Rotarian Bill Minard (left) facilitated the induction ceremony for new member Dr. Jean Barton (2nd right). Jean, a retired pediatrician, and her husband Al recently moved from Minnesota to Sedona and were looking for ways to engage with the community. Jean said the club's Imagination Library program is what caught her attention. Also pictured is past-president Miki Dzugan, Jean's sponsor.

 

Public Affairs Manager for Arizona Department of Transportation, Julian Avila, addresses plans for Arizona's infrastructure through the Transportation and Trade Corridor Alliance. He said transportation is critical in Arizona's pursuit to attract more businesses and jobs. He also said ADOT continues to upgrade existing roads to keep Arizona's highways competitive and safe. Funding for highway projects comes from Federal and state funding sources, such as the Arizona gas tax.   

 

 

 

Catherine Moore (left) the club's Membership chair presents Rotarian Wendy Bialek with an Ignite Pin for her outstanding service to the club. Wendy said she loves what she is doing and being part of Rotary 

 

 

Club Rotarian Wendy Bialek invited Renew co-founder Uswege Mwakapango and former Red Rock High School Adam Rubin to share the organization's mission with club members. Uswege said the non-profit was founded to help young people discover their value and find their purpose in life. The youth leadership organization helps young people in Phoenix and Tanzania, where Uswege is from. For more information about Renew, go to: renewchange.org 

May 28--Slide Fire Exhibit opens at the Sedona Public Library.

June 30--Officer Installation Dinner to be held at Reds at Sedona Rouge, 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 13--Rotary Day at Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field, game at 1:10 p.m.

Nov. 19-22--USA/Mexico Friendship Conference & Global Grants Exchange, in Sedona.