TODAY
It’s time for CRAFT TALKS! Today we’ll learn more about some of the Club’s more recent members: LINDA NOLIN, BRANDON MOULDER, SHERI BOGH, and KEVIN EBERLE-NOEL. JULIE MICHAELS will moderate the panel for this Rotarianfest.
LAST WEEK
SERENA DAVIS and TISH SANDOS shared the amazing success story of the Smiley Heritage Tours field trip program, now operating for more than 40 years. The tour spreads the love of local history to every fourth grader throughout the East San Bernardino Valley. Originally founded as an auxiliary project of the Redlands Assistance League, the group migrated under the umbrella of A.K. Smiley Public Library in the mid-2010s.
NEXT WEEK
TIM EVANS from Inland Empire Chapter of The Unforgettables Foundation will be on hand. “The mission of The Unforgettables Foundation is to assist at risk and grieving families with finances to help them afford a timely and dignified funeral for their child.”
REMINDERS
This year’s 37th annual Red, Wine, & Blues event will take place on Saturday May 11, 2024 from 4 – 7pm at Kimberly Crest House & Gardens.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
District 5330 wants you to be a successful leader in your club! The District offers many opportunities for education and networking with other Rotarians so that you can learn from the best and be the best.
Club Leader and Member Training Assembly is one of those opportunities!! Register today and learn more about your current position in Rotary or one that you would like to serve in. Registration is easy and only costs $35. The date is April 6th from 8am to 12 noon, and the training will be held at Tahquitz High School in beautiful Hemet. And as special incentive, The Rotary Club of Redlands will even reimburse your $35!
ROTARY ETIQUETTE
Every once in a while, everyone has something pop up that precludes the ability to stay for the program – on those rare occasions, don’t forget to make your apologies to the speaker before scooting.
THE SPOKE
If you enjoy just a wee bit of writing, then do we have the opportunity for you! The month of May is currently available for a lucky Rotarian to serve as editor – just let NATHAN GONZALES know… He’ll be eternally grateful to you!
NOTICE FROM PPPP
What does your golf swing, and polio eradication have in common? In order to achieve the desired result, you have to finish! Past presidents in Philanthropy for Polio will be continuing their appeal for us all to help finish the job in ending polio. Please consider giving generously.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
CANDICE STEWART (4), JOHN PATTERSON (7), ERIC GRENIER (13), ALISON ANDERSON (14), MIKE WELLS (15), JERRY BEAN (17), KEVIN CORREIA (19), BRYCE BUNNELL (26), KYRA STEWART (26), ROGER UMINSKI (26)
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Did you know that today is both World Passion Fruit Martini Day and National Brisket Day?! I certainly don’t have those ingredients readily available, but I imagine a trip to a bar like Mu might suffice for the martini, and Cornerstone BBQ for the brisket! (this was not a paid ad). As always, I am eager to see how the birthday folks fare today… best of luck. And looking to the near future, we are well underway for Red, Wine, and Blues. This year featuring music from the Chuck Manning Quartet – an LA jazz fixture. And we already have nearly 9 cases of wine for the event, as the committee works on procuring the rest. A big thank you to JOHN TINCHER who has already offered some great wines for the event!
Editor – Nathan D. Gonzales – Edition No. 38, March 28, 2024