Club Activities
We just wanted to thank everyone who participated in the Cow Plop Bingo. We were able to donate $924 to Galloping Grace and our Satellite club earned $210 that they can use for future projects.
Our new President Frank Rivera takes office at the Installation Dinner and receiving his pin from his daughter on 6-26-18
New Officers getting sworn in!
Great speech by out going president Roger Nagel!
Rotarian of the Year!!!! - Lori Lowen
Paul Harris Fellow - Earl Waid
Passing of the Gavel at the Installation Dinner!
Earl Waid and April Spaulding helping build a volleyball court at the Ask Academy!
Rotary Banner for the Galloping Grace Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Dick Hillier Tutoring Program
Rotarians ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Hobby Lobby - December 2017
Rotarians building a Chicken Coop at the Galloping Grace Youth Ranch.
Chicken Coop
The Galloping Grace Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch is scheduled to open this Sunday, October 1st! With the help of community partners like Rotary, they are able to provide a family friendly event for our community, raise funds to support our Agricultural Education Programs for youth, and bring PURE JOY to thousands of children.
Here is a check for the Pumpkin Patch!
Vanessa Misquez, PB & J Program Director speaking about all the wonderful services to children through her agency.
Emily Stovel of the Albuquerque Museum's Casa San Ysidro discussed the museum's educational programs and plans to expand the use of the space for more general public use outside of tours.
Presentation by Galloping Grace Youth Ranch on 9/20/17 on the upcoming Pumpkin Patch in Rio Rancho! Thank you to our Rotarian of the Day, Carmen Schell, for selecting such a wonderful speaker!
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - Our Rotarian of the day was George Austin and he brought in an amazing presenter Dan Klinglesmithan who has been an astronomer since he was 14. He worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for 30 years (1966 - 1996) and retired to Socorro in 1996. He currently manages the Etscorn Campus Observatory and has research interests in asteroid light curves and shapes.
We were excited to have Boy Scout troupes 703 & 411 visit with us and tell us about their activities.
RYLA Polio Presentation-Manzano Day Camp
Earl Waid, presenting to the RYLA camp on July 25, 2017
Darryl, President of the Foundation Board presented a check to Deacon Steve Rangel, President/CEO of St. Felix Pantry. Deacon Rangel gave an overview of the wonderful work there are performing that results in environmental stewardship for helping needy individuals by reusing food products and other items to help them with their daily needs.
Our Rotarian of the Day was April Spaulding. She gave a most interesting presentation on the family services that Abrazos Family Services provides to this region. Great Work!
President & CEO of the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Schalow give a very interesting program on how the chamber helps to grow the number of jobs and businesses in Rio Rancho.
Dr. V. Sue Cleveland from Rio Rancho Public Schools gives an update to the Club.
