One Book, One School
The gift of literacy for McCormick students ‘One School, One Book’ reading program 
The Trumpet of the Swan
Rotary Club of San Juan County presentation by George Sharp
Donny Ortiz presented banner from the Rotary Club of Germany to President Fortner
Armando Grijalva presented on the Grace Place Clinic opportunities 
Rotarians Recognized During Annual Christmas Luncheon
During our annual Christmas Luncheon, President Terri Fortner recognized three of our members for their outstanding commitment to the mission of Rotary: Service Above Self. First awardee was Jeanine Bingham Kelly who works hard as our Treasurer, chair of Healing Field, and donating her time to our many programs. Pat Lucero was recognized with the Quiet Rotarian Award for his willingness to get the job done behind the scenes, especially during our move to a new location. Finally, Charlie Todd was recognized as Rotarian of the Year. Charlie has been a faithful Rotarian and has worked on our Healing Field for Years. This year, in honor of his late wife, Charlie raised funds for Polio eradication efforts through the sale of Bevy Beer at Lauter Haus. 
 
In addition to the recognitions, Rotarians had a great time during our now annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament and through supporting local needs like Angel Tree and underwear and blanket donations for citizens in need. See more photos on our Facebook page. 
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Jeanine Bingham Kelly is recognized by President Fortner with the Service Above Self Award.
Donations to Angel Tree- Gifts for children and senior citizens. 
Pat Lucero is recognized by President Fortner with the Quiet Rotarian Award. 
END POLIO NOW

On November 18th, Charlie Todd presented a check to the Rotary Club of San Juan County for the Rotary International END POLIO NOW campaign. The proceeds were from the sale of the Lauter Haus Bevy Beer. This beer memorialized Todd’s late wife, Bev. She passed on March 2023. We appreciate Charlie Todd and his dedication to Rotary’s motto of ‘Service above Self.’
Pictured in the photo:
Brandon Beard
Brad Foley
Charlie Todd, Rotarian
Terri Fortner, Rotary President 
Steve Neville, Rotarian 
Lauter Haus
Rotarian, Terry Hayes, spoke on the topic of Medicare and the healthcare benefits
Rotarian induction of Cody Cornoyer & Dennis McDaniel 
Larry Moore delivering a
message of hope
Jyl Adair, Joreen White and Carrie Olson speaking about the PMS Festival of Trees
Jessica Garate
KRQE News Anchor spoke to Rotary Club of San Juan County. 
She is a consummate professional who represents our state of New Mexico expertly.  
 
