Meet Your Sierra Nevada 20-30 Members - Jennifer Motti PA

Jennifer Motti

Why did you join 20-30?

I wanted to belong to be a part of something bigger than just myself that gives back to the community. How long have you been a member? Since 2007

What positions (both club and national) have you held?

I've been the treasurer, president and IPP of SN730

Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

I do, it's "Ziplock", it's a long story

Do you like to travel and where have you been?

I've been many places! Almost too many to name,

but with 20-30, I've been to Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Cabo, Folsom, Auburn, Phoenix

If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

It doesn't cost a penny to be nice to each other

How long have you lived here?

I lived in Carson valley for 6 years before I moved to Vegas

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

I don't judge people

What is your greatest strength?

My drive and ambition

What are most proud of?

My daughter, she is amazing

Do you have any siblings?

I have a brother and a sister, but more importantly,

I have hundreds of 20-30 brothers and sisters

What do you like to do in your free time?

What's that?

Free Bowling Night ... In Gardnerville Ranchos

When: March 24th

Where: Silver Strike Lanes, Gardnerville

Time: 5pm-8pm

Bring a food donation for Backpack Buddies
(items listed below) and get a free game and raffle ticket.
*Shoes not included.

A raffle ticket will be given to each person
bringing a food donation. ... Raffle will be drawn at 7:30.

BACKPACK BUDDIES
“Suggested” Shopping List

THINK: Nutrition - Size - Weight
Can size limit is 15 oz.

Individual Servings of
- Tuna or chicken, canned or pouch
- Chili, ravioli, pork n beans, canned
- Macaroni & Cheese, boxed
- Easy Mac, microwave
- Rice a Roni
- Vegetables, canned
- Juice, 100% fruit, individual boxed
- Soup, canned
- Fruit, canned
- Fruit or applesauce cups
- Oatmeal, individual packets
- Cocoa, individual packets
- Popcorn, microwave
- Snacks:
- Raisins, individual boxes
- Nuts, trail mix –variety packets
- Crackers & cheese
- Granola bars

Getting to Know Your Sierra Nevada 20-30 Members ...

Megan Pieters

· Why did you join 20-30? How long have you been a member?

I joined 20-30 to build friendships, make connections and give back to the community. Joined Dec 2007.

· What positions (both club and national) have you held?

President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director, National New Charter Committee member

· Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

Maria. During a visitation to the Ensenada Club for their Installation, the members of the Ensenada Club could not remember/understand my name so they started calling me Maria. It stuck.

· Do you like to travel and where have you been?

Yes. But unfortunately I have not been many places. So far Denmark, Puerto Rico, Puerto Vallarta. With 20-30: Ensenada, Dominican Republic, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Folsom, Roseville, Auburn, Vacaville

· If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

Live life to the fullest, laugh 'til it hurts, love with you whole heart

· How long have you lived here?

4 1/2 years. Moved to Nevada June of 2007

· What is the main thing that makes you unique?

I try to find the positive in any situation

· What is your greatest strength?

Compassion to help and care for others

· What are most proud of?

My accomplishments thus far - earning my Doctorate degree, having a great career, owning my own house and giving back to the community

· Do you have any siblings?

Yes an older brother

· What do you like to do in your free time?

Spend time with family, play, ok, more practice, guitar, watch movies, spend time with my 20-30 family

Meet Your Sierra Nevada 20-30 Member - Leslie Batistich

Leslie Batistich

· Why did you join 20-30? How long have you been a member?

I joined Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 for friendships, networking and most importantly way to give back to this wonderful community we live in. Since 2006

· What positions (both club and national) have you held?

President, Vice President, Secretary, National Convention Co-chair

· Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

Not much of one. Les Short for Leslie.

· Do you like to travel and where have you been?

I love to travel! I have been to (or through) most of the United States. The Virgin Islands. Mexico. My favorite travels have been to Europe. In Europe I have visited Spain, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

· If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

"Can't we just all get along?"

· How long have you lived here?

I have been in the Carson Valley for 16 years now.

· What is the main thing that makes you unique?

I am multi dimensional.

· What is your greatest strength?

I never judge a book by its cover.

· What are you most proud of?

Philanthropy: All my endeavors with Active 20-30.

Professional: Being part of a small start up business that is now a global success.

Hobby: Back in the 80's I won a grand slam at the Santa Barbra National Horse Show. I had three out of three back to back championships. Most people are extremely lucky to leave with one.

· Do you have any siblings?

Yes, two. Two older brothers. One is a businessman in Washington State and the other is a produce farmer in California. If you eat your veggies you most likely have eaten something he has grown.

· What do you like to do in your free time?

Travel and try new things. I am always up for a new adventure!

Mystery Dinner Benefits Carson Valley Arts Council

Shady characters involved in dirty deals will be at the Carson Valley Inn's Valley Ballroom for “Murder at Café Noir.”

The Carson Valley Arts Council's Springfest features an interactive, musical murder-mystery dinner 5 p.m. March 16.

“It's a take off of the black and white films of the '30s and '40s. It's kind of a musical comedy spoof of the film noir genre,” said Stephen Farnsley, arts council director. “They are typically dark and mysterious kinds of movies. Humphrey Bogart movies were big in this era.”

Theatre of Arts Discipline is producing the musical.

“The best part about TOAD producing Murder at Café Noir is the opportunity to not only bring TOAD into a different venue, but also have the opportunity to lend our talents to a worthy cause,” Director Rich Garrett said. “We get to do what we love while at the same time help to perpetuate the arts in our community.”

Between acts, guests will have time to check their bids on silent auction items or purchase a signature cocktail with all sales donated to the arts council.

The three-course meal will offer corned beef, lamb chops, chicken or fish, along with a dessert buffet and no-host bar.

Film noir-style dress of black, silver or white is suggested.

“The dining hall and all the actors will be decked out in black, white, gray and silver. Patrons should not only come to be entertained, but also to take part in the entertainment,” Garrett said. “There is no stage. The audience are all patrons at the famed Café Noir and should come prepared to solve murders that happen before their eyes.”

Reservations are due March 12, with proceeds benefiting the Carson Valley Arts Council.

“It's going to be a lot of fun,” Farnsley said. “I think people will get a lot of laughs, and have good entertainment. What more could you ask for?”

Tickets are $35 per person or $250 for a table of eight.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for cocktails and silent auction. Dinner and performance are at 6 p.m.

The arts council is continuing to establish contacts with donors for its $900,000 capital campaign, and contributions are still needed.

When completed, the capital campaign will give the organization a permanent home by paying off the loan on the old Copeland Lumber building, allowing them to renovate it into a fixed-seat theater.

“The arts council is an important part of this community,” Farnsley said. “It helps draw people to the community and enhances the quality of life of Carson Valley.”

To contribute to the CVAC's capital campaign, contact 782-8207, or info@cvartscouncil.com. The community's support is needed to continue this project. CVAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization and donations may be tax deductible (as allowed by law).

via Record Courier