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R O T A R Y I N T E R N A T I O N A L From the Woodshed The chain reaction of changing one life for the better... Hello Rotarians! Another month in the bag, and only four months left in our fantastic year. DGE Vicki, Kim and I continued on our Mid- Year visits, meeting with the remaining eight of our thirteen Areas. On February 4 th , we headed over the Sierras to visit our west side clubs: Area 4 in Grass Valley, Area 5 in Auburn, Area 6 in Placerville, and Area 7 in Jackson. On the 16 th , DGE Vicki’s “First Dude and Pilot”, Tim, flew us up to Alturas for our follow up visit with the clubs of Area 12. Tim is an excellent pilot and it was a special treat to fly to Alturas and back. However, the weather intervened a few days later, and we had to drive the 5 hours to Elko to visit with the Area 11 clubs. We wrapped up our Mid-Year visits at the end of the month in Reno with the Area 8 Clubs. The news is great: the clubs are having a fantastic year! Our two most important priorities, Membership and the support of OUR Foundation, are both looking to approach new high water marks. Because of the hard work and dedication of Club Presidents and their committee chairs the district has added a net of 26 new members so far this year! More than three fourths of our clubs are holding their own, or growing. In addition, we are well on our way to meeting our Foundation giving goals, with more individual Rotarians stepping up to be sustaining members than at this time last year. March is Literacy month. This is the month when many Rotarians dress up like the “Cat in the Hat” and read to school children all across the district. March 2 nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, which is celebrated by schools all across the country to emphasize the importance of adults helping children learn to read. Reading is the cornerstone of literacy. The statistics are undeniable: the more highly skilled a person is in reading and writing, the more successful that person will be in the workplace. In addition, the joy of reading significantly enriches our life experience. In my address to the clubs this year I spoke of what happens when Rotarians change a life for the better: that life in turn changes others, and those lives in turn change even more lives for the better in a chain reaction of good. Nowhere is this more evident than when we help teach a child to read. Our Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka’s life was changed by a teacher whose singular act of service gave young Sakuji the gift of education. The chain reaction started by that village teacher so long ago continues to reverberate in our world today. When I was in 3 rd grade, my teacher (I still remember her name: Mrs. Titmus) called my mother for a parent conference. She told my mom that I could not read. Essentially, I was reading at Kindergarten level. Mrs. Titmus wanted to help me improve my Rotary District 5190 From the Woodshed A monthly message from DG Sam “Woody” Wilbanks Page 1 Club News 7th and 8th Graders learn everything in our lives is a choice... Page 3 Area 9 Assistant Governor Straight Talk Page 2 Focus on the District Looking for engage Rotarians... Page 4 Club Attendance John Sullivan provides the attendance report for December 2012 Page 8 Polio Score Board Bringing you up to date on global eradication efforts Page 7 Calendar Upcoming events Page 8 March 2013 ~ Issue 9 Sam “Woody” Wilbanks - District Governor If we re-energize and refocus our efforts, I am confident we will end this year with some very remarkable achievements in Membership and Foundation!

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From the WoodshedThe chain reaction of changing one life for the better...

Hello Rotarians! Another month in the bag, and only four months left in our fantastic year. DGE Vicki, Kim and I continued on our Mid-Year visits, meeting with the remaining eight of our thirteen Areas. On February 4th, we headed over the Sierras to visit our west side clubs: Area 4 in Grass Valley, Area 5 in Auburn, Area 6 in Placerville, and Area 7 in Jackson. On the 16th, DGE Vicki’s “First Dude and Pilot”, Tim, flew us up to Alturas for our follow up visit with the clubs of Area 12. Tim is an excellent pilot and it was a special treat to fly to Alturas and back. However, the weather intervened a few days later, and we had to drive the 5 hours to Elko to visit with the Area 11 clubs. We wrapped up our Mid-Year visits at the end of the month in Reno with the Area 8 Clubs.