Rotarians at Bluffview 'One School, One Book' rally
Bluffview 'One School, One Book' rally October 2024
'The Wild Robot' book
Principal Lambson, President Fortner and District Governor Yasser Murga at Bluffview rally
District Governor Yasser Murga's visit in October 2024 
Rotarians at Bluffview for 'One School, One Book' rally October 2024                    Drake, Villalobos, Ortiz, Kruger, McCarty, Crawford, Murga, Fortner, Scanlan, and Quevedo
President Fortner at 'One School, One Book' rally with Principal Lambson October 2024
Installation of Terri Fortner as president by President Jack Fortner July 2024
Rotary Club of San Juan County Board of Directors 2024-2025 Dave Turnbull, Audra Winters, Melissa Meechan, Jeanine Bingham Kelly, Terri Fortner, Bryan Crawford, Maria Van Caster, Larry Moore and Gary Risley
Past Presidents of San Juan County Rotary
Melissa Meechan, Jeanine Bingham Kelly, Barbara Tedrow, Randy Joslin, Dave Turnbull, Gary Risley, Jack Fortner and Ron Price
President-Elect Terri Fortner was presented with the Paul Harris award by President Jack Fortner. In attendance are Fellow Paul Harris recipients. 
Senator Neville, San Juan County Rotary Fellow Rotarian, received recognition for his service in support of counties. Thank you Senator Neville for all you’ve done!
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Healing Field Featured in Tri-City Record
The Tri-City Record had several articles/features about our annual Healing Field including a photo gallery. Visit the link below to see what's available. 
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One School, One Book Program Featured in Tri-City Record
The Tri-City Tribune did an article on the One School, One Book partnership our Rotary Club has with McCormick Elementary.
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Committee preparing for the annual Healing Field Memorial Day program
Monee, Lynn White, Terri, Jack, Jim, and Nicole ready to hand out "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' to McCormick School.  San Juan County Rotary annual project for One Book, One School annual project.
Jesus hands book to students at McCormick
Congratulations to Rotary members and businesses who were nominated to be Farmington Chamber of Commerce Person/Business of the Year!
Nominated for Person of the Year
Nominated for Business of the Year
Nominated for Business of the Year
On Saturday, January 6th, Rotarians Bill Sharer and Rick Burns from San Juan County Rotary Club paired up with Rotarians Brad Ekhoff and Greg Hallstrom from Albuquerque Rotary del Sol to build a needed ramp at a local home. Thank you, gentlemen, for a job well done! 
Next Tuesday, support Rotary and saving lives by donating blood. The Bloodmobile will be available at Hills Church before, during, and after lunch.
Christi Drake and Bryan Crawford installed as Rotarians
Christmas fun
Christmas cheer!
December 12, 2023 meeting: Rotarians brought in their donations for Angel Tree (left) and we heard music performed by the students of Pinon Hills Academy (below). 
Pinon Hills Academy students sing Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Pinon Hills Academy Students sing Christmas Carols.
Pinon Hills Academy Students sing Christmas Carols.
Salvation Bell Ringers
On Saturday, December 9th, Rotarians including Randy Joslin and Jim Baker (right) volunteered their time ringing the bell for the Salvation Army.
Info on Salvation Army
Carol, Nicole, and Jaime
Gary and Pat
Jack and Terri Fortner
At our Tuesday, December 5th meeting, Mark Johnson was inducted into our club as a returning Honorary Member.  Our guest speaker was Mrs. New Mexico America Perla Wahoske who resides in the area. She talked about her choice to participate in the Mrs. New Mexico pageant, her platform, and the experiences and opportunities she has encountered through her title. To learn more, visit her Facebook Page
Mrs. New Mexico America Perla Wahoske in her costume at the national pageant
Mrs. New Mexico America Perla Wahoske speaks to our club.
Terri Fortner places the Rotary pin on Mark Johnson.
Salvation Army and United Way
Lieutenant Christopher Rockwell of the Salvation Army and Jennifer Johnson from San Juan United Way spoke to our club on November 28th. They talked about different ways to help our youth and seniors this Christmas including Angel Tree and the senior citizen blanket drive. 
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Tuesday, November 21st Meeting
Tuesday, November 21st Meeting: Our guest was Andrea Pena with Childhaven. Also during today's meeting we inducted Pat Lucero into our Club.  Welcome to our newest Rotarian!
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Andrea Pena with Childhaven
Pat Lucero- San Juan County East's newest Rotarian
Visiting Rotarians Join Us for Lunch
A great benefit to being a Rotarian is visiting Rotary Clubs around the world.  On November 14th, Rotarians Jim and Donna Micelli from Studio City- Sherman Oaks Rotary visited our club.  They are pictured here with San Juan County East Rotary President Jack Fortner.
Learn About Rotary
Bags of Love Presents to SJC East Rotary on November 14th
On November 14th, Bags of Love presented to our Club.  Bags of Love are given to children who have been displaced from their homes or are in need of items due to difficult circumstances.  To support this project, donations of items or financial resources can be made. 
Bags of Love on Facebook
San Juan Rotary's Street Clean Up featured in the Tri-City Record
On Sunday, November 5th, San Juan County Rotary was featured in the Tri-City Record for our Roadside Clean Up. 
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Luncheon: Our guest was local filmmaker Justin Hunt who described the process bring The Post from vision to movie theaters.  The Post won The Best Thriller award at the Montreal Film Festival.  You can learn more about the film by following Justin Hunt on Instagram, following The Post movie on Instagram or checking it out at Allen Theaters. 
Local Filmmaker Justin Hunt
The Post movie- Now Showing in Farmington
San Juan Rotarians with Justin Hunt
Saturday at 8 am ready to do our
highway clean up. Service above Self 
Chief Hebbe presented on public safety in Farmington and the importance of avoiding misinformation online. 
Janis Jakino pinned Nicole Clark as our newest Rotarian
Terri Fortner pinned Nicole Lane as our newest Rotarian
Rotarians Support Local Students with One School, One Book
On Monday, October 30th, our Rotarians handed out books as part of our ongoing One School, One Book partnership with McCormick Elementary School. Numerous studies have documented the importance of reading for emotional, academic, and professional success. We love the opportunity to books in the hands of children to give them access to these important tools, but also to help them develop the love of learning. This year's book, A Boy Called Bat, will be read by all students and their families over winter break.
About One School, One Book
Participants of the One School, One book handout at McCormick Elementary School. From left to right: Vice Principal Tatia Fernandez, Principal Lynn White, Rotarians Amy Scanlan, Terri Fortner, Jeanine Bingham-Kelly, Janis Jakino, Nicole Clark, Jim Baker
About One School, One Book
Students wait to be given their new books. 
Our 2023 Navajo Preparatory Academy Scholarship Recipient Kiana B. 
October 24th Co-Speaker, Laura Harper
 
