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Relics Restaurant
3235 Hwy 89A
Tuesdays at Noon
 
Village of Oak Creek
Satellite Club
Next Meeting
7:30 a.m.  Dec. 8
Redstone Grill
Oakcreek Country Club
 
 
Nov 15, 2016
Brian Williams
Sedona Kind
Nov 29, 2016
Jean Barton
Imagination Library
Dec 06, 2016
Betty Delano, AZ AG's office
Identity Fraud issues
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November 15, 2016

Club loads books bound for Africa


The club packed two U-Haul trucks during a load-up party at Club President Jennette Bill's home on Nov. 7. About 12,000 pounds of books, or nearly six tons were loaded. The club's project coordinator John Crawford said that equates to 15,000 school books. John and the trucks headed to Houston, where the books will be loaded into containers bound for Rotary Clubs in Africa under the program called "Books for the World" run by the Rotary Club of Houston. The local clubs will distribute them to needy schools in Africa.  “It's a wonderful way to give these used, but now discarded or replaced, school books a new life to help in the education of students in these third-world countries and make a difference,” he said. Since 2000, Houston’s “Books for the World” program has shipped 12 million pounds of books to schools in Africa and India. "We are just starting in their program, but we hope to be able to collect and ship a truck-load to them at least annually,” John said. The club thanks all those for collecting and donating the books: Red Rock High School, West Sedona School, Big Park Community School, Verde Valley School, Sedona Public Library and individuals. And big thanks to all those who attended the load-up party.
Meeting Highlights

Club mourns the passing of Eddie Passov

Club is stunned on the passing of beloved member Eddie Passov on Friday, Nov. 11. The service for honoring and remembering our fellow Rotarian will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the restaurant at the Sedona Golf Resort. We will pay tribute to Eddie in our next newsletter.

Exchange Student Daniel Bouvin visits club

 
Swedish Exchange Student Daniel Bouvin visited the club Nov. 8 to share how his exchange year is going. Daniel, a junior, is an avid athlete participating on Red Rock High's football and soccer teams. Excited to win their homecoming game, Daniel said he's had "a perfect start in getting to know a lot of people." He recently celebrated his 18th birthday, a milestone in Sweden, by hiking down to Havasupai with a friend from Denmark. He's also enjoyed a Diamondbacks game in the three months he's been here. Club President Jennette Bill presented Daniel with several stipends. Exchange students earn $100 a month. Daniel thanked the club for its support.

 

 

 

Honors & Recognitions

Club Foundation Director Dick Youngberg (left) and President Jennette Bill present Dan Williams with his Paul Harris Fellow plus 1 pin and recognition. Thanks for your support Dan!
The club celebrated the birthday of Rotarian Bill Minard. Club President Jennette Bill presented him with a pin while the club sang "Happy Birthday." Have a great one Bill!
Club President Jennette Bill recognized David Simmer (left photo) and Dick Youngberg for participating in the US/Mexico Exchange conference.
Because of US/Mexico Rotary partnerships, Dick Youngberg reported that 24 schools in Mexico now have libraries including technologies.

Don't Forget to Purchase Film Festival Tickets

The Sedona Women has joined forces with The Rotary Clubs of the Verde Valley to raise funds for The Helen Wolfe Scholarship and the Verde Valley Imagination Library Project. A donation of $20.00 will give you two chances to win a set of 2 gold passes to the 2017 Sedona International Film Festival. Tickets will be sold at the meetings of The Sedona Women and the Rotary Clubs of the Verde Valley as well as online.  The drawings will take place at the December meeting of The Sedona Women on December 14th.  You do not have to be present to win. To purchase tickets go to http://sedonarotary.org/  

Dates to Remember

Nov. 15--Community Service Committee meeting, 11 to 11:45 a.m., at Relics.
Nov. 16--Services for Eddie Passov, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sedona Golf Resort.
Nov. 22--Club is Dark. No meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 28--Charitable Fund and Club Board meetings, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 29--Chili Cook-Off meeting, 11 to 11:45 a.m., at Relics.
Dec. 6--PR Committee Meeting, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Relics.
Dec. 13--Club Holiday Happy Hour Party, 4 to 6 p.m. at The Hudson.
Jan. 28--Bi-district 100th Rotary Foundation Birthday Party, 11 to 2 p.m. at Railroad Park in Scottsdale.
May 17-20--Rotary District Conference, Laughlin, NV.
June 10-14--Rotary International Convention in Atlanta.

Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club

Please see Dick Youngberg for a replacement or new card. He has full instructions for use. The club receives about $1,000 each year from this program.
 
Newsletter Editor: Linda M. Clark
Newsletter Contributors: Damian Bruno, Miki Dzugan, and John Terhune
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The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf
The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf
The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf