Rotary Club of Clovis

I had the opportunity to meet with the Board of Directors who gave me a wonderful presentation about a project the club is doing in Belize.  They purchase wheelchairs by the crate and deliver them to Belize.  A very special "thank you" to President Tammy Garner who took the time to give me a tour of her business, "The Master's Parable Christian Store"  and Java Loft.  The club is involved with a literacy program for the local jail, and holds an Annual Soap Box Derby.  President Tammy Garner is very passionate about Rotary and has a lot of great goals for the club this year.

Board of Directors Meeting

Receiving briefing on Belize project

Meeting all the members

Shaking everyone's hand!

Meeting has started!

AG Lonnie Leslie and President Tammy Garner

Reception in Clovis

The Rotary Clubs of Clovis, Clovis High Plains, Texico-Farewell and Melrose held a reception for me at the Clovis Civic Center.  I had such a wonderful time meeting new friends and fantastic Rotarians.  Thank you ALL for such a great event and Rotary fellowship!!

Lt. Governor Bill Wallace

A time for Rotary Fellowship

Rotary Club of Melrose President Jim Ridling, 
 Rotary Club of Clovis President Tammy Garner

We had such a wonderful time visiting!!

Rotary Club of Texico-Farwell

I'm glad I didn't bring my golf clubs to Texico-Farwell!  This club is loaded with great golfers and I'm sure I would have left with my wallet empty!  Such a great club with wonderful Rotarians.  At the end of July, they cook BBQ for both cities as a public relations event to get the word out about Rotary.  They participated with the Rotary Club of Clovis in purchasing wheelchairs for Belize.  They give out two scholarships to seniors in both Texico High School and Farwell High School.  They sent four students to RYLA.  The club donated money and equipment to the Senior Citizens Center.  They also hold two golf scrambles during the year to raise money.  President Chad Byrd has this club going strong and I know they will accomplish a lot this year.

Discussing the year's activities

President Chad Byrd

A true singing club

President Chad Byrd

Rotary Club of Melrose

If I had to pick one word for the Rotary Club of Melrose, it would be FUN!!  We laughed and laughed and the meeting ran way over!  Talk about making a difference in their community!  Every year for over 50 years, this club has put on a turkey shoot as a fund raiser.  They provide a scholarship to a graduating senior and they sent one student to RYLA.  They maintain the "Rotary" park in Melrose and have placed the Rotary Four Way Test on signs along US 60-84.  They have a student of the month to involve students in Rotary.   I had the opportunity to induct their newest member "Leroy"!!  (He is a mannequin).   President Jim Ridling is doing a fantastic job in keeping the club focused!

President Jim Ridling, Lt. Governor Bill Wallace,
AG Lonnie Leslie

"Photo Op" with newest member "Leroy" 

Picture with Melrose's newest member "Leroy"

Lt. Governor Bill Wallace bringing "Leroy" into meeting

President Jim Ridling

Rotary Club of Clovis High Plains

A very active club with so many community projects going on!  Every month the club packs backpacks at the food bank for school children.  They give Andy and Elmer books to 2nd graders for their literacy project.  They participate in the District Simplified Grants program.  The club sent 2 students to RYLA.  They collect all the old Rotarian magazines and place them in businesses in the community, and this is just to mention a few things they do!  President Bonnie Wright has set some incredible goals for the club and I'm sure they will acheive them all!

President Bonnie Wright and visiting President of the
Rotary Club of Clovis Tammy Garner

Getting ready to start meeting

President Bonnie Wright

The meeting has begun!!

AG Lonnie Leslie and President Bonnie Wright

Rotary Club of Estancia

Wow....this club has got so much going on!  They are gearing up for the 16th Annual Pumpkin Chunkin.  They enter a float in the State Fair Parade promoting the Pumpkin Chunkin.  They plant trees for every graduating senior.  They collect the gate money at all home football games.  They sent 2 girls to RYLA this year.  President Victoria Sedillo has this club focused and they are doing so many wonderful projects in their community.  Great Job!!

President Victoria Sedillo

Going over all their community activities

Start of the meeting

Estancia Rotary Club