This past week, our special guest presenter was Suzie Blake, Development Director with The Grief Center, a previous recipient of proceeds from our Governors' Ball for Children's Charities! Suzie and the great folks at The Grief Center provide very important services to our community, and we are very thankful for their efforts. And our Rotarian of the Day was a member of our Del Sol Foundation Board and a fine Rotarian, Brian Fisher!
This week, we're having a Twilight Meeting Tuesday evening at Nexus Brewery, and we'll be using that time to work on our Nepal Bike Ride Fund-raiser (more on the fund-raiser below). And this Thursday, we're having a very important Club Assembly during which President-Elect Davis will present his incoming Board for us to vote on. We'll also be discussing the Club's proposed Financial Sustainability Plan to make sure that we are financially sound moving forward. Both meetings this week are very important, so please make every effort to attend (including by zoom).
2. Bike Fund-Raiser Update
Above is the flyer for our upcoming bike fund-raiser! Thanks to Meredith, Christine, and everyone who worked on it! Here's an excellent video to promote the event and to solicit riders for the event.
Please share the video and the brochure with friends, family, co-workers, etc. Our goal is 50 riders, and this is our primary focus for the next several weeks.
3. Project SMART "Train the Trainer" for Naloxone Class!
We are looking for volunteers to be part of our upcoming Project SMART (School Education, Medicine and Drug Disposal, Awareness, Recovery, and Treatment) "Train the Trainer" Naloxone class for 20 to 25 people (they do not need to be Rotarians). If you are interested in being one of our trainers for this roll-out, please contact President Jeff at 1-505-400-1403 or jweinrach5520@nmia.com. Some of you have already expressed interest, but please contact Jeff directly so he can make sure that you are added to our trainer roster!
4. Don Chalmers Memorial Grant Recipients!
Congratulations to this year's Don Chalmers Memorial Grant Recipients!
Albuquerque Museum Foundation ($9000)
Beds4Kidz ($19,000)
Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation ($9000)
Global Give-A-Book ($19,000)
New Mexico BioPark Society ($9000)
Talking Talons Youth Leadership ($9000)
Here's an article about the recipients that appeared in the 5/22 Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook:
Like we did with the first group of grant recipients, we will be inviting them to speak at a Club Meeting in June about their projects.
5. Liam Mathis is now an Eagle Scout!
Liam Mathis from Boy Scout Troop 285 and who spoke to the Club in March is now an Eagle Scout (Eagle Scout #228 for the Troop)! Liam gave a great presentation to the Club, and the sky is the limit for him! Congrats, Liam!
6. Ramp Project Final Report - Summary Report
Greg Hallstrom recently submitted the final report for our District Grant. Here are the highlights:
Five wheelchair ramps for disabled individuals were constructed. (2 ramps were planned but material costs came down, so we were able to build 5.) Some of these ramps required disassembly of old and unsafe ramps, and safe wheelchair ramps were built using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
The individuals for whom we built the ramps can now get in and out of their houses safely as they go to medical appointments and other activities outside the home. Caregivers are also beneficiaries as they help the people get in and out of their houses safely. The feelings of isolation and depression are reduced, and individuals are able to interact socially outside the home, which can be a prison at times when one cannot get out.
For the Club, we worked on this project 35 Rotarian volunteer days and a total of 180 volunteer hours! HUGE congratulations to Greg, Phil, and everyone who worked on the ramp project!
7. Upcoming Birthdays and other dates to celebrate, support each other, etc.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne Overall, whose father-in-law passed last week. Wayne, your Del Sol brothers and sisters are with you and your family during this difficult time.
June Birthdates!
June 16 - Meredith Eisenberg
June 17 - Ron Hensley
June 28 - Mike Kull
June Anniversaries of joining our Rotary Club!
Bruce Bortner
Dr. Mark Kropp
Tim Parker
Dave Ring
Tom Wallis
Rotary Happenings
June's Rotary Theme is Rotary Fellowships Month. If you haven't done so yet, please consider joining a Rotary Fellowship. They are awesome! I'm a proud member of the Beard and Moustache Fellowship!
Here is a link to all the current Rotary Fellowships you can join:
Central Area (Albuquerque and surrounding area) Happenings
Please check out the link below for up-to-date happenings in the Central Area of our District (e.g., Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Socorro, etc.)! There are a number of projects and activities that we can support.
Please feel free to call, text, or e-mail President Jeff (1-505-400-1403, jweinrach5520@nmia.com) if you have any feedback or suggestions for future Bulletin content or if you have any feedback or questions about any aspect of our Club.
Let's all have a great week in Rotary putting Service above Self!
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