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Sky Tavern
Jan 19, 2022
Yale grew up in Reno and is the grandson of Rocco Spina, former Reno Parks and Recreation Director, and one of Sky Tavern's founders. Yale grew up skiing at Sky Tavern and credits his successful 17-year career competing in pro-mogul and acrobat worldwide to his lessons learned here. Sky Tavern is home to the Junior Ski Program that was established in 1948 when local skier and schoolteacher, Marce Herz, wanted to offer an affordable way for local kids of limited means learn how to ski. Herz believed that winter sports were good for everyone, but especially for children. 73 years later, it's the largest and oldest program of its kind. Since its inception, more than 100,000 local youth have learned to ski on Sky Tavern's slopes and developed important life skills along the way. Reno's only skiing Olympic Gold Medal winner, David Wise, got his start as a Sky Kid. During these uncertain times in our post covid world, Sky Tavern has been doing much more than teaching kids how to ski. They have been building their confidence, teaching time managment and inspiring them to meet their fears as they create relationships that last their lifetime. And, they make it fun! Yale will speak to us on behalf of Sky Tavern and it's important role in our area's economy and it's future.
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Reno Tahoe Airport Authority
Jan 26, 2022
Daren came to the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority as President and CEO in August 2020 with a wide array of aviation experience. He worked for the Port of Portland since 2004 and served as the airport's Director of Operations, as well as their General Aviation Manager. From 2000 to 2004, he was the State Airports Manager for the Oregon Department of Aviation. Prior to 16 years in Oregon, Griffin held the position of Deputy Director of Yuma International Airport in Arizona. Griffin is a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 1990, and was also a member of both the Arizona and Oregon National Guard. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. The Reno Tahoe International Airport has recently been re-designated as a medium sized airport. It is one of the fastest recovered airports in the country. The airport will be undergoing one of the biggest expansions in history. Darren will speak to us about the costs, expanding the ticketing area, rental car facility, new concourses, and possibly a new entrance coming into the airport. |
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Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory
Feb 02, 2022
Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory - A well known landmark in Washoe Valley, NV and home to the famous miner that keeps watch over the busy retail location, that was once the family home, is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Ed Feriance, the current owner and 3rd generation expert candy maker spends most of his time at the factory location at the foothills of Virginia City making the quality hand-crafted chocolates from secret recipes, known only to the family since 1936, with fresh ingredients and quality chocolate. Originally from Ohio, he attended college at Akron University and joined the National Guard before returning to Reno in 1983 where he learned his skill in candy making from his father "Candyman Dan". A successful entrepreneur in several industries along with an established insurance firm, he came home to take the company over from his brother in 2020. Since then, Ed has set his sights on an additional location in Reno along with his recent opening in S. Lake Tahoe, CA. He is also currectly negotiating with Goldbelly (The best gourmet mail order foods company) to distribute his famous thin and crisp Peanut Brittle nationwide. Ed will speak to us about the art of hand-crafted chocolates. Bring your sweetheart or a guest. This is a sa...weet program you won't want to miss! (Valentine's boxes of chocolates will be available for purchase) |
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Jamie Klund - Development and Grants Officer
Feb 09, 2022
Before coming to the Community Foundation in October 2018, Jamie worked for 9 years as marketing manager for the Reno Cabela's store. He has received awards and accolades for his work, and has been a part of many noteworthy events and activities both in college athletics and in the corporate world. At the Community Foundation, Jamie has been tasked with maintaining and building the Corporate Philanthropy Partners program, coordinating the family Estate Planning Series offered twice a year, and helping raise funds for the Village on Sage Street's 216-room campus for low and very low-income individuals. Jamie will speak to us on how the Foundation supports education, requests for grants supporting non-profits, and administration of fund types to meet the goals and needs of our community givers. |
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Dave Read
Feb 16, 2022
Dave Read will be moderating the Club Speech Contest. Students from Sparks and Reed High Schools will be competing to win $250 for first prize, $150 for second prize and $50 for third prize. The winner will go on to compete against the other area 8 club winners. The topic will be "Share with us a time that they have served others and how were lives impacted, including their own." |
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Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for UNR
Feb 23, 2022
