The club recognized Rotary Honor Student Catherine Chapman during its April 7 meeting. Catherine has been an Interact Club President, National Honor Society Vice President, and Future Business Leaders of America Secretary. She will receive a $500 scholarship to attend the college of her choice. She says she was just admitted to Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Arts and Sciences. She is considering pursuing a medical career or possibly a career in Foreign Service as an ambassador. She adds, "I am passionate about serving the community as I strongly believe in working together to achieve betterment of ourselves individually, and collectively." (Also pictured above, Catherine's teacher Mrs. Petree (left) and Jennette Bill, club vice president and Youth Services chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gail Heyer showcased a children's field book titled "On the Trail of Trees, Tracks & Tails," prepared by the Sedona Area Garden Club. Heyer thanked Rotary Club of Sedona for the $500 received to help promote the field guide. Heyer said the book is an "opportunity to encourage kids to go out in the field and look at the environment." She said she has support from all the schools for its use, as well as support from organizations and individuals.

 

 

The club sang Happy Birthday to Mèri Magrone, Rotary Youth Exchange student for 2014-15. Mèri,from Belgium, is a senior at Red Rock High School. Nice to see  you Mèri!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 100 silent auction items. Tim Ernster reported during the April 7 meeting, that $17,500 has been raised so far. Special kudos were given to Ron Larson for his dedicated help with sponsorships. It was also announced the event's name will reflect Rod Abbott's in honor of his dedicated service to making the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off the event it is today. Dave Young reminded everyone he still needs volunteers to help the day of the event. For more info go to www.sedonachilicookoff.org.

 

 

Now through April--Slide Fire Exhibition at Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.

April 18--Howard Hawk Memorial Golf Tournament.

April 21--Youth Services Committee Meeting, 11 to 12 noon at Barking Frog.

June 30--Officer Installation Dinner to be held at Reds at Sedona Rouge.