Rotary Club of Los Alamos

I had so much fun visiting the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.  They do so many wonderful projects in their community and also participate in Youth Exchange and RYLA.  A personal thank you to President Thuman Talley and his wife Gaye for their warm hospitality during my stay.  I had the opportunity to visit with their Youth Exchange student and RYLA alumni, Samantha Hennissey, who placed 2nd in the RYLA Speak Off which Michele and I had the privilege of judging.  Samantha did a wonderful job and we are so proud of her. I look forward to visiting this club again in the future.



President Thurman Talley

Youth Exchange Student and RYLA Alumni Samantha Hennissey presenting me
with two flags from her district in Australia

Club Meeting

Kudos to Lt. Governor Ken Beesely

I had no idea that Lt. Governor Ken Beesely was an incredible artist.  I had the opportunity to visit his business and review some of his art work.  A special thank you to Ken for the picture he gave me.  I will proudly display it in my office.  If you ever get the chance, you should ask Ken about his art work.

Lt. Governor Ken Beesley in front of his business - check out the billboard

Lt. Governor Ken Beesely autographing my painting

Asst. Governor Paul Edwards witnessing Ken's signature



Rotary Club of Espanola

Even though this club meets at 7:00 a.m. they are full of energy and get a lot done in their community. President Matt Rivera has set some aggressive goals for the year and after meeting with the club I think they will acheive them. Go Espanola!  A special thank you to Assistant Governor Paul Edwards for making the club meeting from Chama.

President Matt Rivera

Club Member Deborah Simon giving a handmade Guatemalan table runner

Rotary Club of Espanola Board of Directors Meeting

Rotary Clubs of Los Alamos and Espanola Social

We had such a great time in Los Alamos.  Even members of the Espanola Rotary Club joined us for Rotary Fellowship.  The food was excellent and the hospitality was wonderful.  It was good to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. 

                                          Rotary Club of Los Alamos Board of Directors                                

                                          Los Alamos Club President Thurman Talley

                                          Espanola Club member Deborah Simon

                                          Rotary Club of Los Alamos Board of Directors Meeting

                                          Fellow Rotarians from Los Alamos and Espanola
                                      

Rio Grande Academy in Albuquerque

We held our first District 5520 Rio Grande Academy ("RGA") on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Albuquerque.  What a wonderful program!  RGA Chariman Bruce Bortner did a great job setting this up.  Rotarians from all over the district participated and the feedback was awesome!  PDG Rick Akins, Lt. Governor Bill Rothweiler and Foundation Chairman Tom Walker assisted Bruce Bortner in the facilitation of the course.  I look forward to getting this program started throughout our district!

    PDG Rick Akins and RGA Chariman Bruce Bortner
    discuss the course

      Fred Pugh from the Alb. Metro Club and
      Fred Bryant from the Alb. Del Norte Club

  RGA Chairman Bruce Bortner facilitating

    PDG Rick Akins facilitating