RGJ local government reporter to speak at Democratic luncheon
The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mark Robison, Local Government Reporter and Community Engagement Director at the Reno Gazette Journal. Mark is experienced in writing about complex and nuanced topics in easy-to-understand ways. In addition to his government beat, he also writes the RGJ's Fact Checker and Ask the RGJ columns. Mark is a 1987 graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas.
What makes Mark unique among local print journalists is that his position is supported by donations and grants. Because of this, all of his work is made available for free without concern for commercial return. Readers who enjoy reading Mark's articles and columns are encouraged to share them with others and consider making a donation at RGJ.com/donate.
When not hard at work as a journalist, Mark has for the past 17 years served as president of the CockadoodleMoo Farm Animal Sanctuary, an all-volunteer a 501(c)3 charity where — in his own words — he "provides care, love and a lifelong home to rescued, abused and abandoned farm animals. I coordinate volunteers, oversee fundraising, and shovel lots of poop."
The sanctuary cares for a wide assortment of animals, including chickens, turkeys, rabbits, goats, pigs, and donkeys. Because most of the animals in their care have come from traumatic backgrounds — and because, even with the best of intentions, a new home can be stressful and scary — CockadoodleMoo does not adopt any animals out once they've been taken in. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and wishlist items, go to www.cockadoodlemoo.org.
This event is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, July 24th, and can be attended either in person at Black Bear Diner, inside Max Casino, or online via Zoom. The presentation will begin after all the lunch orders have been taken, around 1:30. Those wishing to be on distribution for luncheon Zoom links should contact Rich Dunn at richdunn@aol.com.
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