New Beer's Eve is celebrated annually on April 6, marking the night before the Cullen-Harrison Act went into effect on April 7, 1933. This act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, legalized the sale of 3.2% alcohol-by-volume beer, marking the first major step toward the end of Prohibition.
This week's speaker is Karla Knight, of Blue Star Moms, a non-profit organization founded in 1942 to support mothers of children in the U.S. Armed Forces. They provide emotional support, send care packages to deployed troops, and assist veterans and families. Membership includes mothers, stepmothers, and grandmothers of service members or veterans.
CASA
Last week's speaker was Katja Pollmann, Community Engagement Director, and supported by Julia Boal, Special Event Manager of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA). Katja shared about their mission to support and empower foster children, at-risk youth, and families in crisis by connecting them with compassionate volunteer advocates who provide hope, guidance, and a pathway to stability and lasting permanency.
Activities Last Week Some of our club members were out and about supporting a great fundraiser for Blue Star Moms at Cattleman's. We had a sneak peek from Karla Knight at our meeting the week before last, and she is back this week to share more about this great organization.
Club Service Events
Easter Egg Hunt: was last weekend, Sunday, April 5th.For the second year, the Club partnered with Rocklin Firefighters to help out at one of Rocklin’s most beloved traditions: the Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Volunteers help placed thousands of eggs for the hunt.
Run Rocklin, April 12th - Provide water on the course with our Interact clubs and present awards to runners at the finish line. - Contact Randy Green on how you can help, and see the event calendar for more details. Volunteers needed https://runrocklin.com/volunteer
Pictures from last year's event:
Adopt a Creek Program, 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 years 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 will open the volunteer form to everyone, so if you have a favorite area you like to support at the event, better sign up quickly.
Did you know… It takes around 100 people to run the event. All active Club members are expected to participate, so please sign up to volunteer if you haven't already.
What's Happening in Rotary
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.
