We had the pleasure of hearing from Eric Brown who serves as Washoe County Manager.  He was first appointed to the position by the Washoe County Commissioners in 2019.  Washoe County has a population of 501,700 which spans 6,542 square miles and a annual budget of $1.07 billion. 

 

Mr. Brown described the organization of the county and some of the key accomplishments over the past year.  One key accomplishment includes planning and coordination of a county wide first responder computer dispatch system which will improve response times in times of emergency.  Other accomplishments have included extending broadband access to Gerlach, the Lemmon Valley flood mitigation plan, and allocation of $91 million in Federal funds through the Community Reinvestment Program.

 

Carolyn brought a jar containing debris from the recent Davis Creek Fire.  These chunks of burnt debris arrived there from the fire zone 5 miles away from her house!

 

 

Shawn announced that one of the scouts in the troop we sponsor can user some help with his Eagle Scout project.  His project, scheduled for October 5th and 6th, will be to build a trail section with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association in the Heavenly Ski Resort.  He is looking for trail building volunteers or donations to help pay for the food and equipment.  Shawn will send out an email to members with more details.

Steve Schroder submitted these photos of the Truckee River Cleanup that took place Saturday, September 21.

 

 

 

 

 

Just a reminder - there is no meeting Friday, September 27.  However, there will be the club social that evening at Dave Sundstrom's home (see events).