Doug Knuth became UNR's eighth Director of Athletics in April of 2013. As a Special Assistant to the President and Director of Athletics, he brings more than 25 years of professional experience and achievement in athletics administration. Doug has hired 15 head coaches during his eight seasons as Nevada Athletic Director. In Men's basketball he tabbed Eric Musselman and Steve Alford. In baseball, Jay Johnson and T.J. Bruce. And in football, Jay Norvell and now Ken Wilson. Those coaches have logged 19 seasons as Wolf Pack head coaches, winning seven of Nevada's eight Mountain West championships and recording winning seasons 16 times. Under Knuth's leadership, the student-athletes are making progress toward and achieving their degrees at record levels. Engagement with our community through Wolf Pack athletics has never been higher. And, on the playing field, our teams continue to perform at an exceptionally high level in the Mountain West Conference. Doug will speak to us about the exciting projects and continuing growth of UNR athletic programs. |
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Terrorist Threats
Mar 02, 2022
Jim served as Acting Undersheriff and later Assistant Sheriff from 1998 to March 2007; until taking over as the Program Director for the N. Nevada Counterterrorism Center in early 2007. In July 2008 he became the Fusion Liaison Corrdinator at State of Nevada-Department of Public Safety. Jim will speak to us about Terrorist Threats and Nevada's efforts to protect the citizens from extremist elements. |
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Safe Embrace
Mar 09, 2022
Safe Embrace operates the largest and most inclusive safe house in the Reno-Sparks area, but they are so much more than that. Whether it's counseling, housing assistance, emergency transportation and shelter, court, or support, Afshan will share with us how they walk victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking through any step of the process of getting safe and becoming a survivor. |
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A program about Joe Conforte
Mar 16, 2022
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First U.S. Warships into the Waters of N. Vietnam
Mar 23, 2022
In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29, Stan will share some of his experiences as an American combat soldier during the Vietnam War, and speak about the First U.S. Warships into the Waters of North Vietnam. Stan is a New York Life agent, and member of the Reno South Rotary Club. A surprise guest will be joining us to sing Irving Berlin's 'God Bless America'. Please join us as we honor Stan, and members of our club, who have served and sacrificed. Guests welcome. |
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Former Interpreter for U.S. Military in Afghanistan
Mar 30, 2022
It's been a long road from the days since Aimal lived in a tent under a bridge in Kabul with his mother and sister, cold and hungry. As a young man, Aimal watched American movies in Afghan coffee houses and learned to speak english. That lead him to become an interpreter for Nevada National Guard Officer, Kurt Neddenriep, and the U.S. Military. Brought to Nevada by U.S. Soldier Neddenriep, Aimal attended UNR and earned his bachelor's degree in political science, received a Rotary International Peace Fellowship, and earned his master's degree from the University of Bradford in England. Aimal became a U.S. citizen in 2018 and started the process of bringing his family to the United States. Then the coronavirus hits, and then the rest is Taliban. No Embassy and it's impossible to get out of Afghanistan. Aimal will be speaking about the realities of the collapse of Afghanistan, the struggles there now and the realities for Afghan refugees right here in Reno. |
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Judy Clark
Apr 06, 2022
You won't want to miss this meeting as we celebrate the success of a group of ABO students who will "Tell Their Stories" during this meeting. This event is always a highlight of the Rotary year, and this year will prove no different. The Achievement Beyond Obstacles Scholarship Program was founded in 1996 by Reno South Rotary as the Most Improved Student Program and to date has awarded over $250,000 in scholarship funds to deserving students who have overcome major obstacles in their lives and who are countinuing their education at either a community college, university or trade school. |
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Speech Contest, and Eric Endacott-Green Sahel Project
Apr 13, 2022
Local high school students will be returning to now compete for the Area 8 Speech Contest. In addition, we will hear from Eric Endacott from the Fallon club, who will speak about the large scale Rotary district grant received for the aggressive Tree Planting and Permaculture Project in Northern Senegal, Africa. Eric will be returning to provide on-site management of the project. |
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Mix Hix - Moderator
Apr 20, 2022
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Kumu Kawailoa
Apr 27, 2022
Kumu Kawaiola founded halau kapa hula of Reno in 2012, and has been teaching hula for 10 years in Northern Nevada. Her mission is to preserve all things Hawaiian. Kumu spends her life learning, teaching and sharing her cluture through hula and the cultural arts with our Northern Nevada community. Kumu is a very talented songwriter and describes hula as the dance of nature. Her compositions can be found on the album "last dance" by award winner Jason Kaleo Phillips. Kumu Kawaiola and her dancers will demonstrate how Hula is a reflection of our environment, coupled with our innermost feelings, that reside in us all. |
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Lessons learned from a decade in Washington D.C.