The news is great: the clubs are having a fantastic year! Our two most important priorities, Membership and the support of OUR Foundation, are both looking to approach new high water marks. Because of the hard work and dedication of Club Presidents and their committee chairs the district has added a net of 26 new members so far this year! More than three fourths of our clubs are holding their own, or growing. In addition, we are well on our way

to meeting our Foundation giving goals, with more individual Rotarians stepping up to be sustaining members than at this time last year.

March is Literacy month. This is the month when many Rotarians dress up like the “Cat in the Hat” and read to school children all across the district. March 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, which is celebrated by schools all across the country to emphasize the importance of adults helping children learn to read. Reading is the cornerstone of literacy. The statistics are undeniable: the more highly skilled a person is in reading and writing, the more successful that person will be in the workplace. In addition, the joy of reading significantly enriches our life experience.

In my address to the clubs this year I spoke of what happens when Rotarians change a life for the better: that life in turn changes others, and those lives in turn change even more lives for the better in a chain reaction of good. Nowhere is this more evident than when we help teach a child to read. Our Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka’s life was changed by a teacher whose singular act of service gave young Sakuji the gift of education. The chain reaction started by that village teacher so long ago continues to reverberate in our world today.

When I was in 3rd grade, my teacher (I still remember her name: Mrs. Titmus) called my mother for a parent conference. She told my mom that I could not read. Essentially, I was reading at Kindergarten level. Mrs. Titmus wanted to help me improve my

Rotary District 5190From the WoodshedA monthly message from DG Sam “Woody” WilbanksPage 1

Club News7th and 8th Graders learn everything in our lives is a choice...Page 3

Area 9 Assistant Governor Straight TalkPage 2

Focus on the DistrictLooking for engage Rotarians...Page 4

Club AttendanceJohn Sullivan provides the attendance report for December 2012Page 8

Polio Score BoardBringing you up to date on global eradication effortsPage 7

CalendarUpcoming eventsPage 8

March 2013 ~ Issue 9 Sam “Woody” Wilbanks - District Governor

If we re-energize and refocus our efforts, I am confident we will end this year with some very

remarkable achievements in Membership and Foundation!

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skills. The two women made a plan, and I was enrolled in the Weekly Reader Book Club. At first I was dismayed. Then, as my skills rapidly improved, I became totally engrossed in the world of reading. After a couple of years, the public library became one of my favorite summertime “hangouts”. I still remember the cool, air conditioned quiet of the library, the smell of books, and the unlimited supply of places and things that I could read about for free.

I became a good reader, and a voracious one. Because of this, I was the first person from either side of my family to graduate from college since my paternal grandfather. I have had a very successful life in large part because someone took the time and made an effort to reach out to me, and help me learn to read. Thank you Mrs. Titmus, and thank you Mom!

The beauty of literacy projects is that they can be so effective, yet they often cost next to nothing. They don’t have a high price tag …what they require is personal, one-on-one time with young people. Literacy projects are something that every single Rotarian can participate in, no matter their physical condition. They are especially great projects in which to involve our new members.

Get together with your fellow Rotarians this month, and undertake a literacy project. You will start a chain reaction of good that will spread like ripples in a pond!

Sam “Woody” Wilbanks

Assistant Governor’s Straight TalkArea 9, Joe Zarachoff

Greetings from Lake Tahoe, sometimes referred to as the “Crown Jewel” of District 5190. Area 9 consists of five clubs serving the South Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Carson Valley communities. The Carson City, Carson City Sunset and Minden Rotary Clubs comprise the Carson side of Area 9. Serving the South Shore are the South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Clubs (my home club). All together this represents 244 Rotarians. We are also home to a Rotaract club based at the Lake

Tahoe Community College, and 2 Interact Clubs, at Douglas and Carson City High Schools.

Our Area 9 Clubs are currently involved with their fundraising events, in an effort to raise the dollars that bankroll their good works in the community. Here is a rundown of those activities.

