Carey Buchanan, Director of Alternative Programs for the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE), will speak on threat assessment practices and school safety programs, offering insight into how schools identify and respond to potential risks.
Carey brings more than 20 years of experience in alternative education. She oversees a wide variety of programs, including education in youth and adult correctional settings. She is also the coordinator of the countywide school-based threat assessment program and a member of the ATAP (Association of Threat Assessment Professionals). Her work reflects a strong commitment to creating safe, supportive, and educational environments for students and adults learners across a range of complex settings.
Newly appointed Cameron Park Community Services District General Manager Mark Hornstra spoke to the club about his new role, outlining his vision for the district and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Mark noted that annual pass holders show strong loyalty, but limited growth in attracting new users. As a result, future expansion is expected to be incremental without new or enhanced attractions. To address this, staff has developed a three-phase facilities improvement plan. This approach allows staff to concentrate resources on one major area at a time.
The Community Center was selected as Phase 1 because it is the district’s primary revenue source outside of property taxes. Planned improvements include a pool slide, shade structure, expansion of the lifeguard room, and an expanded check-in and concession area. Phase 2 will involve community input on the future of Cameron Park Lake, including whether to restore the swimming lagoon and what types of recreational activities are desired. Phase 3 includes other district projects, including ongoing collaboration with community partners such as Rotary.
Mark also reported that the Farmer's Market will start on the third Friday in May and run through October- underneath the solar panels from 7:30 AM to noon.
Mark thanked the club for its continued support and reminded members of the Summer Spectacular on June 27.
Community Service Chair Joe Ryan volunteered at the Cameron Park Spring 2026 community cleanup on Saturday, April 18, held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camerado Springs Middle School’s parking lot. In partnership with El Dorado Disposal, the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, and El Dorado County Environmental Management, the event included a convenient drop-off area for used bicycles.
Joe coordinated with Gary Clarke on the bike count, and near the end of the event, Gary and Stuart Warner arrived to load approximately 23 bicycles, along with several scooters and tricycles. The bicycles will be taken to Folsom State Prison on April 28, where they will be refurbished and later distributed to individuals in need.
Adam Marshall - with recommendations from ChatGpt:
1. "Most things that feel urgent aren't important, and most things that are important don't feel urgent."
2. "You don't find clarity by thinking harder. You find it by acting and then adjusting."
3. "People rarely remember what you say, but they remember how you make them feel."
Featured Rotarian:
None this week.
Announcements:
Adam Marshall:
1) CASA Box Lunch Day- will be served at our April 23 meeting.
2)The 2026 Rotary Multi-District Conference (Far West Fest) will take place May 1-3 in Reno, Nevada, at the Grand Sierra Resort. Adam encourages members to join him for the bowling competition.
3) Bingo- is coming back to Cameron Park CSD on May 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., and our own JoEllen Brooks is heading it up for the club. We hope it grows into a quarterly even Volunteers are requested.
4)Happy birthday- wishes to Sara Matley and Dan Gott.
Don Fuller: Area 6 Speech and Music Contest - thanked Laurie Edwards, Sid Bazett, and Ella Holmes for helping on April 12 at El Dorado High School. Our club's music contest winner, Lucas Dapremont, and speech contest winner, Tucker Hoel, sponsored by the Georgetown Rotary Club, will advance to the district competition on May 2 at the District Conference in Reno, Nevada. (President Adam thanked Don his efforts in the contest.)
Anne Eckert: Membership Moment Encourages Reflection- Handed out a questionnaire for members to reflect on their Rotary experience through four questions: Why were you attracted to Rotary? What drew you to the Rotary Club of Cameron Park? What is your favorite Rotary activity? And what keeps you engaged and coming back? She reminded us that Rotary is a shared experience that encourages us to be better people, live with high ethical standards, and be fair to all concerned. She encouraged members to carry that sense of purpose forward. By doing so, we become ambassadors for Rotary and may inspire others to discover it for themselves.
Laurie Edwards:20 Year Observatory Anniversary Partyon June 4- we will be DARK at lunch on June 4 to celebrate the Observatory's 20th Anniversary in the evening. Please save the date.
Dave Sargent: Interact Service Project Update - 15 Interact and 2 other student volunteers at Animal Outreach last weekend. It was a success and everyone had a good time. The 2 student friends indicated plans to join Interact next year. Interact will be presenting to the club on May 7. (President Adam thanked Dave for his efforts in re-establishing Interact.)
Happy (or Not) Bucks
None this week.
Birthdays in April
Shiva Frentzen
Dan Gott
Sara Matley
Renee Villanueva
Terry Wilson
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Jeff Frentzen
Carol Sargent
Anniversaries in April
Tom and Sandy Elken
Rotary Join Date in April
Rich Grieco: 11 years
Hal Young: 8 years
Upcoming Sergeant at Arms Assignments
Please arrive early, serve as greeter, take attendance via the sign-in roster at the front desk, lead the pledge, introduce guests, provide words of wisdom, and other duties as requested. If you are unable to serve, it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify President Adam.
Apr 23 Shawn Khales
Apr 30 DARK at noon - 5th Thursday Social in Evening?
May 07 Gina Posey
May 14 Liam Roddy
May 21 Joe Ryan
May 28 Dave Sargent
June 04 DARK at noon - Observatory's 20th Anniversary Party in Evening
Newly appointed Cameron Park Community Services District General Manager Mark Hornstra spoke to the club about his new role, outlining his vision for the district and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
