Community News 2024-2025

January 16th Dinner Social
Forrester In Camino

Left to right: Don Fuller, Ginger Swigart, Beth Chaliare, Jamil & Heidi Maroun
 
Don Fuller, incoming Assistant Governor from the Cameron Park Rotary Club, joined our dinner social. Club members arrived early so we could tackle important club business and then spend the rest of the evening in fellowship. Good people, good food, and the start of a great 2025!
 

Want to Get Inspired?

 
 

As Rotarians, we're guided by

Kind of makes you wish everyone was a Rotarian.
 
Come on by our February 6th, 8:00 AM  breakfast meeting
at the Sportsman Hall in Camino.

We're all about Service above Self, The Rotary Four Way Test,
doing the right thing, and making this a better world for all. 
 
Bring your passion and vision, and let's be great together
 
 

Save The Date!

May 31st, 2025

 
We're going to make this our best
Cornhole tournament yet!
 
Details To Follow
 
Please send an email to ppcrotary@gmail.com if you would like to form a team, volunteer, donate, or sponsor this event.
 

Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club's Christmas Party 2024

Left to Right: Heidi Maroun, Yami Lyster, Ginger Swigart, David Chalaire, Beth Chalaire, Jim Swigart, Chris Long Johns, Sally Long Johns, Jamil Maroun
 
We held our annual Christmas Party at 50 Grand in Pollock Pines. It was an incredible night of fellowship, great food, drinks, and people united in their effort at making a difference in the world. We're all looking forward to 2025.

Cameron Park Rotary Club's Christmas Dinner & Auction

We Were There!

Left to Right: Kurt Raffetto, Carol Abbanat, Heidi Maroun, Jamil Maroun, JoEllen Brooks, Queen, Jeff England, and Polly Raffetto.
 
Left to Right: Carol Abbanat, Jamil Maroun and Heidi Maroun
 

It was a wonderful night of entertainment, great food, bidding wars, and raising money.

 

Winterfest 2024

Hosted by CEDAPP

The lighting of our community tree and the Trees for Teens
 
 
 
 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club's Tree
 
 
 
Heidi and her mom Karen
 
Club President, Jamil "Jim" Maroun
 
A huge shout out to Erin, Ginger, Tony & Yami for decorating our tree

Rotarians at work!

The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club sponsored a Christmas Tree in support of Trees for Teens, a fundraiser administered by CEDAPP that provides a Christmas gift card to a teen or tween in need in our community.
 
A big thanks to members Erin, Yami, Ginger, and Tony for putting their Christmas tree-decorating skills to work.
 

Rotarians are People of Action, and for over 75 years, we’ve been a force for good in the Pollock Pines and Camino communities.
If you have a vision for making a difference in our communities, bring your passion, and let’s be great together.
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Pollock Pines Christmas Tree Lighting

 
A huge, heartfelt thank you to Cash Creek & Friends, our sponsors, donors, and club members who spent several months planning, preparing, and promoting the event, and all the generous community members who attended, making our November 1st, 2024 benefit concert an evening of incredible music, community, and success!
 
Our Cash Creek Benefit Concert came about because club member, Erin Blaylock, has ER work experience and knows first hand that women with substance abuse disorders and their children are in need of assistance. Determined to make a difference in our community, Erin happened upon Progress House in Camino and learned that her intuition was correct. There was a need for critical, every day supplies.
 
Erin’s husband, James Blaylock, is the drummer for Cash Creek, and Erin knew they would be out here for concert on November 2. After discussion amongst the band members, it was decided the band would participate in a benefit concert. Once the band committed, the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club went to to work to make this awesome event a reality.
 
As president of the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary club, I want to thank and recognize Erin for her vision and desire to make this a better world for all, starting right here in Pollock Pines and Camino.
 
What is your vision for doing good in the world? What would you like to change in Pollock Pines and Camino? The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club is looking for new members that have a passion for doing good in the world. We’d love to have you join us.
 

Please thank and support our sponsors and donors

 
"The musicians that are playing this gig are all first class players, you don't want to miss this chance to hear the folks that back up some of Nashville's finest."
- Don Schmitt.

One More Week and then we're getting our Country On!

General Admission Tickets still available. Come on out and have a foot-stomping good time while supporting Progress House Residential Treatment in Camino and the Pollock Pines Camino Rotary Club.
If you can't make the show but would like to support our efforts:

click here to make an online donation.

Please Share With Your Friends

 
 
For more than 30 years, Rotary and our partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide. Our PolioPlus program was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication by vaccinating children on a massive scale.
 
Rotary members have contributed more than $2.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.
 
When Rotary and its partners formed the GPEI in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. Today, we have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, nearly 19.4 million people who would otherwise have been paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5 million people are alive who would otherwise have died. The infrastructure we helped build to end polio is also being used to treat and prevent other diseases (including COVID-19) and create lasting impact in other areas of public health.
 
