We were fortunate to have Chris Sarman , our Washoe County Assessor, as our speaker last week.  He grew up in Elko, Nevada and graduated from the University of Nevada.

 

The office handles approximately 190,000 parcels with a staff of 63.  They manage approximately $90 million in county assets or 52% of the general fund.

 

Their function is to determine the value of property assets that are subject to taxation.  The value of a property is based upon the land value, improvements, and appreciation. They can determine if a property has been improved in several ways, including building permits and aerial photography.  If a property is your personal residence, then there is a tax cap regardless of changes in the property valuation.

 

For more information: https://www.washoecounty.gov/assessor/

 

Dave "Sunny" Sundstrom purchased the travel package to the Grand Cayman put together by Ed Basl.  As a result, $1,500 was donated to the club's charitable foundation.  Thank you Ed and Sunny!

 

Lynn Clark and Ed Basl presented two fundraising opportunities.  

 

There will be a Superbowl 10x10 board which Lynn described in detail.  Members can buy as many squares as they choose at $5/spot.  He described in detail how the funds would be handled.  So bring your cash to our next meeting on January 7.

 

Ed had a jar filled with coins from Rotary Piggy Banks and members were offered a $5 chance to guess the total value of the coins.  Ed offered to match each $5 bet up to $100.  The person whose guess is closest to the value will get $10 and the remainder will go to the club's charitable foundation.

Please note that we will not have a meeting this Friday, January 31, but instead will have a club social. See details in the sidebar.