Events

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."  

John Hammond was a U.S. Army Aviator, flying helicopters from 1985 to 2006.  John has a strong background in law enforcement and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.  He has worked for the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS), and is currently working with Alchemy Analytics.  John will show examples of drones; speak to us about unmanned aircraft systems, what they are used for, operating rules, and UAS test sites for research and concept validation.

Pat Hickey's Irish ancestors immigrated to the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe in the 1870s.  Pat wrote about growing up there in: "Tahoe Boy: A Journey Back Home."

Pat has worked in Nevada media for the past 30 years doing a syndicated radio report on Nevada politics, a columnist for both the Nevada Appeal and RGJ, and served as Editor of the Nevada Journal for the Nevada Policy Research Institute.

Pat served eight years in the Nevada Assembly, including Minority Leader during the 2013 Legislative Session.  Following his retirement from the Legislature, Brian Sandoval appointed Pat to the State Board of Education.

Pat has written a book entitled:  After this life...What Notable Nevadans have to say about life and the beyond."  He interviewed prominent Nevada figures like:  Harry Reid, Mike Tyson, Carlos Santana, Elaine Wynn, Oscar Goodman, and others.  Pat will share with us insights and anecdotes from his interviews, and growing up at Tahoe.

President Tom Young is calling all members to attend this meeting as he reveals:

- Results of club survey

- Discusses committees

- And speaks to us about club direction for the year

You won't want to miss it!

Join us for the Rotary Club of Sparks 2nd Annual Poker Tournament, a fundraiser for our club's various projects and community efforts.  

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Time: 4 p.m. check-in

Location: Hidden Valley Country Club

• Texas Hold'em & Board Games
• Pre-Sale: $135 ($150 at the door)
• Includes 1 alcoholic beverage and heavy hors d'oeuvres
• Optional: $30 spectator meal (non-players only)

Must be 21 years or older to participate.

Please click a registration option on this page (Members or Guests) to register each invidual in your group and then submit payment using the following link:

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