Alicia Mann, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce Director talks about Project Santa Claus
Minden Rotary Donates funds to the community
Nine Carson Valley community projects were awarded a total of $11,303 by the Minden Rotary club at the January 25th meeting.
The Boys and Girls club received funds for classroom furniture at the Pau-Wa-Lu school site.
Douglas County Recreation will use funds to buy rather than rent equipment for the Jacks Valley School Outdoor Adventure Challenge which includes kayaking, overnight backpacking and archery.
Carson Valley Arts Council will use the funds for Art mini grants to teachers.
Douglas High School teacher Ethan Pettit will use the funds for the purchase of a Greek Corinithian Helmet
Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School teacher Angela Goth received funds to repair musical instruments.
Douglas High School teacher Kelly Yost will use funds to purchase Graphic Drawing Tablets.
Douglas County Historical Society Manager Dennis Little shared that funds will be used for the Young Chautaqua Program where youth choose, research and perform a skit about an historic character.
Jacks Valley Elementary Principal Pam Gilmartin described the “Explorations” program on Monday afternoons in which students can choose from numerous areas of instruction based on teacher passions.
CC Meneley Elementary will have 12 new Vex/23 robots to facilitate hands-on learning in robotics.
Funds raised at the Minden Rotary Giving Cup Golf Tournament on May 18th will provide the grant funds for MEFIYI and other local non-profit groups - find out more at www.RotaryGivingCup.com.
Prior grant recipient Alicia Mann, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, joined the meeting to report on Project Santa Claus. This program has been in existence in the Carson Valley since 1988 and assists economically challenged families with Christmas gifts. 223 families with 717 children were assisted this with donated gifts. Many donations and volunteers made this possible. Alica indicated that bikes were a huge request this year. Currently, donations of leftover wrapping paper are encouraged and can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce office.
Project Santa Claus presents before distribution
Semi Annual Dues Due
Invoices have been sent out for the second semi-annual Club dues ($163). Your dues includes membership to Rotary International, District 5190, Minden Rotary Club and a subscription to Rotarian Magazine. Starting this year, dues also includes Recognition costs (formerly Friendly Fines). If you have any questions see Prez Marsha or Treasurer Pam.
Minden Rotary Grant Recipients
Ski Tuesdays - "Ski bum day” - Meet Sam at bottom of Kingsbury Grade at 8:15 am.
February 11th (9-12) - Tickets now available to sell (and attend) for the Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center. See Sam to get your tickets and sign up to help [tickets: $10 adult / $7.50 kids].
February 24th - Douglas County Sheriff's Advisory Council Dinner/Fundraiser at CVIC. See Dave, Dick, June or Howard for tickets.
March 9 (7:30pm) - UNR v UNLV basketball game / Club Social. Plan to go to Gold & Silver before the Game.
May 18 - 4th Annual Minden Rotary Giving Cup Golf Tournament.
February 1- Reno Rodeo Directors Richard and Peterson
February 8- Ramon, Owner and Head Chef at Woodetts
February 15- Chin Youth Camp
Questions or Suggestions for the Newsletter? Contact your Editors - Milly Seibel and Lori Breyer
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