Rotary and our partners have made tremendous progress against polio, but eliminating all cases is going to take even more progress and perseverance. Afghanistan and Pakistan face unique challenges, including political insecurity, highly mobile populations, difficult terrain, and, in some instances, vaccine refusal and misinformation. With sufficient resources, the commitment of national governments, and innovations that improve access to remote areas, we are optimistic that we can eliminate polio.
 
Rotary has committed to raising $50 million per year for polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total commitment of $150 million each year. These funds provide much-needed operational support, medical workers, laboratory equipment, and educational materials. Governments, corporations, and private donors all play a crucial role in funding.
 
More than 1 million Rotary members have donated their time and money to eradicate polio, and every year, hundreds of members work with health workers to vaccinate children in countries affected by polio. Rotary members work with UNICEF and other partners to prepare and distribute informational materials for people in areas that are isolated by conflict, geography, or poverty. They also mobilize to recruit fellow volunteers, assist in transporting the vaccine, and provide other logistical support.
 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club contributes to the Polio Plus program on an annual basis.  We are a small, but mighty club with heart, and we have a global impact.


Please support our efforts at eradicating Polio by making a $10.00 donation to our Polio Plus campaign.

 
Together, we can be great together!
 
Jamil "Jim" Maroun
Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club, President
 
Left to right: Ginger, Yami, Jim, Beth, Sally, Chris. Club President, Jamil Maroun pinning Rotary Pin on new member Sally Long Johns.
 

October 17th 2024
Dinner Social Meeting
The Forrester Pub & Grill, Camino

Our October 17th Dinner Social meeting at the Forrester in Camino was a special night as new member Sally Long Johns was inducted into our club. Sally is a local Realtor with Century 21 Select in Placerville. Sally is passionate about connecting people with other people to implement great ideas and help others. In addition, Sally would love to see more opportunities for youth to have access to vocational training, internships, and mentorships with local businesses and professionals. Sally's husband, Chris, was in attendance.

Our club looks forward to empowering Sally to utilize her passion and bring her vision for making Pollock Pines and Camino better communities for all a reality. In addition to inducting Sally, we engaged in fellowship as we learned more about each other, had fun with a word game, and enjoyed wonderful food and service from the Forrester. Club members are super excited about our upcoming Cash Creek & Friends benefit concert. Hope to see you there.
 
 

Cash Creek & Friends Benefit Concert
Proceeds Benefit:

Progress House Camino
Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club

Purchase Tickets

Online Donation

 
 
From left to right: Sally, Yami, Beth, Scott, Ginger, Jim and Erin
 
October 3rd, 2024
Breakfast Meeting
South Fork 1848 Eatery & Bake Shop, Pollock Pines
 
We welcomed guests Scott Smith, the president of the Placerville Rotary Club, and local community member Sally Long Johns. It's all hands on deck as club members focus on ensuring our November 1st Benefit Concert is a success. We looked at ways to increase ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, and, most importantly, create a memorable experience for our guests.
 

VIP Tickets Are Sold Out
We still have General Admission Tickets Available

If you are unable to attend, please consider making an online
donation to support our club and benefit concert.

Be great and thank you for supporting the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club
 
Our September 19th Dinner Social Meeting was at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. We limit business items at our Dinner Social Meetings so we can focus on fellowship and having fun. We succeeded. Everyone had a great time, and the food and drinks were spectacular.
 
We inducted a new member into our club, Yami Lyster from Camino. Yami is passionate about making our community better, safer, and a happier place for all, especially the elderly and veterans. We're excited to have Yami on board and look forward to supporting her in her quest to make Pollock Pines and Camino better communities for all. In attendance at Yami's induction were her son Ken, his wife Debbie, and daughter Savannah Rose.
 
We experienced some rain and were treated to a spectacular sunset and rainbow.
We're looking for new members. If you are passionate about doing the right thing and making this a better world for all, check out the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club. Let's be great together.
 
 

Saturday, September 21st is Our Final Flea Market of The Season

Our last flea market of the season is also a fundraiser for our club. Club members will bring personal items to sell, and the proceeds will be donated to our club.
 

Money Raised From the Flea Market Helps Keep Our Club Viable.

Please Support Our Club

Drop by El Dorado Savings Bank Parking Lot on Saturday the 21st 

from 8:00AM to 3:00PM and buy until your heart's content

 

For supporting our club and letting us use your parking lot.
Working together, we can make Pollock Pines and Camino better communities for all.

 

 

From left to right: Jim, Ginger, Beth, Kurt & Yami
 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club enjoyed a hearty breakfast at The Sportsman Hall in Camino. Area Governor Kurt Raffetto and guest Yami Lyster joined us. Our breakfast meetings tend to be more business-focused, and this meeting was no exception. We checked off a list of things to do, discussed our upcoming Music concert on November 1st, 2024 - mark your calendar - more to come, and discussed ways to make this a better world, starting right here in Pollock Pines and Camino. Check out our calendar. We'd love to meet you at our next meeting. 
 
