New Rotarians Jerry Wesch (far left) and John McTurk (far right) were inducted into the club during the Oct. 27 meeting. Jerry, who has a Ph.D. in psychology, and his wife Sher (2nd left), came to Sedona in July. John is fund development, marketing & recruitment director for Verde Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters. Also pictured is President Tim Ernster, Rotarian Bill Minard, and in front, Assistant District Governor Renata Barnwell.
Gerri Beaudin and Club President Tim Ernster bestowed Kent Ellsworth (center) with a Paul Harris medal for achieving $1,000 in contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations Kent!
President Elect Jennette Bill and Dick Youngberg, chair of the International Committee completed grants training held last weekend. The training provided them with grantee knowledge to help advance club projects.
Thirteen members of both Sedona Rotary Clubs participated in the Highway 89A clean up last weekend. Participants filled 10 bags and attended the traditional fellowship breakfast afterwards at Nicks. Participants from Rotary Club of Sedona were LeRoy Townsend and John Strozier (L-R in photo), Gary Karademos, Lindy Furrow and Michelle Behr. Red Rock Club participants were Dave Blauert, Mike Givler, Roger Hocking, Mike Hughes (plus two little Hughes's), Wil Robinson, John Soderberg, Wayne Lopez, and Dave Thomas. The next highway clean up is Feb. 6, 2016.
Videographers share how to celebrate your family legacy
David Belskis and Rachael Polin shared how families can celebrate their legacies with video production. David showed how the Patricia Schnebly, granddaughter of Sedona Schnebly has recorded their family history. For more information go to: http://www.OurFamilyLegacyVideo.com
Nov. 19-22--USA/Mexico Friendship Conference & Global Grants Exchange, in Sedona.
Dec. 15--Club Annual Holiday Party at Reds.
Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club
Dick Youngberg demonstrated how easy it is to purchase and reload a Bashas' community card. 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.
