Here are some pictures from Nevada County South's project - repainting the administration building (thanks to Marcel Verdooner for the photos and thanks to Jim Moule for the paint)!
John Hart from The Union took a ton of pictures too. His pictures are here.
Resolution of the Board Of Supervisors of the County
Of NEVADA, State of California, Proclaiming APRIL 14, 2012, As ROTARIANS AT
WORK Day In NEVADA County and Commending AREA Rotary for Their Ongoing Public
ServICE
Whereas, in 1911, Rotarians enthusiastically
adopted the motto “Service Above Self” because it so aptly articulated the
ideals that the fledgling organization was in the process of developing and
every Rotarian in the world has the opportunity to renew their commitment to
this timeless message of compassion and generosity of spirit by participating
in Rotarians At Work Day.
WHEREAS, Rotary brings
a 105-year history of providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical
standards, and helping build goodwill and peace in the world, through our local
Rotary Clubs which are part of Rotary International and include more than 1.2
million Rotarians in 34,000 clubs in 200 nations and who initiate service
projects to address today’s challenges.
In western Nevada County there are five area Rotary Clubs: Nevada County South, Grass Valley, 49er
Breakfast, Nevada City and Penn Valley, representing 300 business and
professional people.
Whereas, the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass
Valley, California, is home to the Nevada County Fair, the Draft Horse Classic,
and the Country Christmas Faire. Located under tall pine trees, the fairgrounds
are commonly referred to as “California’s Most Beautiful Fairgrounds.”
Whereas, the Nevada County Fair is an economic
engine generating tangible benefits beyond the educational, cultural, and
agricultural tradition including approximately $20,813,000 in spending activity
alone in 2009 – benefiting the local economy and creating a ripple effect of
economic benefit for the state.
WHEREAS, now the Nevada
County Fairgrounds faces a total loss of funding from the State of California
under the proposed budget which results in a reduction of about $250,000 to the
Nevada County Fairgrounds annually, but the Nevada County Fairgrounds facing
dramatic cuts in funding from the State of California provides an opportunity
for Rotarians to step in and make a difference.
WHEREAS, the five area
Rotary Clubs of western Nevada County organized nine work projects at the
Nevada County Fairgrounds which are expect to beautify the fairgrounds and
alleviate the financial stress caused by these difficult financial times. The nine projects will be accomplished with
the help of some 200 volunteer Rotarians and youngsters from 4H, FFA, Boy and
Girl Scouts, and Rotary Youth Service Clubs.
It will be the largest effort ever organized by local Rotary Clubs to
improve and beautify one of the county's best assets.
WHEREAS, Rotary
International declared Saturday, April 14, 2012, as Rotarians at Work Day in
Nevada County. In its eighth year,
Rotarians, both locally and throughout the world, will be working on improving
our communities.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Nevada
County Board of Supervisors does declare Saturday, April 14, 2012, as Rotary
Work Day in Nevada County and congratulates and commends the Rotary
International, and specifically the five area Rotary Clubs: Nevada County South, Grass Valley, 49er
Breakfast, Nevada City and Penn Valley, for their efforts stated hereinabove
and for their ongoing local and international public service.
Thank you to all of the local area volunteers for your tireless work today (and everyday) on behalf of our wonderful community!
