During the club's Dec. 8 meeting, RENEW co-founders Uswege Mwakapango (right) and Adam Rubin gave an update on their efforts to empower youth in Arizona and Tanzania.
Adam, who graduated from Red Rock High School in 2006, has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona. He's currently working on a master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from ASU. Uswege is from Tanzania and has a B.A. in Community Development from the Community Development Training Institute in Arusha. Adam and Uswege spont more than a year living and working together in Tanzania, where they held numerous leadership positions working for international NGOs focused on community development and education. In 2013, they founded RENEW. Also pictured is Rotarian Wendy Bialek.
Barnwells recognized for helping coordinate the USA-Mexican Friendship Conference
Assistant Governor Renata Barnwell (seated) and her husband Richard Barnwell (far left) were presented with a plaque for their dedicated service to the club. DGN Nancy Van Pelt (2nd left), Club President Tim Ernster (center), PDG George Wheeler (2nd right), and District Foundation Chair Elizabeth Mahoney (far right) helped recognize them for their key leadership in the highly successful USA-Mexican Friendship Conference held in November.
Simmers recognized for help with the USA-Mexican Friendship Conference
Past District Governor George Wheeler presented David and Isabel Simmer with a recognition plaque for their help in making the USA-Mexican Friendship Conference a great success. District representatives (pictured in story above) thanked the Rotary Club of Sedona for their leadership and hard work in making the conference an enjoyable and memorable one.
New Interact Club formed at Mountain View Preparatory
Club member Wendy Bialek has co-sponsored a new Interact Club at Mountain View Preparatory middle school. The Interact Club, co-sponsored by 7th grade teacher Susanna Ventura, was formed in Sept. Wendy says "This would be a model for other middle schools to follow, since it's the first of its kind in the Verde Valley." She said club members are 6th, 7th and 8th graders who just jumped right in. "We have gone from 16 members to at least 25 and will continue to grow as other students see and hear about what we are accomplishing." To read more . . . .
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.
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
