Volunteer Recognition Day is the annual celebration of those who selflessly benefit the lives of others. By providing a helping hand to those in need, humans and animals alike, we are all naturally working towards making the world a better place.
Every single one of us has been benefited from the work of a volunteer and Volunteer Recognition Day acknowledges the beauty of this phenomenon. Every direction we turn, we can do something outside of our daily list of requirements. As you go about your day, honor and thank those who go to the extra mile.
This week's speaker is Joe Scheimer, a longtime Rotarian and retired USAF officer.Joe is a dedicated Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks and a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. He will talk about his involvement in the Vietnam War and the CIA's Secret War in Laos.
Global Grant Scholar
Last week's speaker was Alana Lopez-Koen, one of our Global Grant Scholars. The program supports students pursuing graduate degrees abroad. She did a great presentation on her journey to Rotary, her studies and experiences, and expressed her gratitude.
We also inducted our new member, Lisa Rhoads
Club Service Events
Adopt a Creek Program, is coming up this weekend, Saturday,April 25th, from 8:00 am – 11:00 am (or earlier, depending on how quickly we wrap things up)
We’ll focus our efforts within the Twin Oaks Park boundary, where a little Rotary TLC will go a long way. With Little League in full swing (pun fully intended), the park perimeter and parking areas could use some attention. Much of the trash that ends up in the open space actually starts here and gets blown there, so we’ll be stopping it at the source. See the event calendar for more details.
Picture from last year's Creek Cleanup
More information on these and other service projects to come. Keep an eye out for updates in the newsletters and our events calendar on the club site.
Brewfest
Reminder: Club members, please complete your volunteer sign-up. Our big fundraiser is coming soon! It takes a boatload of people to run this event, and we have a spot for you. We are reaching out and calling all volunteers, club members, other clubs, and the community.
Did you know… We have a silent auction that is put on by Pacific Auction Company. They bring many fantastic items, and we receive a portion of the proceeds. What is even more exciting is that when we donate items through our club, we get most of the proceeds, which is great for raising funds for our many service projects throughout the year. If you have some great items to donate, from gift cards to physical items, that are or, in combination with other donations, add up to a value of $100 or more, reach out to Aaron (me, your editor) to coordinate. For example, we can package four $25 gift cards into a single auction item, even with the cards coming from different companies. So there is no excuse not to donate. And if you can't, but know someone or a business that can, let me know.
What's Happening in Rotary
Last Sunday, we celebrated the birthday of Rotary International's founder, Paul Harris. His birthday is celebrated annually by Rotary clubs worldwide to honor his vision of fellowship and service, which began with the first club in 1905 in Chicago.
Don't forget, we have a few fundraising events in the area this coming weekend. Get out there and support our area clubs.
Bites n Bevvies is coming soon, on April 25th. – a delicious food festival packed with tasty bites, refreshing bevvies, live music, and good vibes in Roseville!
Come indulge in amazing flavors from local restaurants while supporting the charitable Roseville Rotary Club’s mission to uplift our community through youth programs, scholarships, and vital local causes. .
Lincoln Winefest is coming soon, on April 25th. Volunteer at or come out to support the Lincoln Rotary Club. Stroll through the shops while wine and beer samples are poured for you.
The Lincoln Club supports our Brewfest, and it's important for our club to support them. We are all United for Good.
Taste of Italy is coming soon, on May 9th.
The Rotary Club of Granite Bay is hosting its 3rd Annual Taste of Italy fundraising dinner. This year, they are offering an outstanding Italian meal featuring delicious pasta with several choices of authentic-style sauces, specially made for this event.