October 24th Co-Speaker, Tim Gordon
 
Newest Rotarian
Jeff Johanson
Dean of Students Rainey Crisp and Jeffrey Tome, admissions Navajo Prep received us scholarship for Kiana, Freshman
Navajo Prep
Newest Rotarian Cole Stoneman
Appreciation from Connie Mack Chairman for supporting the ABA
Sarah Oliver and Randy Joslin
Robert Miller presentation on the
NM Judicial System
Our newest Rotarian Keigen Kruger pinned by Joe Crim
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Today’s speaker Jyl Adair, PMS, Festival of Trees. https://www.pmsfestivaloftrees.org
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Virginia Nickles Hircock presented on her Mt. Everest base camp adventure 
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Gary Risley and Mike Lewis presented the outstanding service award by President Fortner
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Lieutenant Governor Quinn visited our club and was presented our club banner
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SJRE Fly In, Drive In, Dine In September 23rd
SJRE Fly In, Drive In, Dine In September 23rd
SJRE Fly In, Drive In, Dine In September 23rd
District Governor Haas presented banner to President Fortner
Jamie Church installed and pinned by membership Chair Janis Jakino
Senator Bill Sharer installed and pinned by President elect Terri Fortner
Jared Okello, Kenya Parliamentarian
Mr. Okello spoke on elections in Kenya
MP Jared Okello
Liesl Dee, San Juan College Encore
Encore
Newest Rotarian Amy Scanlan pinned by Terri Fortner
Bonnie Hopkins Byers
NMSU Extension program
Cole Stoneman, Ironbridge Wealth Management, presented on preparation for retirement
Bob Fitz presented a photo to President Fortner in appreciation for Rotary's contribution to the Navajo Ministries Bi-fly tournament
September 23rd Fly In, Drive In event at Farmington, NM airport
KSJE interview
Virginia Nickles &
Robin Woodard
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
We want you to join us!
 
WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE:

-Salvation Army  bell ringers
-Trash collectors with BLM
-Connie Mack team host and sponsor
-Halloween costume party at a local business 
-Pints for Polio at a local business
-Healing fields on Memorial Day
-Fly in, Dine in at Farmington Municipal Airport
-One school, one book for McCormick
-Bi-fly fishing tournament for Navajo Ministries 
-Presents and funds Navajo Prep scholarship 
-Desert View Counseling 'Strides against Suicide' 
-Christmas Angel tree 
-Paul Harris Awards 
-RYLA
-Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)
-Sponsor of the Karadah Project International 
Today’s presentation was AI ChatGPT. The risks and benefits of its use
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Rotary Speaker Nora Bond presented Remote Area Medical (RAM) that will serve underserved or uninsured individuals in our county on July 12-14, 2024  Push button below see how to volunteer
RAM
Past President Jeanine Kelly presented plaque by President Fortner
Jim Baker recognized for years as Speaker Chair
Josh Payne presented the Paul Harris
by President Fortner
Rhonda Ledford presented the Paul Harris
by President Fortner
San Juan County Rotary East 2008
Desert View Family Counseling presentation 
https://mydesertview.org/
Connie Mack Host Committee-Jeanine Kelly, Janis Jakino, Audra Winters, Carol Taulbee, Peggy Marie, Sarah Oliver and Terri Fortner
Lunch for the team at
San Juan College Dorm Lobby
Albuquerque Baseball Academy served lunch after their 10 a.m. game
DelSheree Gladden, Editor of Tri-City Record
 
