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Recent Foundation Grant
On Tuesday, January 19, Foundation President Dick Hillier presented a check for $400.00 to Cindy Anderson, a founder of PeopleWorks New Mexico, a nonprofit organization, to help multiple modalities of health and well-being services. In Cindy's words: "I strongly believe people can change their lives for the better. By opening our hearts and minds, we open ourselves to healing. No encounter is without meaning, even if unpleasant. Getting to the gratitude for all of our experiences is one of the most important practices of mental wellness and spiritual wholeness. Psychotherapy is a journey, a parallel process to our real life. It is a healing journey, a partnering with another, and a baring of our soul. I bring a warm acceptance, a sense of humor, years of experience and a touch of intuition to my work. I invite you to enter the journey with myself, with other professionals. No matter our age, it is never to late to engage in a healing process." Their Vision is for older adults to have access to high quality of the mental health care and services regardless of their economic status. They provide a friendly environment and knowledgeable staff of Social Workers, Psychotherapists and Case Managers with extensive experience in helping older adults make the changes necessary to live more meaningful lives.
PeopleWorks' approach is to facilitate ongoing, discreet professional therapy sessions that are ethically and legally bound by confidentiality. Consultations are held in the privacy of their office or if needed, in the comfort of the clients home. They focus on the issues that are most important to the client and listen with kindness and without judgement to create a safe environment where they can feel comfortable disclosing their innermost thoughts, feelings and fears.
The ultimate goal is for clients to leave therapy feeling empowered and able to cope with future problems. To accomplish this, the clients start to believe that they can make changes, both big and small. The staff is there to support them every step of the way and help them find new paths to travel and new ways to manage life's challenges.
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Presidents Message
November 30, 2009
Fellow Rotarians,
I cannot believe Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season is well on its way. Over the last five months as President, I have seen tremendous acts of kindness and goodwill amongst our Rotary club. It makes me proud to be a Rotarian and President of our club in particular. I only hope that my role as your leader is living up to your expectations and hopefully surpassing them.
We have accomplished so much these past five months. These amazing things achieved would not have happened without each and every one of you. I continue to be amazed by your dedication and involvement with Rotary and our club.
The Old Tymer’s Horseshoe Tournament was a great success thanks to Earl Waid, John David, and many more of you. My family had a great time that day and I am thankful that we had Rotarians willing to help organize this great fundraiser for our club. I am optimistic that next year we will have more club participation as well as outside contributors.
The Canned Food Drive is up and running again with the help of one of our newer members John McKinney. Thank you to all for supporting this great cause, especially during this difficult economic time for many families.
The Ranger is in full action thanks to Walt Smith and other contributing Rotarians.
I was so excited when we were able to empty our CASA giving tree last week. I can always depend on our members to step up when it is needed. There are going to be some very happy CASA children thanks to all of your help and support.
I am looking forward to our Holiday Party on December 8th. I would like to thank Dick Hillier for organizing the Holiday Party this year. I would also like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays and A Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Missy Collier
Rio Rancho Club President 2009-2010
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Rio Rancho Rotary Contributes to Haiti Rescue
The Rio Rancho Rotary Club has donated two Shelterbox units to the rescue effort in Haiti. Information about Shelterbox, Inc follows:
About Shelterbox
The purpose of Shelter Box USA, Inc. is to provide victims of disaster with shelter, by supporting the efforts of the Shelter Box Trust.
The function of Shelter Box USA, Inc. is, within the USA, to raise the money that provides the shelter for disaster victims.
Shelter Box is a grassroots Rotary club project which has rapidly grown to an international level.
The Shelter Box project was conceived and developed by Tom Henderson, a member of the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard, Cornwall District, in Great Britain as their Millennium Service Project. Struck with the urgent world-wide need for a self-contained emergency shelter unit when disaster occurs, Tom designed a tent, researched suppliers and, through trial and error, developed the Shelter Box.. The international relief agency Feed the Children, has called Tom's Shelter Box ‘the best disaster relief tool they have seen in their 20 years of experience'. Working primarily through UK Rotary clubs, Tom and his Rotary club has succeeded in exposing the Shelter Box project to over 25 million Brits and, as a result, distributed provided shelter for approximately one-third of a million people in the last six years.
In March, 2002, Tom approached the newly formed Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch (near Sarasota, FL) to become the primary Rotary administrator for the Shelter Box program in the United State, known as Shelter Box USA. This commitment involves promoting Shelter Box not only through the established US Rotary club network but to other community groups, corporate groups and individuals, as well. ShelterBox USA became a non profit 501(C)(3) organization, with a Board of Directors, in 2005.
As a result of exhibiting at the 2003 Rotary International Conference, Shelter Box USA was responsible for initiating two other national affiliates: Shelter Box Down Under (in Australia) and Shelter-Box Canada. Shelter Box Japan is the newest global partner.
What's in a ShelterBox?
Each ShelterBox is a large, rugged, green plastic container that holds a 10-person tent and a range of other equipment. In general, typical box contents could include:
• Thermal blankets and insulated ground sheets
• Waterproof ponchos and bin bags
• A multi-fuel stove that can burn anything from diesel to old paint!
• Cooking pans, utensils, bowls and mugs
• Collapsible water containers and water purification tablets
• A basic tool kit – hammer, axe, saw, pliers, hoe head, trenching shovel, rope etc
• A small, children's pack containing drawing books, crayons, pens etc.
However, a range of equipment is kept in stock. This allows ShelterBox to be flexible and adjust the contents of the box according to local conditions and what is most urgently needed.
Sometimes – particularly if other resources are available locally and the overwhelming need is for shelter – we will just send tents and pack two in each box.
Once assembled, boxes will be banded and sealed ready for transit. They are also individually numbered so each box can be tracked and donors can know its final destination.
Do you send anything else?
In any disaster a large number of victims will inevitably be children. Schools will often have been destroyed along with homes and other buildings. ShelterBox will, therefore, sometimes include blue ‘school boxes' in their consignments along with the usual green boxes. These contain essential tools for teachers, including blackboard paint and chalk, along with basic school supplies for 50 children. School boxes are funded entirely by independent UK resources.
Depending on the situation, we also sometimes send out – in about one box in 10 – a wind-up, solar-powered radio capable of receiving FM and other transmissions (LW, MW & SW) so that communities can hear broadcasts from local authorities, aid agencies etc.
How big are the boxes and what do they weigh?
Each box is 23.7” (570mm) wide by 33.2” (842mm) long by 22.4” (602mm) deep – giving a capacity of 40.7gallons (185 litres). Fully packed, a box weighs between 110lbs and 130lbs (50 to 60kg).
How much does each box cost?
Each ShelterBox costs – on average – $1,000 US (£490).
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2010-2011 Officers Elected
On December 15,2009 the Rio Rancho Rotary Club elected Officers for the 2010-2011 Rotary year. The Officers are as folllows:
President - Neil Wetsch
President-Elect/Membership - Brad Marsh
Vice President - Ted Jurney
Treasurer - Marion DeVries
Club Service - Earl Waid
Vocational - Susie Lenz
Secretary - Bill Lowen
International - Audra Dodson
Sergerant at Arms - John McKinney
Community Service - Jennie Schulte-Baca
Program Coordinator - Glenda Rowland
Congratulations to all and good luck in the coming Rotary year.
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