1938 and became an official member club in Rotary International. In 1925 the population of Grass Valley was +/- 4,000.

The unemployment rate in 1925 was 3.2%. Other notable events in 1925 were Benito Mussolini declaring dictatorship in Italy, Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes the first woman governor in the U.S. (Wyoming), tornado struck Missouri, Illinois and Indiana killing 689 people, John T. Scopes arrested for teaching evolution, Calvin Coolidge was inaugurated and was the first president to have his address broadcast on radio,

Also Al Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket and the Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series.

Click on the following links for detailed history of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley.

95 Year History Photo Album Club History 1925 - 1953

Club History 1954 - 1984 Club History 1985 - 2015

Rotary Community Awards Dinner

On February 19, 2020 the area Rotary Clubs named the Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Business of the Year.

Click on the following to access the photo album from the event

Rotary Community Awards Dinner

Students of the Month - February

On February 10th, 2020 The Rotary Club of Grass Valley honored Students of the Month from Lyman Gilmore Middle School. The students from the left are Ruby Ehrlich 6th Grade, Taylor Browning 5th Grade, Raven Weikle 8th Grade, Sadie Anderson P.E. and Aiden Steinbach 7th Grade. Standing back are Patrick Brose Principal of Lyman Gilmore and Marcia Salter President of Rotary Club of Grass Valley.

Rotary Club of Grass Valley - Bell Ringers

Rotary Club of Grass Valley rang the bell for Salvation Army on December 7th. Pictured above are some of the members that took part in this activity.

Students of the Month - January

Lyman Gilmore Students of the Month of January were honored by the Rotary Club of Grass Valley. The students pictured above (from the left) are Arianna Arnold - 7th Grade, Lillyanne Kennedy - 6th Grade, Jacobo Venegas - 5th Grade, Amarah Cox - 8th Grade and Bodey Eelkema - P.E.

Students of the Month - December

Lyman Gilmore School Students of the Month of December were honored by the Rotary Club of Grass Valley. The students are (from the left) Piper Gammelgard - P.E., Gabriella Goodwin - 8th Grade, Shayla West - 6th Grade, Grahm Lawell - 5th Grade and Caliana Raiche Katt - 7th Grade.

Students of The Month - November

On December 2nd the Rotary Club of Grass Valley welcomes the Lyman Gilmore Students of the Month for November.

The students were Carl DelEra 5th Grade, Oliver Petersen 8th Grade, Oscar Carillo 7th Grade, Hunter Nuttall P.E. and Abigail Berryesa 6th Grade.

Christmas Party - 2019

The Rotary Club of Grass Valley Christmas Party was enjoyed by all participants. The party was held on December 6th at the Horseman's Lodge. Mark your calendars for next December to come to the Christmas Party in December 2020.

Christmas Party Album

Students of the Month -October

On November 18th the Rotary Club of Grass Valley welcomes the Lyman Gilmore Students of the Month for October.

The students were Nathaniel Minkus 8th Grade, Logan Butler 6th grade, Lydia Franza P.E. and Julian Rex Wallace 5th grade.

Brews for Polio

The Grass Valley Rotary Club teamed up with the 1849 Brewery to raise money for Polio Prevention on World Polio Day.

Manning the portals are Anita and Don Daniels, Kris Stepanian, Chis Parks and Kathleen Shaffer.

GV Rotary Foundation Drive - Cabaret

Scott Browne, Kathy Egenes, Johnathan Walker and Pamela Pamela Mirkin put on a GREAT Cabaret Performance to inspire us to donate the maximum amount to the Rotary International Foundation.
They were Fabulous

Rotary International Foundation Drive - Cabaret

Big Sink Hole Tree Planting - Revisited

On March 9th, 2018 The Rotary Club planted 100 Ponderosa and Douglas Fir Trees in what was know as the big Grass Valley sink hole. As of November 13, 2019 at least 50 of those trees have survived and are thriving. This is now part of the recently opened and paved Wolf Creek Trail. It is an easy and beautiful walking trail that connects to the North Star Power House. Get out and enjoy the Rotary Trees.

Rotary Team WINS AAUW Trivia contest

The Grass Valley Rotary team (Rod Fivelstad, Judy Bagley, Scott Browne and Connie Stone) won the Tapas and Trivia

fundraising event on Saturday Nov 10. Brilliant Rotarians! !! We won the AAUW Trivia contest on Saturday at their Tapas and Trivia fundraiser for scholarships for young women. Big Congrats!!

RAKE

On October 5th, Members, Family and Friends of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley and the 49er Breakfast Rotary Club particpated in the Random Acts of Kindness Event at Condon Park. They painted, raked and provided maintenance of facilities at and about the BBQ area.

Students of the Month - September

On September 30th the Rotary Club of Grass Valley welcomes the Lyman Gilmore Students of the Month for September.

Hailey Metzgar - 8th Grade, Layla Carmichael - 5th Grade, Alexis Blakemore - 6th Grade and Jonah Beck - P.E.

In communities with no services, incremental steps can go a long way

When Rotary members tried to bring toilets to a remote island, the population wasn’t ready.

The future: What can we expect when we get there?

As we stand at the threshold of the third decade of the 21st century, imagine where we’re

Why Rotarians should engage with program alumni

When clubs cultivate relationships with Rotary alumni, both sides benefit.

The sad truth about altruism is that there aren’t enough altruists

The people who fill the truly essential roles in society are often in short supply

History: Rotary in Spain survives challenges

After successfully establishing a presence in Great Britain and Ireland, Rotary expanded its reach to mainland Europe with the chartering of a club in Madrid, Spain, on New Year’s Day 1921.

District 5190

Club of The Year

2017-2018

Wild Polio Virus

Pakistan - 24 million children were vaccinated in May sub-national immunization days. In 2014 Pakistan saw a surge in polio cases to 304, 2015 - 54 cases, 2016 - 19 cases and in 2017 - 8 cases. 4 case have been reported in 2018. As of November 30th, 2019 Pakistan has had 91 cases reported of Wild Polio Virus.

Nigeria - Reported in 2016 -4 cases. Zero in 2017 and 2018. As of November 30th, 2019 Zero cases reported.

Afghanistan - Reported in 2017 -14 cases, 2018 - 21 cases. As of November 30th, 2019 Afghanistan has reported 21 cases

Select the following links for more information:

Rotary International - Pakistan Strategy

Global Polio Eradication Initiative