https://www.tricityrecordnm.com/
 
President Jeanine Kelly passed the gavel to Jack Fortner who will serve as president 2023-2024
Memorial Day Tribute
The San Juan Rotary Club is proud to present the annual "Flags of Remembrance Healing Fields" Memorial Event. Hundreds of 3x5 America Flags will fly on eight-foot poles, displayed in perfect rows and columns, in an awe-inspiring tribute to honor those men and women who sacrifice their time, talents, and lives for freedom, society, and to better the lives of others. Each flag will fly in honor of a hero.
Sponsor a flag in honor of all who serve and sacrifice or for a personal hero in your life. At the end of the tribute, take the flag home to your business or present it to your hero to fly and continue the tribute. 
The "Flags of Remembrance Healing Fields" event is free of charge and open to the public daily. Come with your family and friends to walk among the flags and experience the spirit of America as you never have before. May 2024
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San Juan County Rotary

Service Above Self

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Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
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801 N. Municipal
Farmington, NM 87401
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Arvin Trujillo, 4CED presents on Hydrogen Hub proposals
Don Black presenting on Polio Plus
Speaker Devin Long, New Beginnings Grant Manager
Michelle Hilman Meyering, Boys and Girls Club President and CEO
District Governor Rausch's visit with San Juan Rotary East
Rotary District 5520 Governor Bob Rausch 
Honored on December 15, 2021 Jim Baker, Paul Harris Fellow
San Juan Rotary East Club  banner as sister club with Club Rotario San Salvador Noroeste
Tuesday's speaker David Ripley, Director at San Juan County Communications Authority
https://www.sjcounty911.net/
Santa’s Rotary elves ringing in Christmas for the Salvation Army
Carol Taulbee, Randy Joslin, Terri Fortner, Dawn Bourgeois, Jim Baker, Jeanette Kelly, Ginger Palmer and Gary Risley
Speakers
Tonya Stinson, Executive Director,
Farmington Convention and Visitor Bureau
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Ingrid Gilbert, NM Hospitality Association’s Board of Directors Chair 
UMATTR and San Juan Rotary East   https://www.umattr.com/
Jose Villarreal, Work-based Learning Program, Farmington Municipal Schools
Liesl Dees, San Juan College, Director of Continuing Education 
https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/community/community-learning-clc/
Our club held a zoom meeting with Rotary San Salvador Noroeste. Our plan to work with them on an international project.  For more information, please contact us by clicking on members name on the left of page!
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Jamie Church, Farmington Chamber of Commerce

Four Corners Professional Women's Summit October 28, 2021

Vendors needed for Chile in October- fest, Saturday, October 2nd at Berg Park!
For a vendor application contact the Farmington Chamber of Commerce at (505)325-0279 or email at chamber@gofarmington.com 

Focus on Farmington Coffee

September 15, 2021 from 8:00am - 9:00am | Connect Space 203 W. Main

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FMS Superintendent Gene Schmidt and Bobby Newlund, CFO spoke
at Tuesday's club luncheon. 
FMS

Bonnie Hopkins Byers

County Program Director and Agricultural Extension Agent at New Mexico State University, San Juan County

