On Friday we are fortunate to have JoJo Townsell speak to the club.  He was a local student-athlete who played football for Hug High School, then went on to play for UCLA followed by two seasons with the USFL and seven seasons with the the New York Jets.  

 

Following his playing days JoJo returned to his native Nevada where he and his wife, Suzi, founded the non-profit MEFIYI Foundation. Standing for Me-For-Incredible-Youth, Inc., its mission is to promote, encourage and support amateur athletics, recreation programs and physical fitness for students with simultaneous emphasis on the importance of an education.

 

 

 

At our last meeting on November 4, District Governor Jeff Gabriel gave an inspirational presentation.  He described a moving experience for him while carrying out a Rotary project that was life changing.  He finally understood what it meant to be a Rotarian.  It was great to have him and his wife, Jane, visit our humble club at Swill Coffee and Wine.

 

 

Charlie and Aggie Fettig kindly hosted our board meeting with District Governor Jeff Gabriel.  Their warm and inviting home was the perfect venue for having a comfortable meeting to discuss Rotary affairs.

 

District Governor Jeff presented Carolyn Abend with the Quiet Rotarian Award for her service to the club.  Carolyn is an intelligent, humble, and quiet person who is essential to the smooth operation of the club.  She presently serves as our club secretary and also treasurer for our charitable foundation.  Congratulations Carolyn!

 

District Governor Jeff presented Charlie Fettig with the Heart of Service Award.  Charlie is the club's "Energizer Bunny" who is always willing to lend a hand.  With his background in construction, he helps make our work projects safe and effective.  We are fortunate to have him in the club.  Congratulations Charlie!

 

District Governor Jeff recognized Lynn Clark for achieving Major Donor Level II status.  Lynn has been a Rotarian since 2000, a Paul Harris Society member since 2017, and Polio Plus sustaining member since 2014.  He gives about 80$ of his annual giving to the Annual Fund and 20% to Polio Plus.  Thank you Lynn for your generosity over the years!  Your support allows Rotary to have major impacts at home and abroad.

 

It is simple to set up regular automatic or single donations online.  Simply go to https://my.rotary.org/en/donate and sign in.  If you have any difficulties, please touch base with any club officer for assistance.

The Nevada National Guard is proudly hosting an Open House at the Reno Air Base (1776 National Guard Way, Reno) on November 19^TH from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  This event is free and open to the public, and there is no registration required.  Everyone is welcome (especially Rotarians) to enjoy the military static displays (helicopters, airplanes, and ground vehicles), demonstrations, and discussions.  So please share this information with our Club and the District leadership.  Chief Warrant Officer Steve Nielsen (stephen.j.nielsen.mil@army.mil) is the point of contact for the event.