Guest Speaker this week is Ryan Ronco. Ryan Ronco is Placer County’s clerk-recorder-registrar of voters. He was appointed to his current position by the Placer County Board of Supervisors in 2016, was elected to the post by Placer County’s voters in 2018, and was reelected for another four year term June of 2022. We look forward to hearing from Ryan.
President Richard opened the meeting with the Flag salute by Julie Baird and Truman led the Four Way Test with 32 members and 4 guests present. Guests present: Sonia Rincon (Carol A.), Gia McNutt (Joann) and Mike Cramer(Joann).
Mike Boon is the Senior Chaplain/Executive Director at Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy provides a response to several law enforcement agencies' requests for assistance during emotionally traumatic situations involving individual, families or groups of people. Mike said that the ministry is “the best kept secret in Placer County.”He gave several examples of the service the volunteer Chaplains provide. They respond to homes where an unexpected death has occurred. They deal with the family which allows the officers to do their investigation. Families have often said to Mike that: they “don't know what to do next.” The Chaplain can help them with finding a funeral home and provides them with referrals for the help available for other needs as well. Mike told a story of a service needed that was to babysit a dog whose owner had just passed away. The dog needed friendly help which Mike provided so that the family could say goodbye to their loved one. Mike stressed that the Chaplains allow the officers to do their investigations while they help with the grieving family. The Chaplains are well trained before going on service calls. The Chaplaincy is a 501c3, and funding is provided by State and Federal grants and 3 Fundraisers as well as private donations. The 35 current Chaplains responded to 313 service calls in 2023 and expect that 2024 will have more calls.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed ideas for this Bulletin, and to Jan for proofreading, and Bill for his awesome photos.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
Feb 2- Feb 8
Birthdays
Kristine Mollenkopf February 8
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
None this week
Anniversaries
None this week
Rotary Join Anniversaries
None this week
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Speakers are an important part of our RCL meetings. We learn about issues and how we can help others locally and globally. If you would like to be a speaker, or know a potential speaker interested in making a difference please contact carolabbanat@gmail.com and the information will be forwarded to the Speaker Chair.
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Additional Announcement
Joann reminded members that District 5180 is providing a Leadership opportunity to any member, February 24th and 25th. this is an outstanding opportunity to improve leadership skills, such as effective communication, facilitation skills and business and project planning. Another benefit is this meeting and getting to know members of other clubs in D5180.
President Richard has offered club support for the $150.00 course fee. Taking such a course benefits you, the member, as well as the club.
Guest Speaker this week is Ryan Ronco. Ryan Ronco is Placer County’s clerk-recorder-registrar of voters. He was appointed to his current position by the Placer County Board of Supervisors in 2016, was elected to the post by Placer County’s voters in 2018, and was reelected for another four year term June of 2022. We look forward to hearing from Ryan.
President Richard opened the meeting with the Flag salute by Julie Baird and Truman led the Four Way Test with 32 members and 4 guests present. Guests present: Sonia Rincon (Carol A.), Gia McNutt (Joann) and Mike Cramer(Joann).
Alan provided this short version of today's poem: 
Kim: reminded everyone of the Blood Drive Feb 9th. Paul: announced $1,000 sent to Chapala in memory of Moonie King.
Clark provided an excellent history of what Paul Harris stands for, and how it is achieved, before presenting a Paul Harris + 5 to Claire Luke.
New Membership chair, Bryan Ludwig, welcomed Wayne Crow as a new member after an excellent review of Rotary. 
Mike Boon is the Senior Chaplain/Executive Director at Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy provides a response to several law enforcement agencies' requests for assistance during emotionally traumatic situations involving individual, families or groups of people. Mike said that the ministry is “the best kept secret in Placer County.”He gave several examples of the service the volunteer Chaplains provide. They respond to homes where an unexpected death has occurred. They deal with the family which allows the officers to do their investigation. Families have often said to Mike that: they “don't know what to do next.” The Chaplain can help them with finding a funeral home and provides them with referrals for the help available for other needs as well. Mike told a story of a service needed that was to babysit a dog whose owner had just passed away. The dog needed friendly help which Mike provided so that the family could say goodbye to their loved one. Mike stressed that the Chaplains allow the officers to do their investigations while they help with the grieving family. The Chaplains are well trained before going on service calls. The Chaplaincy is a 501c3, and funding is provided by State and Federal grants and 3 Fundraisers as well as private donations. The 35 current Chaplains responded to 313 service calls in 2023 and expect that 2024 will have more calls.
Speakers are an important part of our RCL meetings. We learn about issues and how we can help others locally and globally. If you would like to be a speaker, or know a potential speaker interested in making a difference please contact carolabbanat@gmail.com and the information will be forwarded to the Speaker Chair. .png)
