This Week February 20: National and Nevada current issues and political events, with former United States Senator Richard Bryan.

February 25 (Sunday), Fireside Chat— Post Mardi Gras Fais Do Do
Dress very casual—crawfish & gumbo are messy. Bring a lawn chair. Let your hair down. Be prepared to pass a good time, cher. Click here for more information. RSVP by Feb 20, 756-2249 or email jfilangeri@cox.net. Look up Fais Do Do .

Next Week February 27: Four Way Test Speech Contest (see Membership below)

Mark Your Calendar
March 23, North LV Rotary Club Annual Fundraiser
March 31, LVNW Spring Fest (fundraiser)
May 24, District 5300 Conference

Courtney Brooks is a hydrogeologist who spent many years in Africa. He presented a program on his experiences in Central Africa working on water development projects.

He emphasized that the projects with the highest degree of success were those that used the simplest technology, were dependable, and involved the efforts of the communities which the projects served.

This reinforces RI's philosophy when reviewing projects for matching grant applications.

There's no fellowship in an empty chair.
Your guests and visiting Rotarians help kindle the flame of fellowship

George Eichaker, Rotary Club of Keokuk, Iowa
David Gosse, Guest of Darrell & Joe
Steve Tetreau, Guest of Joe
Cindy Fox, Guest of Dennis F

I'm proud and pleased to announce that our own Diane Cabral has become a Major Contributor to the Foundation, having contributed over $10,000 to support the wonderful programs of the Rotary Foundation.

The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

Congratulations, Diane! And our thanks.

The Four Way Test Speech Contest
The objective is to develop good relationships and strengthen the links between Rotary, participating schools, and young people by: 1. Drawing attention to the wider application and implications of a Four-Way Test.
2. To promote vocational activities for youth.
3. To promote to young people the ideals and ethical values of Rotary by drawing attention to the wide applications and implications of its Four Way Test.
4. To encourage and foster excellence in the art of public speaking.
5. To develop confidence and self-esteem of the young participants.
6. To provide opportunities for students to test their skills before an audience.

For details on how the contest works in our district, click here.

Congratulations!
Brian Simmons celebrates his first year in Rotary.
Lynn Mosier is taking over the duties as Treasurer.

World Understanding and Peace:
February's Rotary theme is World Understanding and Peace. Advancing world understanding and peace, which is expressed in the fourth part of the Object of Rotary, is an important focus of Rotarian service. It is the impetus for numerous service efforts and other cooperative ventures among Rotarians from different parts of the world. It is the reason Rotary International has a long-standing close collaboration with the United Nations and many of its member agencies. Appropriately, every year the anniversary of the founding of Rotary, 23 February, is celebrated as World Understanding and Peace Day.

Spring Fest 5
Jim Cady has provided a copy of last year's Spring Fest solicitation letter in Word format. You can download this and the e-letter from our download center. Login required.

It's your turn to play. You do not need to be a member to play or win. However, we do invite you to join us for breakfast any Tuesday morning to meet the beautiful babies in person.

Go to the contest page from our home page, or click the link below to see the 38 pictures and try to identify them (crib sheet provided). The contestant who correctly identifies the most pictures wins a two night stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Palm Desert. The Rotarian whose picture is most mis-identified wins a two night stay in deluxe accommodations at the Hilton Oakland Airport (That's San Francisco for the directionally challenged).

Be sure to enter your name and contact information on your ballot!

Enter as many times as you like. Only your last ballot will be counted so don't be afraid to guess or try again, and again, and ...

Greeter: Paul Wexler
Pledge: Jerry Sligar
Inspirational: Lynn Peterson
Musicologist: Dennis Ortwein

If you would like to be a guest for one of our programs, please contact Darrell Cavanaugh at membership@lvnwrotary.org