Red Rock High School senior Peter Hoyle received a $1,000 Rotary Scholarship to the college of his choice during the club's Feb. 23 meeting. "I am honored to be here today and very grateful to have this support," he said. Peter is active in many school clubs and performed many hours of community service. He is a member of the RRHS String Orchestra, plays in a quartet, and is a member of the tennis team. He plans to attend Northern Arizona University with aspirations to pursue a Ph.D. in music performance. He adds he wants to give back by supporting youth study in music. "Thanks to all of you I am one step closer." Also pictured (L-R) is Club President Tim Ernster, Rotarian Catherine Moore, and Peter's mother Crystal Hoyle.
Speaker Bob McDonald tackles ISIS
Bob McDonald discussed the complexities in the fight against ISIS during the club's Feb. 23 meeting. Happy about the hopeful cease fire in Syria, currently being brokered by U.S. and Russia, Bob explains the tactics ISIS is using to spread fear in the Middle East and around the world, which includes targeting civilians to insight fear and enticing the economically vulnerable to become recruits. Bob has 45 years experience in international marketing and foreign correspondence. Club President Tim Ernster announced the book "Beep Beep Go to Sleep" will be donated to the Sedona City Library on Bob's behalf.
Club President Tim Ernster presents Past President David Simmer with his third Paul Harris Fellow Pin.
Tim Ernster recognizes Jennette Bill with an Above & Beyond pin for her work as president elect and chairing the Youth Services Committee.
Tim Ernster presents Dave Young with an Above & Beyond pin for his work as club secretary and co-chair of the Chili Cook-Off Committee.
Youngberg asks club to gear up for ShelterBox Challenge
March 15 is the date for the 2016 ShelterBox USA Challenge. Dick Youngberg asks we bring our checkbooks and donate to help raise $500 at the meeting, which will be matched by $500 from the International Committee so that Rotary Club of Sedona can buy a ShelterBox for disaster relief somewhere in the world. Your donation is 100% tax deductible . "More important is the impact we can make on relieving the total misery brought about by floods, war and other disasters," Youngberg said. This will be the club's third year for providing a ShelterBox. He encourages us to check out the ShelterBox website: http://www.ShelterBoxUSA.org
Interact students collecting mobility devices for disabled in Kenya
Interact students from Mt. View Preparatory School are collecting mobility devices to help physically disabled in Kenya. Devices they are collecting include: crutches, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. The students will clean up, repair and ship to Interact and Rotary partners in Kenya, who will distribute them to those who need them most in the Rift Valley of Kenya. You can drop off your devices at two locations: Mountain View Preparatory School, Interact Club, 2939 E. Del Rio Drive, Cottonwood; and Country Bank, Mark Tufte, 597 State Route 89A, Cottonwood.
March 30--April 2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, Posse Grounds Park.
March 31--Wall set up and Opening ceremonies 1 p.m.
May 7--Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off
May 13-15--Western Themed District Conference, Carefree Resort, Carefree, AZ
Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club
Please see Dick Youngberg for a replacement or new card. He has full instructions for use. The club receives about $1,000 each year from this program.
The Rotary Club of Sedona's mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship.
The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf
The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf
The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf
The Rotary Club of Sedona's Mission is to enhance community through service, teamwork and friendship. - See more at: http://sedonarotary.org/#sthash.vay7L9Ak.dpuf