Once again, I was eliminated early from the Annual Poker tournament recently held by the Carson City Sunset Club. Only an additional buy-in kept me at the table for any length of time. I’ve either got to become a better Poker player, or encourage the club to find another fundraiser! The event was well attended, with many auction items, excellent snacks and a Bingo game as this small club (19 members) raised a few thousand dollars. Maybe I’ll try Bingo next year!

The Rotary Club of Minden is busy preparing for their 5th annual Beast Feast. The club bills this event as a Wild Game Dinner and Silent Auction and will be featuring Buffalo Prime Rib, among other entrée choices. The Carson Valley Inn will be hosting the affair on Saturday, March 9th at 6 p.m. where 200 are expected to attend. There is always great food, fellowship and an ever growing auction.

Need a new car? The South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club is about 25% of the way towards their goal of selling 2000 raffle tickets for their annual Great Car Sweepstakes. On April 24th the Club will select 25 lucky finalists who will be presented a key, one of which will open a vehicle! The winner can accept $25,000 in cash or apply this amount towards the purchase of a car from Cardinale Way Toyota. It is great fun watching the finalists, one by one, try their key in the car door. Along with your entry into the raffle, your $50 donation gets you several discount coupons from local merchants (including golf, food and wine) that can easily be worth over twice the cost of your ticket!

Woody’s WhereaboutsMar 8 Area 7 Foundation DinnerMar 14 Area 5 Foundation Dinner

Mar 26 Portola 75th Charter Celebration

2012-2013 PRESIDENTS FINAL REMINDERThe Presidential Citation applications are due by March 31st to be considered. Please email the

completed application to either Ginny Lewis [email protected] or DG Woody at [email protected]. The March 31st deadline is non-negotiable. Ginny will be reviewing each

Citation submitted to determine the qualifying clubs. Unless otherwise specified, all activities must be undertaken and completed between July 1st and March 31st of the 2012-2013 Rotary Year. If you need

an additional copy of the Presidential Citation click on the following link: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/900a_en12.pdf.

Tahoe-Douglas and Carson City Rotary Clubs celebrate milestone anniversaries

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The Carson City Rotary Club is looking ahead to their 2nd Annual Beer and Pizza Championship being held on Saturday evening, April 6th at the Carson Mall. Co-hosted by the High Sierra Brewing Company, you can enjoy beer and pizza from several local contestants and vote for your favorites. There is typically a live auction for trips and events, a silent auction for great local gifts, and a drawing for a Samuel Adams trip to Boston.

The Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club will be hosting their 45th Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration. This signature event is always a fun party that the community looks forward to each year. With a traditional all you can eat Irish buffet and complimentary wine tasting, a good time is guaranteed for all. There will be entertainment, dancing, and over 200 silent auction items for your shopping pleasure. This event is being held at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, with the doors opening at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 15th. There is also an online pre-auction website to start your bidding. Visit www.tdrotary.com to learn more.

For information on these upcoming events please contact the following Club Presidents:

• Carson City Rotary Club – Bill Kirby [email protected]

• Minden Rotary Club – Jim Blaisdell [email protected]

• South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club - Cynthea Preston [email protected]

• Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club - Jenny Buscher [email protected]

Two Area 9 clubs celebrated milestone anniversaries this Rotary year. The Tahoe-Douglas Club reached 50 years in September and has had several small celebrations throughout the year. One such acknowledgement occurred during Governor Woody’s official visit in October, where he presented the 50 year certificate signed by RI President Tanka to Club President Jenny Buscher.

On February 26th over 100 people were in attendance for the Carson City Club’s 75 year anniversary celebration. As Carson City is the Nevada State Capitol it was only fitting that the affair was held at the Governor’s Mansion and featured an announcement from a State Representative and a proclamation from the Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, who is a Past President and active member of the club. Governor Woody was there as well, and also presented this club with a certificate signed by the RI President. The Nevada Appeal also carried a beautiful multi-page insert that highlighted the club’s rich history and many achievements.

Looking forward to seeing you all at District Training Assembly and District Conference!

