Farmington Club Visits

SAN JUAN COUNTY EAST
What a great way to start a club visit with the induction of two new members.  President Dorothy Saltzman did a wonderful job and has this club "rocking and rolling."  They have plans to do many wonderful projects this coming year.  This club is full of excitment!!  A special "thank you" to President Dorothy Saltzman who set up a day of golf with fellow Rotarians at Pinon Hills Golf Course, even though she beat me!

                                        President Dorothy Saltzman inducting two new members

                                                    San Juan County East Board Meeting

                                                              President Dorothy Saltzman

FARMINGTON TRES-RIOS
Although they meet at 7:00 a.m., this club is wide awake and ready to make a difference in Farmington.  President Matthew Symonds is looking forward to an exciting year with aggressive goals.  They are active with shelter boxes and supporting our troops.

                                                         Wide awake and ready to go!!!

                                                         Getting ready to start the meeting

                                                      Farmington- Tres Rios Rotary Club

FARMINGTON CLUB
I enjoyed my visit to the Farmington Club led by President Lori Henry. This club is in good hands and will have a very successful year.  A lot of excitement and energy surrounds their meetings. A very special "thank you" to President Lori Henry for hosting a BBQ at her house with all three Farmington Rotary clubs!

                                                                 President Lori Henry

                                                     Farmington Rotary Club Board Meeting

                                                                  Farmington Rotary Club

FARMINGTON BBQ
The three Farmington Rotary Clubs came together for a time of felllowship and wonderful food.  I had the opportunity to meet and get to know many Rotarians in Farmington.  Thanks to President Lori Henry for hosting this event at her home.  Thanks to all the Rotarians that made this event possible.  A good time was had by all.

                            District Membership and Rio Grande Academy Chairman Bruce Bortner

                                                    Farmington Rotarians having a good time

                                                     Assistant Governor Robert David

Rotary Club of Angel Fire

July 7, 2011
The Rotary Club of Angel Fire is off to a great year.  They have already completed several projects with many more to follow.  What an exciting club!!  We had a great Board of Directors meeting and golf in the afternoon!  As part of my Governor's Wellness Program, President Russ has challened me to lose 10 lbs this year....the challenge is on!!!!  They are selling tickets for a Fully Guided Cow Elk Hunt Package with the drawing to be held in November!  I look forward to my return to Angel Fire to pull the winning ticket.  THANK YOU Rotary Club of Angel Fire for a wonderful visit!

                                        Signing the application for a new Interact Club!  YEAH!!

                                                       Past District Governor Dennis Edwards

                                                               President Russ Coyle

                                                       Board of Directors Meeting

Rotary Club of Chama Valley

July 6, 2011
A wonderful evening was had by all in Chama.  The evening began with a Board of Directors meeting where goals and plans were discussed.  I had the honor of installing President Dina Graham and the Officers and Directors.  We also had the honor of inducting a new member into the club.  Welcome Mary Ann DeBore to the Rotary Club of Chama Valley!!  President Dina and her husband entertained all of us with their talent and singing.  We had such a good time.  A wonderful club that will have a great year!!

                                                        Officers and Directors

                                                       Installing President Dina Graham

                                              DG Bobby Wallace and President Dina Graham    

                                            Our singing President Dina Graham...GREAT JOB!!              

Rotary Club of Taos

July 5, 2011
My first "official" club visit was the Rotary Club of Taos. The evening started with an Induction Banquet and the awarding of seven Paul Harris Fellowships.  A great start to a new Rotary Year.  I met with the Board of Directors and they have aggressive plans for the upcoming year.  Wonderful club with great excitement and enthusiasm!  President Marci Beatty will do a great job in leading this club.

                                                         Board of Directors Meeting

                                                  Awarding of Seven Paul Harris Fellowships

                                                          Paul Harris Award Recipient

                                           AG & PP Lisa O'Brien and GSE Chairman Yale Jones

Rotary Club of West El Paso 4th of July Parade

DG Bobby and Michele Wallace and PDG Johnny and Hilda Lane

Rotary Club of West El Paso Float Entry

AG Jesse Allen and DG Bobby Wallace

DG Bobby Wallace, LG Jimmy Melver, AG Carl Russell

Float Entry with Interact and Rotaract Youth

We were invited to the Rotary Club of West El Paso's 4th of July parade! Wow! What an event!  The festivities began with a dinner on Sunday night with members and guests of the West El Paso Club.  We had a great time and wonderful Rotary fellowship.  The parade pre-show begins very early -- we were able to preview some of the floats and parade entries.  We estimated that at least 15,000 people enjoyed the parade.  We finished the day with a luncheon with Rotarians from several clubs.  AG Jesse Allen and others created a beautiful float with this year's Rotary theme.