Events

Young Charles and Jennifer CHIA were abducted on October 18, 1989 on their way home from school.  Nine months later, on July 25, 1990, their remains were found in a shallow grave 8 miles west of Portola California.  The Reno Police Department has allowed Allan to continue to work the case in retirement.  Allan will explain the core of the investigation, and lab work needed for evidence discovered, to bring the case to closure.

Brewing Beer from 40 million year old yeast obtained from Baltic Amber.
Chip Lambert is a research Biochemist with a distinguished career concentrating mostly on microbiology and scientific research to develop cures for many human ailments.  He spent most of his time working in the Bay area for biotech firms as a researcher and manager doing medical research.  He has published over 30 papers on medical research ranging from curbing the effects of snake venom to cancer cures to fighting bacterial infection.  Chip also has 11 patents, and a microscopic organism has been named after him.
Perhaps his most unusual project came when he was called upon to prove or disporve an amazing feat where Dr. Raul Cano from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo claimed to have resurrected 45 million year old bacteria and yeast from amber (fossilized tree sap).  Lambert, a skeptic, was surprised that the cells could be revived after such a long rest.  With the help of a skiing friend who owned a brewpub in the Bay area, they utilized this yeast to brew a beer, and founded Fossil Fuels Brewing Company.
Resurrecting these cells from a liquid nitrogen yeast bank, Rich Scott from Great Basin Brewing Company has brewed a barley and wheat beer using this most unique yeast for us to enjoy at this meeting.

Rotary District 5190, Area 8 is proud to have fellow Rotarian Ms. Irene Perbal as our Speaker. Ms. Perbal will present the story of her family’s life in Holland under the Nazi occupation. Ms. Perbal’s firsthand accounts of her family’s efforts to protect the local Jewish community is both poignant and inspiring. Ms. Perbal is a nationally recognized speaker and historian dedicated to preserving the first-hand history of this dark time.

5:30 p.m. Reception – No Host Bar

6:15 p.m. Dinner

Cost: $65/person (Sparks Rotary will pay half for members)

Please sign-up and pay at a weekly club meeting. 

Entree Choices:

Herb Crusted Chicken
Pan Seared Salmon
Mushroom Tortellini

Join us for the Rotary Club of Sparks 3rd Annual Poker Tournament, a fundraiser for our club's various projects and community efforts.  

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023

Time: 4 p.m. poker start time, check in from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

Location: Hidden Valley Country Club

• Texas Hold'em 
• Pre-Sale: $135 (tickets will not be sold at the door)
• Includes 1 alcoholic beverage and heavy hors d'oeuvres
• Optional: $100 for Painting with April (for non-poker players)

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:

Poker Player(s) Online Payment Link

Painting with April Online Payment Link