During last Tuesday's meeting, Club members sang a tribute to beloved Rotarian Rod Abbott, who passed away April 17. A member of the Rotary Club of Sedona since 1998, Rod was the example of Rotary in Action. Rod believed in giving back to his community and is remembered for his leadership of the bond issue and creation of the Sedona Performing Arts Center. He performed many administrative duties for the club including arranging and scheduling weekly guest speakers, greeting members and guests are the door, writing weekly reports about club activities for the media, and other public relations activities. Rod was honored with every club recognition including Paul Harris Fellow and Silent Rotarian Awards for his years of outstanding contribution and service. In honor of Rod, the club dedicates this year's Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off in his memory. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on May 9 at the Church of the Red Rocks. Our condolences to his wife, Peg and family.
Assistant District Governor Renata Barnwell and Club Secretary Dave Young received kudos for graduating from Rotary tri-district Leadership Academy on April 18. Rotarians can only be invited to participate and must also be a past president of a Rotary club. The program is designed to develop future Rotarian leaders.
David Simmer receives Paul Harris Fellow recognition
Assistant District Governor Renata Barnwell and District Foundation Chair George Wheeler (center) present Club President David Simmer with a Paul Harris Society recognition for contributing $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation.
Rotary Foundation impacts local and worldwide communities
District Foundation Chair George Wheeler (left) and incoming Chair Elizabeth Mahoney (2nd left) address the impact Rotary Foundation is making around the world and in our district. Mahoney said, during the April 21 program, that the library project in Vera Cruz, Mexico was made possible by the club's support. She said the project would not have happened without Rotary Club of Sedona's contributions. Also pictured is Assistant District Governor Renata Barnwell (front) and Club President David Simmer.
2015 Great Sedona Chili Cookoff: in honor of Rod Abbott - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Page/the-great-sedona-chili-cook-off#sthash.KcWfbQvx.dpuf
2015 Great Sedona Chili Cookoff: in honor of Rod Abbott - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/Page/the-great-sedona-chili-cook-off#sthash.KcWfbQvx.dpuf
Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off just around the corner
The club is in final preparations 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. Look for the sponsorship insert in the next Kudos magazine. Dave Young is finalizing volunteer duties. Please encourage friends, family and neighbors to attend. For more info go to www.sedonachilicookoff.org.
Now through April--Slide Fire Exhibition at Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
April 21--Youth Services Committee Meeting, 11 to 12 noon at Barking Frog.
May 2--Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off, 11 to 4 p.m. at Tlaquepaque.
May 9 -- Rotary Leadership Institute, Prescott College, 8 - 4 p.m.
May 9 -- Exchange Student Potluck at the Bills', 5:30 p.m.
May 9--Volunteers needed for food pickup for Food Bank. Meet behind P.O. at 9:30 a.m.
May 15-16--District Conference at Squaw Pointe Hilton in Phoenix.
June 30--Officer Installation Dinner to be held at Reds at Sedona Rouge.
Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club
Dick Youngberg reminds members Bashas' cards are still available if you don't have one yet. Please see Dick for a replacement or new card. He has full instructions for use. The club receives about $1,000 each year from this program.
