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• Tee off for a relaxing round of golf at the stunning Sonoma Ranch Golf Course ($58 paid at the course) - sign up with Jodie Lindeen
• Explore the historic Village of Old Mesilla, filled with delicious ethnic food, local artwork, and award-winning margaritas.
• Indulge in complimentary wine & charcuterie hors d'oeuvres at 6:00 at the renowned Rio Grande Winery, where Well-known owner/farmer and viticulturist Jay Hill  will be on hand to share insights in the food, wine, and culture of New Mexico. (Included with full registration).

• Start your day with a complimentary breakfast and an inspiring opening ceremony featuring our talented Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students.
• Engage in our Annual Business Meeting for the latest updates.
• Learn about building club success in afternoon breakouts with panelists sharing successful project ideas and fundraisers.
• Enjoy a Paint n' Sip event paired with complimentary wine from the Rio Grande Rotary.
• Savor a delicious lunch, receive awards, and listen to an inspiring keynote speech by Julie Wilson.
• Experience warm hospitality at our Home Hospitality Dinner hosted by local Rotarians. (Be sure you selected home hospitality on registration or reserve your spot by April 15. To do so, email Nikki McDonald.)
• Unwind at the Hospitality Suite located at the COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT LAS CRUCES AT NMSU, next to the Convention Center (456 East University Avenue, Las Cruces) from 7:30 pm to 10 pm sponsored by the Rotary Club of El Paso.

• Start your day with a complimentary hearty hot breakfast.
• Explore the future of Rotary with our Youth & Rotaract Programs.
• Delight in an Italian Buffet Luncheon and enjoy the RYE Talent Show.
• Attend afternoon sessions and the Rotary Memorial Service.
• Enjoy live music and a happy hour at 6:00 pm featuring the string quartet of the Borderlands Art Foundation.
• Dress up for the Gala Dinner (cocktail attire) and be inspired by keynote speaker Jon Barela, CEO of the Borderplex Alliance.
• Cap off the evening at the Hospitality Suite from 8:30 to 10 pm sponsored by the Rotary Club of El Paso.

Our own Eddie Binns and Terra Winter will present about Foundations and give insights into the Private and Public Foundations that they run.

The Rotary Essay Winners will read their essays and speak to the Rotary. 

We will also have special guests, Heather Pollard and Joanne Achen, join us from the Emporium to share information on the Emporium's latest donation to Mesilla Valley Hospice.