Victoria Oldham, (2nd left) owner and publisher of Trade Winds Advertising, was inducted into the club during its March 3 meeting. Past President Miki Dzugan (2nd right) was her membership sponsor.Victoria is a commercial artist whose background includes product development for Franklin Mint. She's already been very involved in the club and recently developed a website for the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off at www.sedonachilicookoff.org. Welcome Victoria! (Also pictured President David Simmer (left) and Sergeant at Arms Bill Minard.
Mexican/USA Friendship Conference to be held in Sedona
Dick Youngberg, chair of the International Service Committee, reported this year's Mexican/USA Friendship Conference will be held in Sedona the weekend before Thanksgiving. He said families will be needed to host delegates. If you are interested please contact Dick. He also reported the committee has chosen to support a matching grant project to build 22 libraries in the elementary schools in Veracruz, Mexico.
Restaurants are still needed 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. Go to www.sedonachilicookoff.org.
March 17--Membership Committee Meeting, 11 a.m., Barking Frog Wine Room
May 14-15--District Conference at Squaw Pointe Hilton in Phoenix
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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.