Club NewsEveryday Hero With Perfect Attendance

Richard "Twiggy" Wiggin will soon be honored for 41 years of perfect attendance at Loyalton's 74th  Charter  night celebration on March 16th. Dick and his wife Shirley run the Chilcoot Trading post

in Chilcoot California. Not only has "Twiggy" had perfect attendance for all these years, he is an instrumental part of all Loyalton's events from the July 4th celebration, to the Lamb Barbecue. He   is of

course a club past President. "Twiggy" and his wife Shirley are both Paul Harris Fellows.

Taking a Stand on Bullying

Article submitted by Gloria LaPlant, President Rotary Club of Portola

Creating a Caring, Respectful and Inclusive Culture at Portola Jr/Sr High School Seminar was provided for the 7th & 8th graders through a partnership between Portola Jr/Sr High School and the Rotary Club of Portola on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. In a time when bullying is on the top of everyone’s awareness; we believe that it is necessary to take the steps to promote an inclusive, respectful, safe and welcoming culture in our school.

The seminar included both an assembly and a workshop led by program facilitator Rochelle Whellams from Learning for Living. Rochelle has extensive training and experience in youth leadership. She developed this seminar with the belief that unless students are empowered to take an active role in the changing culture, change will not be fully accomplished. The seminar started with the foundation that all of us are leaders ...though often times, we do not lead in a conscious manner. Everything in our lives is a choice, and when we accept this, we realize that we are in the driver’s seat when it comes to our actions. The majority of the seminar was process based which allowed the students to take part in activities geared towards increasing self-awareness, leadership by example, the importance of thinking beyond this moment, and encouraging students to consider the legacy of their actions.

“Legacy” was the big theme for the day. Essentially the students were asked to examine how they have, and how they would like to show-up in their lives. What will be their legacy... will there be an afterglow or an aftermath from their involvement in relationships?

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Dick making secret barbecue rub for July 4th picnic

Shirley Wiggin

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Several exercises were designed to help open up a dialogue between students for improving the school culture, because in the end... we aren't all that different.

Thank you to the teachers, counselors, Rotary Eighth Grade Leadership graduates, RYLA graduates, upper class leaders and Rotarians who not only gave of their time to help out, but were active participants in the process. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Portola, Portola Jr/Sr High School and the Purple Pride Boosters Club for funding this seminar. A very special thank you to Principal Sara Sheridan for her support of this project. Without her support and participation this seminar would not have been possible.

Beginning a Great Adventure in Leadership, Friendship, and Service

Submitted by Pat Nahin, Rotary Club of Bishop

The Rotary Club of Bishop welcomed Anneke Bishop to the non profit community service organization on February 5th.   The induction was conducted by Rotarian Randy Van Tassell along with Anneke’s sponsor, Lori Gable. 

Anneke Bishop is a Registered Nurse. She completed her nursing education at a University Hospital in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and later received her Bachelors degree in Nursing education in the city of Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.  Anneke has lived in Bishop since 2004.   After moving to the United States she started working as an RN once she passed the required exams. Her husband, Bob

works as a Transportation Security Officer at Mammoth airport.  Bob and Anneke have 3 children, Alysia, 21 years old, Alison 18 years old and Ian, 14 years old.  Anneka enjoys traveling, hiking in our beautiful Sierra area,   being outdoors in the summer, photography and working on upgrades to their home.

Anneka had heard of our Rotary club and was attracted to our many local, national and international projects.  She feels her experience of living outside of Bishop and outside of the United States might bring a different look on how the club can start new charitable programs.  She is looking forward to working on a one day project in Mexico where she will help other Rotarians build a home for a homeless family.  President, Mike Gable, is excited to have Anneke in the club and says because of her career in nursing, she certainly is no stranger to helping those in need and is ready to pitch in and help in the club’s many  projects.

