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It is such a beautiful time of the year in Las Cruces and to be a
part of the Las Cruces Rio Grande Rotary Club whose members
continue to put "Service Above Self".
Merry Christmas from the Officers and Directors
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Total raised from the dinner and auction: $16,339.76
(Great start for the 2014 Dress The Child project!)
Ken Martin and Paul wait outside the fitting room for their Dress The Child shopper to try on clothing at Kohl's shopping night. |
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The Las Cruces Rio Grande Rotary Club participated in 5 shopping events for 2013 "Dress The Child" project. On December 8, 2013 a shopping event was held at Kohl's. More than 530 children were dressed this year. Rotarians and family members seen at the shopping event were: Don Buck, Jan Wimsatt, David Hicks was out of town but sent his wife, Susan, and daughter, Peter & Lia Krebs, Nikki MacDonald, Matt & Patty Olson, Ken Martin and Paul Villain, Dave & Ronnie Wright, Chub & Carol Foreman, Chris Erickson, Richard Williams with daughter and son, Faith Lester, Gerardo Valencia, Larry & Joanna Binkley.
The final dressing event was held on Wednesday, December 11, at Kohl's. This extra date was made possible with Kohl's incentives which amounted to more than 45 additional children receiving clothes. LCRGRC members showing up for this event: Joni, Richard Haas, Janet Honek & Stuart Young (red ribbon members), Kayla Jones, Peter & Lia Krebs, Ken & Patricia Shaw, Laura Smart, Kate Theisen, Ronnie & Dave Wright, Will Burke, Jan Wimsatt, Wendy Beserra, Larry & Joanna Binkley and Tom "Chester" Mackin. (Glad to see Tom back in action.)
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Posted byDiane Indorf
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Sign Up ASAP and Bring a Friend
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"Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" - Charlie Brown
Our club can answer that.....Christmas is about giving a brand new outfit of clothing to over 500 children - and getting to meet them in the process!
To keep this amazing project going, we really want to see everyone at our Annual Dress-The-Child dinner. Keep in mind this is THE fundraiser for our club and provides the financial "jump start" towards next year's Dress-The-Child campaign.
Plus...You won't want to miss our uniquely gifted and talented auctioneers' performance of the year! It is indescribable....you just have to be there and be part of the hilarity and over-the-top holiday cheer (or jeer)! Remember to bring a Silent Auction item, too!
Our club has long known what the Grinch finally discovered, "What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas....perhaps...means a little bit more!"
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 The Gifts We Give
by Ross M. Burkhardt
The passing year draws to its end.
Days grow slowly dark and long.
The air turns chill as we attend
A time of warmth and joy and song.
Once again we've reached the season
Of heartfelt gifts bestowed on others.
Yet we don't really need a reason
To celebrate our friends and brothers.
In thought and deed we show concern
And act in beneficial ways.
It's who we are, and thus, in turn,
We offer gifts enclosed in praise.
We give, not only of our time,
As we have often done before,
We practice a worthy paradigm
Of peace on earth, forevermore.
We speak the truth, and we are fair,
We build good will in how we live.
So in this season, Rotarians,
Celebrate the gifts we give.
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Six new Las Cruces - Rio Grande Rotary Club members, and one transfer were inducted and welcomed to the club on December 3rd. The new members, and transfer, were introduced to the club and were given a few minutes to tell the club about themselves. Several of them took advantange of the "free time" for advertising their business. A great day for the club as several members commented that it has been rare to see this many new members inducted at one meeting, especially in November and December which are usually slow months for new membership.
The new members to the club are:
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Janet Honek - Managing Member of Sunspot Solar Energy
James A. Dolan - General Manager of Mesilla Valley Mall
Sean E. Rogers - Assistant Professor at NMSU
Stuart A. Young - Citizens Bank - Commercial Loan Officer & VP Business Banking
George K. Vescovo - President Vescovo Toyota of Las Cruces
Marci Beyer - District Judge Division 2
Robert C. Sheldon (Rob) - Consulting Engineer
Transfer from Rotary Club of Geneva, OH.,
member from 1969 - 2013.
Steve Apodaca - Wells Fargo Bank - Principal Business Relationship Manager
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Students of the Monh for December are listed below with some important information on them.
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Dang Vu is a senior at Onate High School. His parents are: C.V. and Daisy Vu. He is involved in the marching band, concert orchestra, National Honor Society, NJROTC, and Shadow Nurse program. He has received the Eagle Scout Award, Bausch & Lomb Science Award and Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Dang is interested in karate, piano, violin and Boy Scouting. He is planning to go into pre-med and eventually become a medical doctor.