Cheers,
 
Jamil "Jim" Maroun
Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary President, 2024-2025
From left to right: Heidi, Ginger, Deb, Jim & Erin
 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club enjoyed a wonderful social diner meeting at 50 Grand in Pollock Pines. Dinner and Drinks was amazing! We shared stories about ourselves and got to know Yami, a potentially new club member from Camino. Erin initially attended the meeting via FaceTime, but then surprised us all and showed up in person. Please check our calendar for our next meeting time and location. Looking forward to seeing you there. Be Great!
 
From left to right Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club Members: Jim, Ginger, Beth, Brian, and Deb.
 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club had a small, but might breakfast meeting at South Fork 1848 in Pollock Pines on August 1st, 2024. The food was amazing and we're grateful to Marla from South Fork for hosting us. Please check our calendar for our next meeting time and location. Looking forward to seeing you there. Be great!
 
 
 
Community Flea Market
 

 

We're Helping Students Achieve Their Academic Dreams!

Through our club's fundraising efforts and the generosity of the community, The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club is proud to announce five, $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to students from El Dorado High School. From left to right:
 
Braidon Campora - UC Santa Cruz, Biology Major
Emilia Delmonio - UC San Diego, Public Health Major
Christa Campbell, Rotary Member
Lucas Hill - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Physics Major
Will Smith -  Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering Major
Wrenna Potter - Cal Poly Humbolt, Forestry Major

Congratulations
Study Hard, Work Hard, and be Great!

 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club has been active in our communities for over 75 years. Please help us celebrate our success by forwarding this email and posting this story on your social media. We can make this a better world for all by working together, starting right here in Pollock Pines and Camino.
From left to right: Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary's 2024-2025 President Jamil "Jim" Maroun, and Rotary International President 2023-2024, Gordon R. McInally 
 
I believe in doing the right thing and making this a better world for all. For me, being a Rotarian is a way to live in alignment with my core values, beliefs, and vision of who I am. I’m joined by over 1.4 million other Rotarians, spread worldwide, doing their part to do what is right and make this a better world for all. 
 
Closer to home, we have the Cameron Park Rotary Club, the Placerville Rotary Club, and the Georgetown Rotary Club. Of the four clubs in the area, the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club is the smallest, currently having eight members. Our unofficial motto is We’re small but mighty. I’m going to add that we have heart. Our club membership fluctuates typically between 15 and 22 members; as membership has dwindled, the remaining members, who have heart, have kept our small but mighty club viable.
 
As a past club president (2016 / 2017), I know from experience the satisfaction of listening to junior high students explain their transformation after attending a Rotary leadership camp or students explain how our Interact clubs have given them confidence, leadership skills, and new friendships. In addition, our annual scholarships have helped select high school students to pursue their college or vocational dreams. It is a blessing to be a member of an organization that helps children grow and pursue their academic dreams.
 
I’m also grateful for our club members, who have diverse experiences, backgrounds, and beliefs but are willing to set aside differences to focus on solving community problems, enhancing the community, and making Pollock Pines and Camino better for all. Our club members are the epitome of putting service above self.
 
During my term, I will actively seek out new community members who are looking for a way to improve our communities. I know you’re out there. I know you have vision, passion, and a desire to make this a better world. I encourage you to join the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club and bring your vision, passion, and enthusiasm. Together, we’ll leverage the Magic of Rotary and make Pollock Pines and Camino better communities for all.
 
If you're interested in becoming a Rotarian, please give me a call at (530) 206-0052 or email ppcrotary@gmail.com.
 
 
Yours In Rotary,
 
 
Jamil "Jim" Maroun

Support Our Club

For over 75 years, the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club has
been granting scholarships to local youth.

Our club offers:
Educational, Vocational, and Special Program Scholarships.

Our ability to provide scholarships and support our community is dependent
on the generosity of our supporters like yourself.

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We're Helping Students Achieve Their Academic Dreams!

Through our club's fundraising efforts and the generosity of the community, The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club is proud to announce five, $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to students from El Dorado High School. From left to right:
 
Braidon Campora - UC Santa Cruz, Biology Major
Emilia Delmonio - UC San Diego, Public Health Major
Christa Campbell, Rotary Member
Lucas Hill - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Physics Major
Will Smith -  Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering Major
Wrenna Potter - Cal Poly Humbolt, Forestry Major

Congratulations
Study Hard, Work Hard, and be Great!

 
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club has been active in our communities for over 75 years. Please help us celebrate our success by forwarding this email and posting this story on your social media. We can make this a better world for all by working together, starting right here in Pollock Pines and Camino.
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Pollock Pines-Camino
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 8:00 AM
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Pollock Pines Or Camino, CA 95726
United States
First Thursday of the month is our breakfast meeting - 8:00 AM The Third Thursday of the month is our dinner social - 5:30 PM Please check our calendar for current for location For more information email ppcrotary@gmail.com
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