This week, President Sam shared information on the Minden Rotary club's progress for this year since the July 1, 2004 beginning of the year and asked for input:

1. Food Closet (10 man hours at 5 events) & Death Ride (25 man hours and 5 people).

2. Socials through Sports (UNR and ACES)

3. Hot Dogs @ Concert in Minden Concerts in the Park (3 events, 6-8 people, 25 man hours)

4. Community Support @ Sheriff's Advisory Council Dinner, Library Gala Diner, MeFiYi Fundraiser Dinner)

5. Project Santa Claus - New idea is to work on bicycles in collaboration with other service clubs in Carson Valley.

6.  Club Meetings have included a social once a month.  Input was to continue this at the same location on the last meeting of the month from 5-7pm.  The Overland may be that location.  A consistent location would allow us to post the location in the paper.

7. Giving Cup Golf Tournament - brings in $30-$35k each year.  Last year, there was over 110 people at the dinner/auction after the tournament.  There was a discussion on an alternative fundraiser should interest in this fundraiser decrease in future years.  The Rotary magazine may be a good source of ideas.

8.  Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast (8 Rotarians/ 30 hours) - first year funded picnic tables and umbrellas near the Pickleball courts at the Douglas Co Community Center.  Year 2 funded sun shades for the Pickleball Courts.  Year 3 might fund a summer kids program at the Courts.

9. Chili Cook Off - 6 people and 25 man hours.  It was noted that Graham was robbed of the first place title this year.

10. District Grant - this year the program funded 5th grade books referencing Anonyms and Synonyms.  18 man hours were involved.  Looking for ideas for next year.

In total, Minden Rotary People in Action - 19 Rotarians participated in 15 projects involving 185 volunteer hours.

11. Coming Up:

  - Lampe Park / Willow Creek Cleanup (March)

  - Book Pillows for local 2nd graders (April/May)

  - Par course refurbishment (March-June)

  - Buddy Benches (March-June)

  - Green Our Planet Farmers Market (5/15)

  - Golf Tournament (5/17)

 "IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN DO IT"