Dave Young reflects on club's many accomplishments

 
Club President Dave Young, ready to pass the gavel on June 19, is proud of the many accomplishments of the past year. Foremost is the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off. "All of our giving is based on how much money we can raise for the many programs we help support and having a successful Chili Cook Off is crucial to that end.  I feel we had a very successful one this year," Dave said. Other important accomplishments include: helping and supporting the Village Satellite club become its own Rotary club; purchasing equipment for the Bountiful Kitchen (Yavapai Food Council); supporting our students with student exchanges, scholarships and recognition; supporting library and infrastructure projects in Mexico; celebrating our club’s 60th anniversary; and the many other International, youth and community service related programs the club supports. In photo above: Rotarian Jean Barton (left) and Past President Jennette Bill present Dave with the 5 Avenues of Service Club Achievement Award, presented to the club at the District 5495 Conference. Dave has been a Rotarian for 13 years, 10 of which have been in Sedona. Before that he was a member of the Tempe South Club. He’s also been president twice, secretary for three years, Chili Cook-Off chair for three years and will be club treasurer next year.  He’s also the Stewardship Chair for District 5495 for a third year. When asked about next year's outlook, Dave said "We will be a smaller club without the Village Club as part of our membership and smaller than we have been in a number of years.  However, I am confident President Elect Holli Ploog can take on the challenges that presents and that membership will step up to help her as I know I will."