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Delbert Anderson, musician
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Delbert Anderson
Passing of the gavel
President Bourgeois to Ginger Palmer
June 29, 2021
San Juan Rotary East Board
Ginger Palmer, President
Dawn Bourgeois, Past President
Jeanine Kelly, President elect
Daniel Evans, Treasurer
Terri Fortner, Communication/PR
International Programs Co-Chair
Jim Baker and Carol Taulbee, Program Co-Chair 
Gary Risley, Sergeant at Arms
Peggy Marie, Rotary International Programs Co-Chair
Maria Van Caster, Foundation Chair
Randy Joslin, Chaplain
Drew Degner and Melissa Meecham, Co-Chair Healing Fields
Doug Dykeman, Grant Writer
Dave Turnbull, Service Projects
Membership, Drew Degner
Rick Quevedo, Club Administrator
Club Executives & Directors
President
Terri Fortner
President Elect
Bryan Crawford
Secretary
Maria Van Caster
Treasurer
Jeanine Kelly
Grant writer
Jeanine Kelly
SJCRE Foundation Chair
Audra Winters
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)
Peggy Marie
Assistant Governor
Jack Fortner
Website/Social Media
Melissa Meechan
Chaplain
Larry Moore
RYLA
Cynthia Brandt
Healing Fields coordinator
Bryan Crawford
Past President
Jack Fortner
Membership
Audra Winters
Sergeant at Arms
Gary Risley
Rotary Links
Links
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Larry Moore
    April 3
  • Douglas Dykeman
    April 29
  • Cynthia Brandt
    April 30
San Juan Rotary Club
Chartered 1959
 
Past Presidents: 

Chas. L. Craven
1959-1960
Jim Milling 1960-1961
Cleo E. Wall 1961-1962
Jos. S. Hartman
1962-1963
Clark Skinner 1963-1964
Plumber S. Lemley
1964-1965
Roy L. Nials 1965-1966
Jack Hasler 1966-1967
W. P. Shryock 1967-1968
Rev. Rodney Roberts
1968-1969
Duane Martin
1969-1970
Byron Caton 1970-1971
Geo. Pennington
1971-1972
Jack Hasler 1972-1973
Hugh Littrel 1973-1974
Hugh Littrel 1974-1975
E.K. Wallace 1975-1976
Phil Barck 1976-1977
Allen Beuerle 1977-1978
HDave Nichols 1978-1979
Gordon King 1979-1980
Rod Hancock
1980-1981
John S. Moore
1981-1982
Chas. W. Jordan
1982-1983
Randy Burge 1983-1984
John Gallegos
1984-1985
Jerry Moon 1985-1986
Phil Morin 1986-1987
Franklin Roberts
1987-1988
Ron Dial
1988-1989
Thomas James
1989-1990
John Oliphant
1990-1991
Jeffrey Boddy
1991-1992
Joyce Donald
1992-1993
Pete Rahn 1993-1994
Bill Standley 1994-1995
Pat Gross 1995-1996
Jack Smelser
1996-1997
Dave Cesark 1997-1998
Richard Tully
1998-1999
Marcia Phillips
1999-2000
David Turnbull
2000-2001
Sandy Williams
2001-2002
Andy Sandoval
2002-2003
Pam Lee
2003-2004
Matthew Lamoureux
2004-2005
Ron Price 
2005-2006
Jill McQueary
2006-2007
Randy Joslin 2007-2008
Gary Risley 
2008-2009
Paul DeShayes 
2009-2010
David Robert 
2010-2011
Dorothy Saltzman
2011-2012
Barbara Tedrow
2012-2013
Melissa Meecham 2013-2014
Drew Degner 2014-2015
Ross Rogers 2015-2016
Rick Quevedo 2016-2017
Rich Canfield 2017-2018
Daniel Evans 2018-2019
Thomas Madrid
2019-2020
Dawn Bourgeois
2020-2021
Ginger Palmer
2021-2022
Jeanine Kelly
2022-2023
Jack Fortner
2023-2024
In Memory of
Fellow Rotarians
Stan Poff 2013
Jack Lee 2014
Richard Ledbetter 2016
John Oliphant 2017
David Saxon 2017
Jessica Saxon 2018
William Hall 2018
Bunky Owen 2018
Darryl Leeper 2019
Jesse Beard 2019
Pam Lee 2019 
Bill Standley 2021
Bill Manchester 2021
Dr. Larry Dautenhahn 2021
Dennis Ivie 2022
Sammy Lopez 2024