May 04, 2022
Carson City native and Former Secretary of State (12 years), Congressman, and U.S. Senator Dean Heller will be joining us to speak about his lessons learned from a decade in Washington D.C. Mr. Heller will discuss the committees he served on in Congress and the Senate; Ways and Means, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Commerce, Science and Technology, Finance, and Veterans' Affairs, and how they relate to relevant issues we are facing today. Reminder - our meeting and luncheon will be held outside on the patio, which will be tented, so please enter through the south entrance. Guests welcome. |
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SUPPORT FOR THE SOUL
May 11, 2022
If you need help in financial planning, there are financial planners who can help. If you need a coach for personal physical training, there are workout gyms who can help. If you need help in applying to schools, there are counselors who can help. If you need help in becoming a better person, where do you go for help? Come discover where you go for support for the soul. Lee's aspiration to become the best he can be, came from adherance to Rotary's Four-Way Test. Lee has been a Rotarian since 1990. He loves hiking and the outdoors, and has a zest for life. He is interested in people's stories, and his ability to reach out to others has been both an inspiration and motivation to many. |
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RENO RODEO
May 18, 2022
Since he came to his position in 2015, George has dedicated himself to the year-round role as the General Manager of the fourth largest rodeo in North America. His job involves coordinating countless moving pieces to ensure the success of this historic ten-day event. As a relatively new addition to the Reno Rodeo team, George brought a wealth of business and rodeo experience from his previous home in Caldwell, Idaho. At the time of their move, George and his lovely wife, Shannon, had been living in Idaho for 52 years. He jokingly explains that it took them that long to "grow their wings." George will share with us the exciting events planned for this years Rodeo June 16-25. |
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JUSTin HOPE Foundation for IDD
Jun 01, 2022
The JUSTin HOPE Foundation gives hope to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting inclusion and creating opportunities through education/training and family support to maximize the individual's potential. The Foundation was inspired by Justin Reitz, the founder's son, who was born in 2002 and diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Dave is on the Board of Director's for the Foundation. He will speak to us about the programs they offer and their upcoming event. |
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see you next week!
Jun 08, 2022
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Jun 09, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sparks Rotary would like to invite all adaptive youth to join us at the Sparks Marina on Thursday, June 9th for a fun day of fishing with our friend Rebecca. All necessary fishing gear will be provided free of charge! Fishing coaches will be available to help you catch a fish. Thursday, June 9, 2022 |
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Jun 11, 2022 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
We’re Going Fishing! The Rotary Club of Sparks in partnership with the City of Sparks and Nevada Department of Wildlife is excited to be hosting Kid’s Free Fishing Event. The fishing event is free for all kids 17 years old and younger. All youth must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Only registered youth for this event may fish at this location without a fishing license. Registration is day of the event only on the south side of Sparks Marina.
Don’t have a fishing pole? No problem. Fishing poles and bait are provided, while supplies last.
Never been fishing before? We have coach volunteers to help our youth anglers reel them in and NDOW will stock the lake with over 7,000 rainbow and brown trout in preparation for a fun and eventful event!
Face painting and many more fun activities for the whole family. Did we mention… it’s FREE! |
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UNR Head Football Coach
Jun 15, 2022
With over two decades experience on the Nevada coaching staff and in administration, Ken was named UNR's 27th head coach on December 10, 2021. While building relationships with Wolf Pack fans in the community has been a goal since becoming Nevada's head coach, it's far from Wilson's top objective. That is to build Wolf Pack football into a championship football program again, a place it has not reached since 2010 when Wilson was the Wolf Pack's associate head coach and Nevada won the WAC with a 13-1 record. |
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Vehicle Maintenance for Summer Driving
Jun 22, 2022
For five years Rob oversaw all aspects of fleet repair and maintenance for Sierra Pacific Power Company before becoming the owner and general manager of his own automotive repair company. Specializing in fleet maintenance, general automotive repair, preventative maintenance and automotive transmission repair, Rob will speak to us about preparing now for summer weather conditions that will keep your vehicle on the road. |
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5:00-8:30 p.m. Hidden Valley Country Club
Jun 29, 2022 5:00 PM
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Jody Gullickson
Jul 13, 2022
Alongside her four goats; Bosco, Oatcake, Sharkey and Jon Snow, Jody hiked the 172 mile Tahoe Rim Trail in 2021. Throughout the 26 day trek, her goats carried her gear, became her best friends, and provided wonderful entertainment. Now they can take you hiking as well! Jody will speak to us about her walking adventures throughout the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, and "Leading a Life Uncommon." |