Posted by Dwayne Warrick

Last Week’s Meeting: Visiting Rotarians were John Scholl from Chino Valley, David Simmer from Sedona, and Dan Storvick from Frontier as well as ADG Noel DeSousa and DG Nancy Van Pelt and her husband Tom. It was good to have Elaine Earl back from Prescott Living magazine. Alexa Scholl was also a visitor.

Rusty was Sarge and hit everyone with a fine who were not wearing a “Golden Ring” badge but had to cough up a buck himself because of forgetting to fine those with birthdays and anniversaries. A Rotary money clip was auctioned off for 20 bucks. Lots of happy bucks were donated from members celebrating being high and dry this week and for those family members and friends that have survived the Houston catastrophe so far. John S. paid on behalf of the Rotary politicians and particularly for Phil Goode who scored a seat in the front row behind the President at the Phoenix event by. Billie was lauded for her hard work in helping pass 443. DG Nancy paid for the good District Shelter Box response to benefit Houston. Pastor Dan paid up for his 40 year perfect attendance. Lots of just happy’s and one happy to be anywhere. Dan D. won the pot.

Neal entertained us all with Art Harrington’s new member recognition and Barbara Oemeke’s recognition representing the Northern Arizona VA Corporate membership.

 

 

 

 

ADG Noel DeSousa introduced DG Nancy Van Pelt as the first District Governor of the new Arizona Rotary District 5495. He credited her with using her considerable professional organizational development skills in completing the successful job of leading the effort to combine the two districts into one cohesive unit. Nancy related her vision that every Rotarian can make a difference and that every dream starts with a dreamer at the club level. She presented her ideas with a concise review of the major goals for all five avenues of service outlined in a trifold and challenged Sunup to meet the designated Club achievement goals. She also introduced a list of new opportunities as well as traditional favorites for clubs to pursue. Nancy encouraged all members to be part of the District-wide team and attend the listed District events. 

Would you like to make a donation to Hurricane Harvey relief through Rotary? See below.

 
The Rotary Foundation has now established another option for those of you who would like to provide support directly through your own account with the Rotary Foundation.   The exact name of the Fund is The Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Donor Advised Fund #608   Go to https://www.your-fundaccount.com/rotary/HowToContribute.asp