Greetings Rotarians and Friends,

I attended the Tri-District International Project Fair this weekend where I learned about all the great Global Grant projects happening in District 5520, 4110, and 5470. I also learned how we can take advantage of Rotary fund matching programs to multiply our club’s impact. For example, we can receive District Designated Funds in proportion to our club’s contributions to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund three years prior. Additionally, we can receive bonus funds if we meet our Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) goals. Finally, for every dollar we raise to support Global Grant projects, we can receive matching funds of 100% from District 5520 and 80% from The Rotary Foundation. That works both ways when we contribute to other club’s projects and they contribute to ours, encouraging clubs to work together. I hope you will look at this year’s Tri-District Conference Global Grant projects and consider making a contribution to our club’s Global Grant fund to support them.

I want to challenge our club to commit $500-1000 to 2-4 projects this year. It’s a lot to ask considering our club’s membership has shrunk in the past few years, but that we will make the most impact if we act now. We will discuss these opportunities at our lunch meeting today 12:00 PM at United Church.

Purple Pinky October 24

We are looking for Rotarians and Interact students to volunteer at LAPS elementary schools at lunchtime on Friday, October 24. It’s always a joy to watch the students’ excitement as they come to get the purple pinky and support Rotary’s polio eradication efforts. You can also donate through our LosAlamosGives.org fundraising campaign or our Donate page.

Meals of Hope Nov 22

This year, we are committing $8000 to order 25,000 meals. That’s a lot of packing in one day! We need your help on Saturday, November 22 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Crossroads Bible Church. You can also help us by donating to our fundraising campaign or through our Donate page.

Sorry everyone, I didn’t realize Eria had a scheduled tour so we won’t be at Ruby K’s until 12:15.

Greetings Rotarians & Friends,

One of the most powerful ways Rotary changes lives is through our youth scholarships and exchange programs. By opening doors to education and global experiences, we give young people the chance to grow as leaders, explore new cultures, and build friendships that span the world. These opportunities plant seeds of understanding and peace that ripple out to strengthen entire communities.

Here is a letter we received from JoyMei Lincoln, one of last year’s scholarship recipients:

Dear Mrs. Linda Bullock,

I would like to express my deepest gratitude for naming me as one of the recipients for the Rotary Service Award scholarship. I am sorry that I was not able to send this earlier, due to some medical complications, but I really appreciate you and the scholarship committee reading over and taking the time to consider my application. Your generous gift will help me to pursue an education at NMSU where I hope to study Criminal Justice or Forensic Biology. Once again, my sincerest gratitude and I hope that one day, I can give back to the community just as you have.

Many thanks,
JoyMei Lincoln

We also recently welcomed our exchange student Marlies, from the Netherlands!

This Week’s Speaker

Today’s speaker is Interact President Alyssa Sun, giving us an update on the new school year. We may also have our outbound exchange students stop by.

Rotary Club of Española Meetup Aug 22

Rotary Club of Española meets on the fourth Friday of the month at 7:00 AM at Denny’s on Riverside Dr. Our Club President James Wernicke will be attending this month’s meeting to see if there’s opportunities for us to collaborate. All are welcome.

Bear Dinner Aug 22

The annual Bear Dinner at PEEC is this Friday. It’s always good food and company. Tickets are still available at http://peecnature.org/events.

Night At The Warehouse Aug 27

The Food Depot would like to extend a warm invitation to members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos to their Night at the Warehouse evening on Wednesday, August 27th, at 5:30 p.m. This monthly event is an opportunity to build connections between civic organizations, the local food bank, and the communities we serve. It provides the opportunity to celebrate our current collaborative efforts while giving us a chance to discuss new opportunities to positively impact Northern New Mexico.

Clean Up Los Alamos Day Sep 20

Come join us for cleanup events next month at the LAHS Memorial Garden and PEEC Treehouse. More info on the calendar.

Purple Mountains Sep 21

Come watch a movie and tell all your friends, too! We’ll be co-sponsoring the event with Citizens Climate Event and sharing about Rotary’s impact on the environment and fellowships like the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). Watch for tickets to go on sale at SALA’s event page.

Help Save The Arts In Los Alamos!

Los Alamos Arts Council is critically low on funds and may have to close this year. You can help by purchasing memberships, gifts, or signing up for classes. Find out more info at https://www.losalamosartscouncil.org/.