Remon Zamalis, Executive Chef and wife, Christelle, have owned Woodett’s Diner since October 2021. Originally from France, Remon shared with the Minden Rotary Club that he came to the area with a Masters in Hotel Management and 35 years of experience as a chef, (including cooking requests from President Bush).
Key to the restaurant business is staffing. With the help of his wife, son and 18 employees, Remon is successfully operating this local breakfast favorite. But this stability has taken time to build up. Shortly after taking over the restaurant, they had a full staff turnover just before their biggest day of the year - Mother’s Day. “Finding good staff is difficult”, says Remon.
Food costs due to high inflation have also made operating a restaurant challenging. For example, the eggs that used to cost $50 now cost $90. But Remon’s French cooking background will be part of the new menu coming next week and will expand the reasons the community will want to visit this local culinary experience. In addition, once a month, Woodett’s has started to host a French dinner experience. The February dinner is already sold out - make sure you reserve your spot for the March 16th experience! Further expansion will be into the catering area, starting with the Douglas Sheriff Advisory fundraiser on February 24th. He will be able to accommodate catering for 2 to 220 people with new equipment purchases this Spring.
When asked what his dream restaurant would be, Remon indicated that he “would love to go 100% organic” - a dream he will fulfill as demand dictates. Members of the Rotary club shared with Remon how special the restaurant is because he “always greets the customers and the food is always good.”
Acting President Sam Steele and Co-Program Chair Dave Rich thank presenter Remon Zamalis.
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Funds raised at the Minden Rotary Giving Cup Golf Tournament
on May 18th will provide grant funds for MEFIYI and other local non-profit groups - find out more at www.RotaryGivingCup.com
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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.
Woodett's Diner in Gardnerville
Ski Tuesdays - "Ski bum day” - Meet Sam at bottom of Kingsbury Grade at 8:15 am.
February 15 - Golf Tournament Committee Meeting at 11 for all committee members before the club meeting.
February 22 - Board of Directors meeting after the club meeting.
February 24 - Douglas County Sheriff's Advisory Council Dinner/Fundraiser at CVIC. See Dave, Dick, June or Howard for tickets.
February 29 (6-8pm) - 5th Thursday of the month brings a Club Social at Minden Mills Distillery. Join for hors d'oeuvres, tour and fellowship. Contact Sam to sign up. No meeting at COD.
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 15- ChinaYouth Camp - Mastor Bellamy,
Program Manager
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Questions or Suggestions for the Newsletter? Contact your Editors - Milly Seibel and Lori Breyer
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Giving Cup Golf Tournament will feature a POKER RUN - Can you get the best hand?
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