The Rotary Club of Bishop meets every Tuesday at noon at The Whiskey Creek.  Visitors are welcome.  Lunch is $15.00

District NewsBring Your Team (and the rest of your Club) to District Training Assembly!

Submitted by: Tom Hardy, Public Image Chair

The District Training Assembly is coming up on April 20, 2013, at the Atlantis Hotel and Spa in Reno. Please let your club members know about this valuable training opportunity. Not only will they be inspired by the plenary sessions and learn how we will Engage Rotary and Change Lives, but they’ll also be able to participate in one of ELEVEN training “tracks.” There be valuable information your entire leadership team—from Club Secretaries and Treasurers to New Generation and Project Chairs--and we’ll also have a track for new members to learn more about Rotary—something for every member of your club.

Left to Right: Lori Gable, Anneke Bishop and Randy Van TassellPhoto by Brad Mettam

District  Training  AssemblyApril  20,  2013

Atlan&s  Hotel  and  Casino,  Reno,  NV

Get  ready  to  help  your  Club  Engage  Rotary  and  Change  Lives!

Expanded  training  this  year  with  elec&ves  and  a  “New  to  Rotary”  Track.

Something for Everyone in Your Club

Save the Date!

Registration and Room BlockIs Now Open!

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As an extra added-value this year, there will also be special “Quick Start” sessions; allowing all attendees, in addition to their training track, to pick an additional quick “intro” to a wide range of Rotary topics—our Foundation, the Ethics Initiative, a Fundraising Idea exchange, using Facebook for your club, Club Runner software, and much, much more.

Registration information, a complete list of all training tracks and “Quick Start” sessions, and room block information is available at www.rotarydistrict5190.org. Sign Up Now!

Looking for a Handful of Engaged Rotarians

I’ll have an order of ideas with a side of creativity, please!

Wanted!  Club Resource Chair and Committee to serve for District 5190.   This Committee will work to share ideas and best practices for clubs on programs (developing a speaker’s bureau and ideas for great programs without a speaker), fun and fellowship ideas (social events), and also fundraising best practices and ideas.  Please contact DGE Vicki Puliz at [email protected] if you would love to help our clubs with Club Service!

Polio-Plus—Is your club IN for this year?

Article submitted by Rod Fivelstad, District 5190 Polio Eradication Chair

We all know that we did meet the Gates challenge raising over $200 million for Polio Eradication. I think most of us know that the job is not over. As Rotarians, we need to continue our efforts. Total eradication of this horrific disease is the only option. The End Polio Now eradication effort continues and we are asking clubs and individual Rotarians to continue their support of the Polio eradication efforts with resources of money and time.

We ask clubs to at least match their End Polio Now level of funding from last year. District 5190 is providing a matching grant of $1000 for clubs donating at least $1000 toward the End Polio Now

campaign this Rotary Year. Submit your funds in the usual way and the District will automatically submit the $1000 to Rotary International.

Looking for an idea. Fallon sponsored a “Pennies for Polio” event. DG-elect

Vicki Puliz was the kickoff speaker and the two-day effort raised $948. Way to Go Fallon!

The following clubs have already met the challenge and will receive the $1000 District contribution toward End Polio Now: Reno, Elko-

Desert Sunrise, Sparks, Reno-Sunrise, Susanville-Sunrise, Alturas, Sparks Centennial Sunrise, Auburn, Tahoe City, Quincy, Jackson, Cameron Park, Auburn Gold Country, and Yerington.

Please encourage your club to get on board and join the list.

Let’s END POLIO NOW!

Convention News

Going to the Rotary International Convention in Lisbon? Do not forget to signup for the Zone 25 and 26 Reception at the Corinthia Lisboa Hotel, 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The cost is $49 per person if registered for the event by June 10, $60 at the door, if there is space. RI Director Ken Boyd and his wife Susan will be there. Will you?

What! You are not even signed up for the convention? It is not too late. Just go the Rotary.org website and follow the links to get registered. Several District 5190 members including Woody will be in Lisbon.

