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Meeting Location
Barking Frog Grille
Tuesdays at Noon
Mar 22, 2016
David Simmer
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Mar 29, 2016
5th Tuesday - No Lunch Meeting
Social Gathering at Jennette Bill's 4:00 pm
 
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May 7, 2016
 
Tlaquepaque Arts
& Crafts Village
    March 22, 2016                   

Rotary & CoEd breaking poverty cycle in Guatemala

Rotarian Rebecca Wilks (left) introduced Gina Regan and Garrett Fenchel from Cooperative Education, who told how Rotary International has partnered with CoEd to break the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. Gina said Guatemala is the least educated and poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Fifty percent of the people cannot read or write and 80% of the children drop out of school by the 7th grade. Both Gina and Garrett shared student testimonials and successes of the program. About $3.6 million has been raised by Rotary and global and matching grants. About 43 computer centers have been built and 162,700 students are benefiting. Gina said more help is needed. She invites members to visit and experience Guatemala and/or sponsor a student for $70 per month. For more information go to: www.cooperativeforeducation.org 

Miki presented with Above and Beyond Pin

Club President Tim Ernster presented Rotarian Miki Dzugan with an Above and Beyond pin for her dedicated work leading the Community Services Committee and managing the club's website. Miki recently redesigned the club's website, incorporating a page to promote the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off. Miki also encourages members to go to the website for timely information on events and activities, meeting management, and club news. 
 

ShelterBox Challenge shatters previous records

Club members stepped up big during the March 15 meeting, raising $1,090 in five minutes. "Thanks to the generosity of our members and guests this time we more than doubled our goal," said Dick Youngberg. "Once again the International Service Committee will match the donations which will provide $2,180.00.  This will more than fund two ShelterBoxes which may go to Fiji for typhoon relief or possibly to Western Europe to assist in housing some of the thousands of Syrian refugees who have recently escaped from their homeland."  The needs ShelterBoxUSA addresses are wide spread and donations will provide much needed assistance. ShelterBoxUSA is an Official Rotary Project Partner and the only disaster relief charity with Which Rotary International is affiliated. Dick adds, "The Committee thanks our donors who responded so quickly and generously. You were all great!" For more information go to the ShelterBox website: http://www.ShelterBoxUSA.org

Dates to Remember

March 22--Youth Services Committee meeting, 11 a.m. to noon, Barking Frog.
March 29--5th Tuesday, Jennette Bill's home, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
March 30--April 2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, Posse Grounds Park.
March 31--Wall set up and Opening ceremonies 1 p.m.
April 5--Community Services Committee meeting, 11 to 11:45 a.m., Barking Frog.
April 12--Public Relations Committee meeting, 11 to 11:50 a.m., Barking Frog.
May 7--Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off, Tlaquepaque, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 13-15--Western Themed District Conference, Carefree Resort, Carefree, AZ
May 28--Board Retreat (board members & directors) 9 a.m. to noon, location TBA.
June 28--Installations & PHFMAD award.

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