Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club

06/30/2026

This past Friday, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club was lucky enough to hear an incredibly educational presentation from one of its own members: Conrad Buedel. Conrad is an advocate for the application of Ma*****na as a health supplement or medicine. Because Ma*****na is not psychoactive until heated, it can be consumed raw in much the same way as spinach or a leafy green. Thus, Conrad has integrated Ma*****na into his green smoothies and has seen improvements to his wellbeing. These improvements can be traced back to the human Cannabinoid system that employs ligands and messenger molecules called Endo-Cannabinoids (similar to plant Cannabinoids found in Cannabis) to trigger cellular responses through specific receptor proteins found on the plasma membrane of certain cells. The Cannabinoid system is most well known for its effect on the central nervous system and the processing of pain. Plant Cannabinoids are molecules in Ma*****na that have the ability to bind to receptors in the Cannabinoid system and trigger the same cellular response. Therefore, Plant Cannabinoids can directly influence perception of pain and numerous other biological processes. Conrad seems to have taken advantage of this utility as seen by his reduction/loss of lower back pain. The green smoothies Conrad integrated into his diet flooded his system with non-psychoactive chemical messengers that amplified certain signal transduction pathways’ frequencies before his body could break down the plant Cannabinoids which resulted in his improved well being. Beyond this narrow application, Conrad believes that plant Cannabinoids could have a PLETHORA of alternative medicinal uses.

Thank you Conrad for helping us challenge our own assumptions and to strive for a broader understanding in this topic!

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Kicking off Rotary's 2026-2027 year with a high spirited, inspiring and meaningful first club meeting of the 2026-2027 Rotary Year at the Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas. Lunch at Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino in Stateline (55 US-50, Stateline, NV 89449).

06/24/2026

President elect Bob Fores is doing the hard job of spreading Goodwill and better friendships. Thank you Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard.

06/01/2026

05.29.26
Douglas County's District Attorney Mark Jackson met with the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club on Friday to share a bit about what his role as our county's District Attorney entails, as well as the impact he and his teammates have on our community. He started by sharing that he has been a resident of Douglas County since he was five years old. Jackson left to further his education, but was ultimately drawn back to Douglas County's community and recreation, and has served as the county's District Attorney since 2006.

The Douglas County District Attorney's office values justice for victims, with Jackson depicting their dedication to this through the Special Victims Response Team (SVRT) that he created back in 2008 to help provide justice for domestic violence victims. Through implementing tools such as a 12-hour cool-down period, Jackson and his team have time to gather evidence and build the case while the suspect is in custody. Ultimately, he has helped raise the county's domestic violence conviction rate from 10-15% to an impressive 86%.

As the District Attorney's Office holds the title of the largest law firm in Douglas County, it is no surprise Jackson stated, "anything going on in the county goes through my office". As a pillar of community safety, his work has also gained national recognition through media coverage of some of the District Attorney's cases.

Operations for the District Attorney's Office are not without their challenges, however. Jackson described funding the SVRT, high-profile criminal cases, recruiting, and targeting fentanyl as among those challenges. Although their team runs extensive operations trying to minimize the impact of fentanyl in Douglas County, their estimations suspect that only about 1% of it is intercepted. Considering this, Jackson described ways community members can help keep Douglas County safe. As the bystander effect can have a strong influence on someone's likelihood of reporting, he stated, "see something, say something", to urge community members to report activity to local authorities.

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club was happy to welcome Mark Jackson, Douglas County's District Attorney, on Friday.
To learn more about the meetings and speakers the club hosts, as well as our community involvement, visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8368

03/30/2026

It is well apparent to Tahoe locals that tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy. Tahoe’s greater economic fortunes are dependent upon the ebb and flow of wandering travelers. From day-trippers to short term renters, each tourist makes a contribution to our economy that cannot be overlooked. Thus, the greater South Lake Tahoe has created multiple agencies to inspire more tourism. This past Friday, the Rotary was lucky enough to be visited by the current President of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the past president of the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority: Carol Chaplin.
A Tahoe local for several decades, Carol Chaplin is an intrinsic and well established member of our community. Her work at the LTVA to “Drive awareness of Lake Tahoe and to drive overnight stays and commerce in Tahoe” has led to incredible results. Some of which include substantial yearly increases in the number of visitors seen in Tahoe and additional increases in the quantity of lodgings purchased. Although the LTVA has an extensive advertisement campaign, it has other instruments that it employs to foster Tahoe Tourism. The most prominent of which is the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament.
Recently, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has started a new campaign to expand their reach titled “Awe and then Some.” This campaign aims to market Tahoe as an amazing location, that can also be a treasured experience.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is an incredibly powerful force that serves to shape the economy of South Lake Tahoe. To hear more about the LTVA, visit:https://ltva.org/

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to hear from incredible speakers from our community and beyond. To learn more about the club, visit:https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8368/speakers

The mission of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is to lead cooperative efforts to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment. Established....

