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3235 Hwy 89A
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Oakcreek Country Club
 
 
Apr 04, 2017
Danette Wolpert
Iluminate Film Festival
Apr 11, 2017
Jean Barton and Erin Mabery
Status of Verde Valley children & young families
Apr 13, 2017
Bonnie Best
Village Satellite - Missoula Children's Theatre
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May 6, 2017
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts
April 4, 2017

Verde Valley Imagination Library celebrates 5th Anniversary

 
The Verde Valley Imagination Library celebrated its 5th Anniversary March 23  with a party during Story time at the Sedona Public Library. In addition to stories and games, a special guest dressed as the Cat in the Hat, delighting children. The program has provided five years of free books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to children infant-aged to Kindergarten. Registration for the program began in March 2012 by the Rotary Club of Sedona with a launch party at Sedona Public Library's two locations in Village of Oak Creek and West Sedona. Soon each registered child began receiving a free, age-appropriate book in the mail from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. After learning about Dolly Parton's IL Program, Rotarian David Simmer, with support of then Youth Services Chair, Jennette Bill, convinced the Rotary Club to establish the project with hope the program would have community support needed to continue in Sedona and grow to neighboring communities. And the support came. Many supporters of the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off are motivated by the program and have become subscription contributors with monthly or annual contributions.  Read more . . .
After learning about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program, Rotarian David Simmer with the support of then Youth Services Chair, Jennette Bill, convinced the Rotary Club to take on the project with the hope that the program would have the community support needed to continue in Sedona and grow to neighboring communities. The support has been wonderful. Many supporters of the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off are primarily motivated by the Imagination Library program and several people have become subscription contributors with monthly or annual contributions. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/imagination-library-5th-anniversary#sthash.O4vP8woi.dpuf
Five years ago in March 2012, registration for the Imagination Library sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona began with - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/imagination-library-5th-anniversary#sthash.O4vP8woi.dpuf
Five years ago in March 2012, registration for the Imagination Library sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona began with - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/imagination-library-5th-anniversary#sthash.O4vP8woi.dpuf
Five years ago in March 2012, registration for the Imagination Library sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona began with a Launch Party at the Sedona Library's two locations, West Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek.  Soon each registered child began receiving a free, age-appropriate book in the mail from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/imagination-library-5th-anniversary#sthash.O4vP8woi.dpuf
Five years ago in March 2012, registration for the Imagination Library sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona began with a Launch Party at the Sedona Library's two locations, West Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek.  Soon each registered child began receiving a free, age-appropriate book in the mail from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/imagination-library-5th-anniversary#sthash.O4vP8woi.dpuf
Five years ago in March 2012, registration for the Imagination Library sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona began with - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/imagination-library-5th-anniversary#sthash.O4vP8woi.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall.
 
 
- See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall.
 
 
- See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall.
 
 
- See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpufAs a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. A big thank you to hosts Jennette and David Bill, Danielle Giann and Damian Bruno and Lori and Tom Zaleski for making the first Sparks Event a great success. Jennette encourages members to keep the Sparks events coming.
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
As a thank you to participants, Jan Groves gave each one a number for a ball that will be part of the Golf Ball Drop this fall. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Stories/spring-wine-tasting#sthash.V89EIKxc.dpuf
More News

Honor Student prepares for forensic psychology career

During last Tuesday's meeting, the club honored Morgan Leigh Bailey, Verde Valley School senior, for her academic achievements. Director of College Counseling, Meg Haesloop, said selecting Morgan was an easy decision. "She really exemplifies the spirit of the school. She has a hunger for knowledge and learning news concepts and applying them." In addition to her studies, Morgan is passionate about helping others. Last summer she traveled to Malawi, Africa to help build pit latrines and distribute 3,000 pairs of eyeglasses. For the past four years she has been part of the Backpacks for Kids food program for Yavapai County. Morgan also enjoys the theater and singing clubs and her equestrian teams. She plans to attend Chapman University, Orange, Calif., with a double major in psychology and neurobiology to prepare for a career in forensic psychology. Good luck Morgan!
 
 

Constru Casa builds permanent homes in Guatemala

Village Rotary Club member John Lothrop shared his volunteer experiences, during the club's March 28 meeting, with Constru Casa, an organization that replaces houses for low-income Guatemalans. The nonprofit's mission is to improve the quality of life of Guatemalans living in extreme poverty by providing basic housing and community development projects related to health and education. John has participated in the program since 2012. He helps build block houses, ranging one room in size to three rooms plus a bathroom, and metal roofs. The new houses replace others built of cornstalk walls or mud and sticks, and dirt floors. The new homes are like the Taj Mahal to families, John said. He plans to return January 2018 to build another home. Club President Jennette Bill announced the book "An Ambush of Tigers" will be donated to the Sedona Public Library on behalf of John's presentation.  For more information on Constru Casa go to: http://www.construcasa.org/en/

People in the News

The club celebrated the birthday of Rotarian Paul Tibbs. Paul coordinated this year's Career Fair held at Red Rock High School and also serves on the Charitable Fund Committee. Happy Birthday Paul!

Dates to Remember

April 22--Club Leadership Academy in Phoenix with 35+ workshops and classes, dinner celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Women in Rotary. Open to All!
May 6--Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off at Tlaquepaque.
May 17-20--Rotary District Conference, Laughlin, NV.
June 3--Planning Retreat for 2017/18. (All are welcome).
June 10-14--Rotary International Convention in Atlanta.
June 26--St. Andrew's Community Supper.
June 27--2017/18 Installation Dinner for both clubs.
Oct. 30--St. Andrew's Community Supper.

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.

Shop on AmazonSmile and support club

Shop on Amazon and get a portion of your purchase donated to the Rotary Club Charitable Fund. Simply to go https://smile.amazon.com to sign up and select Rotary Club of Sedona.
 
Newsletter Editor: Linda M. Clark
Newsletter Contributors: Damian Bruno, Miki Dzugan, and John Terhune
The Rotary Club of Sedona's mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship.
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
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