Tech Corner - Setting and Tracking GoalsStrong clubs plan for success by setting goals for membership, fundraising, and service. Add or view your club's goals and achievements in Rotary Club Central. This new tool empowers club and district leaders to monitor club progress while giving Rotary a better way to measure the impact Rotarians are making worldwide.

Here’s how to get started:1. Go to www.rotary.org/memberaccess2. Select Create Account3. Enter and confirm email address4. Select Rotary Club Central5. Review your Club Snapshot” data6. Select Rotary Club Central7. Enter data in Your Club, Service, and Foundation Giving

for the appropriate year

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Club KudosHappy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!  Check it out - here are just a few of Galaxy 5190's "out of this world" ideas for supporting literacy ...

Mini Lending Libraries

Susan Fivelstad, from the Rotary Club of Grass Valley, is spearheading a really neat project called "Little Libraries".   She scored several used "newspaper boxes" - the waterproof dispensers found outside grocery stores in which you insert a coin, open the door and grab a paper.   She is eliminating the coin drops and stocking the boxes with used

books for all ages in order to create little l e n d i n g l i b r a r i e s ! 

The local Interact Club is having fun sprucing them up with fresh paint and creative decors.  They'll be topped off with   explanatory signs and placed throughout the community. Google "Little Libraries" for more information and inspirational stories, or just jet an e-mail off to Susan ([email protected]) ...   She would love to share.

Acting Out is Ethical

Ever heard of "The Apple Dumpling Gang"?   This great

little book weaves Rotary principles and ethics into a

charming story geared to second grade children.   The Portola Club has been sharing this story with their local Elementary School for some time  now, but this year they added a fun twist ... creative club members acted out the parts as the story was read!!  I spoke to a couple of club members ("Red Delicious and Mr. Gala",   They're enjoying their new nicknames almost as much as they enjoyed presenting the story to the children!   For more information and fun suggestions Contact District Literacy Chair Lindy Beatie - [email protected].

Novel Book Club Ideas

The Auburn Club has started a "One Book - One Community" program ... they selected a book about events in the local   American River Canyon

area and encouraged local book clubs and  high school classes to read it.   They have publicized the program at libraries and book stores, and have organized evening community discussion groups, local talks and book signings by the author, and a tour of the key locales in the book!     Drop President Bart O'Brien a line for the scoop on t h i s o n e . . . [email protected].

Truckee Rotary has a couple of KOOL clubs ... one in each Elementary School.   Their participants are 4th and 5th grade girls ... and their mothers. Way to promote literacy and family in one shot, Truckee!!  Dianne Fix, the Club Literacy Chair,  will be glad to tell   you more - [email protected].

Skype - Communication Without Limits

Reno Central has developed a program in which elementary school students read via Skype to fellow students in other classrooms, and sometimes even other schools. The Club provided the classrooms with the Skype

cameras, and the program totally took off from there. The Rotarians were delighted to discover that:

✴ This program has had a positive effect on reducing bullying, as relationships have b l o s s o m e d b e t w e e n challenged students (the readers) and high achieving students (the listeners or helpers).

✴ When the reading and listening students attend different elementary schools, they often funnel into the same junior high ... their friendships help with that transition, and with bullying in their new schools, too.

✴ There have been significant improvements in the reading skills and scores of the readers involved in the program.

✴ There are exciting possibilities for including this idea in an international exchange!!

Contact Lisa Read with questions and tips on this great program ... [email protected]

Polio Score BoardWild Poliovirus (WPV) cases – As of 27 February 2013

Total cases Year-to-date 2013

Year-to-date 2012

Total in 2012 

Globally 5 20 223

Case breakdown by country

Countries Total as of26 Feb 2013

Total as of28 Feb 2012

Total in 2012

Most Recent Case

Pakistan 2 12 58 26 Jan 2013Afghanistan 1 4 37 31 Jan 2013Nigeria 2 3 122 29 Jan 2013Chad 0 1 5 14 Jun 2012Niger 0 0 1 15 Nov 2012

In Pakistan on 26 February, a police officer providing security to a polio vaccination team was shot and killed. No vaccinators were harmed. This is yet another example of the often dangerous circumstances faced by frontline workers, and those who protect them.

Rotarians have been fighting to eradicate polio for more than 20 years, and we are this close to crossing the finish line. Here’s what you can do:

1. Build Awareness: Inform your community about progress; direct people to www.endpolionow.org for the latest information.

2. Raise Funds: Contribute at www.endpolionow.org

3. Reach Out: Ask corporations, organizations, and professional colleagues to join our cause.

4. Encourage Advocacy: Encourage political and financial support.

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Rotary Officers 2012-13Rotary InternationalRI President: Sakuji TanakaRI President-elect: Ron D. BurtonDirector Zone 25/26: Kenneth R. Boyd

Rotary District 5190District Governor: Sam “Woody” WilbanksDistrict Governor Elect: Vicki PulizDistrict Governor Nominee: Joe ZarachoffDistrict Governor Nominate Designate: Gail EllingwoodDistrict Secretary: John SullivanDistrict Treasurer: Cheryl ZarachoffDistrict Executive Assistant: Ginny LewisTrainer: PDG Wyn SpillerNewsletter Editor: Elizabeth CavassoWebmaster: IT Committee

Assistant GovernorsArea 1: Penny ArtzArea 2: Gail EllingwoodArea 3: Steve LiebermanArea 4: Doug McDonaldArea 5: Barbara BesanaArea 6: Carol AbbanatArea 7: PJ KarnazeArea 8: Gary MacDonaldArea 9: Joe ZarachoffArea 10: Greg HunewillArea 11: Michelle UrainArea 12: David MasonArea 13: Randy Van Tassell

District NewsletterThe Rotary District 5190 Newsletter is a monthly publication sponsored by District Governor Sam “Woody” Wilbanks. Please note the newsletter is posted on the District website at www.rotarydistrict5190.org/ newsletters.asp. Follow the instructions to download a copy of the newsletter. It is necessary to have a “Portable Document Format” (PDF) reader to read it. Instructions for downloading the free “Acrobat Reader” are available on the website. If you cannot print a copy from the website, contact your Assistant Governor and ask for a hard copy.

Send Club bulletins, news and brilliant ideas to Editor Elizabeth Cavasso, 1201 Juniper Street, Alturas, CA 96101 or e-mail to [email protected] • Home: 530-233-3265 • Cell: 530-640-0002. Deadline: 20th of the previous month of publication.

Printed by DigiPrint Corporation 775-786-4464 • digiprintcorporation.com

CalendarMar 1-3:! Far West President Elect Training SeminarMar 23:! District Leadership Meeting - 2012-13 / 2013-14Mar 31:! Presidential Citations DueApr 8:! Call for Recognition DueApr 1-30:! 2nd Call for Ambassadorial Scholarship CandidatesApr 1-15:! Area Speech & Music Winners Due to District Chairs

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” 

- Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"

