The club inducted John Crawford (2nd right) during the March 17 meeting. John wore his Scottish National Dress, adding his new Rotary International pin. He was accompanied by his wife Veronica (third left). John said they have traveled throughout the world and are happy to settle in Sedona and become part of the club. "I thank you all," he said. Also pictured are Sergeant at Arms Bill Minard, Club President David Simmer, and Vice President Jennette Bill.
Club President David Simmer (right) presents President-elect Tim Ernster with a Light Up Rotary pin in recognition of the many things he has done for the club including his leadership for this year's Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off event. Tim, former Sedona City Manager also spoke about city operations, budget and finances.
Club members Jennette Bill and Renata Barnwell registered 11 more children to receive Imagination Library books during the St. Patrick's Day Parade held in Uptown Sedona on March 14.
Eleven restaurants and two firehouses are all set to showcase their chili for the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off to be held on May 2, 11 to 4 p.m., at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. All proceeds used for local and international Rotary Club of Sedona projects, including the Imagination Library project. The People's Choice restaurant with the highest vote will receive a $500 cash prize. Sue Shannon has received over 40 silent auction items. There is still a need for more event sponsorships. Go to www.sedonachilicookoff.org.
Now through April--Slide Fire Exhibition at Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
March 31--Senator Jeff Flake is Program Speaker, meeting to be held at Reds at Sedona Rouge
April 8--Fireside Chat--location TBA.
April 11--Highway Cleanup. Meet at Cultural Park parking lot. Breakfast at Nick's afterwards.
May 15-16--District Conference at Squaw Pointe Hilton in Phoenix.
June 30--Officer Installation Dinner to be held at Reds at Sedona Rouge.
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Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club
Dick Youngberg reminds members Bashas' cards are still available if you don't have one yet. Please see Dick for a replacement or new card. He has full instructions for use. The club receives about $1,000 each year from this program.
