44 Paul Harris awards celebration in Santa Fe

The event was orchestrated by Pat Murray and Annette Vigil-Hayden of the downtown club.

Attendees from our club were Silas Peterson, Mary Robinson, Rhonda Williams, and John Barraclough. Our own honorary member John Barraclough received one from Annette Vigil-Hayden of the downtown club.

The emcee for the event was Allen Macomber, President of the downtown club. Speakers were Andy Smallwood, Rotary International Director, and Mark Glenn, current District 5520 Governor.  Several past district governors were also in attendance.  Mark gave a wonderful fast-moving speech on the history of Rotary and Andy talked about the difference Rotary has made and is continuing to make in the world.  Past DG Henry Pick presented a Distinguished Service Award to Dick Jones, also a past DG.

Club Life

SF-Centro Rotarians saying Hello!

Rotarian Greg exploring the AZ Snowbowl in sub-Siberian weather (and smiling about it!)

Rotarians Thale, Claudia and Barry saying hello (And happy to have stayed at home that day!)

Valentine 2013 Fundraiser

Thanks to all Rotary members and The Peewee's. Kids sold a total of $540.00 in roses. Way to go Thane! He was the speaker and did a great Job. 

Gracias a los miembros de Rotary y a los pequeños rotarianos que organizaron la venta.

Thane and the Peewee Rotarians are selling roses for Valentine’s Day

Nashville Nights

Fall has come and gone and so the Holiday' season. The club is now preparing for a big post MardiGras music extravaganza March 4 & 5. A celebration not to be missed!

Summer Vacation

Summer is vacation time, and your blogger has been taking it easy. Now I am getting ready to go on a real vacation, so you won't see me at the meetings for a couple of weeks.

Wasn't yesterday's program great? I think the Santa Fe Search and Rescue team is great, and I sure am glad to know that they are there when we need them. Let's all do our best not to meet them personally in their professional capacity!

Kick Out Party

Message from our dedicated sergeant at arms Preston, President Garret's son

Come one, come all, to the annual Kick Out Party! Although our new president is installed, he still wants to honor our club tradition of having a party to officially "kick out" our last president. We will be meeting at the Eldorado Community Center on August 2nd, 4pm-7pm, for the party. Joan Rutherford passed the sign up sheet this morning so we all could let her know what we are bringing. Please contact her if you have not had the opportunity to sign up yet.

Other news: Kids at Play football continues this week, and will soon reach playoff stage. Please contact Barry Gerst to sign up for this week and coming weeks.

Our speaker this morning was very thought provoking. Challenge for the week: What can you do this week to support boys in Santa Fe? Personally, I am going to volunteer for Kids at Play, which supports team sports, something that has been dwindling in our schools. Post your comments with your plans, so we can all support each other in helping our community in this way.

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