03/30/2026

The mission of the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is to strengthen the South Lake Tahoe community. Though this mission takes many forms, we are pleased to announce the success of our most recent endeavor in which we worked with the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless.
Though homelessness is not as apparent in our community as more urban areas, we still cannot afford to turn the other way. That is why our rotarians have matched a grant to provide the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless with basic goods that can be distributed to those in need. Whether it be clothing, shampoo, bodywash, or even razors, our rotarians have helped to provide it to those down on their luck. In the end, the rotary contributed $1,000 worth of goods. It is heartwarming that our community was able to come together and make such an impact.

If you would like to contribute to eliminating homelessness in South Lake Tahoe, visit: Home - Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club strives to help our community every day, to hear more about our mission, visit: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8368/speakers

03/20/2026

3/17/26
On Tuesday, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club was honored to host Dave Gallagher for a Polio and Iron Lung presentation.
Many in the room were introduced to an unfamiliar part of history– and for many, this was their first opportunity to not only see but touch an iron lung in person.
It was a powerful and tragic representation of the lives of those affected by Polio.
However, it is also a success story- with 99.9% eradication of Polio globally, with great thanks to Rotary International’s work and continuing efforts.
Altogether, Dave’s presentation, the personal anecdotes shared by our community, and the iron lung painted an unforgettable picture of Polio and Rotary International’s battle against it.
Thank you Dave for the powerful presentation.
To learn more about our club and events like this, visit our club page at
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8368

02/28/2026

Are you interested in sitting down for an emotionally moving documentary in picturesque South Lake Tahoe? Then look no further and purchase a ticket to the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival. Yesterday, Friday, the 27th of February, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary was lucky enough to be visited by the Executive Director of the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival, Michelle Aguilar-Ficara. The club is grateful to have learned more about the mission of this fledgling film festival and what they offer the community. Though the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is only entering its second year, it has taken on a grand and inspiring mission to “Foster connection, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the world through documentary film.” The film festival will take place from August 17-19 and will showcase over 70 films in three separate screening rooms within walking distance of each other. Furthermore, many of the filmnakers will be attending the festival speaking throughout panel events. Along with their expansive selection of films, the film festival is also able to provide a diverse range of perspectives and even cultures. This makes the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival an incredibly revolutionary event that everyone should attend and support.

If you would like to support the festival, there are a variety of options to do so. The most basic ways to help the festival are attending and sharing the festival with friends and family. However, there are more hands on options like volunteering in exchange for a free ticket or sponsoring the event to help keep costs for patrons down.

Learn more about the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival at: www.ltdff.org

Thank you to Michelle Aguilar-Ficara for being our guest speaker!
We, at Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club, are incredibly grateful to get to hear from speakers who are devoted to their mission. Click on our calendar to find future speakers! Don’t forget to check out our website: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8368

02/15/2026

Great article in Southtahoenow.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Rotary Clubs of Tahoe Douglas and South Lake Tahoe will host a special evening presentation to the public at […]

02/05/2026

This photo is hard to look at, and that is the point. Not long ago, iron lungs were everywhere.
On March 17, we will have a real iron lung on site at Bally’s Lake Tahoe, along with a presentation on polio and the progress the world has made through vaccines and Rotary’s End Polio Now effort. Rotary has been in this fight for 35 years. Almost is not victory.
Tuesday March 17, 6:00 pm. Guests welcome.
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/.../fc3dcf39-ea3f-4d2d-a6e9...

01/13/2026

When local women wanted to save the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park from being torn down, Sierra State Parks Foundation was born. Now they run visitor centers, museums, and offer educational programs to the millions of people that explore Tahoe-Donner State Parks every year.

January 9, 2025

Michael Myers, the executive director of Sierra State Parks Foundation, joined us for our first meeting of 2026! We had the opportunity to learn how this nonprofit works alongside state parks to further improve and care for our precious historical and natural monuments around Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake. Myers further explored their focus on preservation, restoration, education, and advocacy.
Myers encourages everyone to invest in our community.

Check out what you could do through their website: https://www.sierrastateparks.org/

Thank you to Michael Myers for being our guest speaker!
We, at Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club, are incredibly grateful to get to hear from speakers who are devoted to their mission. Click on our calendar to find future speakers! Don’t forget to check out our website: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8368
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