Club Attendance Report: January 2013! ! John Sullivan

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Alturas 25 3 27 E1 67% 75.00% $5,462 $2,648 Nevada'County'South 30 4 33 E1 91.74% $5,081 $1,906Alturas'Sunrise 25 2 25 1 0% 95.00% $3,031 $0 Penn'Valley 36 2 35 0 E50% 84.00% $6,110 $1,767Amador'Upcountry'(Pioneer) 23 8 23 1 0% 65.00% $1,000 $400 Placerville 42 2 46 0 48.00% $5,452 $1,422Auburn 106 4 105 4 E25% 80.86% $14,605 $2,000 PlymouthEFoothills 27 2 29 0 100% 59.00% $1,198 $14Auburn'Daybreak 12 13 14 0 15% 96.15% $2,448 $165 Pollock'PinesECamino 14 4 16 0 50% 51.00% $320 $447Auburn'Gold'Country 43 9 47 2 44% 88.46% $4,750 $1,538 Portola 30 3 27 0 E100% 92.31% $2,870 $996Bishop 34 16 41 0 44% 62.60% $3,965 $438 Quincy 44 7 47 0 43% 83.33% $3,876 $1,875Bishop'Sunrise 23 4 24 0 25% 72.92% $3,345 $100 Reno 202 10 191 E6 E110% 76.76% $26,383 $5,466Cameron'Park 59 10 60 2 10% 75.70% $2,240 $1,893 Reno'Centennial'Sunset* 29 5 30 0 20% 0.00% $2,675 $1,185Carson'City 83 2 88 0 250% 69.45% $4,425 $400 Reno'Central 57 8 59 0 25% 73.00% $6,316 $0Carson'City'E'Sunset* 17 7 18 0 14% 0.00% $1,000 $0 Reno'Midtown 26 11 19 0 E64% 54.00% $275 $0Chester 22 3 20 0 E67% 62.00% $2,200 $100 Reno'South 59 3 59 0 0% 69.80% $6,532 $1,215Elko 76 3 74 E1 E67% 46.51% $2,705 $1,424 Reno'Sunrise 50 4 49 0 E25% 72.82% $5,249 $3,157Elko'Desert'Sunrise 28 2 27 0 E50% 77.04% $4,941 $4,610 Smith'Valley 24 4 26 3 50% 61.00% $3,565 $572Ely 29 2 30 0 50% 62.00% $0 $0 South'Lake'Tahoe 57 2 49 0 E400% 58.37% $3,795 $0Fallon 47 5 47 1 0% 58.90% $9,260 $1,360 Sparks 122 6 117 0 E83% 86.69% $18,449 $3,344Fernley 24 4 25 0 25% 70.40% $1,425 $75 Sparks'Centennial'Sunrise 28 5 28 0 0% 77.14% $7,329 $2,034Georgetown'Divide 29 5 37 2 160% 49.40% $2,450 $935 Surprise'Valley 19 2 17 0 E100% 72.00% $1,000 $0Grass'Valley 72 5 69 E1 E60% 82.50% $11,860 $1,292 Susanville'Rotary'Club 45 2 54 0 450% 54.17% $4,200 $1,000Greenville 9 1 9 0 0% 52.00% $2,360 $0 Susanville'Sunrise 30 1 31 2 100% 72.00% $5,420 $2,833Incline'Village 25 5 25 E1 0% 91.53% $2,375 $300 Tahoe'City 38 3 40 0 67% 82.00% $4,350 $2,000Ione 28 5 29 2 20% 87.04% $6,155 $1,300 TahoeEDouglas* 50 2 49 0 E50% 0.00% $8,961 $111Jackson 47 2 49 0 100% 80.59% $3,239 $2,019 TahoeEIncline 38 8 43 1 63% 70.00% $8,575 $1,000Loyalton 27 1 26 E1 E100% 91.00% $2,518 $500 Tonopah 20 3 21 0 33% 84.12% $45 $400Mammoth'Lakes'Noon 42 5 40 0 E40% 56.00% $1,300 $100 Truckee 87 2 87 0 0% 86.22% $6,215 $3,225Mammoth'Lakes'Sunrise 17 3 15 0 E67% 72.00% $455 $30 Truckee'Sunrise 23 5 25 0 40% 72.00% $100 $0Minden 38 6 36 0 E33% 81.25% $60 $750 WestwoodELake'Almanor 7 6 11 0 67% 92.00% $0 $0Nevada'City 43 10 40 0 E30% 59.10% $2,485 $1,157 Winnemucca 37 10 38 0 10% 43.33% $1,275 $0Nevada'City'49er'Breakfast 90 1 93 2 300% 80.88% $18,260 $362 Yerington 42 4 42 0 0% 89.24% $2,730 $1,531*'No'Attendance'report'made.''Last'known'member'count'used.'' TOTALS 2456 276 2481 11 $268,665 $63,397