Foundation Dinner cancelled due to weather
Will be rescheduled at a later date
 
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Casino Night-Viva Las Vegas
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On February 4th 2023 held the first Casino Night event since 2020.  We were grounded for two years due to COVID.
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley has been presenting their Casino Night fundraiser for the last 30 years.  They have consistently been able to provide funding support for community and senior programs in the Grass Valley community and have made a difference in many people’s lives.  In recovery from the COVID pandemic, renewal of their club fundraiser this year has exceeded their expectations and although final numbers are still being compiled, the club expects they will be able to continue and enhance their support of youth and senior programs this year.
 
 
 
Bright Futures for Youth Grant
 
We are excited to announce this wonderful collaboration grant effort to support the new NEO Youth Center at Bright Futures for Youth. Four Rotary Clubs came together to provide $40,000 total for the project. The Rotary Club of Grass Valley included a special donation in memory of club member Mike Johnson who was an integral part of developing youth services locally.
Rotary Work Day - Memory Garden
 
On Dec 12th Rotary Club of Grass Valley volunteers arrived at the Memory Garden on Litton Trail.  They planted three red maples, at least 250 daffodil bulbs and cleared a thousand acres of black berry vines, weeds and pruned bushes.  OK, it only seemed like a thousand acres.
 
Polly Conley - New Rotary Member
Jennifer,  Polly Conley,  Pat
 
Polly Conley was inducted into the Rotary Club of Grass Valley as our newest Member.
She is the daughter of former retired Rotarian and club president, Tom Conley.
Polly is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at WSMC.
Polly enjoys hiking in the great outdoors and spending time with her two sons.
 
For more information regarding Rotary Membership contact us at gvrotary@gmail.com.
 
Bright Futures for Youth
 
President Sandra Barrington presents a check for a $500 donation to Bright Futures for Youth.
District Governor Visit
 
The new District Governor Jeff Gabriel visited the Rotary Club of Grass Valley on July 25th.
Care Force Health Clinic
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley volunteers provided lunch for the Care Force Health Clinic Volunteers.
 
The day went well.  We were short one volunteer (we had three) but were able to keep the line moving.  Lisa (Tom’s assistant) was awesome and got us organized and properly trained in food handling and serving.  The Care Force volunteers said attendance was down from last year in some clinics.
 
Sandra's 1st Day and Becky Peter's Induction
 
Sandra Barrington began her term of President of the Rotary Club of Grass Valey and presided over the induction of Becky Peter as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley.
President Sandra Barrington - 2022-2023
 
On July 1st 2022 Sandra Barrington begins her year as President of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley.Over the last 2 1/2 years we were constrained by the covid pandemic. We are looking forward to a year of open in-person meetings and events.
Kathleen Shaffer Demotion Party
 
Kathleen Shaffer Demotion Party -- On June 27th Kathleen Shaffer's demotion party was held. Her year as President was reviewed and Celebrated. Sandra Barrington's 2022-2023 year of President of Rotary Club of Grass Valley began.
 
 
 
RGCC  Support Group
 
On June 11th the Rotary Gold Country Challenge bicycle event occurred.  This event would not have been successful without the support of our Rotary community and our many volunteers.  Many volunteers
are not included in the photo album as they worked before or after the event or just happened to be out of range of the camera.  Thank you all!
 
Shelter Box Award and Thanks
Congratulations Rotary Club of Grass Valley.  Thanks for your support of ShelterBox's efforts to help the people of Ukraine.
 
Recycling Lithium batteries and eWaste
 
The Five Rotary Clubs participated in the first Lithium Battery and Electronic Waste recycling program on April 2nd, 2022.  It was well organized.  Put out the word to everyone you know to come to the next event.
Bowling Social Event
 
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley had a social event on April 2nd at Prosperity Bowling.  The team bowled well ... Well there were a few gutter balls but Don did well.  Andrew and Monica brought their son to the event and he was a huge distraction for at least half of the team.  That certainly accounted for my gutter balls.
Rotary at Work - Fairgrounds
 
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley completed clean up service at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on February 19, 2022. The Rotary at Work Day included sawing up fallen trees, cleaning up fallen branches and pine needles.
 
