President Elect Jennette Bill presented President Tim Ernster with the club's Community Collaborator Award which she accepted during the Oct. 3 Spirit of Sedona Awards from the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona. The club received it for its efforts in exhibiting leadership and solutions for community betterment. The club was recognized for its Slide Fire Story & Exhibition, the RYLA high school leadership camp, and the Imagination Library program and expansion to the Beaver Creek area.

 

President Tim Ernster (left) presented Rotarians Sandra Gardner and Harry Grossman with Paul Harris pins for achieving $1,000 in donations to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations!

 

John McTurk, recruitment & fund development coordinator for Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters said the organization is still here in the Verde Valley and going strong!  "Our goal is to service / mentor every child in the Verde Valley!" To accomplish this goal, John said they need the support of our community. "It costs $1,200 annually to support each match." He said they are also hoping to move their office to Sedona in the very near future to better reach both children and donors of our Verde Valley." We have many different opportunities for our community to help out, such as making contributions, becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, or volunteer to help with events." The organization also qualified to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. 

 

 

President Tim Ernster (left) presented David Simmer, Dave Young and Dick Youngberg with New Member Sponsorship Pins for recruiting new members to the club.

   

Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club