The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” Organized on 18 May each year or around this date, the events and activities planned to celebrate International Museum Day can last a day, a weekend or an entire week. IMD was celebrated for the first time 40 years ago. All around the world, more and more museums participate in International Museum Day. Last year, more than 37,000 museums participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.
This week's speakers are City of Rocklin Vice Mayor Bill Halden and Councilmember Ken Broadway. Both long-time dedicated Rotarians and members of our club. They will review the municipality’s achievements, current challenges, and upcoming policy agenda.
Greywater and Climate Resilience
Last week's speaker was Christina Ivazes. She shared information about greywater systems and climate resilience, topics very important to environmental sustainability and water conservation. Climate resilience is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to hazardous events, trends, or conditions related to climate. Improving climate resilience involves assessing how climate change will create new or alter existing climate-related risks, and taking steps to better cope with them.
We had a special guest, Boots. Boots is a certified therapy dog for patients at the burn institute. A presentation and recognition of a donation to the UC Davis Burn Institute.
Brewfest
Our big FUNdraiser for the year, Brewfest, is three weeks away. This event takes the coordination and support of 100+ people. We all should be getting the word out, placing signs and fliers, and, most importantly, selling tickets. This is the event that funds all the great work we do serving the community and beyond throughout the year.
Some pictures from last year's event.
Reminder… 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.
