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Relics Restaurant
3235 Hwy 89A
Tuesdays at Noon
 
Village of Oak Creek
Satellite Club
Next Meeting
7:30 a.m.  April 27
Redstone Grill
Oakcreek Country Club
 
 
Apr 18, 2017
Susan Turner
National Healthcare Decision Day
Apr 25, 2017
Jack Harris
Police Operations, Immigration issues, (etc)
Apr 27, 2017
All Members
Village Satellite - Club Assembly
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May 6, 2017
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts
April 18, 2017

Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off heating up

 
The club's major fundraiser is fast approaching. The seventh annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, May 6, 11 to 5 p.m. at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Top chefs from Sedona restaurants are busy perfecting their special chili recipes. The mayors of Sedona and Cottonwood, the Fire Chief of Sedona and Chefs from Verde Valley School are also fired up for their annual competition. This year's restaurants include El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Café Paleo Brio, Garlands Oak Creek Lodge, Hideaway House, HP Café, Mesa Grill, Tamalisa Market, and Whole Foods, who will vie for the 2017 Restaurant Chili Championship. There are also a number of other awards including the Restaurant Judges’ Award and Peoples’ Choice Award plus cash prizes and trophies. The panel of three judges are, Jeff Smedstad, owner/Executive Chef of Elote, Sam Williams, chef of Garland’s Indian Café & Market, and Linda Goldenstein, owner of Goldenstein Gallery, will determine this year’s winners. Big thanks to major sponsors including: David H. Bill, DDS, Sedona Dental Arts, Goldenstein Gallery, University of Sedona, John & Veronika Crawford, Roy Grimm, Paul & Mara Majane, David & Isabel Simmer, John & Andrea Terhune. For a sneak peek at silent auction items to bid on now go to: http://sedonarotary.org/Page/the-great-sedona-chili-cook-off
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

Buena Vista educates on prevention of child abuse

Erin Mabery (center), executive director of Buena Vista Children's Services discussed child abuse and its prevention during the club's April 11 meeting. Household situations that can acerbate child abuse include mental illness, drug use, alcohol abuse, mother's treated violently. Erin said one third of rural Arizona households have two or more of these dysfunctions. In the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District, Erin said 62% of children are economically disadvantaged and 67% are eligible for free/reduced lunches. Buena Vista helps families recognize the signs so intervention can take place. The organization offers parenting classes, pre-K education, after school programs, trains daycare providers, family screening treatment, crisis centers, family support services, and more. Erin said early prevention is key and gave kudos to the Verde Valley Imagination Library program, chaired by Dr. Jean Barton (right). Club President Jennette Bill (left) announced the book "88 Instruments" will be donated to the Sedona Pulbic Library on Erin's behalf. Keep up the great work Erin!

People in the News

 
Club President Jennette Bill recognized Andrew Bailor for his service as Sergeant of Arms and member of the Youth Services Committee. Way to go Andrew!

Dates to Remember

April 18--Youth Services Committee meeting, 11 to 11:45 a.m., Relics.
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 7--Elote Tequila Tasting Event.
May 13--Postal Food Drive (drivers needed).
May 17-20--Rotary District Conference, Laughlin, NV.
June 3--Planning Retreat for 2017/18. (All are welcome).
June 7--Food Handlers Training, 10 a.m. at Elks Lodge.
June 10-14--Rotary International Convention in Atlanta.
June 25--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