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![]() Sara Sharkey and Christie Fernquest, 2023 Presidents
Jan 11, 2023
Please remember to meet at the Elks Club this month! |
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![]() Carly Norton
Jan 18, 2023
REMINDER TO MEET AT THE ELKS CLUB: |
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![]() Ken Hugdal, Owner, Ace Computer Repair and Consulting
Jan 25, 2023
REMINDER: We meet at ELKS CLUB this week! |
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![]() Kyle Isacksen
Feb 01, 2023
Since 2010 Kyle has been teaching natural building - adobe, cob and straw bale - across the U.S. and in Mexico. Last summer Kyle was contacted by a woman from Kenya who is interested in learning the techniques in hope that they will influence local building practices. On February 18, Kyle and a co-teacher will travel to her village in Kenya for five weeks to lead a build of a complete cabin from the foundation to the roof. This service trip is being conducted through their 501c3 nonprofit "Be the Change Project". Kyle will speak to us about the natural building materials, techniques, advantages, and the Kenyan project. |
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![]() The art of an interview
Feb 08, 2023
Arianna was born and raised in Reno, and a third-generation graduate of Reno High. As a teenager, she discovered her love for journalism while working on the school newspaper. |
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![]() Dave Read
Feb 15, 2023
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![]() Joe Reading, Ph.D
Feb 22, 2023
Joe is a retired educator whose 35-year career at the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center was devoted to training disadvantaged youth from widely diverse backgrounds. Born in Reno, he graduated from UNR, served for six years in the Nevada Air National Guard, and earned his doctorate at the University of Oregon. Dr. Reading will speak to us about multicultural awareness and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures. |
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![]() Mike Hix
Mar 08, 2023
Too often in the past, vital information on crimes failed to reach the police because the people who held it feared retaliation or did not want to testify in court. Secret Witness was created to provide an avenue for community members to provide information on a crime, while remaining anonymous. |
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![]() Allan Fox, RPD Cold Case Investigator, Retired
Mar 15, 2023
Young Charles and Jennifer CHIA were abducted on October 18, 1989 on their way home from school. Nine months later, on July 25, 1990, their remains were found in a shallow grave 8 miles west of Portola California. The Reno Police Department has allowed Allan to continue to work the case in retirement. Allan will explain the core of the investigation, and lab work needed for evidence discovered, to bring the case to closure. |
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![]() Chip Lambert, Research Biochemist
Mar 22, 2023
Brewing Beer from 40 million year old yeast obtained from Baltic Amber. |
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Mar 24, 2023 5:30 PM
Rotary District 5190, Area 8 is proud to have fellow Rotarian Ms. Irene Perbal as our Speaker. Ms. Perbal will present the story of her family’s life in Holland under the Nazi occupation. Ms. Perbal’s firsthand accounts of her family’s efforts to protect the local Jewish community is both poignant and inspiring. Ms. Perbal is a nationally recognized speaker and historian dedicated to preserving the first-hand history of this dark time. 5:30 p.m. Reception – No Host Bar 6:15 p.m. Dinner Cost: $65/person (Sparks Rotary will pay half for members) Please sign-up and pay at a weekly club meeting. Entree Choices: Herb Crusted Chicken |
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![]() Diana Hoffman
Mar 29, 2023
The Music Contest is an annual event held by Sparks Rotary which invites music students to perform in front of our club. Several members of the club will serve as judges of the performances, and the winner of the contest will go on to compete at the Area Music Contest at Steinway Gallery in Reno on Saturday, April 8. |
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![]() Dave Read
Apr 05, 2023
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![]() Judy Clark
Apr 12, 2023
Achievement Beyond Obstacles (ABO Nevada) provides support and scholarships to deserving high school seniors who have triumphed over hardships and demonstrated personal leadership and courage to reach graduation with the goal of attending college or trade school. We will hear from nine students who will share their stories and plans. |
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![]() George Coombs, General Manager
Apr 19, 2023
The 104th annual Reno Rodeo is June 15-24 and promises to be a BUCKIN' GOOD TIME! With over $2,000,000 in winnings at stake, you'll see rip roarin', boot stompin', jaw droppin' PCRA action! Each year, over 140,000 fans attend. It's the 4th richest PRCA tour rodeo, and makes a $42,000,000 positive impact on the Reno/Sparks area economy. George will share with us plans for this year and the future. |
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![]() Tom Willadsen
Apr 26, 2023
Tom Willadsen has been a Rotarian for more than 20 years. He currently serves Spanish Springs Presbyterian Church as Transitional Pastor. He is the author of "OMG! LOL! Faith and Laughter" and "Gratitude on the Prairie" and a contributing writer to The Immediate Word. His default setting is "Playful." |
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![]() Dinner - Meeting - Social
May 03, 2023 5:30 PM
REMINDER to those who did RSVP: 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - No host drinks Traditional Basque family style meal includes: |
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![]() David Wise
May 10, 2023
David was born in Reno, graduated from Wooster High School and attended Truckee Meadows Community College. He began skiing at age 3 at Ski Tavern, and started skiing professionally at age 18. He followed in his father's footsteps as a ski racer, but then turned to freestyle skiing when he was 11. David became the first Olympic champion in men's ski halfpipe when the sport debuted on the Olympic program in 2014. He won the Gold in Sochi in 2014, Gold in PyeongChang in 2018, and Silver in Beijing in 2022.
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![]() Volker Huber
May 17, 2023
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May 20, 2023 2:00 PM
Join us for the Rotary Club of Sparks 3rd Annual Poker Tournament, a fundraiser for our club's various projects and community efforts. Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 4 p.m. poker start time, check in from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Hidden Valley Country Club
Must be 21 years or older to participate. Please click a registration option on this page (Members or Guests) to register each invidual in your group and then submit payment using the following link: |
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![]() Chris Orr
May 24, 2023
Chris Orr is a host of the travel-adventure TV show Wild Nevada. The award-winning series features Chris and her co-host Dave Santina taking road trips and exploring recreational opportunities all around the Silver State. |
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![]() Loren Acton
May 31, 2023
Born, the last of 6, to a ranching family in central Montana, Loren ended up as an experimental solar astronomer studying the sun with instruments on rockets and satellites. This work took him, in 1985, into space on an 8-day mission called Spacelab2 (aka, STS-51F or Challenger 8) in 1985 as a Payload Specialist. This talk touches on some of the highlights of an interesting life. |
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![]() Tom Young
Jun 07, 2023
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![]() Marty Harsin, Don Welsh, Randy Rascati
Jun 14, 2023
The Maison T. Ortiz Youth Outdoor Skills Camp is a weekend-long event designed to give boys and girls outdoor skills training and a fun overnight camping experience. Named in honor and memory of Maison T. Ortiz, a 15-year-old Galena High School student who was passionate about the outdoors, the camp was created to encourage youth involvement in wildlife-related outdoor activities. Marty, Don and Randy, camp organizers, will speak to us about the camp, it's location, facilities, age groups, and the events and organized instructional activites included. |
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![]() Carrie and John Malone
Jun 21, 2023
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![]() Honoring Tom Young, President
Jun 28, 2023 5:00 PM
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