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

Rotary Club of Carrizozo

The Rotary Club of Carrizozo may be a small club but they carry a powerfil punch!  They have so much going on helping their community.  They sponsored a girl for RYLA this year and the feedback they recieved was that she had a terriffic time.  The club gives out three scholarships to graduating seniors from Carrizozo High School every year.  They also hang 50 American flags for over 10 holidays.  I had such a good time visiting the Carrizozo Rotary Club and they will have another fantastic year!

                                           Rotary Club of Carrizozo Meeting Room

 Left to right...Don Culbertson, Johnson Stearns, V.P. Lerry Bond and guest Ronald Clawson

                                                 Vice President Lerry Bond