Speakers

Clara Andriola is the Chair of the Washoe County Commission and Elizabeth Quinn is an advocate for children with behavioral problems.  The former West Hills Hospital is being remodeled and will open in the Summer of 2027 as sthe Washoe Children's Behavioral Health Center.   They will be discussing the new facility, and how it will help families in Washoe County

Diana Hoffman is a member of Sparks Rotary and the founder of Music with Confidence.  Music with Confidence  utilizes performing arts and fine arts as tools to help students on the autistic spectrum, emotionally challenged, or specially gifted develop self-confidence, teamwork skills, and a sense of control and hope for their future. The organization actively collaborates with other groups to achieve shared goals, such as empowering children and fostering mental health.

President Dave, along with other club members will be discussing the state of Reno Sunrise Rotary, and will bring up some items for us to think about. 

Kristine Caliger is the Executive Director of the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research center addressing key challenges faced by policymakers and all Nevadans.Founded in 2014 by a group of Nevadans who sought to advance new policy choices based on sound research, sensible and pragmatic thinking, and bold ideas, the Guinn Center is named after the late Governor Kenny Guinn. Governor Guinn was a dynamic force for good in Nevada whose legacy of bipartisan problem-solving continues to inspire our mission today. 

Jon and Martha spent 2 weeks in Malaysia  with a group of Rotarians touring the country, visiting Rotary clubs, and participating in a Rotary service project.   They will be sharing this experience with Reno Sunrise Rotary.