Click on Rotary at Work to view photo album
Rotary Club Grass Valley "Presidents Project"
 
This is the Grass Valley Rotary President's Project and the objective is to create an Environmental Garden at Lyman Gilmore Middle School. It will feature a butterfly garden and a bee pollinator, both of which are endangered species.  Rotary has added the Environment as an area of focus, and this project is in support of that endeavor.
The project is funded by a grant from the club which enabled us to add other enhancements to the garden which include planter boxes, a trellis, hanging fruits and handicap access.
Rotarians and Lyman Gilmore students kicked off the project by building planter boxes.
 
 
Rotary Club of Grass Valley Christmas Party
 
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley celebrated the end of 2021 with a gala Christmas Party on December 17th at the Horsemens Lodge.  I for one am glad to see the end of 2021 and I heard a rumor there might be some in person meetings in 2022.
 
Click on Christmas Party to view the photo album of the event.
Rotary Club Social Event at WEP
On the evening of September 27th, The Rotary Club of Grass Valley met at the Wild Eye Pub for a Rotary Social Event.  This was a great opportunity for members to get together in person and was enjoyed by all.
Rotary at Work - Food Bank
On September 27th, Jeanne Molineaux, Kathleen Shaffer, Kathy Egenes and Tim McCall volunteered to work at the Nevada County Food Bank sorting items and placing them in food boxes.
Area 4 Rotary Social
 
On August 28, 2021 the five Rotary Clubs in Area 4 came together for an evening social.  They were entertained by the Auburn Winds Band Ensemble.
Click on the following to view the photo album.
 
Paul Harris Awards
On July 19th Kathleen presented at the meeting overdue (due to Covid) Paul Harris awards to Anita, Seth, Andrew, Scott, Diana, Tim and Bob
Rotary International News
A warming world adds peril for a way of life

After historic wildfires, an economic recovery in Turkey aims to preserve a traditional culture.

Rotary projects around the globe April 2023

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action the United States, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom and Uganda.

A Peace Fellow and polio survivor focuses on accessibility

Rotary Peace Fellow Ronald Kasule dedicates himself to providing others with the opportunities that were denied to him.

Small Rotary club in Ecuador’s Andes delivers big on water project

High in the Andes, an indigenous community had been waiting more than a decade for clean drinking water.

First Rotaract RPIC talks about creativity, community, and hats

As World Rotaract Week (13-19 March) kicks off, Rotaractor and public image coordinator Philip Flindt shares his secrets for planning exciting events.

Kathleen Shaffer
Past Club President
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Corporate Members
Welcome Corporate Members
 
 
 
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Sandra Barrington
President Elect
Sean Jackson
Vice President
Moe Allen
Secretary
Jennifer Malone
Treasurer
Bob Long
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Seth Leishman
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Heather Thorpe
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Vivian Tipton
Director Year 1
Kim Zwick
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Andrew Jackson
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Kris Stepanian
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Tim McCall
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Judy Bagley
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Ed Pinto
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Moe Allen
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Larry Faller
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Frederick Claessens
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Jonathan Walker
Youth Services
Andrew Withers
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Wyn Spiller
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P. Scott Browne
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Larry McGrath
Membership Chair
Pat Ward
New Rotary Membership Opportunities
There are now expanded opportunities for Rotary Membership in our club.
 
In addition to regular Rotary membership, qualified applicants can now be nominated for membership in the new  categories of:
 
  1. Corporate Membership
  2. Family Membership
  3. Young Professional Membership
For more information about the new Rotary membership opportunities contact us at: gvrotary@gmail.com
 
Additional information regarding Corporate Membership is also in the Corporate Membership Program Brochure. 
 
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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
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Connie Stone
    April 9
  • Christian Eggleton
    April 17
Anniversaries:
  • Kathleen Egenes
    Ron
    April 7
  • Tim McCall
    Chris
    April 18
  • Frederick Claessens
    Ellie
    April 24
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Rotary International News
A warming world adds peril for a way of life

After historic wildfires, an economic recovery in Turkey aims to preserve a traditional culture.

Rotary projects around the globe April 2023

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action the United States, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom and Uganda.

A Peace Fellow and polio survivor focuses on accessibility

Rotary Peace Fellow Ronald Kasule dedicates himself to providing others with the opportunities that were denied to him.

Small Rotary club in Ecuador’s Andes delivers big on water project

High in the Andes, an indigenous community had been waiting more than a decade for clean drinking water.

First Rotaract RPIC talks about creativity, community, and hats

As World Rotaract Week (13-19 March) kicks off, Rotaractor and public image coordinator Philip Flindt shares his secrets for planning exciting events.