Saturday, July 07, 2012

Governors Installation Evening


    On June 22 a gathering of Rotarians, family and friends met in Las Cruces at the new and beautiful Las Cruces Convention Center.  The event was the installation of the four Dona Ana County Rotary Club Presidents and my installation as District Governor.
The evening began with some social time and heavy hor devours and drinks.  All enjoyed a time of fellowship, music and food; a true staple of Rotary life.  Past District Governor Dick Jones presented PDG Tom Lindsay, PDG Dan Garrison and PDG Dan Schulte, with District 5520 Past District Governor Pins.  The pins are unique to our district as they are inlaid with turquoise.

 
PDG Dick Jones, PDG Dan Schulte, PDG Tom Lindsay, PDG Dan Garrison

PDG Dan Garrison was the master of ceremonies and also conducted the installation of President Wendy Beserra, Rotary Club of Las Cruces Rio Grande; President Frank Navarette, Rotary Club of Anthony; President Eddie Groth, Rotary Club of Las Cruces; and President Kendall Wallin, Rotary Club of Las Cruces, Mesilla Valley, my home club.
PDG Dan, Pres. Frank, Pres. Eddie, Pres. Wendy, Pres. Kendall


The evening concluded with my installation as District Governor 2012-13.  PDG Dan was District Governor ten years ago and I was one of his Presidents.  I am a past president of the Rotary Club of Anthony.  


PDG Dan Garrison and Me being sworn into office


During the ceremony, it was my honor to pass the DGE Pin to Christopher "Kit" Turpen, DG 2013-14. Kit inturn presented Lonnie Leslie, DG 2014-15, with his DGN pin.

Me, DGE Kit Turpen, DGN Lonnie Leslie

I was very proud to present IPDG Bobby Wallace with his Past District Governor pin.  Bobby and his team had a great and very successful year.  His are big shoes to fill.


Me, IPDG Bobby Wallace, DGE Kit Turpen, DGN Lonnie Leslie

Installations took place all over the District this month.  As we are all installed, leadership is changing and a new year is beginning.  The next weekend our new year was off and running and “Peace Through Service” is spreading through out the land. 


My Family
My Dad, Jeff Glenn, My wife, Lynne, Me, My Sister, Susan Sumrall, My Mother, Lora Nell Glenn.

      My family was there; my parents, Jeff and Lora Nell Glenn, my sister and brother-in-law, Don and Susie Sumrall.  Our kids were also there;  Josh and Erin Hurguy from Tucson with Emma and Tessa, Luke and Erin Hackey from Las Cruces with Addison, Kamren Pearce from Tucson and Roy Hackey and Cassie Butcher from Las Cruces with Jordynn.  And of course my beautiful wife Lynne.  It was a great evening.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

PETS (President Elect Training Seminar)

PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico this year.  DGE Mark Glenn did an outstanding job with the seminar and shared his vision with the incoming Presidents.  The training is held half a day Thursday through Saturday noon.  It was so great to see everyone again and we had such a good time.

DGE Mark Glenn

AG Sean Hellman and
Foundation Representative and Guest Speaker Bill Pettus

Foundation Representative and Guest Speaker Bill Pettus

PDG Dick Jones, DG Bobby Wallace
PDG Rick Akins and Bill Pettus

Lorraine Huit, Michelle Frechette and Donnette Wagner

PETS in session

Fred Bryant and Donnette Wagner

DGE Mark Glenn, PDG Dick Jones
AG Robin French

AG and President of Belen Rotary Club
Norm McDonald

DG Bobby Wallace and PDG Mike Atkins

President of Hobbs Rotary Club Janna Watson and
AG and President of Alb. Del Norte Rotary Club
Bill Michael

Dave Anderson and PDG Johnny Lane

District 5520 Council of Governors

The Council of Governors met and had dinner and fellowship.  This is a wonderful opportunity to see the Past District Governors and their spouses and to catch up on what is happening in each of our lives.  The next morning a meeting is held to allow the DG, DGE and DGN the opportunity to share with the Council of Governors what is happening in District 5520.  This is a great time to get advice and feedback from Past District Governors.

PDG Andy Anderson, PDG Henry Pick
PDG Rick Akins

Toni Turpen (spouse of DGN Kit Turpen)
Michele Wallace (spouse of DG Bobby Wallace)

PDG Bill DeGroot, PDG Henry Pick, Spouse Jane Rae DeGroot
Spouse Peggy Pick, Spouse Carolyn Edwards PDG Dennis Edwards

PDG Rick and Roz Akins

Council of Governors and their Spouses

DG Bobby Wallace and DGE Mark Glenn

AG/LG Training

AG/LG Training was held in Socorro, New Mexico this year.  A wonderful turnout and fun was had by all who attended.  This training is held every year by the District Governor-Elect to educate his/her leadership team and prepare them for the goals set for the district.  Our district has a history of wonderful leadership and next year will be no exception.  Thank you all for attending and thank you DGE Mark Glenn for your leadership

PDG and District Trainer Tom Lindsay

AG/LG Training

Membership and RGA Chairman Bruce Bortner

Lt. Governor Bill Rothweiler

DGN Kit Turpen, DG Bobby Wallace and DGE Mark Glenn

District Finance Committee Meeting
DGN Kit Turpen, DG Bobby Wallace
DGE Mark Glenn and
PDG and Finance Committee Chairman Dick Jones

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Youth Exchange Potluck in Santa Fe

Michele and I had a blast with the Youth Exchange in Santa Fe.  A potluck social was held with members of the Santa Fe Rotarians joined by the Youth Exchange Committee and host families.  We had the opportunity to get to know each other and share Rotary fellowship.  The youngsters were in Santa Fe visiting the Legislature and a day of snow skiing.  Thank you to all for allowing us to join you!

Youth Exchange Chair Michelle Frechette

New Generations Chair and PDG
Dick Jones


DG Bobby Wallace and New Generations Chair and PDG
Dick Jones with Youth Exchange


PDG Spouse Lorraine Jones, AG Lleta Scoggins
Michelle and Skylar Wallace

Youth Exchange Potluck in Santa Fe