Karen Sanchez attends Las Cruces High School and is the daughter of Juan and Velia Sanchez. She is a member of the varsity soccer team and Jr Class President, and a member of the National Honor Society. She has received outstanding academic awards for a 4.0 GPA, and has received district and state awards for soccer. Karen enjoys being outdoors, cooking and baking.
Her future plans are to attend college out of state and get her masters, but she it not sure in which field as she is interested in so many things.
Kelly Duran is a junior at Mayfield High School and is the daughter of Daniel Duran and Debra
Edgerton. She is involed in tennis and was state champion in 2013, National Honor Society as an officer, Spanish Club - vice president.
Her hobbies and interest includ tennis, piano and teaching tennis. For community activities she has been involved in the tutoring program and has taught tennis.
Her education and career goals are to finish a BA/MD program and attend medical school and become a doctor at St. Jude's Cancer Research Center.
Alexandra (Alex) Wurtz is a junior at Arrowhead Park Early Collge High School and her parents are Mark and Maria Wurtz. She is involved in the year book. Alex has a real passion for animals and volunteers at the animal shelter. Her family has six dogs they have adopted from various shelters across the country. Her interests inlcude horseback riding and child care. As far as future plans she is still unsure but leans towards anatomy, veterinarian services and psycology.
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From September 25 to October 4, 2013, Laura Smart participated in the RFE - Rotary Friend Exchange. The following is her brief description of the experience: "Our trip began Sept. 25th & concluded Oct. 4th. I had 3 host families for 3 nights each. We were in the Bath & Bristol area of England. It was a wonderful experience meeting other Rotarians celebrating & sharing the humanitarian & business aspects from England. I encourage everyone to participate some time in an RFE! It was so fun!"
A related note; Laura is hosting a reception to welcome "The Rotarian Aussies" to New Mexico. Australians Barry Antees (incoming Rotarian Governor) and Megan Brennan from the Sidney area will be in Las Cruces on December 28th. See the brochure or contact Laura for more information.
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Father & Son
Mike & Brandon Beckett
Mike has been in LCRGRC 10+ years and
Brandon just got rid if his new member red-ribbon.
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We continue with our Family Ties in the Las Cruces - Rio Grande Rotary Club, this month featuring Mike and Brandon Beckett. Mike is married to Veronica and has 2 children, 1 grand dog and 2 grand kittys.
Previously, another son, Brett was a member of the club, but has since moved to Hobbs. Mike has been in Las Cruces 47 years and has also lived in Las Vegas, Nevada and Portales, New Mexico. He went to Las Cruces High School and NMSU. Mike has been sergeant at arms, treasurer and is now president elect. He will assume the presidency of our club next year and will also be president of the Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce. His favorite Rotary project is the "Dictionary Project" for 3rd graders. He picked this project because it is "book related and makes kids happy". (As the owner, CEO of the successful COAS Bookstore, being "book-related" is understandable and applauded). When asked why he is a member of Rotary, Mike responded; "Service Above Self, what an awesome concept!"
Brandon is single and has been in Rotary 3 months and has lived in Las Cruces 18 years. He has also lived in Utah and Lovington, New Mexico. Brandon graduated from Las Cruces High School and NMSU.
His favorite LCRGRC project is the Rotary (International) Youth Exchange as he is a strong supporter for students who learn/study abroad. As a new member his happiest "Happy Dollar" was; "My Happy Dollar for having my first Happy Dollar". He is a photographer and loves continuously learning so he can help better our world.
Mike has been a real asset to the Las Cruces Rio Grande Rotary Club, and the Las Cruces community. It is good to see Brandon following his lead.
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Important Dates and Events:
"Dress The Child" Shopping Nights
November 3, Old Navy, 6 p.m.
November 10, Old Navy, 10 a.m.
November 17, Sear's, 6:30 p.m.
December 8, Kohl's, 6 p.m.
December 11, Kohl's, 6 p.m.
December 14, 2013
Annual "Dress The Child" Holiday dinner and silent auction.
December 28, 2013
Welcome "The Rotarian Aussies" to New Mexico, 6:00 p.m. Laura Smart & Bob Crowley's home.
February 14, 2014
"The Fantasticks" - Spencer Theater
Silent Auction Item - DTC Auction
February 23, 2014
"Glen Miller Orchestra" - Spencer Theater
Silent Auction Item - DTC Dinner
March 22, 2014
Rotary Club of El Paso
Centennial Celebration
Keynote Speaker: Ron D. Burton
2013 - 2014 President
Rotary International
April 15, 2014
Dictionary Day
May, 2014
Annual Yard Sale
May 1-4, 2014
District 5520 Conference
Hotel Albuquerque
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